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Durango Transit implements ‘No Mask, No Ride’ policy

In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, Durango Transit will require all passengers to wear a face covering starting Friday. The “No Mask, No Ride” policy follows guidance f...

DATE: Apr 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 69

About 95 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about sewer problems in Durango, with 98% of respondents correctly answering, “Flushing...

DATE: Apr 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Q&A with Liane Jollon, director of San Juan Basin Public Health

Health director talks about decision to extend shutdown, challenges ahead

DATE: Apr 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Have you been keeping up with local headlines? Test your knowledge in Quiz No. 68

About 100 people participated in last week’s quiz. Participants scored highest on a question about what criminal activity has increased during the pandemic, with 94% of respondent...

DATE: Apr 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

N.M. Department of Health to hold COVID-19 testing in Farmington

The New Mexico Department of Health will offer free COVID-19 drive-up testing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday and Monday at McGee Park, 41 Road 5568, in Farmington. The health depa...

DATE: Apr 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Southern Ute tribe to keep stay-at-home order in effect

Tribal leaders say it is ‘premature’ to ease restrictions

DATE: Apr 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

State health department orders face masks for workers of ‘critical’ businesses

Grocery store workers, others told to wear gloves and face coverings

DATE: Apr 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis offers rough outline for getting back to work next week

How will local governments respond to long list of guidelines?

DATE: Apr 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

First Baptist Church of Durango welcomes Jimmy Thoma as new senior pastor

First Baptist Church of Durango has welcomed Jimmy Thoma to his new role of senior pastor of preaching and teaching. Thoma was hired as the associate pastor in September 2016 and...

DATE: Apr 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Religion