Ann Butler
Position: Staff reporter
Phone Number: (970), 375-4584

Concerto winner Rebecca Bowers to play with San Juan Youth Symphony

15-year-old selected for ‘clarity and confidence of her performance’

Spring breezes blow in happy wishes for celebrants

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist After a column that was in a pirate mood, there will be no walking of the plank for the birthdays of: Ed Cash, Wayne Hose, ...

Empty bowls fill attendees stomachs and hearts

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist At Soup for the Soul, a fundraiser for Hospice of Mercy, guests go home with a popular soup mug. At Empty Bowls and Brews, a new event...

Fort Lewis College boosts efforts to recruit students

Enrollment drop comes with higher admission standards

Delayed start Tuesday for Durango High School ninth and 12th graders

It is testing day for 10th and 11th graders

Ahoy, mateys! Pirates fundraiser a Jolly (Roger) good time

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist The only thing missing was that it wasn’t Talk Like a Pirate Day at the “Pirates of Penzance” Opening Night Gala on March 24 at the Fo...

Durango High School theater troupe raises money for nationals

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist Theater at Durango High School has been one of the hottest tickets in town for years because of the quality of the performances Thespi...

Room and board, fees to cost more at Fort Lewis College

Tuition increases likely to come in late May

New Fort Lewis College sciences building named Sitter Family Hall

Dedication to be held Friday, fundraising ongoing

Creativity Festivity kicks off its 23rd year Thursday

When Creativity Festivity kicks off 10 days of activities this week, residents will have a chance to see Durango schools’ arts education in action. Durango School District 9-R,...

After a snowy weekend, festive blooms for celebrations

By Ann Butler Neighbors columnist These people may need snow tires to go into the high country for their birthdays: Jim Edmanson, John Kessell, Jim Welch, Ja...

Molly Matava named Boys and Girls Club’s Youth of Year

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Congratulations go to Molly Matava, who has been named the Boys and Girls Club of La Plata County’s Youth of the Year. “Mol...