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Pet groomers reopen in Montezuma County

State closure on business lifted

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Law enforcement favors education over citation in enforcing Safer La Plata

Officials take soft approach with noncompliant businesses

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County drops prospect of moratorium on new development

Business community says proposal to suspend new development poorly timed

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dog groomers, barbers, hairstylists all lumped together in COVID-19 rules

Pet workers wonder why they get lumped in with human personal-care services

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan College adapts to COVID-19 changes

Fall recruitment still on track, officials say

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Polis slashes state spending, outlaws evictions and keeps ski areas closed

Governor says he doesn’t have money ‘to carry on the functions of the state government’

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico blocks roads into Gallup as virus cases surge

ALBUQUERQUE – The governor of New Mexico invoked the state’s Riot Control Act on Friday as she sealed off all roads to nonessential traffic in the city of Gallup to help control a surging co...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

New Mexico dairy industry drowning in glut of milk

SANTA FE (AP) – The COVID-19 pandemic is choking New Mexico’s dairy market, forcing many farmers to throw surplus milk into irrigation ponds. It’s a cruel double whammy. ...

DATE: May 1, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico