Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Colorado state officials

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis tests positive for COVID

Governor is asymptomatic and will work remotely from home

November 17, 2022 • Lindsey Toomer — Colorado Newsline

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Pandemic tees up renewed interest at Hillcrest Golf Club

business model proving fruitful for Durango nonprofit

September 21, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

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Are Coloradans jumping at chance to get new COVID-19 vaccine? Data suggests, yes

Booster geared toward omicron variant may be 20 times more protective than original doses

September 17, 2022 • Megan K. Olsen — Herald Staff Writer

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Omicron boosters now available in La Plata, Archuleta counties

12 and older are eligible for vaccine

September 8, 2022 • Herald Staff Report

Colorado

Economists: Southern Colorado looks headed for a recession

Humanity faces three massive and historic transitions at the same time

September 3, 2022 • Dan Boyce — Colorado Public Radio

Business

Remote work hasn’t lost popularity in Durango

the height of the pandemic fades, remote work continues to appeal to those living in rural areas

August 21, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

CJ’s Diner, which drew loyal customers, to close after 22 years

Co-owner Jerry Martinez challenged COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants

July 25, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

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Coronavirus spikes in Southwest Colorado, but vaccines reduce severity

Montezuma and La Plata counties have high vaccination rate

July 18, 2022 • Jim Mimiaga — Journal staff writer

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Fort Lewis College offers scholarships to those majoring in public health

is one of five institutions to receive funding from Colorado Housing and Financial Authority

July 15, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

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Silverton sees strong start to summer season

the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy

July 11, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

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La Plata County COVID-19 community levels downgraded to medium

experts advise caution as county is still at elevated risk of infection

June 28, 2022 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Arts & Entertainment

Durango photographer honors health care workers in ‘The Be Seen Project’

hopes to share work with larger community

June 24, 2022 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Herald Arts & Entertainment editor

Children

COVID-19 vaccines for young children to begin this week in La Plata County

Pediatric offices will start vaccinating kids 5 and younger after federal approval

June 22, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

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New COVID-19 surge arrives sooner than expected in La Plata County

Juan Basin Public Health recommends return to masks

June 11, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

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Former employee sues health care provider at La Plata County Jail

Southern Health Partners allegedly violated Colorado’s whistleblower law

June 6, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

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COVID-19 rates rising ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Durango mayor catches virus, isolates abroad

May 27, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

Wastewater testing shows COVID-19 on the rise in Durango

Concentrations of the virus have increased 279% in the last 16 days

May 12, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

San Juan Basin Public Health moves toward a breakup

Plata, Archuleta counties don’t see eye-to-eye on delivery of services

April 29, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Air transport

Masks no longer required at Durango airport, on city transit

three airlines serving DRO made face coverings optional

April 19, 2022 • Herald Staff Report

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BA.2 variant takes over. What’s known about it?

Pharmacist Karen Flynn gives a second Moderna booster shot to her mother, Joann Pangonis, of New Boston, Pa., at Morris…

April 9, 2022 • Laura Ungar — AP Science Writer

Business (general)

Would higher wages or reduced costs of living help Durango workers more?

Pandemic has eased and stimulus payments ended: So why hasn’t our labor force recovered?

April 1, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

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Two recognized as ‘extraordinary women’ by Durango Women’s Resource Center

Zink and Mariel Balbuena stand out for contributions amid COVID-19 pandemic

March 31, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

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Too early to know if rising COVID-19 positivity start of new Colorado wave, officials say

Omicron subvariant called BA.2 could account for 21% of new cases

March 29, 2022 • Sara Wilson — Colorado Newsline

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Biden to tap Navajo health head to lead federal agency

Health Service has $7.4 billion budget and provides care to 2.6 million people

March 11, 2022 • Jacob Fischler — Colorado Newsline