Pine River Times News

Bayfield

Bayfield School District delays start

model of in-person, online learning being considered because of COVID-19

July 30, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Bear Smart

Rain may help curb human-bear conflicts

quiet year, activity increases as animals prepare for hibernation

July 30, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Bayfield celebrates Ed Morlan Day with food drive

‘One way to show the community is grateful’

July 30, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Emergency incident

Durango group requires rescue after boat capsizes on Navajo Lake

overturned during storm, dumping 10 people in water

July 29, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How are local ski areas preparing for uncertain future in public health?

Creek asks customers what precautions they expect this season

July 29, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Southern Ute tribe to offer free, communitywide testing

2,000 tests expected to be performed Aug. 12-13

July 28, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

Historic landscape in Southwest Colorado now permanently protected

65,000-acre ranchland attracted national support

July 28, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Business Improvement District

What regions pose biggest COVID-19 threat to Southwest Colorado?

technology allows health officials to identify where visitors are coming from

July 28, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo

Local News

New Mexico man diagnosed with bubonic plague

Environmental investigation underway to determine risk to others

July 27, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Civil

Centura Health faces class-action lawsuit over billing practices

patient challenges surprise medical bill from Durango hospital

July 27, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Mercy limits COVID testing; other centers prioritize who gets them

of virus cases increasing in La Plata, Archuleta counties

July 25, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Flood

Heavy rains, flash flooding expected for Southwest Colorado

storms can lead to mud, debris slides

July 24, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Fearful of virus, business denies health care worker pedicure in Durango

spa too zealous in efforts to steer clear of COVID-19?

July 24, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango man’s family: Death made COVID-19 real

Woody, 69, died July 15 after four-week battle with virus

July 24, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Colorado state government

Durango police officers quit over accountability law

legislation increases liability for on-duty missteps

July 24, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Durango City Council

New housing project chips away at senior living needs in Durango

Volunteers of America prepares to open doors on 53-unit complex

July 24, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo

La Plata County Commissioners

La Plata County’s new land-use code clears major hurdle

Planning Commission gives revised regulations nod of approval

July 24, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Independent La Plata County commission candidates turn in signatures

Minkler, Turner must each have about 600 valid signers to appear on ballot

July 23, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

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Briefs

Pine River Library announces August updates and activities

High-touch surfaces are cleaned throughout the day and only 10 patrons are allowed in the library at one time in…

July 23, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Bayfield schools release plan for reopening

District considering delayed start, multiple learning options

July 23, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Crime

Former sheriff’s deputy who taught scam avoidance almost falls for phone scam

Southwest Colorado residents reminded not to provide personal information

July 22, 2020 • Emily Hayes

4-H

No derby or carnivals, but La Plata County Fair will offer what it can

events canceled; 4-H and FFA shows will go on

July 22, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Durango-La Plata County Airport

Durango-La Plata County Airport sees increase in air travel

Airport an outlier in a decimated industry

July 21, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Agriculture

Original farmers market in Bayfield didn’t open this year, future uncertain

Organizer cites new licensing requirements; town says nothing has changed

July 21, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer