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Critical blood shortage arises amid COVID-19 concerns

FARMINGTON – As the coronavirus spreads and people follow social-distancing protocols from public health experts, an unexpected side effect is a decrease in blood donations across the country,...

DATE: March 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Should Colorado close its national parks?

A scenic drive to Estes Park and a long hike in the crisp, clean spring air of the Rocky Mountains seemed like the perfect getaway for Colorado residents and tourists cooped up in their homes as...

DATE: March 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gardner, Bennet say they support $2 trillion coronavirus bill with changes

Colorado’s two U.S. senators said Wednesday they are in favor of a $2 trillion bill to ease the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic The White House and the U.S. Senate reached agreement on...

DATE: March 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet gives fiery speech lamenting shortage of medical supplies

WASHINGTON – Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., pleaded with Congress and President Donald Trump to do everything in their power to acquire the medical supplies and equipment health professionals and...

DATE: March 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Critical COVID-19 Coverage

UPDATE: Southwest Colorado gets 3 new cases of coronavirus; one is health worker

Health officials in Southwest Colorado have confirmed more positive cases of the coronavirus, including one local health care worker, which will likely result in more strict measures to reduce the...

DATE: March 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Critical COVID-19 Coverage

Colorado governor issues statewide stay-at-home order starting Thursday

Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday said he was issuing a statewide stay-at-home order starting Thursday morning to try to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. The order goes into effect at 6 a.m....

DATE: March 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Report details crash that killed pro cyclist Ben Sonntag

A Colorado State Patrol crash report estimates the driver of a pickup truck was traveling 65 mph in a 35 mph zone when he collided with professional cyclist Benjamin Sonntag, who died at the scene....

DATE: March 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Citing health order, San Juan County sheriff says he can close backcountry

It may not be a popular decision for backcountry skiers and snowmobilers feeling cooped up during the coronavirus outbreak, but it does appear San Juan County Sheriff Bruce Conrad has the legal...

DATE: March 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How well is Southwest Colorado practicing social distancing?

As public health officials urge communities to practice social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19, how seriously are communities following state and local governments’ stay-at-home orders?...

DATE: March 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Critical COVID-19 Coverage

Durango issues stay-at-home advisory in response to COVID-19 health crisis

The city of Durango issued a stay-at-home advisory Tuesday in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. La Plata County has reported one case of COVID-19, in part because of limited testing,...

DATE: March 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

DirecTV adds Denver’s ABC affiliate to La Plata County subscribers

Denver affiliates for ABC (KMGH) and FOX (KDVR) are available in La Plata County to subscribers of DISH Network, but some viewers are having trouble finding them: ABC is on Channel 10 and FOX is on...

DATE: March 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos declares health disaster emergency

The town of Mancos has declared a local health disaster emergency and is moving into a Tier 3 COVID-19 response plan. Declaring a local health disaster emergency will allow local small businesses...

DATE: March 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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