Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local News

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

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

July 28, 2020

Local News

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

technology allows health officials to identify where visitors are coming from

July 28, 2020

Local News

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

Local News

Longtime downtown Durango restaurant to close for good

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

July 27, 2020

Local News

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

Rio EMS, firefighters working for months nonstop

July 25, 2020

Local News

Summer school offers trial run for fall classes in Durango

Students, teachers learn lessons in mask wearing, social distancing

July 25, 2020

Local News

Mercy limits COVID testing; other centers prioritize who gets them

of virus cases increasing in La Plata, Archuleta counties

July 25, 2020

Local News

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

Local News

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

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

July 24, 2020

Visual Arts

Artist Paul Folwell pivots during the pandemic

Painter’s annual studio show to go live online

July 24, 2020

Local News

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

Local News

Montezuma County officials clash over mask mandate

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

July 24, 2020

Local News

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

Southwest Life

Safety precautions guide dental clinics during pandemic

procedures, equipment protect patients, dentists from coronavirus

July 23, 2020

Local News

Bayfield schools release plan for reopening

District considering delayed start, multiple learning options

July 23, 2020

Local News

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

New Mexico

Farmington school employee tests positive for coronavirus

Schools prepare to reopen for online and in-person learning

July 22, 2020

Music

iAM MUSIC Institute brings live music back to Durango

MUSIC throws its summer concert series

July 21, 2020

New Mexico

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

Local News

Colorado Department of Education offers school reopening guidance

wants to provide a tool kit of strategies for local districts

July 20, 2020

Food

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 20, 2020

New Mexico

Farmington flights delayed until spring 2021

cited travel restrictions, increase in coronavirus cases

July 20, 2020

Local News

Southern Ute government issues mandatory mask order

applies to people ages 2 and older

July 20, 2020

Local News

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

disbursed $175,000 to nonprofits last week

July 20, 2020