Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Regional News

Unemployment claims skyrocket as thousands of Coloradans lose their jobs

State’s unemployment fund is underfunded

March 18, 2020

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

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

Regional News

Coronavirus tests rural health networks in New Mexico

55 intensive care beds are available across the state

March 18, 2020

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

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

Local News

Navajo Nation announces partial-government closure

tribal member tests positive for COVID-19

March 18, 2020

New Mexico

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

Farmington, Aztec utility disconnection waived; animal shelter at capacity

March 17, 2020

Local News

Durango School District 9-R extends cancellation of school

seeks feedback about instructional support moving forward

March 17, 2020

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

Local News

Durango utility late fees waived through April 30

to offer payment plans in response to COVID-19 pandemic

March 17, 2020

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

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

Local News

Silverton Mountain almost reopened despite ski resort closure

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

March 17, 2020

Local News

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

National shortage cited for low number

March 17, 2020

New Mexico

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

K-12 schools closed for three weeks

March 17, 2020

Local News

Supplemental food bags prepared at Durango Food Bank

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

March 17, 2020

Regional News

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

theaters, gyms and casinos closed until further notice

March 17, 2020

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

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

Local News

Durango school closure may extend beyond March 25

Teachers plan to assist students remotely

March 16, 2020

Local News

Local workers, businesses my benefit from federal coronavirus legislation

underway to provide further economic relief to affected industries

March 16, 2020

Local News

Manna soup kitchen closes dining room, will serve box meals

and laundry services also suspended

March 16, 2020

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