Mental health

Durango’s problem-solving court connects vulnerable residents with vital resources

Court administration

Durango’s problem-solving court connects vulnerable residents with vital resources

Program gives residents a chance to move forward

January 9, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers

Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers

Renee Noa Harris leads a sound bath at Temple Emanuel on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP…

December 14, 2025 • By DEEPA BHARATH — The Associated Press

The many ways that baking is winter therapy. With a delicious ending

The many ways that baking is winter therapy. With a delicious ending

The myriad aspects of baking – from cracking eggs, to kneading dough and greasing pans – can be cathartic during…

December 10, 2025 • By KATIE WORKMAN — The Associated Press

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip

Sign boards of various educational consultants that attract youths to study abroad cover the facade of a building in Kochi,…

November 23, 2025 • By CHEYANNE MUMPHREY and RIO YAMAT — The Associated Press

Durango man accused of firing gun at rec center released after being found incompetent to stand trial

Durango man accused of firing gun at rec center released after being found incompetent to stand trial

files for temporary protection order for eight employees

September 25, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

The Sweet Science: Durango boxing gym to host free clinic for suicide awareness

The Sweet Science: Durango boxing gym to host free clinic for suicide awareness

Sept. 10 class open to all and focused on exercise, building community, strengthening mental health

September 4, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Second round of opioid settlement funds available for Southwest Colorado

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 • Benjamin Rubin — Journal Staff Writer

Proposed Medicaid cuts would affect La Plata County mental health services

La Plata County Colorado

Proposed Medicaid cuts would affect La Plata County mental health services

suicide rate 30% higher than state average

May 20, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer