Pine River Times News

Bayfield, Ignacio prepare for elections with social distancing in mind

plan to conduct drive-up elections with protective gear

April 5, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

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 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces interim CEO

Hospital promises smooth transition during COVID-19 outbreak

April 4, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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 • Herald Staff Report

Newsletter

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

from coronavirus hit 112 statewide

April 4, 2020 • JESSE PAUL

Newsletter

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

from coronavirus hit 112 statewide

April 3, 2020 • JESSE PAUL

Animas River

Animas River Days still a go, organizers say

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

April 3, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Bayfield

La Plata County behind state, nation in census response

COVID-19 challenges could cause an undercount

April 2, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

La Plata County behind state, nation in census response

COVID-19 challenges could cause an undercount

April 2, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Charity

Community Emergency Relief Fund announces $50,500 in aid

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

April 2, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

Residents also considered a ‘locals only’ policy

April 2, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic postponed because of coronavirus

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

April 2, 2020 • John Livingston — Herald Sports editor

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

Residents also considered a ‘locals only’ policy

April 2, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic postponed because of coronavirus

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

April 2, 2020 • John Livingston — Herald Sports editor

Bayfield

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 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango woman shares her story of surviving coronavirus

Sumner was the fourth positive case in La Plata County

April 1, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Bayfield

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 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Going to the store? Cover your face, health department says

guideline issued Wednesday aims to slow spread of coronavirus

April 1, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Durango woman shares her story of surviving coronavirus

Sumner was the fourth positive case in La Plata County

April 1, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How many COVID-19 tests have been done in La Plata County? Local health officials don’t know

It’s a fragmented landscape when it comes to testing and lab work

March 30, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Environment

J. Paul Brown to reduce sheep herd amid disease concerns for bighorns

buys out one of Ignacio rancher’s high-risk grazing allotments

March 30, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Archuleta County

La Plata County reaches 18 COVID-19 cases, officials urge residents to stay at home

“Act like you already have it,” officials advise

March 28, 2020 • Shannon Mullane — Herald Staff Writer

Archuleta County

Coronavirus cases continue to rise in Southwest Colorado, with 13 in La Plata County

Testing site to open next week in Archuleta County

March 27, 2020 • Herald Staff Report

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Local hospitals call for donations in face of nationwide shortages

Personal protective equipment, like masks and gloves, is in short supply

March 26, 2020 • Liz Weber — Staff reporter