Public Health

Regional News

Silverton is about as vaccinated as it can get. But it still has COVID.

alone aren’t enough to prevent spread because of porous geographic boundaries and waning vaccine effectiveness

October 1, 2021

Local News

Archuleta County says it wants more information about costs, services provided by SJBPH

Investigative committee studying whether Archuleta should split from health department

October 1, 2021

Local News

Jury trials suspended at La Plata County Courthouse

Judicial order cites high rate of COVID-19 spread countywide

September 22, 2021

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health hopes for Pfizer boosters this week

awaits approval from CDC, state of Colorado

September 20, 2021

Local News

La Plata County treasurer tests positive for COVID-19 after Chamber’s Eggs & Issues meeting

Allison Aichele tested negative before event, but was later found to be positive

September 17, 2021

Local News

COVID-19 outbreak at Mercy Regional Medical Center increases to 23 staff members

infections involve people who have been vaccinated

September 17, 2021

Local News

Bayfield Middle School moves to remote learning after students, staff test positive for COVID-19

Football, volleyball games canceled after 11 students, 2 staff members test positive

September 16, 2021

Local News

Homelessness, mental health top residents’ wish list for how to spend COVID-19 relief money

Plata County in no rush to determine how to dole out nearly $11 million

September 16, 2021

Local News

Summer tourism winds down, but ‘shoulder seasons’ pick up in Durango

Businesses have a good season despite fewer visitors

September 13, 2021

Local News

Assisted-living center in Durango battles COVID-19 outbreak

Sunshine Gardens Senior Community reports 11 cases among staff members, residents

August 31, 2021

Local News

Bayfield schools reverse course, comply with federal masking order on buses

Students still have choice whether to wear face coverings in buildings

August 26, 2021

Local News

Durango school board calls off meeting after audience members refuse to follow COVID-19 policies

people refused to wear masks or leave for capacity issues

August 25, 2021

Local News

Bayfield to defy federal requirement for masking on school buses

District prioritizes ‘a person’s right to choose,’ board president says

August 24, 2021

Local News

12 COVID-19 cases identified in outbreak at Mercy hospital in Durango

brief suspension, non-emergent procedures resume

August 17, 2021

Local News

Durango School District to require face masks as part of dress code

Parents sharply divided over mandate; board members vote unanimously for requirement

August 13, 2021

Local News

San Juan County, Colo., ranks ‘very high’ for COVID-19, issues mask mandate

Community reports 62% increase in cases this month

August 12, 2021

Regional News

Colorado to offer COVID-19 testing for every student in state

Program helps isolate positive cases before outbreaks

August 12, 2021

Local News

Outbreak at Durango car dealership grows; 12 cases, 3 deaths

Community urged to wear masks, receive vaccination for COVID-19

August 10, 2021

Local News

Delta variant rises to dominance in La Plata, Archuleta counties

who are unvaccinated experiencing surge of cases

August 7, 2021

Regional News

Southern Ute government opens offices to public after long COVID-19 restrictions

Visitors must follow tribe’s health safety guidelines

August 5, 2021

Local News

Durangoans split on mask-wearing for students

group at 9-R feedback session says leave the decision to parents

August 4, 2021

The Durango Herald

San Juan Basin Public Health recommends masks as COVID-19 variant spreads

Fast-spreading delta variant prompts new guidance

July 31, 2021

Local News

Durango school district seeks feedback about COVID-19 guidelines

in-person learning begins Aug. 24

July 27, 2021

Regional News

Colorado governor not pursuing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for state employees

rising across U.S. and in Colorado as delta variant spreads

July 27, 2021