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Considering how community-minded and involved these two Durangoans are, it is no surprise that they were of the very first people we met when we moved to town.  At this…

We met Stew at a gallery opening in Durango and immediately hit it off. A man of words, love of adventure and creativity, it was a delightful evening of conversation…

This August has been one of the most beautiful monsoon seasons we can remember, with huge clouds rolling through all day every day, sun rays and rainbows, and scattered thunderstorms…

On a recent gorgeous blue sky day, we drove west of Durango to Mesa Verde.  It’s only 40 minutes away and we try to go at least three times a year.  On this…

Over the years that we’ve been lucky enough to live in the Southwest and admire the architecture, we’ve encountered beautiful entryways and doors.  They are bright, vibrant colors and some are also…

Co-owner of Durango’s dynamic artist-owned Studio & gallery, our latest guest for the Southwest Discovered Q&A has recently opened her Home & Range gallery and retail shop in Cortez, Colorado and has…

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…

What do you think of when you think, “Southwest”? Is it cacti? Is it the food? For us, it’s adobe!

  We’ve been waiting all winter long to have a springtime lunch on our favorite grassy green terrace at James Ranch, where the Harvest Grill serves the best grass-fed beef burgers…

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…