Public Health

San Juan County (N.M.) hires first behavioral health director

Su Hodgman is the first behavioral health services director for San Juan County.Courtesy of San Juan County Su Hodgman, who…

November 8, 2019

Local News

Fort Lewis College’s proposal for Health Sciences Center ranks No. 1

College in hunt for $26.5 million in state funding

November 8, 2019

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Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste

health department to hold public meeting next week

November 7, 2019

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Voters approve tax increase for Animas Mosquito Control District

Electors reject removing term limits for board members

November 6, 2019

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N.M. indicators show improved overdose prevention work

saw a 25% decrease in new opioid prescriptions

November 4, 2019

Local News

Car crashes decrease in New Mexico after record year

2017 had highest death rate in the previous five years

October 28, 2019

Local News

County has no say in proposed uranium dump site

health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition

October 26, 2019

Local News

Proposed uranium dump site near Bondad faces stiff opposition

Planning Commission denies project; decision may be appealed

October 25, 2019

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New Mexico orders labeling of THC products associated with vaping

Juan County among seven with lung injuries reported

October 8, 2019

Local News

September restaurant inspections: Schools come clean

Street Brewery had some work to do

October 4, 2019

Local News

Rico election includes town board, transportation, sewer system taxes

will decide on central sewer, transportation and board members

October 1, 2019

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Medicaid expanding to cover inpatient, residential addiction treatment

20 La Plata County deaths this year involved drugs or alcohol

September 30, 2019

Local News

Southwest Memorial offers needle disposal service

program provides safe containers

September 24, 2019

Local News

Mosquitoes have been testing positive for West Nile

Control district plans to continue tracking virus risk

September 9, 2019

Education

August restaurant inspections: McDonald’s, Pippo’s, Burger Boy, Ocean Pearl …

du1-i-syn Unannounced inspections are conducted for restaurants, school, hospital and nursing home cafeterias, grocery stores, convenience stores, fairgrounds, resorts, food…

September 7, 2019

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Medicare for All explored as an alternative to the status quo

Healthcare Durango explains single-payer system

September 1, 2019

Local News

Cases of vaping-related lung illness on the rise

reported in Colorado; eight in New Mexico

August 30, 2019

Local News

State looks to improve behavioral health; Utes get new center

Mountain councilman serves on task force; tribe builds new center

August 25, 2019

Local News

Animas Valley mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus

Disease can cause flu-like symptoms

August 13, 2019

Local News

July restaurant inspections: Gustavo’s, Zuma, Hong Kong, P&D …

July’s reminder: Wash those hands

August 9, 2019

Local News

Suicide survivor will help others learn to tell their story

Juan Basin Public Health to hold training to spread message of hope

August 4, 2019

Local News

Southwest Memorial financial health improves

Turnaround effort is trending toward profitable 2019

July 28, 2019

Regional News

Colorado abortion clinic leaving family planning program

The program, known as Title X, doesn’t pay for abortions. The new rules bar providers from referring women elsewhere for…

July 19, 2019

Local News

Insurance premiums may fall 30% for state health exchange customers

Savings will depend on approval of federal funding

July 17, 2019