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Trump declares national state of emergency, rolls out coronavirus testing plan

President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency Friday, releasing federal money to help states address the coronavirus and modifying health care programs like Medicare and Medicaid to...

DATE: March 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado announces its first death from the coronavirus

Colorado on Friday announced its first death from the new coronavirus , about a week after the state’s first case was confirmed and as the outbreak has quickly spread from Aspen to Colorado Springs...

DATE: March 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Information expected next week about Sonntag death

Law enforcement officials may take another week before releasing information about how local professional cyclist Benjamin Sonntag died after colliding with a driver last week near Marvel. Law...

DATE: March 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

League of Women Voters plans virtual forum

The League of Women Voters forum for Cortez City Council candidates will continue as scheduled on March 19, although in a more virtual format than was initially intended. The forum was originally...

DATE: March 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Montezuma County Ag Expo postponed because of coronavirus

The Four States Ag Expo has been postponed because of the threat of the coronavirus, organizers announced Friday. The event has been rescheduled for Sept. 25-27, said coordinator Cindy Claire. “We...

DATE: March 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Governor urges cancellation of large gatherings as tests show coronavirus in Colorado

Gov. Jared Polis said Friday he is urging the cancellation of large public gatherings in Colorado as an increase in testing for the new coronavirus shows there has been community spread of the...

DATE: March 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is Aztec becoming Durango’s bedroom community?

AZTEC – Born and raised in Durango, Angela Romero and her husband decided to venture into the world of homeownership when they learned the condo they leased was going to be sold. Yet, when Romero...

DATE: March 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School District extends spring break, bolsters cleaning efforts

Spring break will be extended two days, school-sponsored travel will be canceled and use of school buildings by outside groups will be curtailed in an effort to keep Durango School District 9-R...

DATE: March 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Snow expected in Southwest Colorado high country

A late winter storm is expected to drop moisture in Southwest Colorado on Friday, but snow and freezing conditions likely will be limited to the high country, according to the National Weather...

DATE: March 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Celebration of life venue change for Ben Sonntag memorial

Reception and celebration of life services for Benjamin Sonntag have been moved. The La Plata County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall will now serve as the venue at 2 p.m. Saturday instead of the Fort...

DATE: March 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico suspends K-12 classes for 3 weeks on virus fears

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s governor announced Thursday that K-12 schools will close for three weeks in an effort to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. Public health officials also banned mass...

DATE: March 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Colorado Capitol shutdown imminent as lawmakers prepare legislation

In the clearest sign yet that the Colorado legislature is nearing a temporary shutdown in response to the new coronavirus, top lawmakers on Thursday rushed toward votes on legislation they say must...

DATE: March 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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