Coronavirus (COVID-19)

New Mexico

San Juan County moves to Turquoise Level

restrictions lifted as a result

May 6, 2021

The Durango Herald

Nine active COVID outbreaks in La Plata County

recent cases reported at Durango Kia and Home Depot

May 6, 2021

The Durango Herald

J&J vaccinations resume in Durango

director says nationwide pause shows safety procedures work

May 6, 2021

Regional News

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

Local News

Nine active outbreaks reported in La Plata County

A total of 86 cases identified

April 29, 2021

Local News

Durango’s biggest public art piece scheduled for installation

‘Common Threads’ delayed by two years

April 28, 2021

Local News

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

New Mexico

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

Local News

Durango offers paid opportunities for artists

Brigade provides funding for public art projects around town

April 26, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico announces student vaccination week

16 and older will be given priority in registration

April 26, 2021

Local News

COVID-19 variant detected in San Juan County, Colorado

50% of county’s residents vaccinated

April 24, 2021

Local News

Some Durangoans still haven’t received a stimulus payment

can’t be received without bank account, ID or tax filing

April 24, 2021

Local News

Sen. Hickenlooper touts new restaurant relief program

Revitalization fund allows owners more flexibility with federal aid

April 23, 2021

Local News

Cliff dwelling tours to restart at Mesa Verde National Park

trips were suspended in 2020 because of pandemic

April 23, 2021

Local News

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

Local News

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

New Mexico

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

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health announces rapid COVID-19 testing

Results in less than 30 minutes are considered highly accurate

April 20, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico surpasses 4,000 COVID-related deaths

doctor urges those eligible to get vaccinated

April 19, 2021

Local News

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Durango High School targets teens

16- and 17-year-olds given priority for April 29

April 19, 2021

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

Archuleta, La Plata counties enter Level Blue public health order

capacity restrictions lifted, but not social distancing

April 16, 2021

Local News

La Plata County sees surge of new COVID-19 outbreaks

health department releases updated list every Wednesday

April 14, 2021