Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango School District tightens meeting protocols after audience fails to comply with COVID-19 rules

District reverts to remote format for board meetings

August 28, 2021

SJBPH announces vaccine clinics in La Plata, Archuleta counties

San Juan Basin Public Health and Jogan will host free vaccine mobile clinics providing Pfizer (12 and older) and Johnson…

August 26, 2021

Local News

Bayfield schools reverse course, comply with federal masking order on buses

Students still have choice whether to wear face coverings in buildings

August 26, 2021

Local News

Durango school board calls off meeting after audience members refuse to follow COVID-19 policies

people refused to wear masks or leave for capacity issues

August 25, 2021

Local News

Bayfield to defy federal requirement for masking on school buses

District prioritizes ‘a person’s right to choose,’ board president says

August 24, 2021

Arts and Entertainment

Ska announces anniversary party COVID-19 safety policy

requires proof of vaccination or negative test

August 21, 2021

Local News

Southwest Health System increasing visitor restrictions

Drive-thru testing is back, along with visitor restrictions and staff temperature checks

August 20, 2021

Regional News

Colorado U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tests positive for COVID-19

Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., speaks to reporters Aug. 3 amid continuing talks around the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on…

August 19, 2021

Local News

12 COVID-19 cases identified in outbreak at Mercy hospital in Durango

brief suspension, non-emergent procedures resume

August 17, 2021

Local News

Who’s eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots?

CDC, Colorado authorize third doses for people with certain health conditions

August 16, 2021

Local News

Durango School District to require face masks as part of dress code

Parents sharply divided over mandate; board members vote unanimously for requirement

August 13, 2021

Local News

San Juan County, Colo., ranks ‘very high’ for COVID-19, issues mask mandate

Community reports 62% increase in cases this month

August 12, 2021

Regional News

Colorado to offer COVID-19 testing for every student in state

Program helps isolate positive cases before outbreaks

August 12, 2021

Local News

Mercy temporarily suspends non-emergent procedures because of COVID-19 cases among staff

Operations are anticipated to resume after Friday

August 11, 2021

Local News

Outbreak at Durango car dealership grows; 12 cases, 3 deaths

Community urged to wear masks, receive vaccination for COVID-19

August 10, 2021

New Mexico

FEMA to pay for funerals for those lost to COVID-19

Mexico families have already seen payments

August 10, 2021

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health receives almost $1 million for vaccine outreach

money will focus on reaching hard-to-access communities

August 10, 2021

Local News

Delta variant rises to dominance in La Plata, Archuleta counties

who are unvaccinated experiencing surge of cases

August 7, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan College requires masks indoors

Masks will be required beginning Monday at all indoor San Juan College locations when it is not possible to maintain…

August 6, 2021

New Mexico

San Juan Regional Medical Center offers symptom reminders

Residents should carefully monitor symptoms

August 6, 2021

Regional News

Southern Ute government opens offices to public after long COVID-19 restrictions

Visitors must follow tribe’s health safety guidelines

August 5, 2021

Local News

Colorado re-enacts mask mandate for nursing homes, regardless of vaccination status

restriction is another hint at the worsening coronavirus situation in Colorado and across the country

August 4, 2021

Local News

Durangoans split on mask-wearing for students

group at 9-R feedback session says leave the decision to parents

August 4, 2021

Local News

Breakthrough COVID cases among fully vaccinated are rising in Colorado

asks federal authorities to speed authorization of a booster shot for older adults

August 3, 2021