Coronavirus (COVID-19)

‘Silent protest’ raises ruckus over river rafting shutdown

‘Time is of the essence,’ says owner. ‘The river’s dropping fast’

May 29, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Musicians unite for Navajo/Pueblo COVID-19 Relief fundraiser

Artists to livestream shows Saturday, Sunday

May 28, 2020 • Katie Chicklinski-Cahill — Staff reporter

business and finance

Sorry for long wait, but your table is ready: Restaurants open doors in Durango

‘The people who are most creative will excel during this’

May 28, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Budgets and budgeting

Durango School District 9-R presents bleak budget picture to public

online allows residents to offer input about cuts

May 28, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Indian Health Services announces more funding for Navajo Nation

has tested 14.6% of its population, official from D.C. says

May 28, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Urgent care clinic opens in Farmington, despite coronavirus uncertainties

offers drive-up COVID-19 services, consultations

May 27, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Annual Concerts @ The Park going ‘virtual’

shows will be online instead of at Buckley Park

May 27, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Bayfield

Summer reading programs bring magic to La Plata County libraries

Students can lose up to half a year of academic skills when school is out

May 27, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Business (general)

Cantera restaurant closing, but owner will open new taco spot

‘We figured we’d give it one more try with a different concept’

May 27, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Colorado Legislature

Democrats approve rule to allow remote voting in Colorado Legislature

Republicans oppose change, urge lawmakers to show up, regardless of risk

May 27, 2020 • Jesse Paul and John Frank

Animas River

Are Durango park visitors, trail users social-distancing?

Park-goers say they’re following guidelines, but is everyone?

May 27, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Budgets and budgeting

Durango School District 9-R expects to lose 15% of its state funding

Majority of district’s revenue comes from state

May 27, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Budgets and budgeting

Durango School District to more than double preschool rates

COVID-19 raising costs, private preschools may not be far behind

May 27, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

La Plata County seeks variance for outdoor recreation businesses, others

officials hope to reopen rafting, gyms, churches and Durango train

May 26, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Business (general)

Three Rivers Brewery to close until business environment improves

Management calls circumstances a ‘perfect storm’

May 26, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Sen. Michael Bennet announces ‘Health Force’ bill to manage COVID-19 response

Measure would provide funding for local health departments to hire more workers

May 26, 2020 • Jacob Wallace

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango restaurants can reopen Wednesday, but will they?

State’s regulations could be cost-prohibitive for some

May 25, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Could Main Avenue become a pedestrian mall in downtown Durango?

considers allowing shops, restaurants to use outdoor space during pandemic

May 25, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Vallecito Church offers drive-in Sunday service

Parishioners stay in cars, tune in on 98.1-FM to hear sermon

May 24, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango applauds collaboration ahead of restaurant reopenings

Government and economic leaders push for unity

May 24, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Business

Carver Brewing returns federal funds because it can’t open in time

Eight-week requirement to use funds too restrictive as closures and restrictions linger

May 24, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Cyclists keep their distance from Durango to Silverton

make trip on canceled Iron Horse Bicycle Classic weekend, most stick to dirt

May 24, 2020 • John Livingston — Herald Sports editor

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Hardrock 100 canceled for second time in as many years

Avalanche debris in 2019, COVID-19 in 2020 wipe out world-famous ultra-marathon

May 23, 2020 • John Livingston — Herald Sports editor

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Initially slow to start, testing ramps up in Southwest Colorado

ranks 44th in testing per capita

May 23, 2020 • Jacob Wallace