02/20/2026
Yesterday, I got to speak on a panel about the housing crisis to all the over 120 6th graders at Miller Middle School in their social studies classes. Joining me were Allison Wall from the Southern Ute Economic Development (and owner of The Balcony restaurant), Todd Wells from Sinberg Lending, and Alex Whittow from Reliance Management. It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever been part of! The kids had such deep questions about everything from why home prices rise or fall, why there aren’t enough homes for everyone who wants to live here, to how discrimination plays a role in wages and housing practices historically and currently. Wow, I’m so excited about this next generation and hats off to the teachers at Durango schools in getting kids educated and prepared for what life brings!