Community Action
Amid funding cuts and deportation threats, Westwood prioritizes community and culture
The Safe Summer Kick Off is a Westwood tradition. It almost didn’t happen this year because of funding and attendance concerns.
Caretakers Beyond the Gravestone
“You’ll Never See Us” is a series highlighting the value of our invisible workforce. Whether it’s working in a cemetery or looking out for wildfires, these workers have a monumental impact on our everyday lives but hardly get the recognition. These jobs, sometimes done in solitude or within a small group, are all essential to the Colorado workforce.
Caretakers Beyond the Gravestone
Season 1 Episode 3 | 3m 59s | CC
Often overlooked, sexton workers maintain and care for cemeteries when the dead have been buried. Their jobs differ day to day and have a huge impact on local communities - especially those in smaller towns.
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Outdoor Recreation
Durango students celebrate Indigenous culture through traditional games
On Indigenous Peoples' Day, the Durango School District invited children and community members to participate in traditional Indigenous games, including Double Ball, Arrow Throw, and Scream and Run.
Rocky Mountain PBS
Culture, kimchi and community at 9,000 feet
The Korean Cultural Heritage Camp offers adopted children from South Korean and their adoptive families a chance to learn more about South Korean culture and community.
