Erin Stadelman Be careful what you wish for By Kathryn R. Burke [Ridgway, Colo. March 21. 2017] Erin Stadelman went from a California beach kid to living in the mountains and married to a cowboy. “Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for.” She grew up in Southern Caifornia where her dad […]
Kathy See, native plant seed collector Seeds of success By Kathryn R. Burke [Montrose, Colo. April 17, 2018] She has a fascinating job, and one that she basically created for herself. Kathy See works as a liaison with land management agencies and other organizations involved in land rehabilitation and restoration. She is the Native […]
Liana Schmidt, architect Building for Success Story by Kathryn R. Burke [Ridgway, Colo. April 15, 2014] Liana is an architect with a unique sense of design for high mountain country. She lives in —and works from— Ridgway, Colorado, ‘Gateway to the San Juans’ — soaring mountains, which offer some of the most photographed mountain […]
Yvonne Reed, Bush Babies of Africa Conserving South Africa wildlife with art Story by Kathryn R. Burke [Ridgway, Colo. May 20, 2014] Yvonne Reed established ‘Bush Babies of Africa: Wildlife Art’ in 1995. Born in South Africa, and with a lifetime interest in wildlife conservation, Reed’s goal is to help raise money to support South […]
Gia Porter, Iron ‘Wo’man by Kathryn R. Burke [Montrose, Colo. April 19. 2016] This woman can swim! She can ride a bike faster than some of us drive our cars. She can run like the wind. Gia Porter is a Triathlete, an endurance athlete—someone who competes in events involving swimming, biking, and running. And she does […]
Maureen O’Driscoll, public library director by Kathryn R. Burke [Ouray, Colo. January 19, 2016] Maureen O‘Driscoll is the Director of the Ouray Public Library. It’s a good fit. “I love books. I love being around books. I love talking about books. I especially like talking about books with patrons,” Maureen said. Her path to […]
Sharon Neville, executive producer From chimps to celebrities—a whole lotta fun on an adventurous road by Kathryn R. Burke [Ouray, Colo. February 21, 2017] Her goal was to be an executive producer. “That’s every producer’s dream,” Sharon said, “to earn that title” and get to wear the gold badge that goes with it. Along the […]
Brenda Miller, Roubideau Rim Wildlife Rescue Story by Kathryn R. Burke [Olathe, Colo. January 21. 2014] Brenda Miller is the Director and Licensed Wildlife Rehabiliator of Roubideau Rim Wildlife Rescue, near Olathe, Colo. RRWR is a 501c3 non profit organization licensed by the Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). “We […]
Susan Long, (former*) Ouray County Fairgrounds and Event Center Manager Story by Kathryn R. Burke [Ridgway, Colo. October 15, 2013] Susan Lee Long is the current Manager of the Ouray County 4-H Event Center and Fairgrounds in Ridgway, Colorado. She has been in this position for almost eight years. She also resides in Ridgway. As […]
Rosemary Litz, lavender grower/entrepreneur Story by Kathryn R. Burke [Grand Junction, Colo. May 19. 2015] Rosemary Litz is an inspiration. A creative thinker and unique entrepreneur, Litz turned love of lavender into a thriving business. She first encountered the fragrant herb on a visit to Oregon, where there are numerous lavender growers and an active […]