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In a move that began Wednesday, Disneyland will be changing the way it accommodates visitors with disabilities. The change has sparked much debate and spurred a local Durango resident to take on...
DATE: Oct. 12, 2013 | COLUMN: Creating Community
Last week at the La Plata Health Summit, Dr. Jay Want said it well when he said, “Health care is at a point of massive change.” He went on to suggest that no matter where people are on the...
DATE: Sept. 28, 2013 | COLUMN: Creating Community
According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 1,053 Coloradans committed suicide in 2012. This number calculates to a rate of 19.7 for every 100,000 people, a jump in the...
DATE: Sept. 21, 2013 | COLUMN: Creating Community
The State of Colorado recently issued a proclamation recognizing the week of Sept. 8-14 as National Direct Service Professional Recognition week. Yet many people wonder, who are these Direct...
DATE: Sept. 7, 2013 | COLUMN: Creating Community
My daughter’s proud, beautiful smile yesterday brought a wave of relief. She had just returned from the dentist, who had given the ‘thumbs up.’ No cavities. Great job brushing. Between braces,...
DATE: Aug. 31, 2013 | COLUMN: Creating Community
By the time you read this, the 2013 San Juan Brewfest will hopefully be a pleasant memory and a huge success. Thanks to our title sponsor, Chevron, and all other sponsors, breweries, volunteers and...
DATE: Aug. 24, 2013 | COLUMN: Creating Community
How many times have you heard that physical activity is something we “ought to do” to avoid developing health problems such as heart disease, hypertension and diabetes? Do you think exercise is...
DATE: Aug. 24, 2013 | COLUMN: Creating Community
Colorado finally has some good news for people diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. On Aug. 1, the state of Colorado adopted a new rule for defining developmental disability. Historically,...
DATE: Aug. 17, 2013 | COLUMN: Creating Community
Getting a shot at any age is not a pleasurable experience. For some, it’s akin to getting a filling. However, you do feel that you’ve achieved something – protecting yourself against a disease. You...
DATE: Aug. 3, 2013 | COLUMN: Creating Community
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” speaks to the importance of healthy foods in our diets. The United Way Community Investment Committee recently decided to provide funding for group meals at...
DATE: July 27, 2013 | COLUMN: Creating Community
All forms of art have the capacity to heal our mind and body and have been used consciously and unconsciously throughout the history of mankind. People have used art to connect with their souls and...
DATE: July 20, 2013 | COLUMN: Creating Community
Last month, two major Supreme Court decisions opened a new chapter of civil rights for some Americans. Civil rights do not regulate people’s opinions. They protect people from oppression and...
DATE: July 13, 2013 | COLUMN: Creating Community
Fort Lewis College is updating about a dozen panels at the Clock Tower in the center of campus to better recognize the past, "in a way that's fully inclusive of our Native American community on campus and the families directly affected by Indian boarding schools."
