Public Health

Axis Health cuts three Durango staff members

Axis Health System

Axis Health cuts three Durango staff members

13 positions eliminated system-wide in broader restructuring effort

February 16, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

‘Tamale Act’ would expand the kinds of food Colorado home chefs can sell

Business (general)

‘Tamale Act’ would expand the kinds of food Colorado home chefs can sell

Refrigerated and meat items would be allowable under state’s Cottage Foods Act

February 13, 2026 • Chase Woodruff — Colorado Newsline

Montezuma County measles cases rise to four

Montezuma County measles cases rise to four

Two new cases confirmed; wastewater samples show signs of virus

December 18, 2025 • Anna Watson — Journal Staff Writer

In era of vaccine skepticism, La Plata County Public Health encourages trust in professionals

La Plata County Colorado

In era of vaccine skepticism, La Plata County Public Health encourages trust in professionals

Immunization development has 100 years of research behind it, director says

November 13, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango businesses, health care advocates worry about insurance spikes

Business (general)

Durango businesses, health care advocates worry about insurance spikes

‘It’s a nice benefit to give (employees), but we have to make sure it’s feasible,’ 4Corners Riversports says

November 8, 2025 • Abigail Hatting — Herald Staff Writer

As government shutdown drags on, La Plata County’s most vulnerable at risk

As government shutdown drags on, La Plata County’s most vulnerable at risk

SNAP benefits will stop Nov. 1; WIC continues until Dec. 1

October 23, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — 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

After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts

Associated Press

After Trump and Congress spending cuts, public media stations wait on money for emergency alerts

FILE – An emergency alert is displayed on a cellphone, Oct. 30, 2020, in Rio Rancho, N.M. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya…

August 26, 2025 • By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA — Associated Press