Author - The Durango Herald

To discover new ideas, be adaptive to change

When you think of innovation, you probably think about slick technology with cutting-edge features. Innovation is exciting and sexy and always seems to be associated with a celebrity genius ...

DATE: Oct 26, 2013 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

La Plata County collaborates to ensure residents’ health

Many of you may not be aware that there exists a dedicated group of people in our community working to meet the health-care needs of our residents. The Citizens’ Health Advisory Council (CHA...

DATE: Oct 19, 2013 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Durangoan’s dogs find fame in 2014 calendar

Imagine having a picture of your beloved dogs memorialized in a calendar for all the world to see. It may sound like a fantasy for some, but for Durangoan Linda Thompson, it has become a rea...

DATE: Oct 18, 2013 | CATEGORY: Talk about Town

Durangoan challenges Disney over disability access program

In a move that began Wednesday, Disneyland will be changing the way it accommodates visitors with disabilities. The change has sparked much debate and spurred a local Durango resident to tak...

DATE: Oct 12, 2013 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Work together and adapt to changes in health care

Last week at the La Plata Health Summit, Dr. Jay Want said it well when he said, “Health care is at a point of massive change.” He went on to suggest that no matter where people are on the p...

DATE: Sep 28, 2013 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

New suicide-prevention resource available for men

According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 1,053 Coloradans committed suicide in 2012. This number calculates to a rate of 19.7 for every 100,000 people, a jump i...

DATE: Sep 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Direct Support Professional Week celebrated by Colo.

The State of Colorado recently issued a proclamation recognizing the week of Sept. 8-14 as National Direct Service Professional Recognition week. Yet many people wonder, who are these Direct...

DATE: Sep 7, 2013 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Good oral health important to everyone, especially kids

My daughter’s proud, beautiful smile yesterday brought a wave of relief. She had just returned from the dentist, who had given the ‘thumbs up.’ No cavities. Great job brushing. Between brace...

DATE: Aug 31, 2013 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Does physical activity affect people’s mental well-being?

How many times have you heard that physical activity is something we “ought to do” to avoid developing health problems such as heart disease, hypertension and diabetes? Do you th...

DATE: Aug 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

United Way’s first Radiothon an unintentional fundraiser

By the time you read this, the 2013 San Juan Brewfest will hopefully be a pleasant memory and a huge success. Thanks to our title sponsor, Chevron, and all other sponsors, breweries, volunte...

DATE: Aug 24, 2013 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Disability definition expands for Colo.’s autistic residents

Colorado finally has some good news for people diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. On Aug. 1, the state of Colorado adopted a new rule for defining developmental disabilit...

DATE: Aug 17, 2013 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Adults, like kids, should be getting vaccinations

Getting a shot at any age is not a pleasurable experience. For some, it’s akin to getting a filling. However, you do feel that you’ve achieved something – protecting yourself against a disea...

DATE: Aug 3, 2013 | CATEGORY: Creating Community