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Vaccination bill heads to Colorado governor’s desk

spokeswoman says measure balances rights of parents with mission to increase vaccinations

June 10, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Despite pandemic, La Plata County commissioner candidates raise, spend thousands

crowds not allowed, efforts turn to social media

June 10, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Bayfield hands out cleaners, PPE to local businesses

Hard-to-find supplies help small shops during reopening effort

June 10, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

business and finance

D&SNG hopes to run at 50% capacity by end of month

Railroad officials say they’ve found a way to make limited bookings work

June 9, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

Traffic delays expected Wednesday on U.S. Highway 160 near Bayfield

Traffic delays are expected Wednesday on U.S. Highway 160 near Bayfield.Durango Herald file The Colorado Department of Transportation will repair…

June 9, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

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Briefs

Southern Ute Indian Tribe and state health department to coordinate COVID-19 testing

Tests are not mandatory. Tribal members and immediate household members (including non-enrolled tribal members) may elect to have the test…

June 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Pine River Library to host book club

PR and Programming Librarian Darcy will host the meeting and all patrons are invited to join. This month’s book is…

June 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Ignacio Community Library to host virtual talk on sleep

Dennis Aronson, retired senior instructional designer and Peace Corps alumnus who has participated in the local Lifelong Learning program, will…

June 8, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Get to know the people running for U.S. House

Plata County League of Women Voters hosts Zoom event with candidates

June 8, 2020 • Emily Hayes

Bayfield

Former Bayfield town marshal dies after being struck by tree branch

Harrington was at gathering where friends were renewing vows

June 8, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Death and dying

Woman killed by lightning in Edgemont subdivision

65-year-old was walking Saturday morning

June 7, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Emergency rooms see fewer visits as COVID-19 concerns linger

Hospitals say they can safely treat patients

June 7, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Nature, outdoors key to selling tourism in Southwest Colorado

Cyclists ride by a large banner near the dam at Vallecito Reservoir on May 29 reminding people to wear masks.Jerry…

June 7, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 throws tourist marketers a curveball

Durango saves paid advertisements for efforts later this year

June 7, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Election

County commissioner candidates hold ‘historic’ drive-up canvassing event

Independent candidates partnered to try to earn spots on ballot

June 6, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Charity

El Pomar grants help with rent, food and utilities

Colorado Assistance Fund helps local organizations with COVID-19 relief projects

June 6, 2020 • DelSheree Gladden

Freestyle Skiing

Purgatory Resort plans new lift, more ski terrain

Hermosa Creek water quality, lynx habitat are concerns

June 6, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Colorado reopens outdoor recreation, scenic trains and worship

Self-certification required in La Plata County

June 6, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Conservation

Entering a state wildlife area, like Perins Peak? You’ll need a hunting or fishing license

Colorado Parks and Wildlife creates new rule to help fund wildlife conservation

June 5, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Rain expected Friday night, Saturday over Southwest Colorado

National Weather Service says monsoon-like storm holds potential for localized flooding

June 4, 2020 • Patrick Armijo — Herald staff writer

Agriculture

Pine River Shares launches Victory Garden Campaign

kits could help improve food access

June 4, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Candidate Porter-Norton to host ‘foodraiser’ Saturday

Community members may drop off nonperishable foods, which will be delivered to food banks serving Bayfield, Ignacio and the southeastern…

June 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

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Briefs

Pine River Library to host virtual discussion on life during the pandemic

The discussion will be guided by The Living Room Conversation model and will use the topic, “In the past few…

June 4, 2020 • Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Bayfield takes wait-and-see approach on mask requirements

Businesses seem to be on board

June 3, 2020 • Shannon Mullane