Human interest

Local News

Durango artist recounts trip to help Ukrainian refugees; plans a second visit

Suzanne Horwich uses art as a ‘vehicle for healing’

June 29, 2022

Local News

Durango man ‘humbled’ by Ukrainian people after humanitarian aid trip

Bergman says being with the hurt, broken is his calling

June 25, 2022

Local News

Durango artist travels to Poland to ‘lift the energy’ of Ukrainian refugees

organized with Jewish Community Center of Krakow, which helps those fleeing war

May 28, 2022

Local News

Woman visiting Durango reunited with family heirloom 48 years later

found at thrift store holds childhood memories

May 12, 2022

Regional News

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

New Mexico

Woman seeks new path, wants to trade engagement ring for art supplies

Robinson rediscovered painting after ending nine-year relationship

July 29, 2021

Business

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

Local News

After a quarter of a century, Methodist Thrift Shop manager departs

Brouner finds friendship, camaraderie with store’s employees and customers

December 23, 2020

Local News

Durango eighth graders bake for shelter residents

Cookies form the heart of their ‘Care Packages’

December 23, 2020

Local News

Farmington High School grad tells a story of forgiveness

Swindell recounts her tale of love, betrayal and life raising autistic child

November 5, 2020

Local News

Signs around Cortez remind people to be kind

family spreads positive message

September 9, 2020

Local News

Side-by-side, four-wheel bicycle turning heads in Durango

Resident Ted Keller originally purchased it for father in wheelchair

June 9, 2020

Local News

Emergency responders celebrate 5-year-old’s birthday with a parade

McMullen says she likes to go over and above for her son’s birthdays

June 8, 2020

Local News

Oscar’s Cafe sees stable future, brings comfort to community

‘Oscar’s has always survived,’ owner Paula Berg says

June 8, 2020

Local News

Durango photographer downsizes gallery to spend more time behind camera

‘Claude’s work is amazing. ... I will miss seeing his photos in his gallery downtown’

May 18, 2020

Local News

State champion Durango freestyle skier battling childhood leukemia

days before her diagnosis, Amara Kirk stood on podium at Telluride competition

April 21, 2020

Local News

Durango couple finds love at nursing home

Unexpected relationship blossoms into marriage

December 25, 2019

Local News

Lon Erwin, longtime leader of Durango nonprofits, dies at 78

‘He just never gave up wanting to better people’s lives’

December 16, 2019

Local News

Former diplomat worked to stabilize Iraq, Sierra Leone

Durangoan worked to share the experience of regular Americans abroad

December 16, 2019

Local News

Handmade hats offer warmth to those in need

Oklahoma woman has grown project every year since 2014

November 28, 2019

Local News

Scooter travelers seek world record, human stories

Adventurers stop in Southwest Colorado on mission of harmony

November 3, 2019

Local News

62-year-old woman meets Durango father for the first time

testing side-effect: Your family may be larger than realized

October 26, 2019

Local News

Animal Services director decides fate of thousands

Euthanasia greatly reduced under his direction

August 12, 2019

Local News

Author, nonprofit founder shares the wisdom of weeds

Organic land management proving more effective at Electra Lake

July 22, 2019