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Health department launches alerts for vaccination distribution

Health department launches alerts for vaccination distribution

70 and older expected to begin getting inoculated Jan. 16

January 7, 2021

COVID-19 case among staff reported at Ignacio High School

COVID-19 case among staff reported at Ignacio High School

shifts to temporary remote learning

January 7, 2021

Security to be increased at COVID-19 testing site to stop photos, videos

Security to be increased at COVID-19 testing site to stop photos, videos

says people recording health care workers is a concern

January 7, 2021

Will La Plata County start tracking COVID-19 in human waste?

Will La Plata County start tracking COVID-19 in human waste?

launches wastewater monitoring effort

January 6, 2021

Mercy’s day care center closed after COVID-19 outbreak

Mercy’s day care center closed after COVID-19 outbreak

staff members tested positive, spokeswoman says

January 5, 2021

As expected, trial postponed for La Plata County man suspected of killing son

As expected, trial postponed for La Plata County man suspected of killing son

had little confidence case could be pulled off amid COVID-19 pandemic

January 5, 2021

Number of suicides in 2020 about average despite coronavirus hardships in La Plata County

Number of suicides in 2020 about average despite coronavirus hardships in La Plata County

Community groups say they anticipated impacts of pandemic, boosted prevention efforts

January 2, 2021

San Juan Regional Medical Center leads way in COVID-19 home health treatment

San Juan Regional Medical Center leads way in COVID-19 home health treatment

Program is being replicated across New Mexico

January 2, 2021

When will the general public have access to COVID-19 vaccine?

When will the general public have access to COVID-19 vaccine?

Gov. Polis expands priority list, but doesn’t lay out plan, local health officials say

January 1, 2021

La Plata County to move into Level Orange

La Plata County to move into Level Orange

Gov. Jared Polis unexpectedly eases health restrictions

January 1, 2021

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

2020: A year marked by plague, protest and triumph in Southwest Colorado

COVID-19 ushers in era of social distancing, takeout food and face masks

December 30, 2020

5,000 people pack Wolf Creek Ski Area, creating traffic hazards

5,000 people pack Wolf Creek Ski Area, creating traffic hazards

parked along U.S. Highway 160, with people walking along road

December 29, 2020

Outbreak of COVID-19 cases reported at Durango’s Walmart

Outbreak of COVID-19 cases reported at Durango’s Walmart

staff members test positive, state records show

December 23, 2020

Moderna vaccine arrives in La Plata County

Moderna vaccine arrives in La Plata County

care workers, long-term care staff members and residents prioritized for vaccinations

December 23, 2020

Five new COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Montezuma County

Five new COVID-19 outbreaks reported in Montezuma County

of Cortez, nursing home and grocery store see cases

December 23, 2020

Bayfield High School COVID-19 outbreak will not deter in-person learning, superintendent says

Bayfield High School COVID-19 outbreak will not deter in-person learning, superintendent says

District’s choice to open schools draws concerns

December 23, 2020

CJ’s Diner wants lawsuit thrown out, says regulations are unconstitutional

CJ’s Diner wants lawsuit thrown out, says regulations are unconstitutional

Restaurant defied public health orders by offering indoor dining

December 22, 2020

COVID-19 death toll rises to 18 at Durango nursing home

COVID-19 death toll rises to 18 at Durango nursing home

Outbreak at Four Corners Health Care Center first reported Nov. 23

December 21, 2020

Who should go next for the coronavirus vaccine?

Who should go next for the coronavirus vaccine?

A possible answer has been in Boulder all along

December 21, 2020

Could La Plata County return to Level Orange in coming weeks?

Could La Plata County return to Level Orange in coming weeks?

officials warn holiday gatherings could increase cases

December 19, 2020

Economic leaders seek 5-star certification for Durango businesses

Economic leaders seek 5-star certification for Durango businesses

underway to apply for state program allowing more freedom from COVID-19 restrictions

December 18, 2020

Rapid testing arrives in La Plata County

Rapid testing arrives in La Plata County

results can help identify outbreaks in high-risk locations

December 18, 2020

Elected officials grill Mercy over lack of transparency about COVID-19 pandemic

Elected officials grill Mercy over lack of transparency about COVID-19 pandemic

Leaders take issue with lack of data, saying it sows distrust within community

December 18, 2020

Durango nursing home says it is following public health advice

Durango nursing home says it is following public health advice

Outbreak has infected 147 people, linked to 12 deaths

December 17, 2020