Public Health

Local News

Pediatricians boosting COVID-19 vaccination efforts ahead of school year

Children should receive shots by Tuesday to be fully inoculated before Aug. 24 start date in Durango

July 14, 2021

Local News

One dead in relation to COVID-19 outbreak at Nissan of Durango

10 cases identified in outbreak

July 8, 2021

Local News

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Pagosa Springs Walmart

10 cases mark fourth largest outbreak in Archuleta County

July 1, 2021

Local News

As coronavirus recedes, nurses in Southwest Colorado take stock

Hospital workers remind residents the virus is still here

June 26, 2021

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health confirms Delta variant case in La Plata County

Presence of variant renews plea for vaccination, precautions

June 23, 2021

Local News

Fort Lewis College to require COVID-19 shots for faculty, staff members

mirrors one in place mandating students be vaccinated

June 12, 2021

New Mexico

New Mexico to give away $10 million, plus prizes, in vaccination sweepstakes

Incentive rewards those who received COVID-19 vaccine

June 3, 2021

New Mexico

All of New Mexico moves into least-restrictive COVID-19 measures

Juan County still has high cases per 100,000 people

June 3, 2021

Local News

Archuleta County again considers split with San Juan Basin Public Health

Committee may study other options for providing services

June 3, 2021

Regional News

Vaccinated children eligible for $50,000 scholarships in Colorado sweepstakes

will select 25 students at random between ages of 12 and 17

June 3, 2021

Regional News

A new way to measure political divide in Colorado: Coronavirus vaccination rates

the state, blue counties are getting vaccinated at higher rates than red ones

June 2, 2021

Regional News

Get a COVID vaccine, enter to win $1 million in Colorado

Sweepstakes expected to spur more vaccinations

May 26, 2021

Local News

On Durango’s Main Avenue: Mask policies vary

shops on the honor system: No mask means you’re fully vaccinated

May 24, 2021

Local News

Health department announces ‘Shot and a Beer’ vaccine offer in partnership with Ska Brewing

tokens available to residents 21 and older who get vaccinated

May 19, 2021

Local News

Durango eases face covering restrictions

officials urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine

May 19, 2021

Local News

Mask-wearing requirement remains in place for Durango, but that may end soon

Council to examine easing ordinance Tuesday

May 17, 2021

Regional News

Coloradans will be allowed to go mask-free in almost all settings, governor says

Alterations follow new guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

May 14, 2021

Local News

Durango 12- to 15-year-olds roll up sleeves for shot in the arm

Vaccination clinics in La Plata County open to adolescents

May 14, 2021

Local News

Colorado vaccine bus rolls into Bayfield

program distributes thousands of doses statewide

May 13, 2021

Local News

12- to 15-year-olds can receive shots in Archuleta, La Plata counties

clinics with Pfizer vaccine offered this week

May 12, 2021

Local News

Ignacio selects new school board member

Appointee hopes to represent home-schoolers

May 11, 2021

The Durango Herald

Nine active COVID outbreaks in La Plata County

recent cases reported at Durango Kia and Home Depot

May 6, 2021

The Durango Herald

J&J vaccinations resume in Durango

director says nationwide pause shows safety procedures work

May 6, 2021

Regional News

Polis drops mask mandate for indoor spaces where at least 80% of people are fully vaccinated

Stricter rules still apply in La Plata County

May 3, 2021