Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Once heralded as heroes, Four Corners health care workers now feel drained

One chief medical officer says it’s difficult to see people spurn preventive measures

DATE: Jan 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

An inside peek into the Montezuma County jail

Detention center has lots of moving parts; COVID impacts operations

DATE: Jan 1, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID deaths increase in Montezuma County; outbreaks reported at Walmart, nursing home

Number of cases in county decline; 61% fully vaccinated

DATE: Dec 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County records first case of omicron

Public health officials say new variant is likely spreading rapidly in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Dec 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort restaurant sees COVID-19 outbreak over holiday weekend

Food services shutdown for dinner service at Purgy’s and Paradise Pizza

DATE: Dec 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio student dies from COVID-19 complications

Case marks first COVID-related pediatric fatality in La Plata and Archuleta counties

DATE: Dec 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

CJ’s Diner awaits verdict in case against state, San Juan Basin Public Health

Owner launched countersuit after having diner closed for ignoring COVID-19 mandates

DATE: Dec 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Monoclonal antibody treatment service extended at La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango

State health department unit will administer treatment until Dec. 23

DATE: Dec 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snowdown to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test for some events

Organizers ask attendees to adhere to federal, state and local mandates

DATE: Dec 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Light a candle for health care workers in Cortez

Wednesday vigils return as pandemic continues to burden hospitals

DATE: Nov 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

New COVID cases on the decline in Montezuma County

However, outbreak locations have increased since October

DATE: Nov 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

COVID-19 outbreak detected at south City Market

Meanwhile, a new variant of the virus rears its head in South Africa

DATE: Nov 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News