Health

New Mexico to receive $211.5 million in federal rural health care funds

New Mexico will receive $211.5 million in federal funding to bolster health care in rural communities in 2026. Pictured is…

January 2, 2026

Southwest Life

Here’s why this flu season is worse than last year

A nurse prepares a flu shot at the Salvation Army in Atlanta. (David Goldman/Associated Press file)cca Dr. Shen Nagel, a…

January 2, 2026

Community

New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez

clinic is an endeavor created by family and community

January 2, 2026

Local News

What makes a ‘good’ death? Former Durango hospice director reflects

Rossignol recently resigned from Mercy Hospice House

December 28, 2025

New Mexico

When home has an expiration date for Queer youth

LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their peers

December 26, 2025

Local News

Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone

Resources available for exhausted family members in La Plata County

December 24, 2025

Local News

La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Jason is journaling, recording music and planning family time while his mind is sharp

December 22, 2025

Local News

Spine Colorado adds advanced imaging technology

EOSedge X-ray system offers faster scans, 3D reconstructions

December 19, 2025

Columnists

Five mistakes that are sabotaging your weight loss

Why these mistakes matter We all want to get stronger, leaner and healthier. Unfortunately, many people follow outdated advice or…

December 17, 2025

Strength in Well-being

Forget counting calories: The real secret to sustainable weight loss

The calorie myth The idea that weight loss is simply about calories in versus calories out is one of the…

November 19, 2025

Healing Nutrition

Your winter metabolism

Fran Sutherlindu1-i-syn But one question remains: Does your body truly need more comfort food this time of year, or just…

November 11, 2025

Food

A cheese lover’s cheat sheet to picking the right mozzarella for every dish

A variety of mozzarella products are displayed, from left, buffalo mozzarella, made from the milk of water buffalo; three packaged…

November 5, 2025

Strength in Well-being

Why low-fat diets can wreck your metabolism

The truth is, it’s not just about how much you eat. It’s about what you eat. “The Biggest Loser” problem…

October 15, 2025

Local News

Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to reopen Monday

Facility was forced to close a year ago due to a provider shortage; it will now operate two days a…

October 14, 2025

Associated Press

An old tradition finds new life as Germans flock to forests to collect mushrooms

A basket of mushrooms lies on the ground in a forest in Potsdam, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ebrahim…

October 11, 2025

Local News

Providers work to overcome difficulties for reproductive health care access in Southwest Colorado

Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to reopen for two days a week

October 7, 2025

Local News

Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Durango the biggest yet

fundraising goal of $32,000 easily met, organizers say

September 27, 2025

Regional News

Jared Polis told Redditors to ask him anything. They pounced on his statements supporting RFK Jr.

a lengthy Q&A, Colorado governor denied that he had endorsed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

September 5, 2025

Local News

Teen born with cleft achieves dream of attending Fort Lewis College

18-year-old received scholarship from Smile Train; plans to pursue dentistry

August 26, 2025

Local News

Fort Lewis College opens new nursing hall

Program expected to benefit rural communities throughout Four Corners

August 26, 2025

Local News

Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students

‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says

August 19, 2025

Local News

Unvaccinated child hospitalized is state’s 17th measles case this year

Patient had not received the MMR vaccine

August 14, 2025

Local News

First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July

Health Department shares how to protect oneself from mosquitoes

August 1, 2025

Local News

Hickenlooper backs bill that would allow patients to compare medical costs

Legislation aims to improve health care transparency

July 25, 2025