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Update: Farmington firefighter tests positive for COVID-19

A Farmington firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19, the first case to be reported in San Juan County, N.M. The positive test was collected Wednesday at an external assessment area and was...

DATE: March 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

As schools close, coronavirus highlights digital divide in Southwest Colorado

Following the lead of states across the nation, Colorado shuttered schools and businesses practically overnight. Workers were told to log in at home, and some can’t work at all. Colleges and...

DATE: March 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Drive-thru COVID-19 testing center opens in Durango

In a whirlwind week, the coronavirus outbreak has upended the nation and, no less so, La Plata County. In just a week’s time, Durango saw the shutdown of its vibrant restaurant and bar scene,...

DATE: March 21, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

State health official: Coronavirus cases in Colorado expected to grow in coming months

The health care system in Colorado will be overburdened unless people try to prevent the need for medical assistance in the first place by staying home, a chief medical officer said during a...

DATE: March 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis asks landlords to forgo evictions, penalties for late rent

Gov. Jared Polis on Friday asked property owners to be lenient toward their Colorado tenants as thousands in the state deal with employment as a result of the new coronavirus. The Democrat...

DATE: March 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

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Can pets spread virus? Is China in the clear? Your COVID-19 questions, answered

As the novel coronavirus spreads and the situation changes seemingly by the hour, it can be difficult to keep up to date and know exactly what’s going on. Here’s a look at some of the questions...

DATE: March 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Navajo Nation reaches 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19

FARMINGTON – Navajo Nation announced it had 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Thursday evening, two days after its first confirmed positive case was found Tuesday. As a result, Navajo Nation...

DATE: March 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

No visitors allowed in Southwest Memorial Hospital

Beginning Monday, Southwest Memorial Hospital will no longer allow visitors in any area of the hospital as part of an increased effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “To protect patients...

DATE: March 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Democrats cancel in-person assembly

The Montezuma County Democrats have canceled their in-person county assembly, scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Mary Dodd, one of the assembly’s organizers, said the group had preemptively...

DATE: March 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

FBI reports rise in COVID-19 scams

FARMINGTON – Public officials and law enforcement agencies have issued public warnings against scams and cyber criminals targeting information and relief action related to COVID-19. New Mexico...

DATE: March 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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State health official: Coronavirus cases in Colorado expected to grow in coming months

The health care system in Colorado will be overburdened unless people try to prevent the need for medical assistance in the first place by staying home, a chief medical officer said during a...

DATE: March 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County groups organizing food assistance programs

Montezuma County agencies are organizing efforts to meet food needs as restaurants and businesses close and residents stock up at grocery stores. The COVID-19 Mutual Aid group is facilitating food...

DATE: March 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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