Mary Shinn
Position: Staff reporter
Phone Number: (970), 375-4526

Animas High class found way to lower suicide, depression risk

Curriculum built on the concept of heroic journey

New group offers support to those caring for mentally ill

Parents started Beacon of Hope after receiving son’s diagnoses

Barefoot clothing shop opens on Main Avenue in Durango

Store to sell Fort Lewis College, Durango High School branded clothing

Colorado lawmakers set aside $38 million for affordable housing

No new taxes needed to fund large investments

Rental price for two-bedroom units hits $1,400 in Durango

High costs lead to more commuting, less saving

Motorcycle rally to raise funds for suicide prevention

Ride will start in Farmington, end in Durango

Thunderstorms expected this week in Southwest Colorado

El Niño pattern persists across Southwest Colorado

New boxing gym offers training for seniors, Parkinson’s patients

Durango coach believes boxing can benefit all ages

Does La Plata County have too many nonprofits?

Directors recognize the danger of overlapping services, donor fatigue

Nonprofits turn to individuals, grants when business donations decline

Local economy has taken some hits, but private donors help resiliency

Emergency room at Mercy hospital cuts back on opioids

Medical center reports 7% decline in narcotic treatment

One step at a time, Durango airport moves toward terminal expansion

Officials cobble together improvements after voters rejected $40 million tax