Public Health - The Durango Herald

October restaurant inspections: Burger King, Hong Kong need work

The Journal publishes local restaurant inspection reports provided monthly by the Montezuma County Health Department. Unannounced inspections are conducted for restaurants, school...

DATE: Nov 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Of 115 homeowners contacted, 1 shows up for meeting about uranium waste

Letters warning of possible contamination were sent last week

DATE: Nov 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County veterans center saves 15 lives in first year

Nonprofit offers counseling, financial aid, social support

DATE: Nov 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan County (N.M.) hires first behavioral health director

FARMINGTON – San Juan County hired its first behavioral health services director to address service gaps, the county announced this week. Su Hodgman, who previously worked as a su...

DATE: Nov 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College’s proposal for Health Sciences Center ranks No. 1

College in hunt for $26.5 million in state funding

DATE: Nov 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Letters sent to Durango residents warning of potential radioactive waste

State health department to hold public meeting next week

DATE: Nov 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voters approve tax increase for Animas Mosquito Control District

Electors reject removing term limits for board members

DATE: Nov 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

N.M. indicators show improved overdose prevention work

State saw a 25% decrease in new opioid prescriptions

DATE: Nov 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Car crashes decrease in New Mexico after record year

2017 had highest death rate in the previous five years

DATE: Oct 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

County has no say in proposed uranium dump site

State health department noncommittal on future plans amid opposition

DATE: Oct 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Proposed uranium dump site near Bondad faces stiff opposition

Planning Commission denies project; decision may be appealed

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico orders labeling of THC products associated with vaping

San Juan County among seven with lung injuries reported

DATE: Oct 7, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News