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Profiles

Surprised by her own cancer diagnosis, Durangoan urges women to schedule screenings

Surprised by her own cancer diagnosis, Durangoan urges women to schedule screenings

Goodman put off mammograms, then she learned the bad news

November 9, 2020

Hot air balloon pilot is grounded in his happiness

Hot air balloon pilot is grounded in his happiness

Lenberg no longer flies after suffering heart attack mid-flight

October 19, 2020

Fort Lewis College’s provost trades Boston for Durango

Fort Lewis College’s provost trades Boston for Durango

Nixon finds school’s commitment to teaching in a rural environment ‘looking better every day’

October 5, 2020

Durango restaurant owner serves food for thought, with side of diplomacy

Durango restaurant owner serves food for thought, with side of diplomacy

Ling Yen has owned, operated May Palace since 1989

September 28, 2020

Jack Llewellyn: Glue of Durango’s business community

Jack Llewellyn: Glue of Durango’s business community

Chamber of Commerce director has deep local roots that help boost bottom lines

August 31, 2020

Jim Jackson, who revitalized section of downtown Durango, dies at 92

Jim Jackson, who revitalized section of downtown Durango, dies at 92

Retired landowner loved history, buildings and the train

August 19, 2020

Davin Montoya reflects on a life in ranching and electricity

Davin Montoya reflects on a life in ranching and electricity

Working with cattle continues; tenure with LPEA board ends in frustration

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

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

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

Durango photographer downsizes gallery to spend more time behind camera

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’

After 29 years, Cole Hyson to close Colorado Trading Co.

After 29 years, Cole Hyson to close Colorado Trading Co.

Durangoan opened pawn shop after pursuing a pitching career in the major leagues

Renowned potter shapes fine arts program at San Juan College

Renowned potter shapes fine arts program at San Juan College

Ellis’ father once told him: ‘Whatever you want to do, do it. Just be damn good at it.’

February 10, 2020

Interim city manager seeks opportunity in challenge

Interim city manager seeks opportunity in challenge

Blake interested in permanent manager position, but family comes first

February 3, 2020

Durango couple finds love at nursing home

Durango couple finds love at nursing home

Unexpected relationship blossoms into marriage

December 25, 2019

A passion for helping Durango’s homeless

A passion for helping Durango’s homeless

Richard Dilworth doesn’t always get paid for the work he does, but he does it with joy

December 23, 2019

Matt Taylor, leader at Durango tech giant Worldpay, to retire

Matt Taylor, leader at Durango tech giant Worldpay, to retire

44-year-old Fort Lewis College graduate plans to spend time with family

December 9, 2019

Travel defines chairwoman of Durango Ethics Board

Travel defines chairwoman of Durango Ethics Board

College trip turns into a lifelong adventure for Katherine Burgess

December 2, 2019

Running the rapids with Skippie

Running the rapids with Skippie

Longtime river-runner describes connection with Upper Animas River

August 19, 2019

Keeping the county fair on track

Keeping the county fair on track

Fountain’s desk is nerve center behind the biggest show in La Plata County

‘Durango Native’ revives Durango’s early days

‘Durango Native’ revives Durango’s early days

will feature Rey and Clair Martinez and H. Prescott Blake

Durango Rotarian receives national award for ‘Service Above Self’

Durango Rotarian receives national award for ‘Service Above Self’

Williams delivers power to the people on the Navajo Nation

Longtime Durango barber hangs up the shears

Longtime Durango barber hangs up the shears

Gallegos has cut Durangoans’ hair for 43 years

To resolve conflict, Durango resident reaches for old tool: Communication

To resolve conflict, Durango resident reaches for old tool: Communication

Turiel teaches listening, solution-based approaches

John Simpson led fight against Durango’s proposed tax increase

John Simpson led fight against Durango’s proposed tax increase

all started with a neighbor’s water bill

February 18, 2019

A childhood dream to serve on a school board

A childhood dream to serve on a school board

Marianna Valdez got her wish with Durango School District 9-R

February 4, 2019