Epidemic and plague

Plague suspected in mass die-off of La Plata County prairie dogs

Epidemic and plague

Plague suspected in mass die-off of La Plata County prairie dogs

confirmed cases yet, but residents advised to take precautions

September 23, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado Department of Public Health urges caution after plague case in Montezuma County

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Colorado Department of Public Health urges caution after plague case in Montezuma County

is thought the plague was contracted on private property

June 29, 2023 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Prairie dog tests positive for plague in La Plata County

Communicable diseases

Prairie dog tests positive for plague in La Plata County

known human exposure to the rodent, its colony or fleas in the area

July 19, 2022 • Kelsey Percival — Editorial Assistant

Fleas with plague found in La Plata County

Fleas with plague found in La Plata County

Juan Basin Public Health urges residents to take precautions

July 17, 2021 • By Nick Gonzales — Herald Staff Writer

Possible plague death reported in La Plata County

Death and dying

Possible plague death reported in La Plata County

would mark first such death since 2015

July 8, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer