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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

Navajo fashion designer Jolonzo Goldtooth to show collection in Paris

32-year-old accepted for International Indigenous Fashion Week

DATE: Feb 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

‘Pump and Dump Show’ wants to make moms laugh

Moms, comedians Tracey Tee and Shayna Ferm know you’re overworked, overtired and seriously need a break. They also know that some of you haven’t been out of the house without the kiddos in a...

DATE: Jan 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

2019 Snowdown Follies keeps the comedy coming

Thirty-three years. Thirty-one years. Twenty-eight years. Some of the cast and crew of the annual Snowdown Follies have been volunteering in the show longer than some participants and audien...

DATE: Jan 31, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Durango artist gets personal for ‘Reflections’

Homelessness show on exhibit at Studio &

DATE: Jan 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Stumped for a Snowdown costume?

There’s still time to pull it together

DATE: Jan 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Folk duo bringing literature-inspired music to Durango

The Bookshop Band to perform at Maria’s

DATE: Jan 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Durango Arts Center exhibit will take viewers on photographic journey

Margy Dudley to show work inspired by travel to Middle East

DATE: Jan 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Visual Arts

Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels reflects on life in new book

Music legend will to sign copies at Toh-Atin

DATE: Jan 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Books

Papadosio settling in for two nights in Durango

Progressive electronic rock band Papadosio will play Friday and Saturday nights at Animas City Theatre. The band, which began about 13 years ago in Athens, Ohio, and which now cal...

DATE: Jan 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

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...

DATE: Jan 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

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? ...