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Christmas

Could La Plata County return to Level Orange in coming weeks?

officials warn holiday gatherings could increase cases

December 19, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Elected officials grill Mercy over lack of transparency about COVID-19 pandemic

Leaders take issue with lack of data, saying it sows distrust within community

December 18, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango business owners air frustrations with COVID-19 restrictions

officials have adopted several measures to help businesses

December 18, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In latest outbreak, 12 test positive at Vallecito Baptist Church

Sonic, Pizza Hut and Highway 3 Roadhouse also report cases

December 16, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Animas Surgical Hospital

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in La Plata County

shots to be administered Wednesday

December 16, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Buzz kill: Burglars mistake hemp for marijuana in Bayfield heist

170 plants valued at about $300,000 worthless for getting high

December 16, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Number of cases, deaths climb at Durango nursing home

all residents have tested positive, health officials say

December 14, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Silverton undersheriff unbroken after several close calls

Lowrance has been shot twice, survived violent car crash

December 14, 2020 • Seth Marvin-Vanderryn

Local News

Smaller snowstorm expected Monday in Southwest Colorado

travel improves after troublesome Saturday on highways

December 13, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Colorado Gives Day breaks records for Southwest nonprofits

‘The generosity has been inspiring’

December 12, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Little known about 10 La Plata County residents who died of COVID-19

expected to distinguish between those who died with, from virus

December 12, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Courts

Durango burglar chooses prison over halfway house

Nolan went on trespassing spree in summer 2019

December 11, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Wild Horse Saloon may face enforcement after defying public health order

Downtown bar remained open to indoor service Friday and Saturday, police say

December 9, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Mercy says ‘capacity’ a moving target; staffing a growing concern

Hospital declines to share detailed data on local level

December 9, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

After defying public health order, CJ’s Diner decides to stop indoor dining

says restaurant still offering takeout, delivery

December 7, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Charity

Residents get some space to stretch at Purple Cliffs

Workplace donation drive brings new tents to homeless camp

December 6, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Business (general)

CJ’s Diner in Durango opens against court order

Restaurant says indoor service was ‘really busy’ on Saturday

December 5, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Judge orders law enforcement to stop indoor dining at CJ’s Diner

Restaurant has continued to allow in-person meals despite Level Red public health order

December 5, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Christmas

Colorado tree brightens holidays at U.S. Capitol

Engelmann spruce began journey on Western Slope

December 4, 2020 • John Purcell

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

State reports new COVID-19 outbreaks in La Plata County

grocery store, downtown hotel join list of 16 active cases

December 3, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Business (general)

Durango considers how to support businesses amid COVID restrictions

funds, deferring bills and subsidizing delivery orders discussed

December 2, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Durango photographer one of last to view mysterious monolith in Utah

Illegally installed structure gained international attention

November 30, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Air and space crash

Victims identified in Thanksgiving Day plane crash east of Telluride

was from Arizona, passenger from California

November 29, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Bayfield

Bayfield volunteers bring big-game hunting to those with disabilities

Program helps make pastime accessible

November 29, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer