Local News Salons, shops and offices take baby step in return to normalcy Restaurants, rafting companies wonder when their day will come May 9, 2020
Local News San Juan Basin Public Health now knows how many COVID-19 tests have been performed show the region’s positive rate about 5%, lower than state average May 9, 2020
Pine River Times news Coronavirus testing bolstered in Southwest Colorado Regional, San Juan Basin Public Health, to offer free testing May 8, 2020
Local News Coronavirus testing bolstered in Southwest Colorado Regional, San Juan Basin Public Health to offer free testing May 7, 2020
Local News Ignacio prepares, with a bit of caution, to reopen businesses most concerned about nearby New Mexico outbreaks May 7, 2020
Local News La Plata County officials clarify Safer La Plata order rules only slightly different from those issued by state May 2, 2020
Local News Law enforcement favors education over citation in enforcing Safer La Plata Officials take soft approach with noncompliant businesses April 30, 2020
Local News Antibody tests for coronavirus arrive in Southwest Colorado used by Cedar Diagnostics received FDA approval this week April 29, 2020
Local News Mercy now offering widespread community testing for COVID-19 Hospital secures better supply of test kits, officials say April 28, 2020
Pine River Times news Public health department delays reopening some businesses in La Plata County applies to salons, tattoo parlors, dog groomers, massage and retail stores April 28, 2020
Local News Q&A with Liane Jollon, director of San Juan Basin Public Health director talks about decision to extend shutdown, challenges ahead April 28, 2020
Local News Public health department delays reopening some businesses in La Plata County applies to salons, tattoo parlors, dog groomers, massage and retail stores April 28, 2020
Local News Local health officials defer to state in letting stay-at-home order expire Governments, businesses left hanging late Friday April 25, 2020
Local News Can’t afford testing? Anonymous donors have you covered in Southwest Colorado Diagnostics has funds available to help low-income, uninsured residents April 24, 2020
Local News Local health officials expected to advise today on whether to end stay-at-home order governments await decision April 24, 2020
Local News What will reopening Southwest Colorado look like? It’s still unclear health officials turn to state for guidance, receive mixed messaging April 24, 2020
Local News Mercy receives five ventilators from emergency stockpile program officials say Southwest Colorado has enough equipment to handle surge April 22, 2020
Local News Local health officials await further guidance about reopening expected to issue more specifics in coming days April 22, 2020
Local News Can reusable grocery bags spread the coronavirus? Durango stores use precautionary policies April 21, 2020
Local News Photos: StoneAge delivers masks, face shields to San Juan Basin Public Health April 16, 2020
Local News Coronavirus test results show promising signs in Southwest Colorado officials say more results needed to draw conclusions April 15, 2020
Local News Don’t expect a return to ‘normal’ in near future, Durango-area health officials warn leaders offer updates about surge preparation, testing and education April 14, 2020
Local News Immigrant family faces increased instability without stimulus safety net Millions excluded could slow nation’s healing from pandemic April 13, 2020
Local News Health department issues face covering advisory Advisory follows recommendations from state, local officials April 11, 2020