Public Health

Local News

Hours of operation updated for COVID-19 testing site in Durango

Location is open five days a week near library

November 3, 2020

Local News

Public health officials urge caution as COVID-19 cases trend upward

‘The virus is roaring back all over the country’

October 30, 2020

Local News

Cases are going up, where can I get COVID-19 testing?

Free COVID-19 drive-thru testing is being conducted in the Durango Public Library overflow parking lot at the corner of East…

October 30, 2020

Local News

COVID cases, quarantines cause staffing issues for Durango Fire Protection District

14 crew members placed in quarantine

October 26, 2020

Local News

La Plata County adopts stricter regulations to reduce COVID-19 spread

calls for alcohol, private gatherings affected starting Monday as cases rise

October 23, 2020

Local News

Who enforces health orders? Agencies point fingers in La Plata County

Businesses openly flouting rules get warnings only

October 23, 2020

Local News

Halloween will look different this year, but here’s how to celebrate safely

department encourages people to get creative with old traditions

October 23, 2020

Local News

Bayfield School District loosens COVID-19 precautions

student body returns to in-person instruction

October 23, 2020

Local News

COVID-19 cases rise ‘significantly’ in La Plata, Archuleta counties

officials blame workplace outbreaks, social gatherings and household transmissions

October 21, 2020

Local News

Animas High School dealing with 2 COVID-19 cases

grades will go to all-remote, online learning

October 21, 2020

Local News

Another Durango restaurant dealing with novel coronavirus

by Southwest closes temporarily after trainee tests positive for COVID-19

October 18, 2020

Local News

Health officials turn up heat on Durango yogurt shop

That faces possible penalties for offering discounts to non-mask wearing customers

October 16, 2020

New Mexico

New Mexico travel restrictions now apply to Colorado residents

Farmington mayor blasts extended, expanded guidelines

October 15, 2020

Southwest Life

La Plata County targets gun range contamination

2021 budget proposes $2.5 million to remove lead

October 15, 2020

Local News

Southern Ute Indian Tribe reports its first positive COVID-19 test

Officials say likely no threat to tribal community

October 14, 2020

Local News

Steamworks Brewing reports second COVID-19 case

Ongoing investigation into possible outbreak

October 14, 2020

Local News

Albertsons, Safeway offer COVID-19 tests

into test tube, mail to lab, find out if you have an active infection

October 13, 2020

Local News

COVID-19 outbreak reported at construction and trucking company

Plata County has had 5 reported outbreaks since pandemic started in March

October 12, 2020

Local News

Two more Durango restaurants temporarily close after possible COVID-19 exposures

Handful of eateries impacted this week by pandemic

October 9, 2020

Local News

COVID-19 outbreak reported at popular burger joint in downtown Durango

health department says two staff members tested positive

October 8, 2020

Local News

Steamworks closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

Brewpub will remain shutdown for at least three days

October 7, 2020

Local News

Animas Valley Elementary students will return to school after negative COVID-19 test

Students started a precautionary quarantine Thursday

October 2, 2020

Local News

Archuleta County reports its first COVID-19 outbreak

became sick during hunting trip in September

October 1, 2020

Local News

First case of West Nile virus in La Plata County confirmed

department advises precautions to avoid mosquito bites

October 1, 2020