Addiction

Local News

Two women survive overdoses at La Plata County Jail

Sheriff says more community addiction resources needed to curb incidents

April 1, 2026

Business

Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media

Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, arrives in court to testify in a landmark social media case that seeks to hold…

February 11, 2026

Sports

A wish list for the new year

FARMINGTON – My usual state of mind during the holiday season doesn’t always sit well with others. The Grinch and…

December 23, 2025

Local News

Second round of opioid settlement funds available for Southwest Colorado

Southwest Opioid Response District opens second grant cycle of nearly $450k to fund projects

July 18, 2025

Local News

Laughing through recovery: YAY! Foundation brings comedy show to Durango to tackle stigma

in March, event will feature stand-up acts from community members

February 20, 2025

Regional News

Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

$1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region

November 28, 2023

Local News

$2 million goes to Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute tribes from opioid settlements

‘It won’t have a huge impact, but it does help,’ Ute Mountain Ute tribal chairman says

September 8, 2023

Local News

14 lives in 14 weeks

health approach to drug use is meeting people where they’re at – and saving lives

August 27, 2023

Local News

Inpatient substance use treatment in Durango possible, but unlikely

Results of long-awaited feasibility study outline needs and options related to opioid crisis

July 16, 2023

Local News

Findings on substance use in Pine River Valley released

Community dialogue conducted by Pine River Shares and Southern Colorado Community Action Agency

June 19, 2023

Local News

Leaving for treatment can be hard; coming back is an added burden

substance abuse patients return, they find same triggers, few support systems

May 3, 2023

Local News

Addiction has found its way to Southwest Colorado; robust treatment services have not

rural areas, inpatient substance use centers can be hard to access; the ramifications can be severe

May 1, 2023

Local News

Leaving friends, family and community for treatment is hard, but some have little choice

Patients must travel hours for inpatient substance use care – if they can find it at all

May 1, 2023

Local News

Partnership of community organizations aims to help those suffering substance use in rural areas

River Shares and Southern Colorado Community Action Agency will be leading community dialogue sessions this fall

October 18, 2022

Local News

Kids Are Worth It event tackles substance use among teens

Speakers address dangers of fentanyl, how parents can talk to children

May 27, 2022

Local News

How a Durango nonprofit is helping restaurant workers combat a ‘rock star lifestyle’

the Weeds hopes to change industry culture by providing wellness programs

March 9, 2022

Local News

Local film highlights rafting recovery program in the Durango area

‘The Flow We Find’ follows a Colorado River float trip for those affected by substance abuse

March 1, 2022

Local News

Cortez judge chooses halfway house, rehab over prison for repeat offender

15 years in and out of prison not working, public defender argues

November 8, 2021

Local News

Colorado attorney general plots path forward in opioid crisis during Durango visit

enforcement, health professions hold workshop to discuss funding and programming options

October 8, 2021

Local News

Hard drugs being trafficked into area, Sheriff’s Office says

Mexican cartels are a major source, according to law enforcement

August 12, 2021

Local News

17-year-old’s death ruled an overdose

Teenager died five days before 18th birthday

May 11, 2021

Health

COVID-19 pandemic may be driving rise in opioid deaths

Overdoses rose in 2020 as people faced heightened risk factors

January 21, 2021

Local News

Social distancing reduces number of Detox referrals

triggers, including stay-at-home order, could reverse trend

April 9, 2020

Local News

Durango School District reports increase in expulsions

therapeutic program could serve students with substance abuse problems

December 29, 2019