Public Health

Local News

Unlicensed waste company ordered to stop in La Plata County

Durango Trash started operating without any permits

November 12, 2018

Regional News

With teen vaping exploding, Colorado’s QuitLine will now help users as young as 12

as young as 12 will be able to call state-run line

November 12, 2018

Local News

Trash bills expected to go up in Montezuma County

haulers face higher costs at landfill

November 12, 2018

Food

1 death linked to ongoing turkey salmonella outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the death was in California but didn’t have any immediate details. Since…

November 11, 2018

Local News

Recycling program likely will lead to higher trash bills

haulers face higher costs at landfill

November 8, 2018

Local News

Many Connect for Health Colorado customers can expect lower costs

Income-tax penalty for not having insurance ends next year

October 26, 2018

Local News

Colorado offering free sign-language interpretation services

Two-year pilot aimed at rural areas

October 26, 2018

Local News

Montezuma County mobile health clinic hits the road

van provides health and nutrition benefits

October 24, 2018

Education

September inspections: Taste of India, Thai Cortez, Absolute Bakery and more

September inspections are in

October 19, 2018

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health sets ambitious goals for suicide prevention

writing action plan, setting strategy

October 17, 2018

Local News

Communities That Care coalitions aim to create healthy connections

group implements program that reduces youth suicides

October 16, 2018

Local News

Opioid Memorial Wall to visit Durango on Monday

of opioid-related deaths rises in state, nation

October 12, 2018

Local News

Flu season hard to predict after record-setting year

officials say get vaccinations before October

October 7, 2018

Local News

Durango, Bayfield schools start new program to prevent suicide

‘Sources of Strength’ changes school cultures by building connections, supports

October 5, 2018

Health

Mercy to offer free education to those with prediabetes

The class is offered to anyone who has been diagnosed with prediabetes. Sheena Carswell and Marge Morris will lead the…

October 2, 2018

Local News

Family plays a critical role in preventing suicide

Alex Rodriguez has been DJ at KDUR for nearly a decade. As one of the only Spanish-speaking radio programs in…

September 28, 2018

Local News

Connections are key to preventing youth suicide across La Plata County

Widespread efforts target building relationships

September 28, 2018

Local News

Four nonprofits receive $70,000 in grants for health, wellness

foundation distributes funds with goal of improving overall well-being

September 27, 2018

Local News

Southwest Health fires CFO, plans public forum

officials depart; doctors sought

September 24, 2018

Local News

Southwest Health fires interim CFO, plans public forum

officials depart; doctors sought

September 24, 2018

Regional News

Toxic algae found in Colorado reservoir

Park officials said they detected the presence of toxins that can be produced by algae blooms in water samples taken…

September 23, 2018

Local News

Southwest Memorial’s cutbacks hit home in Dolores

Ambulances won’t be stationed at fire station; clinic also cut

September 12, 2018

Local News

New center provides emergency aid, counseling to veterans

mental health care, financial aid and yoga classes are offered

September 7, 2018

Local News

New suicide-prevention efforts target La Plata, Montezuma counties

Collaborative offers expertise, funding to reduce numbers

August 12, 2018