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Ute Mountain Casino and Hotel helps tribal food distribution efforts

The Ute Mountain Casino and Hotel might be closed, but it’s still been a busy space. The casino and hotel announced its temporary closure March 18 in response to the threat of coronavirus. But...

DATE: April 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Five new cases of COVID-19 in Archuleta County

Five additional residents of Archuleta County have tested positive for COVID-19, according to San Juan Basin Public Health The five new cases come in addition to one case previously reported. All...

DATE: April 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

StoneAge secures hard-to-get N95 masks

Working with a Chinese distributor, StoneAge Water Blast Tools and Equipment has secured 1,000 hard-to-get N95 masks and is working to bring in other personal protective equipment for medical...

DATE: April 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How candidates for U.S. House differ on health care, the economy, public lands

The coronavirus outbreak has put an end to the gladhanding and in-person town halls that have become a staple of political campaigns – at least for now. Gov. Jared Polis has signed an executive...

DATE: April 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

32 deaths at Colorado nursing homes, senior centers linked to coronavirus

The deaths of at least 32 residents of nursing homes and senior living centers in Colorado have been linked to the new coronavirus, including six fatalities at one Greeley facility and four at one...

DATE: April 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Critical COVID-19 Coverage

SATURDAY UPDATE: Two new positive COVID-19 cases in Montezuma County

The Montezuma County Public Health Department announced Saturday afternoon that two new positive COVID-19 cases have been identified in Montezuma County, for a total of eight confirmed positive...

DATE: April 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis asks all Coloradans to wear cloth-based masks

CENTENNIAL – Gov. Jared Polis on Friday asked all Coloradans to begin wearing masks when they leave home to prevent further spread of the new coronavirus as the number of people killed by the...

DATE: April 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio unsure what to expect from federal funds

U.S. Congress passed the $2 trillion CARES Act to ease the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic last week, but state and local governments are still trying to parse how to implement the $150...

DATE: April 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango MakerLab brings protective gear to health care workers

Amid nationwide shortages of protective gear for nurses and doctors on the front line of the coronavirus, a homegrown effort in La Plata County has stepped up to bring supplies to health care...

DATE: April 4, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How did virus originate? Explain symptoms? Your COVID-19 questions answered

We know you have a lot of questions about the novel coronavirus, so here’s another round of Q&A. This week, readers asked how the virus originated, what is meant by “mild” and “moderate” symptoms...

DATE: April 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Osprey Packs switches to making protective masks

Pack repair is not an essential business under Colorado public health orders limiting commerce to slow down the coronavirus pandemic. So Osprey Packs, in Cortez, got permission to adjust its repair...

DATE: April 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

EPA relaxes pollution reporting requirements during COVID-19 response

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency notified chemical plants, power companies and other facilities last week that they do not have to meet the legal requirements for reporting air and...

DATE: April 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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