Charity El Pomar grants help with rent, food and utilities Colorado Assistance Fund helps local organizations with COVID-19 relief projects June 6, 2020 • DelSheree Gladden
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Colorado reopens outdoor recreation, scenic trains and worship Self-certification required in La Plata County June 6, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Axis Health System Mental health experts brace for increased need Pandemic exacerbates anxiety, depression, grief June 5, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Ceremony 2020 Durango High School seniors will walk across a stage for graduation Ceremony will be a drive-in event at the center of school parking lot June 5, 2020 • Emily Hayes
Colorado Colorado governor allows businesses to refuse maskless customers ‘Don’t be that guy – wear a mask,’ Polis says June 5, 2020 • JESSE PAUL
Agriculture Pine River Shares launches Victory Garden Campaign kits could help improve food access June 4, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Arable farming La Plata County residents turn to gardening amid pandemic security concerns drive desire for homegrown produce June 4, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Bayfield Bayfield takes wait-and-see approach on mask requirements Businesses seem to be on board June 3, 2020 • Shannon Mullane
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Colorado boat sales boom during coronavirus Paddleboard maker calls the demand ‘insane’ as retailers report record business June 3, 2020 • jason Blevins
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak of COVID-19 cases reported at downtown Durango construction site people test positive; 1 person lives in La Plata County and 4 in Mississippi June 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Agriculture Ranchers, lawmakers search for solutions to beef bottleneck Ranchers struggle as COVID-19 closes slaughterhouses June 3, 2020 • Jacob Wallace
Coronavirus (COVID-19) La Plata County approves variance request it may not be necessary as state seeks to reopen more businesses June 2, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business flows again for fishing lodges and river guides ‘COVID crushed our season’ June 2, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Gov. Polis extends safer-at-home coronavirus directive until July 1 ‘The virus is still here, and it could surge back the moment we let our guard down’ June 2, 2020 • JESSE PAUL
NO IMAGE Civil rights Justice Department backs Colorado church suit against Polis Plains Harvest Church claims Polis tougher on houses of worship than for restaurants, retail shops June 1, 2020 • The Associated Press
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Kayakers, rafters blast extended closure of Clear Creek Jefferson County’s sheriff cites crowding on Boulder Creek June 1, 2020 • JASON BLEVINS
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Independent candidates for La Plata County commissioner to hold drive-thru events Minkler, Turner each need 600 signatures to qualify for ballot June 1, 2020 • Herald Staff Report
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Free COVID-19 testing expands at Mercy open to symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals May 31, 2020 • Herald Staff Report
Basketball Non-conference games among first COVID-19 casualties for Fort Lewis College sports doesn’t expect to cut any sports programs this year May 30, 2020 • John Livingston — Herald Sports editor
Budgets and budgeting Fort Lewis College expects to issue furloughs, layoffs Decision on extent of cuts likely to come by mid-June May 30, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) New Mexico will lift many business restrictions on June 1 Restaurants can open at 50% of maximum capacity May 30, 2020 • MORGAN LEE
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Two Durango motels deny homeless guests program intended to relocate at-risk individuals runs into challenges May 29, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Virtual caps fly for Fort Lewis College graduates Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer gives commencement address May 29, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter
Coronavirus (COVID-19) With arrival of Durango train, Silverton says it’s open to visitors D&SNG makes symbolic trip through San Juan Mountains May 29, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter