Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Photo: Durango closes playgrounds to prevent spread of coronavirus

Caution tape circles the Santa Rita Park playground Thursday in Durango to prevent people from congregating on the equipment. City…

April 2, 2020

Local News

Community Emergency Relief Fund announces $50,500 in aid

Financial support goes to nonprofits helping people harmed by COVID-19 restrictions

April 2, 2020

Local News

Are city slickers escaping to Vallecito? Lake community sets up neighborhood watch

Residents also considered a ‘locals only’ policy

April 2, 2020

Local News

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic postponed because of coronavirus

Memorial Day weekend cycling event on hold, no new date set

April 2, 2020

Local News

Humane Society lays off staff, braces for revenue decline

Animals still getting plenty of love, director says

April 2, 2020

Southwest Life

How to recreate responsibly outside during a disease pandemic

It’s OK to get outdoors, but don’t forget social-distancing guidelines

April 2, 2020

Pine River Times news

Humane Society lays off staff, braces for revenue falls

Animals still getting plenty of love, director says

April 2, 2020

High School Sports

CHSAA extends spring activities suspension through April 30 because of coronavirus

the priority, but coaches and players hopeful for some form of season

April 2, 2020

New Mexico

Want to help? Hotline created in N.M. to coordinate community resources in COVID-19 response

Stay-at-home orders make volunteering tough, but not impossible

April 1, 2020

Local News

Town of Bayfield names one finalist for manager job

Bayfield’s search for its new town manager overlapped with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The board chose interim Town…

April 1, 2020

Regional News

Polis extends order closing schools, will address stay-at-home extension

Governor says online learning will help slow spread of COVID-19

April 1, 2020

Local News

EPA relaxes pollution reporting requirements during COVID-19 response

Experts worry increasing airborne toxins could exacerbate respiratory issues

April 1, 2020

Local News

Durango woman shares her story of surviving coronavirus

Sumner was the fourth positive case in La Plata County

April 1, 2020

Visual Arts

Doctor’s community art project connects generations

Valley Audiology Associates seeks children’s artwork to share with seniors

April 1, 2020

Regional News

Colorado doesn’t have enough ventilators, so medical professionals get creative

Problem goes beyond number of machines – staff need training to handle them

April 1, 2020

Local News

Going to the store? Cover your face, health department says

guideline issued Wednesday aims to slow spread of coronavirus

April 1, 2020

Local News

Purgatory Resort’s closure reverberates around Southwest Colorado

General manager says ski area is not in immediate peril

April 1, 2020

Professional Sports

Durango ultrarunners turn fitness into challenges instead of races

conquers ‘Everesting’ of Hogsback; Guterl changes pace

April 1, 2020

Local News

City of Durango says government employee tests positive for COVID-19

member went into self-isolation two weeks ago

April 1, 2020

Local News

After stumbling, ABC Denver airs on DirecTV in La Plata County

Affiliate appears to have become available Monday

March 31, 2020

Local News

Why are nonessential businesses still open in Durango?

Complaints trickle in about stores operating in violation of statewide order

March 31, 2020

Local News

Can these homemade masks help Southwest Colorado fight coronavirus?

cases expected to increase, sewing groups hope to stay ahead of crisis

March 31, 2020

Pine River Times news

Can these homemade masks help Southwest Colorado defeat coronavirus?

cases expected to increase, sewing groups hope to stay ahead of curve

March 31, 2020

Regional News

Navajo Nation issues curfew as virus spreads

214 positive cases recorded, seven confirmed dead

March 30, 2020