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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. ...

DATE: Nov 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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...

DATE: Nov 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Better worlds start with great mothers; San Juan Basin can help

At San Juan Basin Public Health's Nurse-Family Partnership, first-time moms are empowered to transform their lives and create better futures for themselves and their babies. NFP ...

DATE: Nov 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

State celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month

In January 2019, the minimum wage in the state of Colorado will take another leap toward a livable wage as the minimum hourly rate for most workers increases to $11.10. Note that...

DATE: Oct 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

A look at what’s new in health insurance options

The availability of health care that is accessible and affordable is essential to our well-being. Unfortunately, health care can be expensive and the insurance system can be complex. ...

DATE: Sep 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Talk about town: Firefighters from Four Corners remember Sept. 11

Firefighters from Durango, Bayfield and Farmington fire departments Tuesday climbed the 500 steps leading from Durango to Fort Lewis College three times, equivalent to the height of the Twin...

DATE: Sep 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

We honor our Direct Support Professionals with DSP Week

As you scrape the molten remains of the hamburgers off the grill, I invite you to join me in a final reflection about the intent of our American Labor Day (beyond beer, brats and buddies, wh...

DATE: Sep 7, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Building community resilience through caring connections

Imagine living in a place surrounded by natural beauty and filled with people who care so deeply about one another that generous support is offered without hesitation during challenging time...

DATE: Aug 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Are our furry friends welcome in restaurants?

If one thing is evident about where we live, it is that many visitors and residents love their dogs. They’re sure to be seen on trails, at the Dog Park and strolling with their people in dow...

DATE: Aug 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

New mountain coaster to open Saturday at Purgatory Resort

4,000-foot-long track features nine switchbacks, 300-foot vertical drop

DATE: Aug 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Talk about Town

Talk about town: Float to Work Day canceled

Kayakers, tubers and paddleboarders looking forward to the early morning camaraderie of the second annual Float to Work Day should consider a bike ride instead. Several Clean Comm...

DATE: Aug 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

And the West is History

50 years ago: “BOULDER – Three hippie leaders perched themselves atop a 1,200-foot pinnacle overlooking this university city Thursday and vowed not to descend until 10 members of their c...