Local News
What makes a ‘good’ death? Former Durango hospice director reflects
Rossignol recently resigned from Mercy Hospice House
Health
New Mexico
When home has an expiration date for Queer youth
LGBTQ+ youth are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than their peers
Local News
Dementia care is a full-time job; Durango support group says caregivers aren’t alone
Resources available for exhausted family members in La Plata County
Local News
La Plata County couple maintains optimism while adjusting to Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Jason is journaling, recording music and planning family time while his mind is sharp
Local News
Spine Colorado adds advanced imaging technology
EOSedge X-ray system offers faster scans, 3D reconstructions
Columnists
Five mistakes that are sabotaging your weight loss
Why these mistakes matter We all want to get stronger, leaner and healthier. Unfortunately, many people follow outdated advice or make small missteps that add up over time. This leads…
Strength in Well-being
Forget counting calories: The real secret to sustainable weight loss
The calorie myth The idea that weight loss is simply about calories in versus calories out is one of the most persistent myths in nutrition. Yes, calories matter. But the…
Healing Nutrition
Your winter metabolism
Fran Sutherlindu1-i-syn But one question remains: Does your body truly need more comfort food this time of year, or just more warmth? It’s true that thermogenesis – the process by…
Food
A cheese lover’s cheat sheet to picking the right mozzarella for every dish
A variety of mozzarella products are displayed, from left, buffalo mozzarella, made from the milk of water buffalo; three packaged brands of mozzarella; and smaller balls called ovoline. (Katie Workman…
Strength in Well-being
Why low-fat diets can wreck your metabolism
The truth is, it’s not just about how much you eat. It’s about what you eat. “The Biggest Loser” problem Take a look at the contestants from “The Biggest Loser.”…
Local News
Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to reopen Monday
Facility was forced to close a year ago due to a provider shortage; it will now operate two days a week
Associated Press
An old tradition finds new life as Germans flock to forests to collect mushrooms
A basket of mushrooms lies on the ground in a forest in Potsdam, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)(AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi) POTSDAM, Germany (AP) — Wolfgang Bivour carefully…
Local News
Providers work to overcome difficulties for reproductive health care access in Southwest Colorado
Durango Planned Parenthood clinic to reopen for two days a week
Local News
Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Durango the biggest yet
fundraising goal of $32,000 easily met, organizers say
Regional News
Jared Polis told Redditors to ask him anything. They pounced on his statements supporting RFK Jr.
a lengthy Q&A, Colorado governor denied that he had endorsed Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Local News
Teen born with cleft achieves dream of attending Fort Lewis College
18-year-old received scholarship from Smile Train; plans to pursue dentistry
Local News
Fort Lewis College opens new nursing hall
Program expected to benefit rural communities throughout Four Corners
Local News
Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students
‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says
Local News
Unvaccinated child hospitalized is state’s 17th measles case this year
Patient had not received the MMR vaccine
Local News
First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July
Health Department shares how to protect oneself from mosquitoes
Local News
Hickenlooper backs bill that would allow patients to compare medical costs
Legislation aims to improve health care transparency
Food
Farmers Market: True Radiance renders beef fat into skincare
Tallow-based products are all-natural and locally sourced
Local News
Durango Parkinson’s Support Group holds its first vitality walk and fundraiser
Fundraising goal is $29,000
Strength in Well-being
Lose weight naturally by unlocking your body’s GLP-1 superpower
You’ve likely heard the hype around Ozempic and Wegovy – weight loss drugs that have taken the world by storm. These medications mimic a gut hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1),…
Local News
Durango Parkinson’s Support Group fights back, raises awareness
becomes counterpunch to debilitating disease
Local News
Measles case confirmed in Archuleta County
urges residents and visitors to review possible exposure locations
New Mexico
Ahead of RFK Jr’s planned N.M. visit, Gallup charter school announces ‘special guest’
principal cites PE program modeled on JFK fitness plan as draw
Regional News
Colorado measles case reported in unvaccinated adult who traveled internationally
Officials telling people they may have been exposed in Pueblo locations
Regional News
Study suggests proximity to oil and gas wells increases risk of childhood leukemia
Colorado’s energy industry strongly disputes findings
Regional News
The Colorado psychedelic mushroom experiment has arrived
State’s first ‘healing centers’ are expected to open late spring or early summer