Coronavirus (COVID-19)

First COVID-19 vaccine shots given in La Plata County

‘I’m feeling very emotional. This is an exciting, historic moment,’ doctor says

December 17, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In latest outbreak, 12 test positive at Vallecito Baptist Church

Sonic, Pizza Hut and Highway 3 Roadhouse also report cases

December 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Animas Surgical Hospital

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in La Plata County

shots to be administered Wednesday

December 16, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

San Juan Regional Medical Center receives Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

care workers will be first to receive shots

December 16, 2020 • Morgan Mitchell

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

San Juan County announces new COVID-19 cases among offices, detention center

reports 56 detainees with virus

December 16, 2020 • Morgan Mitchell

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Outbreak at community corrections center in Durango worsens

Hilltop House has 31 cases, one death

December 15, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Number of cases, deaths climb at Durango nursing home

all residents have tested positive, health officials say

December 14, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Economic leaders seek ways to ease business restrictions

Program from Mesa County might mitigate economy-killing COVID-19 limits

December 14, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus can travel farther and faster inside restaurants than previously thought, South Korean study suggests

A server talks with patrons at Maxwell’s Burgers & Shakes on Dec. 9, in Frederick, Md.Katherine Frey/Washington Post The study…

December 13, 2020 • Tim Carman

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

NPR casts spotlight on Durango’s COVID-19 battle

Dean Brookie interviewed about outbreaks, vaccine rollout

December 13, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Colorado Gives Day breaks records for Southwest nonprofits

‘The generosity has been inspiring’

December 12, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Inside the COVID-19 outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango

‘There’s nothing anybody else can do’

December 12, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Bennet, public health official talk COVID relief in town hall

Vaccines set for rollout, but results could take months

December 12, 2020 • John Purcell

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Little known about 10 La Plata County residents who died of COVID-19

expected to distinguish between those who died with, from virus

December 12, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

After defying public health order, Wild Horse Saloon owner says she will close

fears having liquor license revoked

December 11, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Business (general)

Durango businesses jump on city’s COVID-19 relief grants

150 applicants seek aid money

December 11, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Gun sales up, but do we need more gun ranges in Southwest Colorado?

Political unrest, presidential election spur purchase of firearms

December 11, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Over 130 COVID cases, 3 deaths at Durango nursing home

deaths expected in coming days, health officials say

December 11, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

First vaccine doses will go to hospital workers, but won’t stop spread of COVID-19

Initial shipment covers one-third of front-line health care workers

December 11, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Business (general)

Durango gives restaurants hand up with reimbursement program

plans to cover high third-party delivery fees

December 10, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Christmas

What impact will Thanksgiving travel have on COVID-19 cases?

Southwest Coloradoans traveled less, health officials say

December 10, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Bayfield gears up for holiday celebrations

Lights, gifts and Santa coming to town

December 10, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Preliminary injunction issued against CJ’s Diner

Restaurant must abide by public health orders as it seeks to overturn rules

December 10, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango restaurants hit hard with COVID-19 outbreaks, state data show

26 active outbreaks in county; nine are eateries

December 10, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter