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Ignacio urges social distancing, but says household disturbances are up

looking for at least 60% compliance to reduce spike in cases

April 8, 2020

Local News

Incumbents sweep Ignacio Town Board elections

Winners focused on budget, COVID-19

April 8, 2020

Local News

Widespread community testing for coronavirus to be available in Southwest Colorado

department announces private lab will offer public tests

April 8, 2020

Local News

10 easy steps to make your own face mask

Wearing a cloth covering can help those who are unknowingly carrying the virus from spreading it

April 8, 2020

Local News

About 100 agencies participate in coronavirus response in Southwest Colorado

Information-sharing critical to coordinated effort

April 8, 2020

Local News

Bayfield, Ignacio voters brave the polls

Municipal elections went on in Colorado despite global pandemic

April 8, 2020

Local News

Southern Ute detainees could be housed in La Plata County Jail

Housing agreement provides support during pandemic response

April 8, 2020

Local News

Colorado governor extends statewide stay-at-home order

Polis: ‘We all want a timeline. When will this nightmare be over’

April 6, 2020

Local News

Feeling COVID symptoms? Health department asks residents to self-report

Juan Basin Public Health also releases age demographics of positive cases

April 6, 2020

Local News

At Summit Church, the internet helps … a bit

digital devotion can’t fill all spiritual needs

April 6, 2020

Local News

Five new cases of COVID-19 in Archuleta County

Juan Basin Public Health urges compliance with stay-at-home orders

April 5, 2020

Local News

StoneAge secures hard-to-get N95 masks

Durango firm working with Chinese distributors to bring PPEs to the Four Corners

April 5, 2020

Local News

Bayfield, Ignacio prepare for elections with social distancing in mind

plan to conduct drive-up elections with protective gear

April 5, 2020

Local News

Eastern La Plata mobilizes neighbors to prepare for COVID-19 outbreak

Jeff Dyar, Upper Pine River Fire Protection District board president, discusses an emergency response map of eastern La Plata County…

April 4, 2020

Local News

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces interim CEO

Hospital promises smooth transition during COVID-19 outbreak

April 4, 2020

Local News

How did virus originate? What about the variation in symptoms? Your COVID-19 questions answered

This week, readers asked how the virus originated, what is meant by “mild” and “moderate” symptoms of the virus, if…

April 4, 2020

Regional News

Gov. Polis asks all Coloradans to wear cloth-based masks

from coronavirus hit 112 statewide

April 4, 2020

Local News

Animas River Days still a go, organizers say

Dolores River Festival and Farmington’s Riverfest are canceled because of coronavirus concerns

April 3, 2020

Local News

La Plata County behind state, nation in census response

COVID-19 challenges could cause an undercount

April 2, 2020

Local News

Community Emergency Relief Fund announces $50,500 in aid

Financial support goes to nonprofits helping people harmed by COVID-19 restrictions

April 2, 2020

Local News

Are city slickers escaping to Vallecito? Lake community sets up neighborhood watch

Residents also considered a ‘locals only’ policy

April 2, 2020

Local News

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic postponed because of coronavirus

Memorial Day weekend cycling event on hold, no new date set

April 2, 2020

Local News

Town of Bayfield names one finalist for manager job

Bayfield’s search for its new town manager overlapped with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The board chose interim Town…

April 1, 2020

Local News

Durango woman shares her story of surviving coronavirus

Sumner was the fourth positive case in La Plata County

April 1, 2020