Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local News

Health officials: Southwest Colorado at critical juncture for containing COVID-19

Limiting spread necessary to prevent more restrictions on economic activity

November 4, 2020

Local News

Eight students quarantine at The Juniper School in Durango

staff members also exposed to COVID-19

November 3, 2020

Local News

Hours of operation updated for COVID-19 testing site in Durango

Location is open five days a week near library

November 3, 2020

Local News

Quarantines begin for 82 students, 11 staff members at Durango schools

COVID-19 exposures recorded at Escalante Middle and Durango High

November 2, 2020

Local News

Public health officials urge caution as COVID-19 cases trend upward

‘The virus is roaring back all over the country’

October 30, 2020

Local News

Cases are going up, where can I get COVID-19 testing?

Free COVID-19 drive-thru testing is being conducted in the Durango Public Library overflow parking lot at the corner of East…

October 30, 2020

Local News

Miller Middle School cohort quarantines after COVID-19 positive

1 student confirmed with virus, 15 children affected

October 28, 2020

Food

Bacon- and chicken-scented masks are here and, really, you shouldn’t be surprised

Bacon-scented masks are here and, really, you shouldn’t be surprised.Courtesy of Hormel Foods Last week, fast food chain Jack in…

October 27, 2020

Local News

COVID cases, quarantines cause staffing issues for Durango Fire Protection District

14 crew members placed in quarantine

October 26, 2020

Local News

Grant deadline extended for small businesses through Wednesday

Plata Cares grants available to pay for COVID-19 expenses

October 23, 2020

Local News

La Plata County adopts stricter regulations to reduce COVID-19 spread

calls for alcohol, private gatherings affected starting Monday as cases rise

October 23, 2020

Local News

Colorado launches COVID-19 exposure notifications via cellphone

Opt-in message hits smartphones Sunday

October 23, 2020

Local News

Who enforces health orders? Agencies point fingers in La Plata County

Businesses openly flouting rules get warnings only

October 23, 2020

Local News

Bayfield School District loosens COVID-19 precautions

student body returns to in-person instruction

October 23, 2020

Local News

Durango’s East by Southwest restaurant reopens

Employees test negative for COVID-19; a trainee had contracted the virus last week

October 22, 2020

Local News

Business mandates mount as New Mexico deals with virus surge

Starting Friday, restaurants, breweries, retail stores, gyms and other businesses are now required to close for two weeks if they…

October 22, 2020

Business

COVID-inspired mask chain store aims to become obsolete

Decorated face masks are for sale at a COVID-19 Essentials store in Park Meadows Mall, in Lone Tree, Colo. The…

October 22, 2020

Regional News

Ute Mountain Utes ordered to stay home as COVID-19 cases spike

returns to stay-at-home order, tightens restrictions

October 21, 2020

Local News

COVID-19 cases rise ‘significantly’ in La Plata, Archuleta counties

officials blame workplace outbreaks, social gatherings and household transmissions

October 21, 2020

Local News

AidtoAll online giving website shows promise

$62,000 distributed to 250 people

October 21, 2020

Local News

Animas High School dealing with 2 COVID-19 cases

grades will go to all-remote, online learning

October 21, 2020

Local News

Durango School District 9-R adds two teacher work days

Classes will be held for K-6, severe-needs students on Oct. 30, Nov. 2

October 20, 2020

Local News

Farmington tackles animal surgery backlog with new funding

Pandemic led to halted spay, neuter procedures

October 20, 2020

Local News

Durango High School cohort on 14-day quarantine

16 students, 4 teachers in contact with person exhibiting symptoms

October 20, 2020