Cowboy Poetry favorite Jeneve Mitchell on ‘American Idol’

After becoming a favorite at the Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Jeneve Rose Mitchell is making her mark on “American Idol.” Still in braces at 15, she’s made the top 14 and will perform...

Cowboy up

Rhyme wranglers return: Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 27th year

Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 27th year

The rhyme and reason behind cowboy poems

For the last eight years, Mancos resident and former Fort Lewis College education professor Lindy Simmons has produced an original two-hour Thursday night variety show involving day performe...

Hoofing it

Cowboy tunes

Cowboys round up in Durango for annual poetry gathering

By the time Jeneve Rose Mitchell was nearing the end of her performance at the Henry Strater Theatre, the floors were shaking as a packed house stomped their feet to the rhythm of her tune. ...