Human interest - The Journal

Four Corners Rainbow Youth Center bids farewell to co-founder after eight years

Jennifer Stucka-Benally says departure is ‘bittersweet,’ but nonprofit is in good hands

DATE: Jan 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former Durango couple are changing lives in Ugandan orphanage

Facility for special needs children houses 49 kids, reunites 14 with their families

DATE: Jun 4, 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

World’s ugliest dog, Mr. Happy Face, to help other animals that had a rough start

It’s truly a face only a mother could love – and she does

DATE: Jul 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango artist recounts trip to help Ukrainian refugees; plans a second visit

Suzanne Horwich uses art as a ‘vehicle for healing’

DATE: Jun 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man ‘humbled’ by Ukrainian people after humanitarian aid trip

Daniel Bergman says being with the hurt, broken is his calling

DATE: Jun 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango artist travels to Poland to ‘lift the energy’ of Ukrainian refugees

Trip organized with Jewish Community Center of Krakow, which helps those fleeing war

DATE: May 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Meet the Western Slope dads who’ve fostered more than 60 children

Matthew Foster and his husband, Jared Prochnow, have overcome loss and discrimination to give others a better life

DATE: Apr 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Woman seeks new path, wants to trade engagement ring for art supplies

Julie Robinson rediscovered painting after ending nine-year relationship

DATE: Jul 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

11-year-old on rocky road to success

Kendrick Keene finances Roth IRA, brokerage account selling polished rocks, geologic knowledge to tourists

DATE: Jul 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Mancos staple Mac Neely celebrates 100th birthday

Jan. 27 officially declared ‘Mac Neely Day’

DATE: Jan 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Farmington High School grad tells a story of forgiveness

Sarah Swindell recounts her tale of love, betrayal and life raising autistic child

DATE: Nov 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News