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San Juan Basin Public Health receives almost $1 million for vaccine outreach

Grant money will focus on reaching hard-to-access communities

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Regional Spine Center welcomes new neurosurgeon

San Juan Regional Medical Center welcomed Dr. Christopher Payne to the San Juan Regional Spine Center’s team of neurosurgeons. Payne graduated with his undergraduate degree in biology from t...

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Delta variant rises to dominance in La Plata, Archuleta counties

People who are unvaccinated experiencing surge of cases

DATE: Aug 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show

Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the extra-contagious delta variant surges – and a new study shows survivors who ignored that advice we...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Health

Virtual teen vaping talk to be held

Living Skills in the Schools will present a virtual education talk for parents of home-schoolers about teen vaping from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Presenting the talk will be Chris Pasquale...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community

San Juan College requires masks indoors

Masks will be required beginning Monday Aug. 9 at all indoor San Juan College locations when it is not possible to maintain 6 feet between people. The indoor mask requirement applies to all ...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center offers symptom reminders

Residents should carefully monitor symptoms

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

High school students get a view into careers in health, medicine

Professionals give youths a peak into their jobs during the Health Career Institute at Fort Lewis College

DATE: Aug 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan Regional Medical Center welcomes new chaplain

Chaplain returns to northern New Mexico

DATE: Jul 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Mercy CEO keeps an ear out for community issues

Patrick Sharp arrived in January with a focus on listening

DATE: Jul 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango business offers escape from sensory overload

‘Zero-gravity’ flotation tanks provide therapy, reported health benefits

DATE: Jul 23, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Upper Pine fire talks mental health for national video

Public service announcement raises awareness of wellness resources

DATE: Jul 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon

Photos: Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis CollegeTribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage

Tribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage

Durango High School girls basketball wins bigDHS girls basketball defeat Montrose in Sweet 16 game at DHS on Wednesday

DHS girls basketball defeat Montrose in Sweet 16 game at DHS on Wednesday