Beyond the Headlines: Karen & Camille
Karen Tarango and Camille Kropf run an Instagram page dedicated to documenting their quest to eat at every restaurant in the Four Corners.
Jul 21, 2025•17 min
Beyond the Headlines
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Beyond the Headlines: Rotem Ishay
Rotem Ishay is a multiple-time cycling National Champion. Now retired, he's passing down his years of professional experience to the next generation.
Jul 08, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Beyond the Headlines: Tami Graham
Tami Graham is the Executive Director at KSUT Public Radio in Ignacio, Colorado. KSUT is one of the radio stations joining the NPR lawsuit of the Trump administration over the President's order to freeze funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Jun 16, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Alpine20: Fun Center
Pete Tabor and Joe Washburn own Fun Center Cycles in Durango, Farmington and Cortez. Fun Center specializes in power sports of all kinds, from on & off road motorcycles, to snowmobiles, watercraft and more!
Apr 23, 2025•16 min
Beyond the Headlines: Charles Leslie
Under Charles Leslie’s leadership, world class artists like Terrance Blanchard and Christian McBride have graced the FLC Community Concert Hall stage in recent years. The concert hall opens its new season in June.
Apr 15, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Alpine20: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Al Harper owns the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. He considers himself and his family guardians of the train rather than owners.
Apr 11, 2025•16 min
Alpine20: Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness
Amy & Michael Testa opened Advantage Physical Therapy & Wellness with the goal of giving patients better care. 21 years later they are succeeding in their mission with the help of Alpine Bank.
Apr 07, 2025•19 min
Alpine20: Durango Outdoor Exchange
Since 2011, Durango Outdoor Exchange has been the hub for second hand outdoor gear in Durango. Owners Jen & Chase Lacroix have prioritized giving back to local non-profit organizations that contribute to the vitality of the community.
Mar 31, 2025•18 min
Alpine20: College Cafe
The College Drive Cafe is a Durango institution. Aaron Seitz and Leah Evers purchased the restaurant in 2011. Soon they'll move the cafe to Historic Downtown Durango and change the name to College Cafe.
Mar 31, 2025•24 min
Alpine20: Four Corners Stoves & Spas
Like Alpine Bank, Four Corners Stoves & Spas is celebrating it's 20th anniversary in 2025. Owner Marc Mata discovered the value of working with Alpine Bank quickly.
Mar 28, 2025•16 min
Beyond the Headlines: Hogan Koesis
From Angel Fire to Bentonville , Hogan Koesis brings decades of experience to Durango Mesa Park Project.
Mar 14, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Beyond the Headlines: Dave Thibodeau
Ska Brewing celebrates 30th anniversary in 2025.
Feb 13, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Beyond The Headlines: Ross Anderson
New Mexico native and Durango-raised Ross Anderson is reflecting on his first year as a member of the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame . His recent honors include the Indigenous Athletic Hall of Fame and a New Mexico Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award.
Jan 06, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Beyond The Headlines: Matt Martensen
Matt Martensen is trying to change the paradigm of internet monetization. His tech startup, User Cooperative , is a user-owned internet browser structured as a member-governed cooperative. He says trillions of dollars and our well-being are on the line.
Dec 02, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Beyond The Headlines: Gary Barnett
Gary Barnett led the Fort Lewis College Skyhawks football team to multiple wins over his two seasons as the Fort Lewis College Head Coach. After coaching the Skyhawks, Barnett led the Northwestern Wildcats and Colorado Buffaloes to high-level bowl games. He was named the top college football coach in the country in 1995. In 2001, Barnett’s Colorado Buffaloes beat the number-one-ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers 62-36 in a nationally televised contest on ABC ....
Oct 29, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Beyond the Headlines: Nicholaus Sandner
The theater community is celebrating Nicholaus Sandner as Colorado’s top drama teacher. Sandner is a Durango local, a Fort Lewis College graduate and a drama teacher at Montezuma Cortez High School . Sandner was recently in Denver to accept his Colorado Theater Teacher of the Year award from the Colorado Thespians organization. Sandner says his students might be as happy as he is for the recognition....
Oct 02, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Beyond The Headlines: Levi Kurlander
Levi Kurlander is leaving his position as Executive Director of Durango Devo after serving for nearly eight years in the role. Under his leadership, Devo’s enrollment numbers have grown by nearly three times. Still, he considers his ability to back up a bike trailer the most important takeaway from his time at Durango Devo. Despite raising numerous Olympians and Pro Tour racers, Kurlander emphasized that Devo's goal remains to foster the love of riding bikes....
Sep 04, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Beyond The Headlines: Clayton Lytle
Clayton Lytle is the new Head Brewer at Animas Brewing Company. He’s worked at breweries across the country, including Stone. Over the course of his career at places like Spice Trade Brewery in Denver and Stone Brewery in San Diego, Lytle has focused on quality beer-making practices.
