Arts + Culture

Art in Style

Community Concert Hall’s inspiring Season of Reflection Article by Denise Leslie | Photography by Courtesy of Community Concert Hall Every night at the Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College, something unexpected occurs. A voice rises, a story is told, a beat drops — and suddenly, strangers in the audience feel more connected. It’s moments like these that inspired the theme of the Concert Hall’s new 2025–2026 Performing Arts Series: Reflection . “This season is about more than...

Beauty

Courage, Community, and Confidence

A hidden gem on the edge: how one hairstylist made her dream into a reality. Article by Kalista Peña | Photography by Andy Wingerd Courage, community, and confidence. The golden trio to embrace when creating the best version of yourself. Start with courage — whether it’s the courage to make a change or to try something new. Then, find a community and surround yourself with others who share a passion or goal. From there, celebrate both big and small victories. As you build confidence, you’ll...

Shopping

Fall Fashion Tips Droppin' Like Autumn-ic Bombs

Trends, Tips, and Layering Tutorials from Durango’s Downtown Fashionistas Article by Jennifer Mason | Photography by Andy Wingerd Fall ushers in trees and shrubs adorned with rubies, emeralds, and gold doubloons. Small wonder we crave similar ornamentation to make every outfit a moment. But with temperatures as crisp and cutting as glass—plus cold drizzles and biting winds lying in ambush—fall fashion in Durango must blend the practical with the playful. The style-savvy owners at Lively (a...

Real Estate

Home is 'Estate' of Being

Two Brokers Reveal the Real Keys Unlocking Real Estate and Successful Home Buying and Selling Article by Jennifer Mason | Photography by Allison Ragsdale and Carol Cardwell Photography You expect to find real estate brokers touring properties or preparing contracts. But what about after hours? Two local brokers share their rather surprising hobbies. More than pastimes, these activities bring the agents home within themselves — which could be the key to unlocking successful home buyer and...

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...

Professional Services

From Film to Family

Kelly Miranda MacNiven on Finding Her Calling and Freezing Time One Portrait at a Time Article by James Leonard | Photography by Kelly Miranda Sometimes, we inherit our passions from those who raised us. Other times, we chase meaning to the far corners of the earth. And occasionally, we stumble into purpose when we least expect it. That’s exactly how photographer Kelly Miranda MacNiven discovered her calling. Kelly first discovered photography by chance. While living with her husband in...

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...

Auto + Marine

A Van Built for the Journey

Adventure-Ready Comfort, Built for the Wild Roads Ahead Article by Gavin McCalden | Photography by Rob Gowler Based in Durango, Colorado, Van Lab is redefining what it means to travel in comfort, style, and rugged functionality. Their latest custom build—crafted on the ultra-capable Ford Transit Trail platform—comes with an additional 2-inch lift and suspension upgrade by VanCompass and is ready to tackle everything from winding mountain roads to desert trails. Outside, this rig is equipped...