Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local News

Ignacio community announces several closures in response to COVID-19

responders recommend hyper-vigilance to prevent exposure

March 16, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Local public health emergency declared amid coronavirus outbreak

Entities say declaration will help further fight virus

March 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Local News

Residents, visitors to four Western Slope counties asked to limit social contacts

in Eagle, Summit, Pitkin and Gunnison asked to minimize interactions with others

March 15, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Local News

Purgatory, Wolf Creek ski areas receive little notice about closures

Gov. Jared Polis ordered shutdown until March 22

March 15, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Runs remain strong for toilet paper, hand sanitizer and dry goods at Durango grocery stores

Toilet paper was sold out at south City Market on Sunday as customers continued to hit stores looking for toilet…

March 15, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Sports

Polis closes ski areas in Colorado amid coronavirus outbreak

Telluride, Purgatory announce closures; Vail, Alterra close 49 resorts

March 14, 2020 • Associated Press

Regional News

Inside the Colorado lab trying to develop a COVID-19 vaccine

‘It’s amazing we’re moving as quickly as we’re able to’

March 14, 2020 • JOHN INGOLD

Nation & World

U.S. travel ban extends to UK, Ireland

eyes U.S. limits

March 14, 2020 • COLLEEN LONG, MICHAEL BALSAMO and AAMER MADHANI

Local News

Is Southwest Colorado prepared for COVID-19?

City, county organizations mobilize amid shifting circumstances

March 14, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Professional Sports

COVID-19 takes toll on cycling events

cancellations yet to Iron Horse, Squawker Classic, Ride The Rockies

March 13, 2020 • John Livingston — Herald Sports editor

Local News

Coronavirus-related event closures, schedule changes in Southwest Colorado

The city of Durango will close the Durango Community Recreation Center, the Durango Public Library, Chapman Hill ski area and…

March 13, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Trump declares national state of emergency, rolls out coronavirus testing plan

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton emphasizes need for robust rural broadband

March 13, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Local News

Durango to close rec center, library because of coronavirus

Plata County to close senior center to the public

March 13, 2020 • Bret Hauff — Staff reporter

Local News

Durango Diaries postpones episodes until further notice

du1-i-syn That means at least two episodes will be postponed, including Self-Care: Mind, Body and Soul, scheduled for 6 p.m.…

March 13, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

College Sports

RMAC, Fort Lewis College spring sports canceled by coronavirus

athletes will gain extra year of eligibility

March 13, 2020 • John Livingston — Herald Sports editor

Regional News

Elderly woman with coronavirus 1st reported Colorado death

The woman in her 80s lived in El Paso County south of Denver, according to the Colorado Department of Public…

March 13, 2020 • The Associated Press

Regional News

Colorado moves to increase number of doctors, nurses

Polis said state officials will expedite the licensing of health care professionals who live in Colorado and already have licenses…

March 13, 2020 • The Associated Press

Local News

Concerns hit schools, drive virus testing center traffic

Denver and Aurora public schools are among those extending their spring breaks. Denver Public Schools will close March 16 and…

March 13, 2020 • The Associated Press

Local News

Governor urges cancellation of large gatherings as tests show coronavirus in Colorado

Health workers collect patient information from people waiting to be tested for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus,…

March 13, 2020 • JESSE PAUL

High School Sports

Coronavirus impacts CHSAA state basketball championships

Officials aim to keep tournament going through conclusion Saturday

March 13, 2020 • Brendan Ploen — Staff reporter

High School Sports

CHSAA cancels remainder of state basketball tournament

comes after first day of tournament was completed Thursday

March 13, 2020 • Brendan Ploen — Staff reporter

Local News

Durango School District extends spring break, bolsters cleaning efforts

Response to COVID-19 includes closing buildings to outside groups

March 12, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Local News

Purgatory Resort to remain open amid coronavirus pandemic

areas across Colorado won’t shut down

March 12, 2020 • John Livingston — Herald Sports editor

New Mexico

New Mexico suspends K-12 classes for 3 weeks on virus fears

officials also banned mass gatherings that involve 100 or more people

March 12, 2020 • MORGAN LEE