Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Regional News

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis tests positive for COVID

Governor is asymptomatic and will work remotely from home

November 17, 2022

Local News

Pandemic tees up renewed interest at Hillcrest Golf Club

business model proving fruitful for Durango nonprofit

September 21, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

Omicron boosters now available in La Plata, Archuleta counties

12 and older are eligible for vaccine

September 8, 2022

Local News

Economists: Southern Colorado looks headed for a recession

Humanity faces three massive and historic transitions at the same time

September 3, 2022

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

Local News

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

Local News

Coronavirus spikes in Southwest Colorado, but vaccines reduce severity

Montezuma and La Plata counties have high vaccination rate

July 18, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Arts and Entertainment

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

hopes to share work with larger community

June 23, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

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

Juan Basin Public Health recommends return to masks

June 11, 2022

Local News

Former employee sues health care provider at La Plata County Jail

Southern Health Partners allegedly violated Colorado’s whistleblower law

June 6, 2022

Local News

COVID-19 rates rising ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Durango mayor catches virus, isolates abroad

May 27, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

Masks no longer required at Durango airport, on city transit

three airlines serving DRO made face coverings optional

April 19, 2022

Health

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Regional News

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

Regional News

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