75 years ago: “A big, powerful Adams State team, employing a smooth passing attack combined with deadly short shooting under the basket, trumped a fighting but outmanned Fort Lewis team at Smiley Gym Friday night, 46-32.”

50 years ago: “A spot check of Durango schools this morning appears to indicate there is no flu epidemic in Durango.”

25 years ago: “The Durango Demon wrestling team finished fifth in state competition at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver Saturday, with five of 12 wrestlers qualifying.”

Most items in this column are taken from Herald archives, Center of Southwest Studies and Animas Museum. Their accuracy may not be verified.