Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local News

First COVID-19 vaccine shots given in La Plata County

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

December 16, 2020

Local News

In latest outbreak, 12 test positive at Vallecito Baptist Church

Sonic, Pizza Hut and Highway 3 Roadhouse also report cases

December 16, 2020

Local News

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in La Plata County

shots to be administered Wednesday

December 16, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center receives Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

care workers will be first to receive shots

December 15, 2020

New Mexico

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

reports 56 detainees with virus

December 15, 2020

Local News

Number of cases, deaths climb at Durango nursing home

all residents have tested positive, health officials say

December 14, 2020

Local News

Outbreak at community corrections center in Durango worsens

Hilltop House has 31 cases, one death

December 14, 2020

Local News

Economic leaders seek ways to ease business restrictions

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

December 14, 2020

Food

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

Local News

NPR casts spotlight on Durango’s COVID-19 battle

Dean Brookie interviewed about outbreaks, vaccine rollout

December 13, 2020

Local News

Colorado Gives Day breaks records for Southwest nonprofits

‘The generosity has been inspiring’

December 12, 2020

Local News

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

‘There’s nothing anybody else can do’

December 12, 2020

Local News

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

Local News

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

fears having liquor license revoked

December 11, 2020

Local News

Bennet, public health official talk COVID relief in town hall

Vaccines set for rollout, but results could take months

December 11, 2020

Local News

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

150 applicants seek aid money

December 11, 2020

Local News

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

Political unrest, presidential election spur purchase of firearms

December 11, 2020

Local News

Over 130 COVID cases, 3 deaths at Durango nursing home

deaths expected in coming days, health officials say

December 11, 2020

Local News

Durango gives restaurants hand up with reimbursement program

plans to cover high third-party delivery fees

December 10, 2020

Local News

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

Southwest Coloradoans traveled less, health officials say

December 10, 2020

Local News

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 10, 2020

Local News

Bayfield gears up for holiday celebrations

Lights, gifts and Santa coming to town

December 10, 2020

Local News

Preliminary injunction issued against CJ’s Diner

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

December 10, 2020

Local News

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

26 active outbreaks in county; nine are eateries

December 10, 2020