Joe and Melanie moved to Durango shortly after they were married and quickly fell in love with the friendly people and the gorgeous mountains. Joe is a retired Forest Service employee and Melanie is the Director/Lead Teacher of a local preschool. Melanie is also a singer, song writer and author. She has written four children’s picture books. They have served at Grace for over 10 years as Small Group Leaders and greeters. Joe also enjoys officiating football games, and when Melanie is not teaching she enjoys sharing her books and music at kid’s concerts throughout Colorado.

Send Joe an email: joemilburn16@gmail.com