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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...

‘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...

Talk about town: NFL playoff games accidentally broadcast in Spanish last weekend in Durango

NFL playoff games covered by the Fox Network on Saturday and Sunday were available only in Spanish in Durango because of a technical problem at Charter Spectrum TV, the cable provider in tow...

Designing for people with disabilities benefits everyone

In October, The Durango Herald reported on the new open gym for kids with autism at Durango Gymnastics. The open gym is an excellent example of parents working with public entities or privat...

Addressing community health needs through planning

Have you ever wondered how San Juan Basin Public Health staff determines which resources to offer the communities we serve? Or how we measure the impact of our programs on community health? ...

Durango Dharma Center offers daylong retreat Feb. 16

The Durango Dharma Center will offer a daylong retreat, “Relaxing into Presence,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 16. Beth Sternlieb, a visiting teacher from California, will discuss h...

There are many ways to give back to the place you call home

I will soon celebrate my six-year anniversary at United Way of Southwest Colorado. As expected, the work has been challenging and rewarding. Often, people thank me for the work I...

Festival of Trees a special annual holiday celebration

I have an assignment for you after you read this column: Get dressed, grab the family and head over to this year’s Festival of Trees event to support Community Connections and the services w...

Spread joy, not germs, to friends and family this holiday season

The holidays are typically a time for being with family members and for sharing. Sometimes, though, this results in unhealthy sharing of communicable diseases such as the flu. Co...

Liberty School serves students in outstanding way

“We don’t brag about what we can do.” I read this on the classroom wall as I toured the new home of The Liberty School. It is part of a set of ideas labeled, “The Liberty Way,” and it struck...

Photo: Skyhawks to wear turquoise for Native American Heritage Month

The Fort Lewis College Skyhawks basketball teams will wear turquoise jerseys provided by Nike during the men’s and women’s home openers Wednesday night against Northern New Mexico. ...

We are grateful for our S.W. Colorado communities

In November, Americans traditionally count our many blessings, and as a nation, we are certainly blessed. As one smallish nonprofit in one little, rural corner of this nation, Community Conn...