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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? ...

DATE: Jan 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Retired musician uses skills to teach square dance

Learn some steps Saturday at Florida Grange

DATE: Jan 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Durango arts community says goodbye to one of its own

Dennis Johnson leaves behind lasting artistic legacy

DATE: Jan 6, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Church bands help congregations connect

On a chilly, pre-Christmas Wednesday night, members of After a brief social time before services began, the church band took the stage to kick off the evening. Not unlike many bands you se...

DATE: Jan 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

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...

DATE: Dec 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Planning to hit the town on New Year’s Eve?

Here are some parties going on in the Durango area

DATE: Dec 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Fire, films and changes mark memorable 2018 for the arts in Durango

In Durango, 2018 may best be remembered for the 416 Fire, which took over the summer season. But in Arts & Entertainment, it was a full year of music, books, art shows and theater (including...

DATE: Dec 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Teen country singer returns to hero’s welcome

‘Voice’ winner Chevel Shepherd to head home to Farmington

DATE: Dec 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Caitlin Cannon reclaiming life’s challenges in new album

Caitlin Cannon is repurposing her inner trash. The local musician has written and recorded “TrashCannon” and has taken the project to KickStarter to get the money required to get ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music