Newsletter - The Durango Herald

San Miguel County, Telluride face shelter-in-place order

Entire county will be tested, news release says

DATE: Mar 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango School District 9-R receives wide range of opinions about school closures

District plans to begin distributing free, pickup meals while out of session

DATE: Mar 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Candidates for La Plata Electric Association board of directors election announced

Ballots go out in mid-April; deadline to vote May 15

DATE: Mar 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Governor extends closure of Colorado ski areas, orders schools closed

Order bars gatherings of 10 or more people

DATE: Mar 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Jail shrinks population to reduce risk of COVID-19 outbreak

Law enforcement, attorneys and judges working to get people out of incarceration

DATE: Mar 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southwest Colorado pushes for temporary testing site for coronavirus

Health officials say they need ‘some idea’ of virus’ presence in community

DATE: Mar 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Pine River Times news

Bayfield, Forest Lakes respond to emergency declaration

Library closed, marshals restrict access and town government makes plans

DATE: Mar 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Southern Ute Tribal Council limits events, issues travel restrictions for employees

Directives emphasize social distancing, protecting high-risk populations

DATE: Mar 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Animas Surgical Hospital takes steps to protect against COVID-19

Patients, visitors to be screened for illness before entry to building

DATE: Mar 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District 9-R extends cancellation of school

Survey seeks feedback about instructional support moving forward

DATE: Mar 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Funeral home owners arrested for harvesting, selling bodies

At least two La Plata County families have won lawsuits against Sunset Mesa Funeral Home

DATE: Mar 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Navajo Nation announces partial-government closure

First tribal member tests positive for COVID-19

DATE: Mar 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.