[  By Dawne Belloise  ]  Eric Davis was at one point determined to live his life as a surf bum. Instead, …

[  By Dawne Belloise  ] It’s a rare gift to know what you want to do when you’re only 17 years …

[  by Dawne Belloise  ] Elle Truax grew up surrounded by the lush orchards and vineyards nestled along the banks of …

Story by Dawne Belloise photos by Nolan Blunck During the summer, Erica Rasmussen’s garden is her little oasis but as the …

[  By Dawne Belloise  ] Jessica Rutherford doesn’t remember that very small part of her life spent in her birthplace of …

[  By Dawne Belloise  ] Dancin’ Dan’s nickname isn’t from the big smile he usually has, or because he breezes through …

[  By Dawne Belloise  ] Sydney Boling grew up in the college town of Fort Collins as a middle child to …

by Dawne Belloise M’Lissa Story’s mom felt that “Mel” was a truck driver’s name and “Missy” was too prissy, so she …

[  By Dawne Belloise  ] James Newton is a self-proclaimed beach rat, having been born on St. Simon’s Island off the …

For Crying Out Loud [  By Dawne Belloise  ] Ben Wright is at the Four-way Stop in Crested Butte for a …

Grace in Resilience [  By Dawne Belloise  ] “I’m living out of my car and couch surfing,” Alysha Joaquin says with …

By Dawne Belloise It’s a mix of people, commuters and retired folks, and a little bit redneck,” Mike Spradlin says of …

The fair snow child of Crested Butte [  story By Dawne Belloise | photos By Nolan Blunck  ] nna Fenerty’s surname …

— Of Rollerskates and Rum — [ By Dawne Belloise ] Crash is my nickname,” Renée Newton laughs and explains, “it …

“No plan? No problem.” [  by Sonya Mind  ] You enter the storage unit turned cozy studio apartment and you’re immediately …