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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Western Colorado counties press Polis for public response to Enterprise pipeline spill

Western Colorado counties press Polis for public response to Enterprise pipeline spill

La Plata County commissioners cosign letter urging improved communication and transparency, push for operator accountability

Southern Ute Indian Tribe criticizes company over gasoline spill response

Southern Ute Indian Tribe criticizes company over gasoline spill response

A pipeline south of Durango burst in December, spilling 23,000 gallons of fuel

Some residents want end to Durango’s fluoridation of drinking water

Some residents want end to Durango’s fluoridation of drinking water

Health experts defend nearly 80-year practice

November 9, 2024

Durango becomes ‘sentinel’ site for monitoring diseases like COVID-19 in wastewater

Durango becomes ‘sentinel’ site for monitoring diseases like COVID-19 in wastewater

City surveilling for enteroviruses, RSV’s and influenza

August 14, 2024

La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

La Plata County resident dies of West Nile virus

This was the state’s second death from the virus this year

August 21, 2023

Colorado Department of Public Health urges caution after plague case in Montezuma County

Colorado Department of Public Health urges caution after plague case in Montezuma County

It is thought the plague was contracted on private property

State announces $5 million settlement for Gold King, mining damages

State announces $5 million settlement for Gold King, mining damages

Federal government will open its wallet to address natural resource harms in Bonita Peak Mining District

Lightner Creek Mobile home park residents without running water for 11 days

Lightner Creek Mobile home park residents without running water for 11 days

Landlord suspected of violating state law by failing to provide toilets and alternative water source

February 23, 2023

Remaining Colorado COVID-19 testing sites to be closed

Remaining Colorado COVID-19 testing sites to be closed

Alternative options are being offered at low or no cost

January 6, 2023

Durango-La Plata Airport to upgrade sewage treatment system

Durango-La Plata Airport to upgrade sewage treatment system

After several periods of noncompliance, plans underway for new system

December 24, 2022