Coronavirus (COVID-19) San Juan County moves to Turquoise Level restrictions lifted as a result May 6, 2021 • Morgan Mitchell — Herald staff writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Nine active COVID outbreaks in La Plata County recent cases reported at Durango Kia and Home Depot May 6, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) J&J vaccinations resume in Durango director says nationwide pause shows safety procedures work May 6, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
ColoradoSun.com Polis drops mask mandate for indoor spaces where at least 80% of people are fully vaccinated Stricter rules still apply in La Plata County May 3, 2021 • JESSE PAUL
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Nine active outbreaks reported in La Plata County A total of 86 cases identified April 29, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Arts (general) Durango’s biggest public art piece scheduled for installation ‘Common Threads’ delayed by two years April 28, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) More than 50% of eligible population has received vaccine in Archuleta, La Plata counties Juan Basin Public Health announces multiple vaccine clinics this week April 28, 2021 • Herald Staff Report
Coronavirus (COVID-19) New Mexico schools to implement student COVID-19 testing Participation is optional, but state hopes to test at least 1% of student population weekly April 26, 2021 • Morgan Mitchell — Herald staff writer
Arts (general) Durango offers paid opportunities for artists Brigade provides funding for public art projects around town April 26, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) New Mexico announces student vaccination week 16 and older will be given priority in registration April 26, 2021 • Morgan Mitchell — Herald staff writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) COVID-19 variant detected in San Juan County, Colorado 50% of county’s residents vaccinated April 24, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Some Durangoans still haven’t received a stimulus payment can’t be received without bank account, ID or tax filing April 24, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Sen. Hickenlooper touts new restaurant relief program Revitalization fund allows owners more flexibility with federal aid April 23, 2021 • Grace George
Archaeology Cliff dwelling tours to restart at Mesa Verde National Park trips were suspended in 2020 because of pandemic April 23, 2021 • Jim Mimiaga
Animas Surgical Hospital Van life in era of COVID: A cruising vaccination clinic Surgical Hospital’s mobile unit delivers COVID-19 shots to the workplace April 22, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Durango charter school does nasal swabs every day ‘We’re all negative,’ says dean of students. ‘This is the one test we like to fail.’ April 21, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Aztec Aztec High School voluntarily moves to online learning for a week Decision made after two positive rapid tests and one ‘odd’ incident April 20, 2021 • Morgan Mitchell — Herald staff writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) San Juan Basin Public Health announces rapid COVID-19 testing Results in less than 30 minutes are considered highly accurate April 20, 2021 • Herald Staff Report
Coronavirus (COVID-19) New Mexico surpasses 4,000 COVID-related deaths doctor urges those eligible to get vaccinated April 19, 2021 • Morgan Mitchell — Herald staff writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Durango High School targets teens 16- and 17-year-olds given priority for April 29 April 19, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Bayfield With vaccinations, a semblance of normalcy returns to La Plata County nursing homes the first time in a year – a hug: ‘It’s exciting to see them actually living again’ April 17, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Montezuma County sees uptick in COVID-19 cases An outbreak of COVID-19 was reported at the Ute Coffee Shop earlier this month. Three staff members tested positive for… April 17, 2021 • Anthony Nicotera — Journal staff writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Archuleta, La Plata counties enter Level Blue public health order capacity restrictions lifted, but not social distancing April 16, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Coronavirus (COVID-19) La Plata County sees surge of new COVID-19 outbreaks health department releases updated list every Wednesday April 14, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter