Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local News

Community Emergency Relief Fund disburses $100,000 across five-county region

round of grants supports front-line nonprofits

May 2, 2020

Local News

Ignacio students take lead on community food bank

‘They’re exercising extraordinary leadership’

May 2, 2020

Local News

What can numbers tell us about our response to the coronavirus?

traffic crashes, more residential trash pickup, similar power usage at home

May 2, 2020

New Mexico

Northwest New Mexico a ‘hotbed’ for COVID-19 cases

Governor loosens restrictions, but not in San Juan County

May 1, 2020

Local News

Wolf Creek Ski Area’s hope for reopening dashed by governor’s order

ski destination sought variance from safer-at-home rule

May 1, 2020

Regional News

Polis slashes state spending, outlaws evictions and keeps ski areas closed

Governor says he doesn’t have money ‘to carry on the functions of the state government’

May 1, 2020

High School Sports

Senior Spotlight: The baseball season that could have been

Durango coach Coddington reflects on senior leadership

May 1, 2020

Local News

Bayfield resident pokes fun at run on toilet paper

Residents find giant roll ‘hilarious’

May 1, 2020

Local News

Durango/La Plata Senior Center whips up more than 1,000 meals a week

‘We don’t want our seniors to feel alone’

May 1, 2020

Pine River Times news

Community Emergency Relief Fund distributes $100,000 across five-county region

round of grants supports front-line nonprofits in S.W. Colo.

May 1, 2020

Local News

Solutions Public Benefit Corp. temporarily halts homeless work program

Company focuses on adapting, offering alternative support

April 30, 2020

Local News

Wolf Creek Ski Area making moves to reopen before season’s over

says he’s waiting on OK from state health officials

April 30, 2020

Local News

Durango Transit implements ‘No Mask, No Ride’ policy

Durango Transit is requiring all passengers to wear face coverings and follow appropriate social-distancing guidelines while using the service.Durango Herald…

April 30, 2020

Local News

Law enforcement favors education over citation in enforcing Safer La Plata

Officials take soft approach with noncompliant businesses

April 30, 2020

Local News

Ignacio High School crafts online project for woodworking students

teacher maintains hands-on approach during online class

April 30, 2020

New Mexico

Navajo Nation ranks as third-highest infected area in country

governments win lawsuit seeking CARES Act funding

April 30, 2020

Local News

Durango plans for staff furloughs, $10 million shortfall

outlines cutbacks in face of coronavirus impacts

April 29, 2020

Local News

Silverton eases coronavirus restrictions, but county remains closed to visitors

health order says residents can’t travel more than 10 miles for recreation

April 29, 2020

Local News

Cedar Diagnostics to hold antibody test day Saturday

officials warn about uncertainty associated with testing

April 29, 2020

Regional News

Colorado hopes to test anyone with coronavirus symptoms by May 15

lab has already sent supplies to support 42 community testing sites

April 29, 2020

New Mexico

Liquor stores sat on sidelines, deemed nonessential

Alcohol was sold at gas stations, grocery stores, breweries and distilleries

April 29, 2020

Sports

2020 Connie Mack World Series canceled by COVID-19

amateur baseball tournament to return to Farmington in 2021

April 29, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan College adapts to COVID-19 changes

recruitment still on track, officials say

April 29, 2020

Local News

Durango art commission gets creative in face of budget cuts

Leaders brainstorm ways to support local artsy businesses

April 29, 2020