Public Health - The Durango Herald

Colorado bill would start grants for suicide prevention in schools

Measure aims to train staff, students to identify at-risk individuals

DATE: May 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dry, windy conditions make for rough allergy season

Precipitation can knock down pollens, but also help grasses grow

DATE: Apr 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

New regulations for Montezuma County septic systems are upheld

Additional oversight attempts will identify older systems

DATE: Apr 25, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County receives an ‘F’ for ozone levels

Report says emissions from oil and gas, power plants are likely the cause

DATE: Apr 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez Sanitation approves installation of solar panels

Directors say panels will save on energy costs at sewer lift stations

DATE: Apr 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Teen births on the decline in La Plata County

Long-acting contraceptives credited with reducing unintended pregnancies

DATE: Apr 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Former uranium mill tailings may pose health risks at homeless camp

City and state officials disagree on requirements to open site

DATE: Apr 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Child poverty persists in La Plata and Montezuma counties despite low unemployment

Montezuma launching new effort to encourage childhood success

DATE: Apr 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

February inspections: Hunan, Thai Cortez, P&D ...

Reports on February inspections include grocery, restaurants and a school

DATE: Apr 1, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

BLM plans prescribed burns on Dolores Rim

Expect smoke east of Dove Creek

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma, La Plata counties rank high for two STDs

Untreated STDs can have lasting consequences

DATE: Mar 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Retired Towaoc nurse receives Nightingale award for advocacy

Nancy Cole honored for work at Ute Mountain Ute clinic

DATE: Mar 28, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fort Lewis College Volleyball sweeps Black Hills StateSkyhawks off to best start since 2006

Skyhawks off to best start since 2006

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Piedra Vista High SchoolDemons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Demons’ defense dominates in 17-0 victory on Friday night

Skyhawks beat Lubbock Christian 2-1 in season opener on Thursday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle RallyLots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Lots of motorcycles and tattoos were on display on Saturday

Photos: Four Corners Motorcycle Rally Rodeo

Photos: Durango High School football opens its seasonDemons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Demons lost 35-14 to Montrose at home on Friday night

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5