Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local News

Powerhouse to help kids deal with remote learning

Science center will combine academics with some fun

October 3, 2020

Local News

Purgatory Resort wraps up ‘remarkable’ summer

area turns eye toward winter operations

October 3, 2020

Local News

Animas Valley Elementary students will return to school after negative COVID-19 test

Students started a precautionary quarantine Thursday

October 2, 2020

Local News

New Mexico man suspected of coughing in clerk’s face at Durango hotel

say he appeared intoxicated, will be charged with disorderly conduct

October 2, 2020

Local News

Archuleta County reports its first COVID-19 outbreak

became sick during hunting trip in September

October 1, 2020

Southwest Life

With record use of Durango trails, maintenance needs pile up

seeks grant to address erosion, unauthorized paths and more

October 1, 2020

Local News

Quarantine begins for 19 Durango School District 9-R students

1 cohort at Animas Valley Elementary might have been exposed to COVID-19

October 1, 2020

Local News

La Plata County sees spike in COVID-19 cases since Labor Day

weekend blamed for increase

September 29, 2020

Food

Diners angry about masks and other coronavirus rules prompt training for restaurant workers

Restaurant workers have frequently borne the brunt of people objecting to policies put in place by their establishments or by…

September 28, 2020

Regional News

Navajo Nation reports 32 new coronavirus cases and no deaths

The latest figures released Saturday night bring the total number of cases to 10,269 with the known death toll at…

September 27, 2020

Regional News

New Mexico reports 159 new coronavirus cases and no deaths

The latest numbers increased the statewide totals to 28,844 cases and 870 known deaths since the pandemic began. Of the…

September 27, 2020

Local News

Frustrated and overworked: Durango teachers speak out

Educators befuddled by learning management system, multiple lesson models

September 27, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., increases gross receipts tax to ease financial shortfall

Commission passes measure with 4-1 vote

September 26, 2020

Local News

Then and now: 6 months after Colorado issued stay-at-home order

officials say COVID-19 pandemic is ‘marathon, not a sprint’

September 26, 2020

Local News

End date set for bump-outs, but they will return

Outdoor patios to come down Nov. 2; could be back as soon as April

September 25, 2020

Local News

Ignacio School District sees first COVID-19 case

classes, several teachers quarantined

September 25, 2020

Local News

Bayfield hires economic recovery coordinator

wants to disburse CARES Act relief money to businesses

September 23, 2020

Business

New Mexico taps federal loans to pay unemployment

Workforce Solutions Secretary Bill McCamley said that unemployment trust reserves were exhausted on Sept. 8 – and that the state…

September 23, 2020

Visual Arts

Durango Arts Center hosts COVID-19-themed exhibit

Connoisseurs can browse works from outside, peeking through windows

September 22, 2020

Regional News

Navajo Nation report 17 new coronavirus cases, 4 more deaths

The Navajo Department of Health says there now have been 548 known deaths since the pandemic began and 10,107 confirmed…

September 20, 2020

Regional News

New Mexico reports 67 new coronavirus cases, 2 more deaths

Of the 67 new cases, New Mexico Department of Health officials said 14 cases were in Chaves County with 12…

September 20, 2020

Business

A new hand on deck to offer assistance to small businesses

COVID-19 hitting the bottom line, SBDC adds disaster relief coordinator

September 20, 2020

Local News

Positive COVID-19 case reported at Bayfield library

River Library temporarily closes in-person services

September 19, 2020

Local News

Three approaches to in-person learning in Southwest Colorado

Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio embrace COVID-19 protocols, in their own ways

September 19, 2020