Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Southern Ute tribe to offer free, communitywide testing

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

July 28, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Business Improvement District

What regions pose biggest COVID-19 threat to Southwest Colorado?

technology allows health officials to identify where visitors are coming from

July 28, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Car parade protest in Durango questions wisdom of school reopenings

‘Refuse to Return’ movement wants in-person learning closed until COVID-19 controlled

July 28, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Longtime downtown Durango restaurant to close for good

COVID-19 pandemic, no full-service railroad rides cited as reasons for closure

July 27, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Bayfield fire district sends emergency response help to COVID-19-stricken Texas

Rio EMS, firefighters working for months nonstop

July 26, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Summer school offers trial run for fall classes in Durango

Students, teachers learn lessons in mask wearing, social distancing

July 25, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Mercy limits COVID testing; other centers prioritize who gets them

of virus cases increasing in La Plata, Archuleta counties

July 25, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Fearful of virus, business denies health care worker pedicure in Durango

spa too zealous in efforts to steer clear of COVID-19?

July 24, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango man’s family: Death made COVID-19 real

Woody, 69, died July 15 after four-week battle with virus

July 24, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Artist Paul Folwell pivots during the pandemic

Painter’s annual studio show to go live online

July 24, 2020 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Montezuma County officials clash over mask mandate

Administrator, commissioner defy Gov. Polis’ order; district attorney objects

July 24, 2020 • Jim Mimiaga

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 outbreak reported at La Plata County oil and gas company

health department says four people tested positive within 14-day period

July 24, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Independent La Plata County commission candidates turn in signatures

Minkler, Turner must each have about 600 valid signers to appear on ballot

July 23, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Safety precautions guide dental clinics during pandemic

procedures, equipment protect patients, dentists from coronavirus

July 23, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Bayfield schools release plan for reopening

District considering delayed start, multiple learning options

July 23, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

4-H

No derby or carnivals, but La Plata County Fair will offer what it can

events canceled; 4-H and FFA shows will go on

July 22, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

iAM MUSIC Institute brings live music back to Durango

MUSIC throws its summer concert series

July 22, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Farmington school employee tests positive for coronavirus

Schools prepare to reopen for online and in-person learning

July 22, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Covid-shaped cakes and cupcakes are popping up in fine-dining restaurants, bakeries and home kitchens around the world

Coronavirus cake baked by Classy Girl Cupcakes in Wisconsin.Courtesy of Classy Girl Cupcakes Some on social media were outraged by…

July 21, 2020 • Emily Heil

Business (general)

In roller-coaster afternoon, N.M. indoor dining allowed to reopen, then ordered to close

Supreme Court ultimately makes decision about restaurants

July 21, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Colorado state officials

Colorado Department of Education offers school reopening guidance

wants to provide a tool kit of strategies for local districts

July 20, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Farmington flights delayed until spring 2021

cited travel restrictions, increase in coronavirus cases

July 20, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Southern Ute government issues mandatory mask order

applies to people ages 2 and older

July 20, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

Community Emergency Relief Fund reaches $500,000 awarded in grants

disbursed $175,000 to nonprofits last week

July 20, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer