Hospital and clinic

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

Local News

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

Rossignol recently resigned from Mercy Hospice House

December 28, 2025

Local News

Symposium addresses youth mental health in Southwest Colorado

Children’s Hospital Colorado hosts two-day conference for youth care professionals at Fort Lewis College

September 14, 2025

Regional News

Colorado hospitals missing mark on displaying discounted care program information, report finds

Program expands financial assistance for uninsured and low-income patients

November 17, 2024

Local News

Pop-up clinic treats hundreds of pets in Towaoc

the three pop-up clinics RezDawg Rescue has had in Towaoc, an estimated 900 pets have been cared for

October 26, 2024

Regional News

Colorado patient advocates call for action on ‘hidden’ hospital fees after state report’s release

The New Mexico Hospital Association and New Mexico Human Services Department are proposing to establish a telehealth prenatal and postpartum…

October 6, 2024

Local News

Mercy, Anthem reach deal to provide in-network benefits

care industry giants announce 5-year contract

May 18, 2024

Local News

‘Very angry’ patients await resolution of Mercy, Anthem dispute

Contract between hospital system and major insurer lapsed May 1

May 15, 2024

Local News

‘Hopeless and helpless,’ patients caught between Anthem and CommonSpirit

major insurer and hospital system negotiate, patients feel ‘used’

May 1, 2024

Local News

Anthem insurance and Mercy Hospital’s parent company in contract dispute

differences can’t be resolved by May 1, patients may be forced to find new doctors

March 23, 2024

Regional News

What do you do with an old hospital? In Boulder, you recycle it. The whole thing.

city’s first deconstruction project since its 2020 sustainability ordinance has single-handedly kept 60.8 million pounds out of the landfill

October 30, 2023

Local News

Mercy Hospital breaks ground on new surgical center

Building will feature two procedure rooms and three operating rooms

October 26, 2023

Local News

Mercy Hospital celebrates Four Corners recipients of health equity grants

organizations in the region were among 48 region-wide to receive awards

October 25, 2023

Local News

OHV rollover near Silverton leaves four in critical condition

Passengers were not wearing seat belts or safety equipment when they were thrown from rolling vehicle

August 8, 2023

Local News

Large Cortez crowd meets with hospital board; some demand management company be fired

Meeting was called after hospital announced plan to close birth center

June 16, 2023

Community

Southwest Memorial Hospital announces layoffs to help keep birthing center open

Layoffs follow backlash that surrounded plan to close birthing center

June 14, 2023

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center drops mask requirement

Visitors are ask to self-screen for flu, COVID symptoms before entering

April 25, 2023

Local News

Mercy billing: Seeing double

Patients report receiving bills that insurance already paid

April 17, 2023

New Mexico

Larry Williams wasn’t given a Navajo translator; he died after his hospital visit

files medical malpractice lawsuit against San Juan Regional Medical Center

March 3, 2023

Local News

Centura Health, parent company of Mercy Hospital, announces its breakup

CommonSpirit Health and AdventHealth say they will manage their hospitals separately

February 15, 2023

Local News

Patients file lawsuit against Mercy Hospital over infections

Plaintiffs say they suffered postoperative complications as a result of inadequate sterilization procedures

February 6, 2023

Local News

Survey suggests majority of La Plata County residents want universal health care

Respondents dissatisfied with private insurance, delayed seeking medical care because of costs

December 8, 2022

The Durango Herald

Centura Health to eliminate 350 positions from 19 hospitals

care provider blames potential recession for job eliminations

September 20, 2022

Local News

Three Springs Surgery Center to open in 2024

Hospital plans to start building new addition later this year

September 14, 2022