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Durango churches get creative to bring messages of faith to members

‘I think it’s foolishness if they are still holding services’

March 17, 2020

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Health officials report 26 COVID-19 tests completed in La Plata, Archuleta counties

National shortage cited for low number

March 17, 2020

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Local public health emergency declared amid coronavirus outbreak

Entities say declaration will help further fight virus

March 16, 2020

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Is Southwest Colorado prepared for COVID-19?

City, county organizations mobilize amid shifting circumstances

March 14, 2020

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COVID-19 updates: Colorado reports 101 cases; ski resorts close

Closures in La Plata County widen

March 11, 2020

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How is Durango preparing for COVID-19 outbreak?

Librarians are cleaning books, jail guards are identifying quarantine options

March 7, 2020

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Local agencies prepare for possible coronavirus outbreak, while urging calm

of Friday, there were zero confirmed cases in Colorado

February 29, 2020

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Longtime community-shaper Anne Isgar dies at 99

Durango’s ‘Rosie the Riveter’ was a wife, mother and entrepreneur

February 28, 2020

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Hepatitis A case reported in La Plata County

Statewide outbreak has sickened 308 people

December 19, 2019

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Durango mother’s agonizing search for a diagnosis leads to Lyme disease

‘I felt as if I had no purpose,’ Tasha Rayburn says

December 18, 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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New Mexico orders labeling of THC products associated with vaping

Juan County among seven with lung injuries reported

October 8, 2019

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West Nile case reported in La Plata County

Preventing mosquito bites is best way to avoid illness

September 5, 2019

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San Juan Basin Public Health warns of phone scam

du1-i-syn A business in Pagosa Springs and a business in Durango reported the scam calls last week. Current retail food…

September 4, 2019

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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

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Local health director tapped by Gov. Polis to help lead oil and gas changes

Jollon to elevate mission of public safety on COGCC

May 30, 2019

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New regulations for septic systems improve public health, officials say

Inspections are uncovering problems previously undetected

May 3, 2019

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La Plata County hit with ‘F’ score for ozone levels

American Lung Association says the number of unsafe days is on the rise

May 2, 2019

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Monica Lewinsky calls for culture of bullying online to end

Distancing effect of technology should not remove shared humanity, she says

April 23, 2019

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Health care forum focuses on solutions to rising cost

panelists discussed why health care is so expensive and what can be done about it

February 12, 2019

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Health care forum focuses on solutions to rising cost

panelists discussed why health care is so expensive and what can be done about it

February 9, 2019

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What’s the life expectancy in your neighborhood?

Poverty, income and education may contribute to trends

February 9, 2019

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Health care forum to be held Saturday in Durango

Durango Herald will moderate panel of experts to discuss legislation, related issues

February 8, 2019

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Health care forum to be held Saturday in Durango

Durango Herald will moderate panel of experts to discuss legislation, related issues

February 5, 2019