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…
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Anxious To Hit The Road!
April 13, 2017Spring is in the air, and that itch to hit the road tells us it’s time to get the maps out and make travel plans to see new places and…
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SWD Guest Q&A With World Renowned Toh-Atin Curator
March 7, 2017There 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…
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SWD Guest Q&A With A Southwest Fusion Chef
February 18, 2017This 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…
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SWD Guest Q&A with a Master Ceramist and Clay Jewelry Artist
January 28, 2017Introducing 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…
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How To Identify That Bright Blue Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
January 14, 2017We 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…
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Being creative types, we’re always looking for new ways to express ourselves. Through our friends Dollie (ceramist / beaded necklace expert) and De Potter (master ceramist), we discovered an art…
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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…
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Petroglyph Point Hike, Mesa Verde National Park
April 7, 2016Petroglyph Point Hike is an amazing 2.5 mile round trip hike that is self-guided. You’re on your own, walking paths of beauty at your own pace to discover small dwelling ruins and…
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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.…