Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Centura Health missed reporting 2,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations dating back to April

set off confusion, concern over accuracy of data and decision-making

January 8, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In-person learning accelerated for Durango 9-R schools

Snowberger: ‘It’s really important to get our kids back to school’

January 7, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 case among staff reported at Ignacio High School

shifts to temporary remote learning

January 7, 2021 • Herald Staff Report

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Outbreak of COVID-19 reported at Durango homeless camp

residents test positive, state health department says

January 7, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Health department launches alerts for vaccination distribution

70 and older expected to begin getting inoculated Jan. 16

January 7, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Security to be increased at COVID-19 testing site to stop photos, videos

says people recording health care workers is a concern

January 7, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Business (general)

Durango reaches $820,000 in relief grants for businesses

funding round helps 64 companies

January 6, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Will La Plata County start tracking COVID-19 in human waste?

launches wastewater monitoring effort

January 6, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Durango to provide utility forgiveness program

Businesses, residents struggling during pandemic can qualify for financial relief

January 6, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 restrictions ease in La Plata County

5-Star program has tighter rules but offers hope of 50% capacity for restaurants

January 6, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Elementary students headed back to Durango schools

Monday, youngest pupils will return to in-person learning 2 days a week

January 5, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Mercy’s day care center closed after COVID-19 outbreak

staff members tested positive, spokeswoman says

January 5, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

6th Judicial District

As expected, trial postponed for La Plata County man suspected of killing son

had little confidence case could be pulled off amid COVID-19 pandemic

January 5, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Business enterprises

Media mogul offers helping hand to Durango Diner

Portnoy helps restaurant endure financial bite of COVID-19

January 4, 2021 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What does Monday’s Level Orange mean for 5-Star restaurant certifications?

expected to release updated guidelines at beginning of week

January 2, 2021 • Nick Gonzales — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Number of suicides in 2020 about average despite coronavirus hardships in La Plata County

Community groups say they anticipated impacts of pandemic, boosted prevention efforts

January 2, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Alpine skiing

Purgatory Resort’s main lift breaks, general manager says crowding not an issue

‘Perception is reality. And the reality is there weren’t as many people as we see on the holidays’

January 1, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

When will the general public have access to COVID-19 vaccine?

Gov. Polis expands priority list, but doesn’t lay out plan, local health officials say

January 1, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Bayfield sends out $150,000 in business relief checks

‘Several business owners were in tears’

January 1, 2021 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

La Plata County to move into Level Orange

Gov. Jared Polis unexpectedly eases health restrictions

January 1, 2021 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

ColoradoSun.com

Colorado governor moves to loosen Level Red coronavirus restrictions

Democrat says he is asking health department to lower red counties to orange

December 31, 2020 • Jess Paul

Animas River

Five environmental issues to watch in 2021

Drought, overuse of public lands, mine cleanup top list in Southwest Colorado

December 31, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield School District

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

COVID-19 ushers in era of social distancing, takeout food and face masks

December 30, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

5,000 people pack Wolf Creek Ski Area, creating traffic hazards

parked along U.S. Highway 160, with people walking along road

December 29, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter