Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Regional News

Unemployment claims skyrocket as thousands of Coloradans lose their jobs

State’s unemployment fund is underfunded

March 18, 2020 • TAMARA CHUANG

Pine River Times news

Southwest Colorado pushes for temporary testing site for coronavirus

officials say they need ‘some idea’ of virus’ presence in community

March 18, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo

Regional News

Relief fund, child care program created for frontline workers

than 180 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Colorado

March 18, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Coronavirus tests rural health networks in New Mexico

55 intensive care beds are available across the state

March 18, 2020 • MORGAN LEE

Local News

Animas Surgical Hospital takes steps to protect against COVID-19

Patients, visitors to be screened for illness before entry to building

March 18, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Durango, a restaurant mecca, goes into shutdown mode

‘We’re hearing from people who think all restaurants are closed, and that’s not true’

March 18, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Navajo Nation announces partial-government closure

tribal member tests positive for COVID-19

March 18, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., declares state of emergency

Farmington, Aztec utility disconnection waived; animal shelter at capacity

March 17, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Local News

Durango School District 9-R extends cancellation of school

seeks feedback about instructional support moving forward

March 17, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Local News

Man who died in La Plata County being tested for COVID-19

Coroner’s Office awaiting results for man who died of pneumonia

March 17, 2020 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

Local News

Durango utility late fees waived through April 30

to offer payment plans in response to COVID-19 pandemic

March 17, 2020 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

Music

The Rolling Stones postpone tour because of coronavirus

Ronnie Wood, from left, Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones perform Aug. 5 in East…

March 17, 2020 • Mesfin Fekadu

Local News

Durango churches get creative to bring messages of faith to members

‘I think it’s foolishness if they are still holding services’

March 17, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Silverton Mountain almost reopened despite ski resort closure

technically a ‘resort,’ owners made plans to restart operations

March 17, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Health officials report 26 COVID-19 tests completed in La Plata, Archuleta counties

National shortage cited for low number

March 17, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

New Mexico

New Mexico works to meet child care needs amid COVID-19 outbreak

K-12 schools closed for three weeks

March 17, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Local News

Supplemental food bags prepared at Durango Food Bank

Drive-thru distribution process devised to minimize person-to-person contacts

March 17, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Regional News

Gov. Polis limits all restaurants, bars in Colorado to takeout, delivery

theaters, gyms and casinos closed until further notice

March 17, 2020 • Colleen Slevin

Youth Sports

All Durango Devo events canceled until May 10

Organization will rely on donations for support during closure because of coronavirus

March 16, 2020 • Brendan Ploen — Staff reporter

Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge to end daily train to Cascade

Ridership ceiling had been set at 250 passengers in response to COVID-19

March 16, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Durango school closure may extend beyond March 25

Teachers plan to assist students remotely

March 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Local workers, businesses my benefit from federal coronavirus legislation

underway to provide further economic relief to affected industries

March 16, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Local News

Manna soup kitchen closes dining room, will serve box meals

and laundry services also suspended

March 16, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

New Mexico

Drive-thru COVID-19 assessments underway in San Juan County, N.M.

Service is intended for those experiencing mild flu- or cold-like symptoms

March 16, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter