Durango

The idea for this article began when I met with the director of Durango’s Animas Museum, Carolyn Bowra (now retired) and heard about a special publication they were working on called…

Years ago, Mr.D and I were driving to Utah to see family for the holidays.  It was on that trip that we first passed through the darling wild west Southwest…

A transplant from the Pacific Northwest, and like many drawn to Durango’s ourdoorsy-ness, Suzanne and her husband quickly embraced the Southwest and the many activities available all year round. Suzanne…

There are people you meet in the Southwest and immediately recognize that their history and connection to the people and land is so deeply embedded, you could never imagine them…

This week’s Guest Q&A is with an exceedingly inventive and motivated chef from one of Durango’s newest fine dining restaurants, PLATE.  A graduate of the prestigious University of Houston’s Hilton College of…

Introducing our dear friends and amazingly talented ceramists, Sandy and Nick Blaisdell.  Nick graduated from UCLA with a Master’s degree in ceramics and has devoted his career to perfecting his…

We have yet to go one day without spotting someone wearing turquoise.  From rings and bracelets, to squash blossom necklaces and concho belts — for Southwesterners, wearing turquoise is as…

When Mr.D and I were researching our ideal forever home, Durango checked pretty much everything on our must-have list (but for a beach) including things like; great weather, scenic / beautiful, fantastic foodie…

Durango has an exceptional, authentic Italian trattoria called Guido’s.  It’s also a wine bar, gourmet market and cheese store.  Owned and run by the Devereaux family who lived in Italy.…

While wandering around Artesanos you’ll hear people say  … ‘they always have new things’ … ‘I find something new every time I come in here’ … ‘time to treasure hunt’ ……