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Trial for Mark Redwine, accused of killing son, Dylan, postponed as pandemic spreads

distancing could be difficult for a jury, judge says

March 19, 2020

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Public health officials urge those with COVID-19 symptoms to self-isolate

include fever, cough and shortness of breath

March 19, 2020

Local News

Ignacio schools close until April 6; Polis orders closure through April 17

program, closure start Thursday

March 19, 2020

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La Plata County Jail shrinks population to reduce risk of COVID-19 outbreak

enforcement, attorneys and judges working to get people out of incarceration

March 18, 2020

Local News

Candidates for La Plata Electric Association board of directors election announced

Ballots go out in mid-April; deadline to vote May 15

March 18, 2020

Local News

Man who died in La Plata County being tested for COVID-19

Coroner’s Office awaiting results for man who died of pneumonia

March 17, 2020

Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge to end daily train to Cascade

Ridership ceiling had been set at 250 passengers in response to COVID-19

March 16, 2020

New Mexico

Drive-thru COVID-19 assessments underway in San Juan County, N.M.

Service is intended for those experiencing mild flu- or cold-like symptoms

March 16, 2020

Local News

Ignacio community announces several closures in response to COVID-19

responders recommend hyper-vigilance to prevent exposure

March 16, 2020

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Local public health emergency declared amid coronavirus outbreak

Entities say declaration will help further fight virus

March 16, 2020

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Congress clamps down on Bernhardt in wake of damaging report on BLM move

Secretary of the Interior skirted direct questions

March 15, 2020

Local News

Is Southwest Colorado prepared for COVID-19?

City, county organizations mobilize amid shifting circumstances

March 14, 2020

Local News

Trump declares national state of emergency, rolls out coronavirus testing plan

U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton emphasizes need for robust rural broadband

March 13, 2020

Local News

Durango Diaries postpones episodes until further notice

du1-i-syn That means at least two episodes will be postponed, including Self-Care: Mind, Body and Soul, scheduled for 6 p.m.…

March 13, 2020

Local News

Information expected next week about Sonntag death

Colorado State Patrol is working with District Attorney to consider charges

March 13, 2020

New Mexico

Is Aztec becoming Durango’s bedroom community?

housing prices high, Durangoans see more options to south

March 13, 2020

Local News

Purgatory Resort to remain open amid coronavirus pandemic

areas across Colorado won’t shut down

March 12, 2020

Local News

Forest Lakes Metro District focuses on upgrading policies, systems

Staff, board faced outdated technology, regulations

March 12, 2020

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In response to coronavirus, Fort Lewis College to hold online-only classes

aims to keep campus free of COVID-19

March 11, 2020

Local News

BP finalizes sale of San Juan Basin assets

European company IKAV buys natural gas operations

March 10, 2020

Local News

Forecasters haven’t given up on storm; it’s just arriving late to Southwest Colorado

expected Friday and Saturday above 9,000 feet north of Durango

March 10, 2020

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LPEA candidate packets due Friday

Electric co-op board of directors election will be May 16

March 10, 2020

Local News

No fooling – La Plata Electric Association rate increase to begin April 1

applies to electricity use between 4 and 9 p.m.

March 10, 2020

Local News

Sen. Cory Gardner says he showed Trump photo of Colorado to help secure LWCF funding

President’s 2021 proposed budget previously slashed spending for Land Water Conservation Fund

March 9, 2020