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Navajo Nation issues stay-at-home order as cases rise

of Monday, there were 29 positive cases

March 24, 2020

Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet gives fiery speech lamenting shortage of medical supplies

Rep. Scott Tipton says, ‘We should continue to practice social distancing’

March 24, 2020

Local News

A whirlwind: First COVID-19 case, stay-at-home advisories, businesses pinched

A rundown on what’s happening in Southwest Colorado and northwest New Mexico

March 24, 2020

Local News

San Miguel County provides details on its first coronavirus case

Infected man and his family are under 14-day quarantine

March 24, 2020

Local News

Coronavirus testing site to reopen Wednesday in Durango

who meet criteria are asked to scheduled appointment

March 24, 2020

Local News

San Juan County issues shelter-in-place order

Residents asked to limit trips out of town to only essential business

March 24, 2020

Local News

First case of COVID-19 reported in La Plata County

tested last week at Southwest Memorial Hospital’s drive-thru

March 24, 2020

New Mexico

New Mexico issues stay-at-home order, closing all non-essential businesses

had 83 COVID-19 cases as of Monday; San Juan County reporting 3

March 24, 2020

New Mexico

N.M. medical center announces additional COVID-19 drive-thru testing periods

week’s assessment caught San Juan County’s first positive case

March 23, 2020

Local News

Stay-at-home advisory issued for La Plata, Archuleta counties

Advisory issued hours after region’s first confirmed case of coronavirus

March 23, 2020

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UPDATE: La Plata County’s first COVID-19 case was tested in Cortez

tested last week at Southwest Memorial Hospital’s drive-thru

March 23, 2020

Local News

San Juan County (Colorado) limits backcountry recreation to locals

COVID-19 response aims to ease demand on first responders

March 22, 2020

Local News

Farmington firefighter tests positive COVID-19

is the first confirmed case reported in San Juan County, N.M.

March 22, 2020

Local News

Health officials: Stop calling 911 for information about COVID-19

offers protocols for people experiencing symptoms

March 21, 2020

Local News

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing center opens in Durango

Assessments will give health officials better idea of virus’ spread

March 21, 2020

Local News

Navajo Nation reaches 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19

President Nez to limit number of visitors on tribal lands

March 21, 2020

Local News

Can pets spread virus? Is China in the clear? Your COVID-19 questions, answered

An illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the 2019 novel coronavirus. This virus was identified…

March 20, 2020

Local News

Telluride couple paying for their entire county’s coronavirus tests

is that data collected can be used far beyond the box canyon

March 20, 2020

Local News

Shuttered schools formulate plan for how to feed students

Shuttered schools formulate plan for how to feed students9-R asks parents to complete request form by Friday

March 20, 2020

Local News

Business sells tons of pinto beans to Durango residents

Towing and Repair distributes about 30,000 pounds of the dried goods in three days

March 19, 2020

Local News

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

include fever, cough and shortness of breath

March 19, 2020

Local News

Community Emergency Relief Fund activated in response to COVID-19

raised $12,000 in first 24 hours

March 18, 2020

New Mexico

San Juan County, N.M., declares state of emergency

Farmington, Aztec utility disconnection waived; animal shelter at capacity

March 17, 2020

Local News

Health officials report 26 COVID-19 tests completed in La Plata, Archuleta counties

National shortage cited for low number

March 17, 2020