Silver Mountain Team

Together, Lauren and Olivia bring over 33 years of combined nursing experience and 9 years as pediatric nurse practitioners, caring for infants, children, teens, and young adults.

Their approach is comprehensive, holistic, and family-centered, focused not only on treating illness but also on fostering long-term wellness and growth. As experienced pediatric nurse practitioners, they provide personalized care that is built on trust, continuity, and lasting relationships.

Nurse Practitioners

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Lauren Laqua, CPNP

Lauren is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She completed her undergraduate degree in nursing at the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN. She went on to complete her graduate studies at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical campus in Aurora, CO while working at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Lauren comes with 10 years of experience in acute care pediatric nursing with a focus in critical care and Child Neurology. She has now transitioned to the Primary Care setting and finds joy in caring for children of all ages. Lauren and her husband, Matt, have 2 young daughters of their own. They enjoy spending time with their family, snowboarding, camping, exploring and being a part of the Bayfield and Durango communities.

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Olivia Holmes, CPNP

Olivia is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2002, where she stayed and worked in their Pediatric Emergency Department for many years. After moving to Salida, CO, she realized quickly that she missed working with children and adolescents. She enrolled in the University of Colorado PNP program, which she completed in 2017. Since that time, she has gained experience in urgent care, primary care, and school-based health settings in the Pacific Northwest. 

She is very excited to be back in Colorado to be close to family and friends to raise her young son in the Four Corners area. In addition to enjoying all the perks that living in this region offers, she is grateful for the opportunity to care for young people and families in this community.

Administration

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LaShaye Clemens, Business Director

LaShaye is a “regional local” with 15+ years of experience in children’s healthcare across New Mexico, Oregon, and Colorado. Her business background is broad, with the majority of her career dedicated to the pediatric dental field. She is humbled and enthusiastic to bring her expertise into the children’s medical space— with a people-centric and caring approach. 

LaShaye, her spouse, and two young children have been a part of the Durango community since 2020. What she loves about living in the southwest is the diversity of people, the culture, and being near her family. LaShaye is grateful to call the Four Corners home and is committed to supporting the families who make this region so special.