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Centura Health faces class-action lawsuit over billing practices

Mercy patient challenges surprise medical bill from Durango hospital

DATE: Jul 27, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Telemedicine is gaining popularity in remote Southwest Colorado

Social distancing is driving use, and people seem OK with the technology

DATE: May 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis focuses on health care in address to state lawmakers

Four-month legislative session began Wednesday

DATE: Jan 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health Alliance starting negotiations to bring health care costs down

Group raising additional start-up funds

DATE: Dec 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Finalized public health insurance option promises savings; methods murky

La Plata County residents could see 15% savings on state exchange

DATE: Nov 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County sees fewer deaths by suicide

Prevention efforts have made progress since 2017, official says

DATE: Nov 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Health Alliance to see startup savings through new partnership

Group aims to lower costs for employers, residents

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Summit County cooperative agrees to help Southwest Colorado group lower insurance costs

Health alliance hopes to have new insurance plans available in 2021

DATE: Oct 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Medicaid expanding to cover inpatient, residential addiction treatment

20 La Plata County deaths this year involved drugs or alcohol

DATE: Sep 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is banding together the answer to lowering health costs?

Nonprofit leads effort to adopt successful model for La Plata County

DATE: Jun 23, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango man fights high prescription drug costs ... and wins

As prices soar, residents and elected officials take a stand

DATE: May 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mercy hospital’s parent organization part of mega merger

CommonSpirit will operate $29 billion system

DATE: Feb 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: A day for boatersAnimas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Animas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

Artists reveal ‘Droplets’ mural at Animas River DaysProject involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

The city of Durango and nine artists unveiled the “Droplets” mural on Saturday during Animas River Days at the Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility.The reclamation center and Santa Rita Park were bustling with residents and visitors who showed up for a day of water sports in 82-degree weather.The mural features a series of water droplets containing depictions of wildlife along the Animas River, and the personalities or styles of each artist who worked on them.

Silas Armstrong, an artist who worked on the piece, said the project was a massive undertaking for a group of artists who would presumably find trouble fitting all of their unique ideas into one piece.But they pulled it off.“They initially thought there’s gonna be way too many cooks in the kitchen, but we managed to make it work,” he said.The nine artists are: Armstrong, Cindy Atchison, Chelsie Begoody, Laurie Cullum, Mariah Kaminsky, Parker Ledford, Jordanne Pelkey, Maddie Sanders and Hannah Wilson.“Droplets” uses a color spectrum representing the seasons. The largest droplets break up the major scenes of the Animas River depicted in winter through autumn.“I chose to depict mine in yellow because it just happened to fall in the summer location, but also to represent the 2015 (Gold King Mine waste water spill) disaster that tainted the river and turned it yellow,” he said.

He said a shining sun portrayed over the entire scene is a symbol of hope. The mural also includes depictions of how ecological damage effects the community and the ecosystem downriver from Durango.Armstrong said locals might recognize his art behind Jean Pierre Bakery, Cafe and Wine Bar, a mural of Bart Simpson from “The Simpsons.”He also had a mural at The Hive, a youth community hub, before it announced the closure of its 1150 Main Ave. location.“It’s been one of the best experiences of my life,” he said of the project. “Super-talented artists. Really just honored and flattered enough to work with some of the great artists that are here.”“Droplets” came together through a partnership between the artists, the city of Durango and The Walls Project, a nonprofit that uses art and creativity to drive positive change in communities.The art project came together right on schedule. Tom Donley, The Walls Project’s chief financial officer, said in March the public unveiling of the mural was slated to happen during Animas River Days.Tommy Crosby, economic opportunity manager for the city, said in March the mural was made possible because a separate landscaping project at the reclamation center was completed under budget by about $100,000. The mural’s price tag was about $45,000.Two art installations, a sculpture by Alex Bond called “Whispers in Water” and a kinetic piece depicting a kayaker riding waves by Jeff Wise, were also included in the mural project.cburney@durangoherald.com

Project involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision

Photos: Riders compete in the IHBC mountain bike pro races

Photos: Riders battle it out in IHBC men’s professional road raceAnother successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Another successful Iron Horse Bicycle Classic road race held on Saturday

Photos: Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s professional road raceSaturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Saturday’s women’s race for first place was a thriller, with Durango’s Lauren Aggeler earning a come-from-behind victory

Photos: 2024 Iron Horse Bicycle Classic McDonalds Citizen TourMultiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Multiple area cyclists hit the highway for the annual event on Saturday

Photos: Durango High School’s Class of 2024 graduates285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

285 seniors receive their diplomas on Friday night

Photos: Steamworks wins annual ‘Battle of the Animas’Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

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Steamworks created separation from the pack near the end to win on Wednesday; Ska Brewing takes second, Eolus places third

PHOTOS: Bayfield High School’s Class of 2024 graduatesSeventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

Seventy-two graduating students celebrate milestone on Sunday at Wolverine Country Stadium

PHOTOS: Durango 9-R’s Title VI Native American Education program celebrates Class of 2024Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Graduates represent seven tribes, including Southern Ute, Ute Mountain Ute and Navajo Diné, on Saturday

Centura Health faces class-action lawsuit over billing practices

Telemedicine is gaining popularity in remote Southwest Colorado

Polis focuses on health care in address to state lawmakers

Southwest Health Alliance starting negotiations to bring health care costs down

Finalized public health insurance option promises savings; methods murky

La Plata County sees fewer deaths by suicide

Southwest Health Alliance to see startup savings through new partnership

Summit County cooperative agrees to help Southwest Colorado group lower insurance costs

Medicaid expanding to cover inpatient, residential addiction treatment

Is banding together the answer to lowering health costs?

Durango man fights high prescription drug costs ... and wins

Mercy hospital’s parent organization part of mega merger

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