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Public Health

Small-business backers protest health orders in Durango

Small-business backers protest health orders in Durango

participants question effectiveness of COVID-19 restrictions

December 5, 2020

Judge orders law enforcement to stop indoor dining at CJ’s Diner

Judge orders law enforcement to stop indoor dining at CJ’s Diner

Restaurant has continued to allow in-person meals despite Level Red public health order

December 5, 2020

Front-line workers, not showing symptoms, can get COVID-19 tests

Front-line workers, not showing symptoms, can get COVID-19 tests

Pre-emptive testing can help curb outbreaks, health officials say

December 3, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Hilltop House

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Hilltop House

causes host of issues for community corrections facility

December 3, 2020

State reports new COVID-19 outbreaks in La Plata County

State reports new COVID-19 outbreaks in La Plata County

grocery store, downtown hotel join list of 16 active cases

December 3, 2020

Shaky optimism surfaces as San Juan County begins to reopen

Shaky optimism surfaces as San Juan County begins to reopen

Gyms, restaurants and breweries project aura of safety after two-week ‘reset’

December 2, 2020

Upper Pine Fire to hold COVID-19 testing in Bayfield

Upper Pine Fire to hold COVID-19 testing in Bayfield

department hopes to help alleviate long lines in Durango

December 2, 2020

Tensions rise with restaurant closures in Durango

Tensions rise with restaurant closures in Durango

CJ’s Diner issued cease-and-desist order for allowing in-person seating

December 2, 2020

Colorado public health agencies lay out plans for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Colorado public health agencies lay out plans for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Preparations come as a number of candidates seek emergency authorization

December 2, 2020

Durango considers how to support businesses amid COVID restrictions

Durango considers how to support businesses amid COVID restrictions

funds, deferring bills and subsidizing delivery orders discussed

December 2, 2020

Are Ignacio town board members stalling over enforcement question?

Are Ignacio town board members stalling over enforcement question?

Proposed ordinance would add teeth to public health regulations

December 1, 2020

Bayfield assisted living center reports COVID-19 outbreak

Bayfield assisted living center reports COVID-19 outbreak

residents, two employees test positive

November 30, 2020

Gyms, yoga studios face restrictions despite lack of outbreaks

Gyms, yoga studios face restrictions despite lack of outbreaks

documented outbreak linked to a gym statewide was in Montezuma County

November 27, 2020

What does The Polar Express look like under Level Red?

What does The Polar Express look like under Level Red?

Railroad’s COVID-19 safety plans OK’d by health department

November 27, 2020

Gov. Jared Polis begins quarantine after exposure to person with coronavirus

Gov. Jared Polis begins quarantine after exposure to person with coronavirus

Governor tested negative, but expects to be retested in coming days

November 26, 2020

State reports new COVID-19 outbreaks, including Durango nursing home

State reports new COVID-19 outbreaks, including Durango nursing home

Multiple cases also found at business in town

November 26, 2020

Bayfield’s Pine River Shares distributes hundreds of Thanksgiving meals

Bayfield’s Pine River Shares distributes hundreds of Thanksgiving meals

‘This is the biggest event we’ve ever done’

November 25, 2020

About 125 voice opposition to reopening Bayfield’s schools

About 125 voice opposition to reopening Bayfield’s schools

District scheduled to start in-person learning Monday

November 25, 2020

In defiance of health order, Durango restaurant stays open to in-person dining

In defiance of health order, Durango restaurant stays open to in-person dining

‘I’m going to sit here and lay down? I’m done with that’

November 25, 2020

Residents to be notified by text message of possible COVID-19 exposures

Residents to be notified by text message of possible COVID-19 exposures

department used to make direct phone calls

November 25, 2020

Durango adds teeth to its mask-wearing ordinance

Durango adds teeth to its mask-wearing ordinance

Penalties start at $50 but could go up to $500

November 23, 2020

As cases rise, Bayfield schools gear up for in-person learning

As cases rise, Bayfield schools gear up for in-person learning

have raised concerns about decision process

November 22, 2020

1,000 cases: What happened in La Plata County?

1,000 cases: What happened in La Plata County?

officials explain why numbers skyrocketed this month

November 21, 2020

Durango restaurant closes for good because of COVID-19 financial hardships

Durango restaurant closes for good because of COVID-19 financial hardships

says breakfast and lunch spot can’t survive another shut down

November 20, 2020