Regional opioid group selects members in preparation for settlement funds

The SouthWEST Opioid Response District will decide how to use the money to combat substance abuse in Southwest Colorado

Deaths on the rise in Southwest Colorado, putting stress on county coroners

Population increase plays a role, but something more is at play

Water tracks better than last year as managers debate conservation measures

State is considering a program to reduce consumption, but Southwest Colorado has yet to weigh in

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases on the rise in La Plata, Archuleta counties

Public health officials say the vaccine continues to protect against severe illness and hospitalization

Colorado graduation rates post slight dip amid pandemic

Area schools in Southwest Colorado show mixed results compared with 2020

Forest Service denies extra time to comment on Valle Seco land swap

Late release of land appraisals led to request by opponents for more time for public input

San Juan National Forest releases appraisals in Valle Seco land exchange proposal

Watchdog argues forest ‘ran out the clock,’ limiting time for review and discussion

Public health officials expect boosters for children 12 to 15 later this week

CDC approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday

Montezuma County backs off contact tracing amid surge; San Juan Basin moves forward

Montezuma health officials counting on infected residents to warn others

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Pagosa Springs Walmart

10 cases mark fourth-largest outbreak in Archuleta County

Archuleta County voted for Trump. La Plata didn’t. Does politics affect vaccination rates?

Colorado counties that backed Biden more likely to have higher percentage of vaccinated residents

Archuleta County again considers split with San Juan Basin Public Health

Committee may study other options for providing services