Public Health

New Mexico

New Mexico works to meet child care needs amid COVID-19 outbreak

K-12 schools closed for three weeks

March 17, 2020

Local News

Durango school closure may extend beyond March 25

Teachers plan to assist students remotely

March 16, 2020

Local News

Local workers, businesses my benefit from federal coronavirus legislation

underway to provide further economic relief to affected industries

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

Local public health emergency declared amid coronavirus outbreak

Entities say declaration will help further fight virus

March 16, 2020

Local News

Residents, visitors to four Western Slope counties asked to limit social contacts

in Eagle, Summit, Pitkin and Gunnison asked to minimize interactions with others

March 15, 2020

Local News

Purgatory, Wolf Creek ski areas receive little notice about closures

Gov. Jared Polis ordered shutdown until March 22

March 15, 2020

Local News

Runs remain strong for toilet paper, hand sanitizer and dry goods at Durango grocery stores

Toilet paper was sold out at south City Market on Sunday as customers continued to hit stores looking for toilet…

March 15, 2020

Local News

Durango School District extends spring break, bolsters cleaning efforts

Response to COVID-19 includes closing buildings to outside groups

March 12, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson test positive for coronavirus

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have tested positive for the coronavirus, Hanks said in a statement Wednesday. The 63-year-old actor…

March 12, 2020

New Mexico

New Mexico assisted living facilities receive COVID-19 advice from health department

confirmed cases in state as of Tuesday afternoon

March 11, 2020

Local News

COVID-19 updates: Colorado reports 101 cases; ski resorts close

Closures in La Plata County widen

March 11, 2020

Music

Coachella festival postponed as concerts grapple with virus

The Coachella music festival in Southern California has been postponed amid coronavirus concerns.Chris Pizzello/Associated Press file The festival’s producer Goldenvoice…

March 10, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ to tape without audiences

A person close to the shows told The Associated Press on Monday that the move is being taken out of…

March 10, 2020

Music

Pearl Jam postpones first leg of tour over virus concerns

Seventeen U.S. and Canadian performances, beginning March 18 in Toronto through April 19 in Oakland, California, were indefinitely postponed, according…

March 10, 2020