HCN’s revolving, evolving family

  as a precocious, college-age intern in 1987. She did so well that she was hired as a staff writer in 1989, churning out meaty feature stories until she departed in 1992. Nearly two decades later, as a nationally recognized journalist and book author, she joined our board of directors. Now, after serving in virtually every possible board position, Williams is stepping down. “In many ways, and I have grown up together as family,” she said. “I remember picking apricots behind the office in Paonia, Colorado, and when the first fax machine arrived. I learned to pay better attention to my prose through Betsy Marston’s edits and better attention to thinking through a story idea with Ed Marston’s guidance.” Williams believes ’s future is bright despite the tumultuous changes in media and in the West. “I can’t wait to see where goes next, and I will be cheering always.”