Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local News

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

Blake has been in interim position since October

August 7, 2020

Local News

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

New Mexico

Navajo Nation moves toward virtual learning

has gone 35 days with fewer than 100 cases

August 5, 2020

Local News

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

service offered three days a week in a parking lot

August 5, 2020

Local News

Durango schools delay start until Aug. 31

time will help district adapt for COVID-19

August 5, 2020

Local News

No new finalists for Durango city manager – yet

finalist takes Florida job

August 5, 2020

New Mexico

N.M. Supreme Court says governor can fine businesses

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

August 4, 2020

Local News

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

Congress debates extension of coronavirus aid package

August 4, 2020

Local News

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

wants increases for food stamps, home heating, child care

August 4, 2020

Local News

Durango entrepreneur looks to revolutionize charitable giving with new app

Taylor, former CEO of Mercury, launches AidtoAll

August 4, 2020

Local News

Subway in west Durango closes for good

Co-owner says COVID-19 shutdown caused serious losses

August 3, 2020

New Mexico

Jamie Church: An advocate for every business

‘Small businesses are the absolute backbone of a community’

August 3, 2020

Regional News

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

Local News

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

Local News

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

Local News

Nationwide coin shortage leaves Durango businesses pinching pennies

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

July 31, 2020

Local News

Durango teachers worry about time crunch

say return-to-school tight schedule precludes effective opening

July 30, 2020

Local News

Bayfield School District delays start

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

July 30, 2020

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

Local News

Irish music fans look to save Irish Embassy Pub

media fundraising effort seeks to raise $50,000

July 30, 2020

Local News

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

Creek asks customers what precautions they expect this season

July 29, 2020

Local News

Durango dances through pandemic challenges

Studios faced financial uncertainty, closure

July 29, 2020

Local News

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

McMillan says orders hurt businesses, may violate Fifth Amendment

July 28, 2020

Local News

Southern Ute tribe to offer free, communitywide testing

2,000 tests expected to be performed Aug. 12-13

July 28, 2020