Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 cases rise to level ‘high’ in Archuleta, La Plata counties

Health officials advise precautionary measures to prevent spread during the holiday season

DATE: Nov 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Are Coloradans jumping at chance to get new COVID-19 vaccine? Data suggests, yes

Booster geared toward omicron variant may be 20 times more protective than original doses

DATE: Sep 16, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Economists: Southern Colorado looks headed for a recession

Humanity faces three massive and historic transitions at the same time

DATE: Sep 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

CJ’s Diner, which drew loyal customers, to close after 22 years

Co-owner Jerry Martinez challenged COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants

DATE: Jul 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Coronavirus spikes in Southwest Colorado, but vaccines reduce severity

Montezuma and La Plata counties have high vaccination rate

DATE: Jul 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College offers scholarships to those majoring in public health

FLC is one of five institutions to receive funding from Colorado Housing and Financial Authority

DATE: Jul 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton sees strong start to summer season

After the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy

DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

New COVID-19 surge arrives sooner than expected in La Plata County

San Juan Basin Public Health recommends return to masks

DATE: Jun 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Too early to know if rising COVID-19 positivity start of new Colorado wave, officials say

Omicron subvariant called BA.2 could account for 21% of new cases

DATE: Mar 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Biden to tap Navajo health head to lead federal agency

Indian Health Service has $7.4 billion budget and provides care to 2.6 million people

DATE: Mar 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Two years after COVID’s arrival, Colorado in ‘best position,’ officials say

Virus has killed more than 12,500 and infected about 1.3 million statewide

DATE: Mar 7, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis says vaccinated Coloradans can ‘live your normal, pre-pandemic life’

CDPHE director estimates 90% of residents are immune from getting severely ill from omicron variant

DATE: Feb 28, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News