Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local News

LPEA delays rate increase, allocates $90,000 to bill assistance

will support community during COVID-19 pandemic

March 25, 2020

Pine River Times news

Health officials confirm 3 new cases of coronavirus in Southwest Colorado

Stay-at-home order likely to be announced Thursday

March 25, 2020

Local News

Gardner, Bennet say they support $2 trillion coronavirus bill with changes

Modifications include $55 billion more for hospitals, unemployment insurance for gig workers

March 25, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Gaga says wrong time for ‘Chromatica;’ Rock Hall reschedules

Gaga shelves album Lady Gaga has shelved her forthcoming album “Chromatica” for now, saying it’s not the right time amid…

March 25, 2020

Music

Elton John to host TV, radio concert as coronavirus antidote

Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, the Backstreet Boys, Tim McGraw and Billie Joe Armstrong are scheduled to take part…

March 25, 2020

Local News

Virtually free lodging offered to COVID-19 first responders and vulnerable people

Premier Vacation Rentals Group sees opportunity to help with housing after vacation cancellations

March 25, 2020

Local News

Health officials confirm 3 new cases of coronavirus in Southwest Colorado

of the new cases is an Axis Health System staff member

March 25, 2020

Regional News

Health officials say New Mexico has its first coronavirus death

Frank Tzontlimatzi holds the door open for patients while wearing gloves and a mask at La Clinica de Familia in…

March 25, 2020

Regional News

Stay-at-home orders issued for more than 2M in Denver area

The orders from health departments covering Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Douglas and Jefferson counties will go into effect Thursday and follow…

March 25, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Jackson estate gives to Broadway, Vegas needy amid outbreak

Pop star Michael Jackson acknowledges his fans in 2005 as he arrives at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, in Santa…

March 25, 2020

Local News

Citing health order, San Juan County sheriff says he can close backcountry

Agencies agree Sheriff Bruce Conrad has authority to shut down areas

March 25, 2020

Local News

How well is Southwest Colorado practicing social distancing?

Colorado residents decrease travel by 41%, smartphone data shows

March 25, 2020

Pine River Times news

DirecTV adds Denver’s ABC affiliate to La Plata County subscribers

comes after DISH adds KMGH and KDVR

March 25, 2020

Local News

DirecTV adds Denver’s ABC affiliate to La Plata County subscribers

comes after DISH adds KMGH and KDVR

March 25, 2020

Local News

Durango issues stay-at-home advisory in response to COVID-19 health crisis

hopes to see an order from state of Colorado

March 25, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Local First to host Virtual Trivia Night

But rejoice, shut-ins, for there is trivia to be had! Local First will host Virtual Trivia Night from 7 to…

March 25, 2020

Local News

Navajo Nation issues stay-at-home order as cases rise

of Monday, there were 29 positive cases

March 24, 2020

Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet gives fiery speech lamenting shortage of medical supplies

Rep. Scott Tipton says, ‘We should continue to practice social distancing’

March 24, 2020

Local News

A whirlwind: First COVID-19 case, stay-at-home advisories, businesses pinched

A rundown on what’s happening in Southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico

March 24, 2020

Performing Arts

Multiple Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally dies at 81

Tony Award winning playwright Terrence McNally, one of America’s great playwrights whose prolific career included winning Tony Awards for the…

March 24, 2020

Regional News

Dolores activates ‘Peace on Earth’ sign amid COVID-19 breakout

Message of peace is above town

March 24, 2020

Local News

Stranded on dream vacation: Bayfield residents face travel restrictions in New Zealand

members may not return for 30 days

March 24, 2020

Local News

Charitable fund bolsters reserves, prepares to issue grants

receives seed funding plus $35,000 from individuals since COVID-19 outbreak

March 24, 2020

Professional Sports

‘Colossal’ coronavirus won’t slow Christopher Blevins’ Olympic dream

Blevins sad, not slowed by Olympic postponement to 2021

March 24, 2020