JOURNAL
Tom & Penni Compton tell their story
If you missed Tom and Penni Compton's presentation at Durango Native Stories, you can now watch it online. ENJOY!
Mary Jane Clark on Durango Government Television
Mary Jane Clark, the founder of Toh-Atin Gallery (est. 1957), shares her story on Durango Government Television. It's a fascinating tale of growing up at a trading post, training as a nurse for World War II, hunting, fishing, skiing and other adventures that span...
Tagging Bambi (for wildlife research)
How many people do you know that are a Professor of Biology (Fort Lewis College) and a respected Colorado Rancher? Tom Compton and his wife, Penni, will share their Durango Native Story on June 20 at the historic Henry Strater Theater. This is a program not to be...
How Lemon Reservoir got its name
Lemon Reservoir now covers their pioneer ranch. Penni Lemon Compton and her husband, Tom Compton, will share their Durango Native Story on June 20 at the historic Henry Strater Theater. For tickets:...
Mary Jane Clark – June 20 Storyteller
Mary Jane was born at home at her father's trading post. She is a WWII nurse trainee, hunter, skier, and founder of Toh-Atin Gallery (est. 1957). Mary Jane Clark will share her Durango Native Story on June 20 at the historic Henry Strater Theater. Purchase Tickets.
On Location – Durango Native Media Services
and... ACTION! Our Team provided Location Management services to production crews for a PSA to promote the outdoors to kids. Specific details are top secret for the moment but there will be a big reveal sometime in July. Big shout out to Laurel Turner Waller, David...
Iron Horse Week!
Thousands of riders converge on Durango for the Iron Horse Classic bicycle race – 50 miles of mountain highway, 2 passes, and 5,700 feet in elevation gain. With record snows we had this winter, we predict a chilly ride.
Landing the Mary Jane
The Mary Jane arrived in 1939 by train and is now on display in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum (479 Main Ave.). She's a 1939 Century Sea Maid runabout build from Philippine mahogany. The Mary Jane called Electra Lake (22 mi. north of...
Old West Traditions
The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering happens every September. The Gathering is an exciting, fun-filled event with evening performances and Saturday daytime sessions. Poets and musicians from throughout the country grace our intimate stage at The Strater Theater,...
Our first story
The first version of Durango Native Stories was told by Rod Turner (b. 1931) and his daughter, Laurel Turner Waller, on June 8, 2017 at the Henry Strater Theatre. Click here to see Rod's story for an example of the history and humor of shared by our storytellers....