Life + Culture

Pondering Life

Pondering life’s bigger questions with Fish Connection’s Bruce Longwell Article by A.C.E. Ridenour | Photography by Andy Wingerd Picture living outside during the coldest of Durango winters. Now, picture living underwater, beneath a sheet of ice and two feet of fresh powder. Believe it or not, hundreds do it every year. They aren’t humans, of course. Many of them are outdoor goldfish.  Owner of Durango’s Fish Connection, Bruce Longwell, ponders his place in nature through the creation of...

Health + Wellness

This Is No Ordinary Dust

History, Science Reveal Equine Halotherapy Is Hot to Trot, Not Hot Air for Horse Health Article by Jennifer Mason | Photography by Andy Wingerd This is no ordinary dust. It suspends time. It imparts invincibility. It redefines flavors and, for margaritas, it is pure magic crowning the rim of a glass.   Salt, a natural mineral compound, plays a profound role in human life. Our cells need it to function. Our recipes need it to transcend bland. Ancient economies used it as money; Roman...

Local Services

Senior Pets: Cherishing the Golden Years

Honoring the Golden Years of Our Beloved Companions Article by Nichole R. Ramey, DVM | Photography by Courtesy of Nichole Ramey Caring for an aging pet is one of the most beautiful—and sometimes bittersweet—experiences a person can have. It’s characterized by slower walks, longer cuddles, pill bottles on the counter, and the warm, trusting eyes of a beloved companion who has grown older by your side. Senior pet care often involves adjusting to a new routine. It might mean installing a ramp...

Sports + Recreation

Golf, Growth, and Grit

Learning life lessons one swing at a time Article by James Leonard | Photography by First Tee Four Corners staff At First Tee golf camps, participants learn more than just patience and respect for the game of golf — they learn the values needed to play the game of life, explains Tina Pacheco, executive director of First Tee–Four Corners. Founded over 20 years ago, First Tee offers golf camps and programs for youth and community members across the Four Corners region. With local programs...