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The hidden heroes of COVID-19: My public health co-workers

The week of April 6-12 is Public Health Week, an observance that is now in its 25th year. To be honest, I imagine it is an observance not much recognized outside of public health circles. Ne...

DATE: Apr 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Durango lights community holiday tree to bring cheer

It may be the first half of April, but there it was: Durango’s holiday tree in Buckley Park lit up like it was Christmastime. “Maybe Santa made a surprise visit to Durango to give...

DATE: Apr 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Was that a train whistle? Yes, but D&SNG remains shutdown

In an odd sense of a return to normalcy, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad could be heard chugging through town and blowing its whistle Thursday and Friday in Durango, but that d...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

A list of closures, cancellations and notices across La Plata County

Numerous closures have been announced across Southwest Colorado as a result of the spreading coronavirus. As of 4 p.m. Friday, La Plata County had 29 cases of COVID-19. Colorado w...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Herald expands coverage in northwest New Mexico

Beginning today, Herald reporter Liz Weber has worked from the Herald’s office in Farmington since September, covering a wide range of topics including business, oil and gas, crime, the...

DATE: Apr 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

A long trip, short visit to celebrate 95th birthday outside a window

A family of eight drove 13 hours from Colleyville, Texas, to Durango last weekend to celebrate their family patriarch’s 95th birthday. But once they arrived, they learned they wouldn’t be ad...

DATE: Mar 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

A list of closures, cancellations and notices across La Plata County

Numerous closures have been announced across Southwest Colorado as a result of the spreading coronavirus. As of Wednesday, La Plata County had no presumptive positive cases of COV...

DATE: Mar 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

What are the realities for people with autism?

In last month’s column, I attempted to dispel some of the prevailing myths around autism, including the myth of cause (likely genetic) and the myth of epidemic (better diagnostic criteria le...

DATE: Mar 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Sexual Health Clinic an important resource in rural S.W. Colorado

Sexual health is an integral component of overall health and wellness across a lifespan. San Juan Basin Public Health’s clinic provides key services to help you make informed dec...

DATE: Mar 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Grab a coffee, find yourself a furry companion

Some of the county’s most adorable pooches and tabbies looking for forever homes will soon be featured with every cup o’ joe you buy at Jitters Java. The coffee shop at 802 Camino...

DATE: Feb 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

When it comes to giving to a nonprofit, be a pioneer

One thing I love about Colorado is that the people here like to be pioneers. From time to time, we build a new path and try something different. Right now, Colorado is opening up...

DATE: Feb 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Ax-throwing range could be coming to Durango

If you have a hankering for throwing axes but don’t have the space to do it, a solution might be on its way. Durango Adventures and Zipline Tours is asking the city of Durango to ...

DATE: Feb 10, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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