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La Plata County adopts 2021 budget, with infrastructure spending

Commissioners say projects will provide economic jolt

November 24, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Durango adds teeth to its mask-wearing ordinance

Penalties start at $50 but could go up to $500

November 23, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Durango police say juveniles are responsible for breaking Top That’s window

has been passed to District Attorney’s Office for possible charges

November 23, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

As cases rise, Bayfield schools gear up for in-person learning

have raised concerns about decision process

November 22, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Durango City Council scheduled to vote on public health enforcement

face coverings could mean fines

November 22, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Cortez hospital hit by pandemic

Capacity still 50%, but some staff infected by COVID-19, CEO says

November 21, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

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Purgatory opens with a smooth start

weather, large lines for opening day

November 21, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Durango School District 9-R plans to reopen preschools Dec. 1

‘You really can’t do remote learning with a 3-year-old’

November 21, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

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1,000 cases: What happened in La Plata County?

officials explain why numbers skyrocketed this month

November 21, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Ignacio seeks input from businesses before enacting enforcement mechanism

Ordinance would give town power to suspend, revoke licenses

November 21, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Constitution

COVID-19 enforcement: ‘It’s unsettled’ in Durango, statewide

director: More important than penalties is compliance to protect the community

November 20, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Constitution

Can the Constitution and COVID-19 restrictions coexist?

on gatherings, longevity of restrictions increasingly weigh on civil liberties

November 20, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

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Durango restaurant closes for good because of COVID-19 financial hardships

says breakfast and lunch spot can’t survive another shut down

November 20, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Photo: Fairgrounds COVID-19 testing site can serve up to 250 people a day

Staff members with San Juan Basin Public Health and the La Plata County Emergency Operations Center close down the new…

November 20, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Pine River Valley gears up for ‘Level Red’

COVID-19 restrictions force Bayfield, Ignacio to pivot

November 19, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Four new outbreaks reported in La Plata County restaurants, workplaces

and local health departments aware of 11 active cases

November 19, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

With COVID cases rising, Bayfield businesses wonder how best to spend relief funds

distributes $58,000 from CARES Act to help with pandemic recovery

November 19, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Durango City Council wrestles with how to enforce pandemic health orders

Councilors back away from mandatory mask zone

November 18, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Takeout-only to return; beginning Friday, in-person dining is out in La Plata County

Restaurants, gyms: New limits will make it tough to keep doors open

November 18, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Award and prize

U.S. senator nominates health director for outstanding service award

Jollon lauded for leadership during pandemic response

November 18, 2020 • John Purcell

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With COVID-19 cases spiking, La Plata County to enter ‘Level Red’ regulations Friday

Restaurants limited to takeout, gyms reduced to 10% capacity, social gatherings restricted

November 18, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

ColoradoSun.com

Colorado lawmakers will return for special session to address coronavirus relief

$1.3 billion stimulus package would include relief for restaurants, other small businesses

November 17, 2020 • John Frank and Jesse Paul

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Associated Press New Mexico

New Mexico reports 1,033 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths

The latest figures increased the statewide total to 64,201 cases and the known death toll to 1,215. New Mexico Department…

November 16, 2020 • The Associated Press

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Reader Q&A: Is this a ‘second wave’? Has COVID-19 mutated? What have we learned in 8 months?

A spike in cases has residents asking new questions about the coronavirus

November 15, 2020 • Herald Staff Report