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

Donations spike on Colorado Gives Day in Southwest Colorado

Nonprofits will receive portion of $1 million to be given away statewide

Fort Lewis College students study what motivates young voters

Midterm turnout among 18 to 25 age group far outpaced 2014

Co-op seeks to change Tri-State rules to boost renewable energy buying power

LPEA receives letter from United Power

Groups plan how to help those with special needs during emergencies

Response plans must consider foreign speakers, people with disabilities

Suicide-prevention efforts to expand next year in La Plata County

Nonprofits, schools, health department promote resiliency

Recovery group helps young people establish new lifestyles

Woman starts local chapter to provide more options

Mercy Regional Medical Center to devote more time to sexual assault services

Funding means more hours for specialty nurse

Former heroin addict becomes hooked on fly fishing

Medication, counseling and support groups also key in recovery

Homeless campers hope to earn right to stay west of town

La Plata County officials to discuss the camping situation this week

Suicide-prevention work seeks partnership with gun shops

Firearms are a leading cause of self-inflicted deaths

Health education center executive director resigns

Careers camp, apprenticeship program among accomplishments

Holiday travel expected to be busier this year, with weather a possible factor

1 million Coloradans expected to drive or fly this week