Aug 19, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Beyond The Headlines: Jennaye Derge
Jennaye Derge is the Founder of Bike Durango , a non-profit advocacy group for bike commuters and pedestrians. She’s also a journalist whose work can be found in The Durango Telegraph , Adventure Cycling Magazine and Cycling Weekly . Derge is hosting Bike Prom for a second consecutive year this fall at the Powerhouse Science Center....
Aug 05, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Beyond The Headlines: Lisa Diersen
Lisa Dierson is the Founder and Director of the EQUUS Film & Arts Film Festival . She’s preparing to bring the equestrian-themed festival to the Four Corners region for the first time in the event's 12-year existence. The gathering will include a Mustang summit, focused on furthering the conversation on managing the local Jicarilla Mustang herd. Sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and CommonSpirit ....
Jul 22, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Beyond The Headlines: Darrin Parmenter
Darrin Parmenter is Colorado State University Extension ’s Western Regional Director and Co-Host of The Garden Guys radio show on KSUT. He previously served as the La Plata County Extension horticulturist and county director for nearly two decades. His responsibilities include coordinating the efforts of dozens of Extension experts spanning diverse disciplines and spread across 16 counties. Sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and FASTSIGNS Durango...
Jul 08, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Beyond The Headlines: Dustin English
Dustin English is the co-founder of Voormi , an outdoor apparel company based in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Since 2011 the company has evolved into more than just a garment company, featuring locally made textiles, technology and development. English developed the company with the goal of providing more performance in fewer pieces of gear, so outdoor guides like himself could be more intentional with limited packing space. Sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and CommonSpirit Health...
Jun 24, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Beyond The Headlines: Justin McBrayer
Fort Lewis College Philosophy Professor Justin McBrayer has won a Fulbright Scholarship for the second time in his career. As part of the program, McBrayer will spend a term in Italy both conducting research and teaching at the University of Genoa in Italy. The author of “Beyond Fake News, Finding the Truth in a World of Misinformation," McBrayer said the award will allow him to continue exploring the issue of misinformation and fake news. The Fulbright Program is the world’s largest and most di...
Jun 10, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Beyond The Headlines: Mark Daley
Mark Daley is a Durango snowboarding legend. Known for his effervescent personality and his work building log rides at Purgatory Mountain Resort , Daley has earned nicknames like “The Dale,” and “The Logfather.” Daley is also a multiple-time USASA National Champion. He served as the Master of Ceremonies during the Natural Selection Tour Duels stop in Durango last winter. Sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and FASTSIGNS Durango...
May 27, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Beyond The Headlines: Fenceline Cider
Fenceline Cider aims to revive the once thriving orchard culture in Montezuma County. Fenceline upcycles apples from local growers, no matter their size, in order to make extraordinary cider rooted in local flavors. Fenceline hosts the Montezuma Rising Music Festival on Saturday, May 26th. By Connor Shreve. Sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and FASTSIGNS Durango...
May 14, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Beyond The Headlines: Dave Towle
If you’ve been to a bike race in America, you’ve likely heard the booming voice of Dave Towle calling the action. Having worked events from the Tour of Georgia to Levi’s GranFondo, Towle has become the voice of American cycling. In this edition of Beyond the Headlines, Towle discusses his career, his love for radio, and the Durango cycling scene. By Connor Shreve. Sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and FASTSIGNS Durango...
Apr 29, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Beyond The Headlines: Emily Hutto
Emily Hutto is an author, podcaster and craft beer industry storyteller. Her most recent project, the Radcraft Industry Relief podcast documents the pandemic-era Zoom calls she orchestrated with many beer-industry leaders, including two Southwest Colorado brewing institutions Ska Brewing and Dolores River Brewery. By Connor Shreve. Sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and FASTSIGNS Durango...
Apr 18, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Beyond The Headlines: Michelle Kooi
After years of working as a CPA, Michelle Kooi made a career change with the intention of helping others. Kooi uses her experience to help women business owners prioritize getting more done. She now runs Confluence Consulting & Coaching . By Rick O’Block and Connor Shreve. Sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and FASTSIGNS Durango ....
Apr 01, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Landmark Renovation Continues Cañon City Development
Colorado has a special relationship with historic hotels. From Telluride’s New Sheridan to Durango’s Strater Hotel to the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park - among other examples. They can serve as the focal point of a town's business district, peeling back a town's history and allowing guests and residents to transport themselves back in time. An ambitious historic hotel renovation is underway in Fremont County, where one of Colorado’s ten oldest hotels is getting more than a simple makeover. By Conn...
Mar 25, 2024•23 min
Beyond The Headlines: Chef Safari
Chef Arnold Safari has brought his blend of African Fusion cuisine to Durango for years. The most recent iteration of his culinary creativity is Chef Safari’s African Fusion Food Truck in Durango. The menu draws from Chef Safari’s Kenyan roots as well as his global culinary experience. On this edition of Beyond The Headlines, Chef Safari talks about his cuisine and his journey to the Four Corners. Sponsored by Sky Ute Casino Resort and FASTSIGNS Durango...
Mar 18, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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