San Juan Basin Public Health reports six new COVID-19 cases from people visiting Southwest Colorado ‘It is critical that we don’t become complacent’ June 24, 2020
Gov. Jared Polis warns Coloradans to keep up COVID-19 guard Rise in cases in nearby states sparks concern for Colorado officials June 16, 2020
D&SNG receives green light to resume rides, with limited service Railroad will offer trips from Rockwood to Cascade starting June 23 June 16, 2020
Bayfield residents say no to a mandatory face-mask order Residents said they are doing their part, survey shows June 11, 2020
Southern Ute Indian Tribe conducts sweeping communitywide COVID testing Tribe offers free tests for up to 2,000 people June 10, 2020
Colorado reopens outdoor recreation, scenic trains and worship Self-certification required in La Plata County June 5, 2020
Bayfield takes wait-and-see approach on mask requirements Businesses seem to be on board June 4, 2020
Outbreak of COVID-19 cases reported at downtown Durango construction site Five people test positive; 1 person lives in La Plata County and 4 in Mississippi June 3, 2020
Durango restaurants can reopen Wednesday, but will they? State’s regulations could be cost-prohibitive for some May 25, 2020
How has dating changed during the pandemic? Digital connections rise, reports of STIs fall May 23, 2020
Local officials waiting on Polis to unveil next health order Will Colorado governor run out clock before issuing new guidelines? May 22, 2020
Main Avenue walk aims to promote businesses – some say it’s a protest Organizer says he won’t encourage social distancing, face coverings May 22, 2020
Survey: Majority of Durango businesses support face-covering requirement Businesses weigh in on eve of new rules May 21, 2020
How does La Plata County do contact tracing? Health department workers take on new role tracking spread of COVID-19 May 20, 2020
La Plata County man died of heart complications, not COVID-19, coroner rules New reporting system helps clear up distinctions in causes of deaths May 20, 2020
San Juan Basin, Mercy announce streamlined COVID-19 testing Site has capacity to test 50 people per day May 13, 2020
Durango considers mandatory masks, but demures City Council instead leans toward creating a mask-wearing culture May 12, 2020
La Plata County reports its first confirmed COVID-19 death Public health officials confirmed fatality on Saturday May 9, 2020
Salons, shops and offices take baby step in return to normalcy Restaurants, rafting companies wonder when their day will come May 9, 2020
Law enforcement favors education over citation in enforcing Safer La Plata Officials take soft approach with noncompliant businesses May 1, 2020
Mercy now offering widespread community testing for COVID-19 Hospital secures better supply of test kits, officials say April 29, 2020
Q&A with Liane Jollon, director of San Juan Basin Public Health Health director talks about decision to extend shutdown, challenges ahead April 28, 2020
Public health department delays reopening some businesses in La Plata County Order applies to salons, tattoo parlors, dog groomers, massage and retail stores April 28, 2020
La Plata health officials defer to state in letting stay-at-home order expire Governments, businesses left hanging late Friday April 25, 2020