Professional Services

Every Pet Has Its Day

Discovering Durango’s Unique Pet Services Article by Denise Leslie Spend a little time in Durango, and one thing becomes clear—our pets are part of the adventure. They’re hiking companions, patio regulars, road-trip buddies, and loyal family members. Whether strolling Main Avenue or exploring a favorite trail, animals are woven into our community’s fabric. As the way we care for our pets continues to evolve, so do the services available to support them. Alongside traditional veterinary...

Life + Culture

The Salsanaut

Danny Jaques Turned Space Salsa Into a Mission to Send Kids to Space Camp Article by Kathleen O'Connor | Photography by Danny Jaques, Kathleen O'Connor Danny Jaques remembers the exact day he became a space nerd. It was May 15, 1963. He was five years old, sitting in the living room in front of the black-and-white TV in his family’s farmhouse near Ignacio, Colorado. Newscaster Walter Cronkite appeared on the screen as astronaut Gordon Cooper lifted off aboard Faith 7 on the last crewed...

Education

From Student to Steward

An FLC alum follows her passion, inspiring youth through outdoor education and hands-on learning Article by Kalista Peña | Photography by The Mountain Studies Institute Haley Perez grew up in the Nambe Pueblo in Northern New Mexico, surrounded by enchanting desert landscapes. A few miles outside her Pueblo, in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristos, lies a desert oasis with beautiful waterfalls framed by lush greenery, truly an anomaly in the arid climate. As a kid, she often visited the...

Arts + Culture

Practice Makes Possibility

Where Young Musicians Learn Lessons for Life Article by Meghann Zenteno | Photography by Courtesy of San Juan Symphony In a world built around instant gratification, learning an instrument remains one of the few pursuits that offers no shortcuts. No app can make a young violinist play in tune overnight. No algorithm can teach a trumpet player to persevere through a difficult passage. Progress comes through practice, patience, mistakes, and the willingness to try again tomorrow. That reality...