Public Health

Local News

Gov. Hickenlooper marks progress on 11 of 15 goals to make Colorado ‘healthiest’

Scorecard used as an example of what’s at stake if Affordable Care Act repealed

July 10, 2017

Pine River Times news

Legislative committee to study opioid addiction

Lawmakers will look at how other communities acted to combat growing problem

July 10, 2017

Nation & World

EPA chief met with Dow CEO before deciding on pesticide ban

A corrected version of the story is below: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s top environmental official met briefly with…

June 27, 2017

Nation & World

Facing defections, Senate GOP leaders delay health care vote

McConnell says work will continue after July 4 break

June 27, 2017

Regional News

Under scrutiny, New Mexico opioid prescriptions taper off

law requires doctors to check database of prescriptions

June 23, 2017

Local News

Legislature eyes tech advancements to assist Colorado’s growing elderly population

provide improved home access to health care assessments

June 13, 2017

Regional News

Backyard chickens blamed for salmonella outbreaks across nation

not snuggle with them, CDC says

June 6, 2017

Local News

Canopy to provide shade at Durango rec center playground

contribute bulk of money needed to pay for structure

June 4, 2017

Nation & World

Another round of premium hikes

we blame Trump or Obama?

May 17, 2017

Local News

Suicide prevention summit draws hundreds

kicks off community’s long-term response

May 11, 2017

Local News

High suicide rate in La Plata County spawns prevention summit

Suicide intervention training will be offered

May 5, 2017

Local News

Southwest Colorado Community College expands nursing programs

Community college to offer bachelor’s degrees

March 30, 2017

Local News

Impromptu skate park rankles some residents

Skaters take over old Boker Lumber lot while city reviews housing project

March 28, 2017

Local News

Learn about mosquitoes on Tuesday

A free talk about mosquito abatement and control will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Animas Valley Grange Hall,…

March 26, 2017

Editorials

Water fluoridation recognized as a great 20th century public health achievement

(AP Photo/Jim Cole)du1-i-syn Durango is an environmentally- and health-conscious community; residents are concerned about water quality. The spill initiated a…

March 18, 2017

Local News

School District 9-R endorses keeping fluoride in water

Burns: ‘We believe it directly impacts our students and our schools’

March 15, 2017

Health

Sunshine Gardens to hold health fair for seniors

du1-i-syn Local vendors and service providers will operate booths with information about services such as home care, massage therapy and…

February 24, 2017

Local News

Measure allowing marijuana clubs in Colorado awaits vote

Conflicting studies on health effects of pot smoke clouds debate

February 21, 2017

Local News

Durango Head Start center closes over radon concerns

Teachers refuse to work in Roberta Shirley Center

January 30, 2017

Local News

Planned Parenthood under fire from Congress, Colorado Legislature

Lawmaking proposing several measures that would affect the organization

January 28, 2017

Local News

Cortez hospital considers options on aid-in-dying law

holds rule-making hearing

January 26, 2017

Local News

Meeting tonight at Durango High School to discuss suicide prevention

Meeting open to public, 5:30 p.m. at DHS library

January 18, 2017

Health

Planned Parenthood in Durango dives into education effort

campaign aims to clarify health care provider’s mission

December 7, 2016

Local News

Radon testing presentation offered Thursday

du1-i-syn Child care facilities in Colorado must test their buildings for radon. To help local facilities with compliance and test…

November 15, 2016