Profiles - The Durango Herald

Durango veteran drives 3½ hours to Albuquerque weekly to protest VA job cuts

Mike Olson wants to be a voice for employees who can’t speak up

DATE: May 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

After 31 years, Durango Albertsons says goodbye to Mike Rustad

65-year-old resident celebrated his last day of work on Thursday

DATE: Feb 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tuning in to the early history of Telluride Bluegrass

After 51 years, Marikay Shellman recalls early years of festival

DATE: Jun 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango’s award-winning bartender competes for national title

Roberto Delgado has always had an affinity for mixing drinks

DATE: Jan 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

After being priced out of Durango, cycling legend takes homeownership into his own hands

Robert ‘Bicycle Bob’ Gregorio building eco-friendly dream home brick-by-brick in Aztec

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mandolins of the mountains

In a shed at the foot of the San Juans, Bobby Wintringham is crafting top-tier instruments

DATE: Jul 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

WWII combat veteran from Bayfield celebrates his 100th birthday

Herman Todeschi will be surrounded by family when he hits the mark March 26

DATE: Mar 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Today is Rosie the Riveter Day. We asked Durango resident Judy Winzell of its importance

National day honors women who kept U.S. economy and war effort strong during WWII

DATE: Mar 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

How do you want to die?

Society doesn’t often talk about dying, but an end-of-life doula in Durango says we should

DATE: Feb 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Dirtbag with technology’: Luke Mehall on the counterculture within climbing

Durango-based business owner reflects on his work as a climber, steward and writer

DATE: Oct 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County woman hits 1,100 hours volunteering at Humane Society

Autumn Tucson says internship led to personal growth

DATE: May 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango chamber presents awards, including Citizen of the Year

Dave Woodruff who helped nurse restaurants through pandemic is Volunteer of the Year

DATE: Apr 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.