Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In split vote, Durango City Council names new finalist for city manager

Blake has been in interim position since October

August 7, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

4-H

Sheep steal show at otherwise sleepy La Plata County Fair

activities canceled because of pandemic, but livestock competitions can’t be stopped

August 6, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Navajo Nation moves toward virtual learning

has gone 35 days with fewer than 100 cases

August 5, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

New COVID-19 testing site pops up near Durango Public Library

service offered three days a week in a parking lot

August 5, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango schools delay start until Aug. 31

time will help district adapt for COVID-19

August 5, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

No new finalists for Durango city manager – yet

finalist takes Florida job

August 5, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

N.M. Supreme Court says governor can fine businesses

A lawsuit was filed in July claiming state was targeting restaurant industry

August 4, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As relief expires, will Durango-area workers return to work?

Congress debates extension of coronavirus aid package

August 4, 2020 • Jacob Wallace

Colorado

Colorado governor urges U.S. to go beyond renewal of virus aid

wants increases for food stamps, home heating, child care

August 4, 2020 • JAMES ANDERSON

Charity

Durango entrepreneur looks to revolutionize charitable giving with new app

Taylor, former CEO of Mercury, launches AidtoAll

August 4, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Subway in west Durango closes for good

Co-owner says COVID-19 shutdown caused serious losses

August 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Business (general)

Jamie Church: An advocate for every business

‘Small businesses are the absolute backbone of a community’

August 3, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Navajo Nation reports 13 more COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths

That brings the total number of people infected to 9,068 and the known death toll to 450 as of Saturday…

August 2, 2020 • The Associated Press

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A La Plata County Fair unlike any other

will be no carnival, rodeo or derby, but 4-H’ers will show livestock

August 1, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As pandemic protections expire, renters need new deal to stave off eviction

in Congress call for ‘immediate relief,’ but what form that takes remains unclear

July 31, 2020 • Jacob Wallace

Banking

Nationwide coin shortage leaves Durango businesses pinching pennies

‘It’s been a tremendous hardship,’ laundromat owner says

July 31, 2020 • Shannon Mullane

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango teachers worry about time crunch

say return-to-school tight schedule precludes effective opening

July 30, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Business

Busy summer is pulling Colorado’s resort communities out of coronavirus downturn

Resorts communities got creative this summer with open main streets and socially-distanced events

July 30, 2020 • Jason Blevinss

Bayfield

Bayfield School District delays start

model of in-person, online learning being considered because of COVID-19

July 30, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Irish music fans look to save Irish Embassy Pub

media fundraising effort seeks to raise $50,000

July 30, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How are local ski areas preparing for uncertain future in public health?

Creek asks customers what precautions they expect this season

July 29, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango dances through pandemic challenges

Studios faced financial uncertainty, closure

July 29, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Polis: ‘I’m calling on Coloradans not to be stupid’

Governor calls for ‘swift, powerful action’ at local level

July 28, 2020 • ANDREW KENNEY

Constitution

Durango man battled COVID-19. Now he’s fighting health restrictions

McMillan says orders hurt businesses, may violate Fifth Amendment

July 28, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer