Durango builder establishes vocational school in Guatemalan town Fundación San Mateo enrolls 220 middle and high school students in 2023 January 12, 2024
Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center bids farewell to co-founder after eight years Jennifer Stucka-Benally says departure is ‘bittersweet,’ but nonprofit is in good hands January 5, 2024
Former Durango couple are changing lives in Ugandan orphanage Facility for special needs children houses 49 kids, reunites 14 with their families June 4, 2023
WWII combat veteran from Bayfield celebrates his 100th birthday Herman Todeschi will be surrounded by family when he hits the mark March 26 March 26, 2023
World’s ugliest dog, Mr. Happy Face, to help other animals that had a rough start It’s truly a face only a mother could love – and she does July 12, 2022
Durango artist recounts trip to help Ukrainian refugees; plans a second visit Suzanne Horwich uses art as a ‘vehicle for healing’ June 29, 2022
Durango man ‘humbled’ by Ukrainian people after humanitarian aid trip Daniel Bergman says being with the hurt, broken is his calling June 25, 2022
Durango artist travels to Poland to ‘lift the energy’ of Ukrainian refugees Trip organized with Jewish Community Center of Krakow, which helps those fleeing war May 28, 2022
Meet the Western Slope dads who’ve fostered more than 60 children Matthew Foster and his husband, Jared Prochnow, have overcome loss and discrimination to give others a better life April 29, 2022
Woman seeks new path, wants to trade engagement ring for art supplies Julie Robinson rediscovered painting after ending nine-year relationship July 29, 2021
11-year-old on rocky road to success Kendrick Keene finances Roth IRA, brokerage account selling polished rocks, geologic knowledge to tourists July 26, 2021
Mancos staple Mac Neely celebrates 100th birthday Jan. 27 officially declared ‘Mac Neely Day’ January 28, 2021
Farmington High School grad tells a story of forgiveness Sarah Swindell recounts her tale of love, betrayal and life raising autistic child November 8, 2020
Signs around Cortez remind residents to be kind Wolf family spreads a positive message September 5, 2020
Emergency responders celebrate 5-year-old’s birthday with a parade Liz McMullen says she likes to go over and above for her son’s birthdays June 9, 2020
Side-by-side, four-wheel bicycle turning heads in Durango Resident Ted Keller originally purchased it for father in wheelchair June 9, 2020
State champion Durango freestyle skier battling childhood leukemia Three days before her diagnosis, Amara Kirk stood on podium at Telluride competition April 21, 2020
Durango couple finds love at nursing home Unexpected relationship blossoms into marriage December 25, 2019
Cortez Scooter travelers seek world record, human stories Adventurers stop in Southwest Colorado on mission of harmony October 31, 2019
Cortez Small but tough, Maxine Felkins reflects on her 102 years Take each day as it comes August 6, 2019
Chemicals Author, nonprofit founder shares the wisdom of weeds Organic land management proving more effective at Electra Lake July 22, 2019
Local News Longtime Durango barber hangs up the shears Tony Gallegos cut Durangoans’ hair for 43 years June 4, 2019
Fort Lewis graduates aim high in sciences First cohort of teacher licensure program students graduates April 29, 2019
Local News Fort Lewis College student rolls SUV on Molas Pass Bridgett Gantt hiked to safety after tumbling 8-10 times April 1, 2019