People Profiles

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

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

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

May 18, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

After 31 years, Durango Albertsons says goodbye to Mike Rustad

After 31 years, Durango Albertsons says goodbye to Mike Rustad

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

February 2, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

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

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

March 21, 2023 • Garret Jaros — Herald Staff Writer

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

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

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

October 29, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis College dean focuses on the lexicon of learning

Fort Lewis College dean focuses on the lexicon of learning

Trujillo sees value of land and language

April 5, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

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

Domestic violence

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

Longtime officer advanced training about domestic violence, sexual assault

March 22, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

AeroAngel flies sick children to critical medical care

AeroAngel flies sick children to critical medical care

Pestal launched free service in 2010

September 7, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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

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

June 14, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

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

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

Rosemary Meza-DesPlas often uses her own hair in art

May 25, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter