Five vaccinations required for Colorado K-12 students ‘It keeps children from catching and spreading diseases,’ Durango School District spokeswoman says August 19, 2025
First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County this year reported in July Health Department shares how to protect oneself from mosquitoes August 1, 2025
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say Actor Gene Hackman arrives with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, for the 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif.,… March 7, 2025
Disease die-offs continue to ravage bighorn sheep Advocates say feds left them ‘high and dry.’ What is Colorado doing to protect iconic species? January 14, 2025
The last of Colorado’s dairy cows infected with bird flu have been released from quarantine All the herds of dairy cows in Colorado infected with bird flu have been released from quarantine. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert… November 2, 2024
New federal report on Colorado bird flu cases urges health agencies to prepare for more infections among farm workers Dairy cows stand in a field outside of a milking barn at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease… August 31, 2024
Archuleta County resident dies from plague department offers tips for avoiding disease September 25, 2023
State health department identifies case of West Nile virus in La Plata County Juan Basin Public Health offers guidance on how to mitigate contact with mosquitoes July 22, 2023
Just how bad are Colorado’s public toilets? Terrifying, CU Boulder researchers say Researchers use lasers to light up bacterial plumes emanating from every flush December 9, 2022
Second bat tests positive for rabies in La Plata County department reminds residents to keep pets up to date on vaccinations, avoid contact with wild animals August 5, 2022
Prairie dog tests positive for plague in La Plata County known human exposure to the rodent, its colony or fleas in the area July 19, 2022
Lower rates of chronic wasting disease found in Southwest Colorado Environmental factors, geography could play a role in limiting the neurological illness May 10, 2022
Emergency rule temporarily suspends all Colorado poultry events flu detected in wild geese; virus threatens domestic and commercial poultry March 31, 2022
Citizen scientists play key role in tracking bighorn sheep Mountain Studies Institute’s project supports work of public land and wildlife agencies March 31, 2022
Climate change may push Colorado toward the ‘Goldilocks Zone’ for West Nile virus Nile killed 11 people and caused 101 cases of neuroinvasive infections, the highest numbers in 18 years March 29, 2022
Canine distemper virus found in a number of raccoons in the area Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds dog owners to get their pets vaccinated February 28, 2022
Gray fox in La Plata County tests positive for transmissible disease Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents to vaccinate pets, avoid contact with wild animals February 8, 2022
Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday January 6, 2022
In Colorado, wildlife disease is the next frontier of climate change temperatures, limited surveillance could make illnesses harder to control November 4, 2021
Fleas with plague found in La Plata County Juan Basin Public Health urges residents to take precautions July 17, 2021
J&J vaccine offered May 12 at county annex appointment necessary; vaccine is single dose May 11, 2021
Coronavirus fears heightened for Durango seniors community centers consider closing doors if COVID-19 hits Southwest Colorado March 13, 2020
Is Southwest Colorado prepared for coronavirus? Librarians are cleaning books, and regional jails are identifying quarantine options March 8, 2020
Corona virus not in Colorado, officials report Montezuma County: Preparation and perspective are key February 26, 2020
