Long ago, a cousin of mine and her husband raised their family in Durango. I think they all felt it was a great place to grow up, especially because they were p

Long ago, a cousin of mine and her husband raised their family in Durango. I think they all felt it was a great place to grow up, especially because they were passionate about exploring the wilderness around them. Attempting to settle there as an adult with only a high school education and build a life is another matter. Three of their four sons moved to the Front Range to go to college, raise their families, and pursue careers.