La Plata County Public Health

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

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 • Lindsey Toomer — Colorado Newsline

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

No confirmed cases yet, but residents advised to take precautions

September 23, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Overdoses from secondhand fentanyl exposure highly unlikely, experts say

Durango Police Department

Overdoses from secondhand fentanyl exposure highly unlikely, experts say

Health officials urge caution, but say don’t be scared to administer aid to overdose victims

September 16, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County looking to fill gap in oral health care

La Plata County Public Health

La Plata County looking to fill gap in oral health care

Regional dental program suspended; grant funding could be the solution

September 11, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer