People Profiles - The Durango Herald

Durango veteran drives 3½ hours to Albuquerque weekly to protest VA job cuts

Mike Olson wants to be a voice for employees who can’t speak up

DATE: May 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

After 31 years, Durango Albertsons says goodbye to Mike Rustad

65-year-old resident celebrated his last day of work on Thursday

DATE: Feb 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Today is Rosie the Riveter Day. We asked Durango resident Judy Winzell of its importance

National day honors women who kept U.S. economy and war effort strong during WWII

DATE: Mar 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Dirtbag with technology’: Luke Mehall on the counterculture within climbing

Durango-based business owner reflects on his work as a climber, steward and writer

DATE: Oct 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College dean focuses on the lexicon of learning

Jenni Trujillo sees value of land and language

DATE: Apr 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

After 26 years, Cmdr. Rita Warfield hangs up her badge

Longtime officer advanced training about domestic violence, sexual assault

DATE: Mar 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

AeroAngel flies sick children to critical medical care

Mark Pestal launched free service in 2010

DATE: Sep 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID-19 can’t stop Josefita Herrera’s 106th birthday bash

Drive-by parade and outdoor festivities replace centenarian’s normal party at Oxford Grange

DATE: Jun 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Local artists’ medium ‘luxurious, flowing, beautiful’ ... and repulsive?

Rosemary Meza-DesPlas often uses her own hair in art

DATE: May 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

For Jessica Matlock, leading La Plata Electric Association brings her home

Professional and family concerns align in Durango for cooperative’s CEO

DATE: Mar 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longtime Durango health educator dies at 93

Mary Ruth Bowman advocated for recreational facilities for 6 decades

DATE: Feb 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Interim city manager seeks opportunity in challenge

Amber Blake interested in permanent manager position, but family comes first

DATE: Feb 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.