Public Health

Local News

Axis Health cuts three Durango staff members

13 positions eliminated system-wide in broader restructuring effort

February 16, 2026

Regional News

‘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

Local News

Montezuma County measles cases rise to four

new cases confirmed; wastewater samples show signs of virus

December 18, 2025

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

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

October 23, 2025

Local News

La Plata County looking to fill gap in oral health care

Regional dental program suspended; grant funding could be the solution

September 11, 2025

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 25, 2025

Local News

Wastewater system fails near Hesperus, sending E. coli into nearby waterway

health department: Private well users near Pine Winds Mobile Home Park should use bottled or filtered water

May 29, 2025

Local News

Measles case confirmed in Archuleta County

urges residents and visitors to review possible exposure locations

April 8, 2025

Local News

Federal budget cuts dry up funding for La Plata County Public Health resources

Department ordered to stop work related to childhood vaccination, infectious disease investigation grants

April 2, 2025

Local News

As measles outbreak grows in Texas, fears increase in Southwest Colorado

health officials say checking immunity status is a critical first step in preparation

March 7, 2025

Local News

Some residents want end to Durango’s fluoridation of drinking water

experts defend nearly 80-year practice

November 9, 2024

Local News

RSV, flu and COVID-19 vaccines available as respiratory virus season dawns

Plata County Public Health is now accepting most insurance carriers

October 8, 2024

Local News

Durango becomes ‘sentinel’ site for monitoring diseases like COVID-19 in wastewater

surveilling for enteroviruses, RSV’s and influenza

August 14, 2024

Local News

Interim La Plata County Public Health director appointed permanently

Anselmo has served in the role for nearly a year

July 16, 2024

Local News

Interim La Plata County Public Health director named sole finalist for job

Theresa Anselmo has led department since August

June 28, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Public Health to pilot 4-day week

Clinic, vital records, water testing to be available Monday through Thursday

May 29, 2024

Local News

La Plata County health board rejects sole director finalist, restarts search

District is seeking candidate who has experience managing a large budget, dozens of people

April 29, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Health staff meet director candidate

Byrns attended a meet-and-greet Wednesday before his interview with board members

April 25, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Board of Health pursues sole remaining candidate for director position

Byrns, of Rhode Island, scheduled for in-person visit at end of April

April 15, 2024

Local News

Health director candidate drops out; board meets Friday

Byrns, the sole contender, is a finalist for another position

April 10, 2024

Local News

Two finalists named for La Plata County Public Health director

candidate hails from Southwest Colorado, the other is from Rhode Island

March 26, 2024

Local News

29-year-old La Plata County resident found dead at home

Griffith is the second person to take their life this month in La Plata County

March 22, 2024