Faces of Durango

06/12/2026

I was very fortunate to run into Rob last night, just as the sun was starting to go down at the True Western Roundup. He's a hardworking cowboy inside and out. Rob's visiting from Arizona and taking care of some rodeo horses for a family. He loves rodeo time. Thank you so much, Rob, for being part of my 'Faces of Durango' project. (Please check out Rob's photo in color and follow my Portrait Outlaw page. I would greatly appreciate it.)

06/11/2026

So many amazing cowboys and cowgirls at the rodeo last night. I was so very fortunate to photograph a lot of them. I look forward to sharing my rodeo photos with everyone.

06/11/2026

I had a wonderful opportunity to photograph this mother and daughter at the True Western Roundup yesterday, and I can't thank them enough. Thank you, guys, so much for participating in my 'Faces of Durango' project. (To see their photo in color, please visit and follow my Portrait Outlaw page.

06/11/2026

"Brim and Boot is more than a retail boutique—it’s a tribute to the timeless spirit of the American West, brought to life on Main Ave. in historic Durango, Colorado. Their store blends craftsmanship, heritage, and luxury retail." Yesterday, I noticed that they had a very busy booth setup at the True Western Roundup. The owners, Randy and Amy, are good people. If you need a good pair of quality boots or a nice hat, please stop by their store located at 1019 Main Ave. in historic downtown Durango, or check out their booth at the True Western Roundup weekly summer rodeo in Durango. (Please follow and check out their color photo at my Portrait Outlaw page.)

06/11/2026

It was starting to get dark when this cowboy lifted his son up, allowing him to see something special going on inside the True Western Roundup rodeo arena yesterday. Thank you so much for being part of my 'Faces of Durango' project.

06/10/2026

What a nice view this Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Brakeman has. I have always admired the people who work for the railroad.

06/10/2026

Just a friendly reminder… If you’re not busy tomorrow, please support Elmore's Farmer's Market, a new mid-week farmers’ market. They will have live music and so many new and wonderful vendors. I love all the local farmers' markets.

🌼 OPENING DAY IS TOMORROW 🌼
Join us for the first day at our new location: a morning filled with local vendors, live music, family-friendly fun, a blood drive by the 306 Florida Grange from (blood drive goes from 11-2), fundraising opportunity for local nonprofit Power To Act , 5 year old Braxton selling lemonade raising money for his first season of baseball & wrestling and also includes a whole host of amazing vendors:
*Live music with American Joule Music,
*Kids activities and free face-painting,
*Whole bean coffee & community coffee brewed at The Shared Roots Collective booth from TMG Farms LLC,
*Homemade jams, Eggs & and fresh herbs from the amazing Herbie Family Farms,
*H&M’s Herbal Magic with her herbal teas and tinctures & eggs,
*Local wildflower honey from Oneness Ranch Honey and Firewood
*Gorgeous plants with Rooted in Moss,
*Sweets and baked goods from Sassy Cow Treats & Eats as well as her Tamales and fresh Tortillas,
*Jewlery, Art & Creations by Joule of Durango- jouleofdurango.com
*Hand forged Bow knives and all natural fire starters from GingerSnap Enterprises
*Locally made Jewelry from San Juan Gempipes,
*Handcrafted Purple Elephant Up-Cycled Totes,
*House items and totes hand crafted by The Crafty Tortuga,
*Up-cycled clothing from Smash.a.Craft,
*Sourdough, cinnamon rolls and scones from The Rustic Rise Bakery
*Botanical, wild-crafted skincare products by Byers Ranch Apothecary! ....just to name a few!
This is the first official market for us since we've moved and expanded to include our entire community! We're excited to continue to grow throughout the season with our farmers and partnerships we continue to create! Incoming produce is on the horizon but respecting our Farmer's commitments & time is incredibly important to us!
Come shop local, support small businesses, meet your neighbors & makers and help us kick off our first season as Elmore's Farmer's Market hosted by the 306 Florida Grange!

06/10/2026

I crossed paths with Dave at the Durango Farmers Market last weekend. Thank you so much, Dave, for participating in my 'Faces of Durango' project. I like your hat. (Please check out Dave's photo in color and follow my Portrait Outlaw page.)

06/10/2026

I enjoy photographing people commuting on their bikes because it speaks volumes about the community as a whole. Durango is definitely a 'Gold' bike-friendly community, which is an honor that very few communities across the U.S. can claim.

"The City of Durango - Government has renewed our community’s standing as a gold-level bicycle-friendly community through the League of American Bicyclists.

Awarded communities must renew their status every four years to ensure that they not only maintain existing efforts, but also keep up with changing technology, national safety standards, and community-driven best practices.

A gold-level designation recognizes communities with a high commitment to cycling infrastructure and availability." (City of Durango's website)

06/09/2026

I stopped by the Durango Farmers Market and visited the Summit Roots Farm booth a couple of weeks ago. I must admit, the display of their produce is eye-catching. They have done a wonderful job showcasing their beautiful fruits and vegetables for all to see and purchase.

According to the Durango Farmers Market website, the "Summit Roots Farm was founded in 2013 and is a small family farm located at 7100 feet, 5 miles Southeast of Dolores, Colorado. Their Farming Practices: "We use bio-intensive methods to build soil and maximize yields. We NEVER use chemicals. We use organic fertilizers, compost, compost teas, and cover crops to feed our soil. We use crop rotation and focus on soil health to keep pests in check. We utilize season extension techniques to maximize our growing season."

I hope you'll visit the Durango Farmers Market and check out the Summit Roots Farm produce booth. There are a lot of farmers at the Durango Farmers Market. Be sure to stop by as many booths as time allows. You won't be disappointed.