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Youth gender-affirming care suspended at two Colorado hospitals

Children’s Hospital Colorado is suspending all gender-affirming care to patients under 18 years old amid an investigation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. On Friday, ...

DATE: Jan 2, 2026 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango businesses, health care advocates worry about insurance spikes

‘It’s a nice benefit to give (employees), but we have to make sure it’s feasible,’ 4Corners Riversports says

DATE: Nov 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hickenlooper backs bill that would allow patients to compare medical costs

Legislation aims to improve health care transparency

DATE: Jul 24, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senate Committee approves bill to expand Colorado’s shield law for abortion providers

Lawmakers vote to delay consideration of second abortion-related bill

DATE: Feb 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Health insurance rates are expected to go up in 2025 – but the state says reinsurance program is keeping prices from going up faster

Health insurance rates on the individual market may rise 5.5% next year. That's a bit below average compared with prior years. The state's insurance division has released a preliminary look ...

DATE: Jul 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Contract deadline passes with no deal between CommonSpirit, Anthem

Mercy Hospital, along with dozens of other facilities statewide, is out of network for Anthem members

DATE: May 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Hopeless and helpless,’ patients caught between Anthem and CommonSpirit

As major insurer and hospital system negotiate, patients feel ‘used’

DATE: May 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Peak Health Alliance experiences surge in interest for Elevate Health plans

Nearly 600 La Plata County residents are enrolled; Local entities seeking ways to bring more insurance carriers to Southwest Colorado

DATE: Dec 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado workers can apply for paid family and medical leave through new online portal

Coloradans can start applying for paid family and medical leave through an online portal run by the state’s labor department. Most Colorado workers will be eligible for paid family leave sta...

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Legislation would provide benefits for rural health care and education

Amendments and requests proposed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert would provide increased funding for rural health and educational services.

DATE: Nov 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Right to Contraception Act reintroduced into Congress

Legislation seeks to cement health care rights

DATE: Jun 22, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado decriminalized psilocybin. Here’s your guided trip through what happens next

What’s the timeline? Is natural medicine right for you? Should you microdose?

DATE: Jun 19, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday

About a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday

The Durango Herald’s year in photos 2025

Photos: Chapman Hill fires up the snow guns

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Youth gender-affirming care suspended at two Colorado hospitals

Durango businesses, health care advocates worry about insurance spikes

Hickenlooper backs bill that would allow patients to compare medical costs

Senate Committee approves bill to expand Colorado’s shield law for abortion providers

Health insurance rates are expected to go up in 2025 – but the state says reinsurance program is keeping prices from going up faster

Contract deadline passes with no deal between CommonSpirit, Anthem

‘Hopeless and helpless,’ patients caught between Anthem and CommonSpirit

Peak Health Alliance experiences surge in interest for Elevate Health plans

Colorado workers can apply for paid family and medical leave through new online portal

Legislation would provide benefits for rural health care and education

Right to Contraception Act reintroduced into Congress

Colorado decriminalized psilocybin. Here’s your guided trip through what happens next

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