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San Juan Basin Public Health adds SafeCare Colorado Program

There is often a gap between what we imagine about parenting and the reality of it. It can be stressful and challenging even for the strongest of heart, as most parents would agree. ...

DATE: May 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Tax changes may affect donations to nonprofits

We’re counting down the hours till the IRS tax deadline, and news feeds are abuzz with stories about how Americans are experiencing the new tax laws. Perceptions vary regarding w...

DATE: Apr 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Public health planning: Using science and action to improve health

This year’s theme for National Public Heath Week occurring Monday through Friday is “Creating the Healthiest Nation: For Science. For Action. For Health.” San Juan Basin Public H...

DATE: Apr 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Local Briefs

Democrats to host LPEA candidates The Club – La Plata Dems on the Move will hold its April luncheon, “Meet the LPEA Candidates,” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at the DoubleTree Hotel...

DATE: Mar 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

An inconvenience for some can be a barrier for others

Throughout the land of Southwest Colorado, there is a resounding echo: “Where do we put all this snow?” To which there is one simple answer: “Not in the accessible parking space!”...

DATE: Mar 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Talk about Town: Beercat to make stop at Silverton Mountain

It looks like Silverton earned itself a spot on 10 Barrel Brewing Co.’s first-ever Beercat tour. But first, what’s a Beercat? “Think snowcat + beer = Beercat,” said Lauren Haber, ...

DATE: Mar 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Women’s Wellness Connection provides breast, cervical cancer support

These days, it seems rare to find someone who has not been affected by breast cancer. The overwhelming details that follow a diagnosis, including figuring out insurance, meeting ...

DATE: Mar 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

ROAR coalition a way to promote connectedness, resiliency in community

Celebrating Healthy Communities is excited to announce some changes we’ve made in an effort to broaden our impact in the community. Our 25- year-old prevention collaborative has ...

DATE: Feb 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Nonprofits can lobby for issues that affect their mission

At the end of February, I will make my annual trek to Denver to celebrate Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day at the Capitol. The day is one part Civics 101...

DATE: Feb 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Wait, was that Fort Lewis College during the Super Bowl?

If you kept your eyes peeled during Sunday’s big game, you might have caught a bit of Fort Lewis College among the ads for Bud Light and the trailer for “Avengers: Endgame.” A 4-s...

DATE: Feb 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Talk about town: Former Durangoan competes in ‘Titan Games’ on NBC

Matthew Welbourn, a former Durangoan and a Fort Lewis College graduate, battled two brothers Thursday night on NBC’s new game show, “Titan Games.” Hosted by Dwayne “The Rock” John...

DATE: Jan 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Titan Games’ episode featuring former Durangoan to air Thursday

A former Durangoan and Fort Lewis College graduate will take center stage on NBC’s new game show “Titan Games” on Thursday. Matthew Welbourn, 28, is a contestant who will be subje...

DATE: Jan 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News