Fitness

You Play Like a Girl

How The Almost Impossible Existence of Women Athletes Nearly Fouled Active Lifestyles for Three Local Champs Article by Jennifer Mason | Photography by Andy Wingerd, Dalton Ranch On any given morning in Durango, women runners slip into the high country before the sun crests the San Juans. Female anglers wade gingerly into the river’s cold currents. On courts across town, the soft pop of a pickleball struck between ladies’ teams punctuates birdsongs. Here, it is easy to take for granted the...

Food + Beverage

A Seat at the Table

Chef Kelsy Peabody’s Story of Craft, Confidence, and Community Article by Denise Leslie | Photography by Courtesy of Mill Street Bistro There’s a feeling when you walk into Mill Street Bistro that it was built with purpose — not just as a place to eat but as a space to gather. Located inside a Mill Street home reimagined for gathering, the space carries a warmth that feels natural and genuine — more like being welcomed in than dining out. That feeling begins in the kitchen, with Chef Kelsy...

Local Services

A New Season at April’s Garden

Rooted in community, Julia Foran brings new life to a local favorite Article by James Leonard | Photography by Andy Wingerd Meet Julia Foran, the newest owner of April’s Garden. After acquiring the beloved local shop in the fall of 2025, Julia is stepping into her first business with energy, intention, and a deep appreciation for the role flowers play in everyday life. I had the opportunity to sit down with her as she prepares for the busy spring and summer season here in Durango. A graduate...

Education

Leading Together

Women, Community, and the Power of Showing Up Article by Denise Leslie | Photography by FLC@work, Tori Latham There’s something powerful that occurs when women come together — not because of a specific job or title, but because of the basic act of supporting one another. In Durango, that idea has come to life through the Durango Women’s Leadership Conference, brought to life by Sandy Lane in partnership with Fort Lewis College Athletics. At first glance, it may seem that the conference...