Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local News

State reports new COVID-19 outbreaks in La Plata County

grocery store, downtown hotel join list of 16 active cases

December 3, 2020

Local News

The reason coronavirus came roaring back in Colorado

‘The prerequisite for this current surge has been in place for a while’

December 2, 2020

New Mexico

Shaky optimism surfaces as San Juan County begins to reopen

Gyms, restaurants and breweries project aura of safety after two-week ‘reset’

December 2, 2020

Local News

Upper Pine Fire to hold COVID-19 testing in Bayfield

department hopes to help alleviate long lines in Durango

December 2, 2020

Local News

Tensions rise with restaurant closures in Durango

CJ’s Diner issued cease-and-desist order for allowing in-person seating

December 2, 2020

Local News

Colorado public health agencies lay out plans for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Preparations come as a number of candidates seek emergency authorization

December 2, 2020

Local News

Durango considers how to support businesses amid COVID restrictions

funds, deferring bills and subsidizing delivery orders discussed

December 2, 2020

Local News

Are Ignacio town board members stalling over enforcement question?

Proposed ordinance would add teeth to public health regulations

December 1, 2020

Local News

New COVID-19 testing site opens in Durango

COVID Drive Up Community Testing is the exclusive nasal PCR swab collection partner for Cedar Diagnostics. Testing will take place…

December 1, 2020

Local News

Bayfield assisted living center reports COVID-19 outbreak

residents, two employees test positive

November 30, 2020

Food

Examining China’s claims of coronavirus on frozen foods

Frozen shrimp imported from an Ecuadorian company was banned for one week on Tuesday in a continuing series of such…

November 30, 2020

Local News

Reality TV: How are Durango public officials adjusting to Zoom?

virtual meetings foster or limit civic participation?

November 30, 2020

Local News

Colorado Legislature’s special session starts with coronavirus exposure

Republican staff member on House floor despite positive COVID-19 test

November 30, 2020

Regional News

Average daily coronavirus deaths keeps rising in New Mexico

The seven-day rolling average of daily deaths in New Mexico has risen over the past two weeks from 14.9 deaths…

November 29, 2020

Local News

Durango writer turns pandemic challenges into children’s podcast

‘My hope is it fills a lot of needs’

November 28, 2020

Local News

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, partner test positive for COVID-19

on Wednesday announced that he was entering quarantine

November 28, 2020

Southwest Life

Gyms, yoga studios face restrictions despite lack of outbreaks

documented outbreak linked to a gym statewide was in Montezuma County

November 27, 2020

Local News

What does The Polar Express look like under Level Red?

Railroad’s COVID-19 safety plans OK’d by health department

November 27, 2020

Regional News

Gov. Jared Polis begins quarantine after exposure to person with coronavirus

Governor tested negative, but expects to be retested in coming days

November 26, 2020

Local News

State reports new COVID-19 outbreaks, including Durango nursing home

Multiple cases also found at business in town

November 26, 2020

Local News

Bayfield’s Pine River Shares distributes hundreds of Thanksgiving meals

‘This is the biggest event we’ve ever done’

November 25, 2020

Local News

About 125 voice opposition to reopening Bayfield’s schools

District scheduled to start in-person learning Monday

November 25, 2020

Local News

In defiance of health order, Durango restaurant stays open to in-person dining

‘I’m going to sit here and lay down? I’m done with that’

November 25, 2020

Local News

Residents to be notified by text message of possible COVID-19 exposures

department used to make direct phone calls

November 25, 2020