Alex Rodriguez has been DJ at KDUR for nearly a decade. As one of the only Spanish-speaking radio programs in the area, he has created a community of listeners within the county.
Rodriguez is inspired by his father’s faith in God. They attend mass as a family nearly every Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Father Douglas has been the priest of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for a year and a half. He officiates Spanish mass at noon every Sunday. Spanish is one of the 16 languages Father Douglas, who is originally from Germany, is fluent in.
Youth suicide is a topic that impacts every culture and knows no boundaries. While it affects some communities more than others, the Latino community has statistically seen lower rates nationwide. Faith and family play strong roles in protective factors for Latino youth. Alex Rodriguez is a graduate of Fort Lewis College and moved to Durango when he was 11 years old. In this story, we look at his journey and those protective factors that enable him to persevere. KDUR’s Sarah Flower has the story:
