Archuleta County

Local News

La Plata Electric Association cancels director elections

Candidates in all four districts ran unopposed

March 18, 2022

Local News

Regional opioid group selects members in preparation for settlement funds

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

March 14, 2022

Local News

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

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

March 6, 2022

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health amends public health advisory to align with CDC

cases fall, agency moves to ease masking guidelines and shifts its pandemic response

March 5, 2022

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health looks to the future after weathering the pandemic

to adapt during COVID-19, agency plans to meet broader needs in La Plata and Archuleta counties

February 24, 2022

Local News

COVID-19 cases fall in La Plata, Archuleta counties

Omicron peak appears to have passed

February 4, 2022

Local News

Water tracks better than last year as managers debate conservation measures

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

January 20, 2022

The Durango Herald

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

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

January 19, 2022

Regional News

Colorado graduation rates post slight dip amid pandemic

schools in Southwest Colorado show mixed results compared with 2020

January 17, 2022

Local News

Omicron surge fuels demand for testing in La Plata, Archuleta counties

health officials say tests are being returned in 36 to 72 hours, on average

January 11, 2022

Local News

Southwest Colorado’s economy has rebounded, but aging, labor and housing remain concerns

Economic outlook offers mixed bag for region, state

January 8, 2022

Local News

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

approves Pfizer’s third dose Wednesday

January 6, 2022

Local News

Child sexual violence survivors in La Plata County will soon get the centralized care they need

Durango’s first child advocacy center nears opening

November 24, 2021

Local News

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

Montezuma health officials counting on infected residents to warn others

October 25, 2021

Local News

Man arrested in connection with stabbing death west of Pagosa Springs

called 911, identified alleged attacker before dying from injuries

October 5, 2021

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