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City of Durango says government employee tests positive for COVID-19

Staff member went into self-isolation two weeks ago

By Shannon Mullane Pine River Valley reporter

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A list of closures, cancellations and notices across La Plata County

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Mercy Regional Medical Center announces interim CEO

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Telluride Blues & Brews offers something to look forward to

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Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees expands to nine seats

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Against uncertain backdrop, tax overhaul backed by Polis limps ahead

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After stumbling, ABC Denver airs on DirecTV in La Plata County

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Why are nonessential businesses still open in Durango?

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Can these homemade masks help Southwest Colorado fight coronavirus?

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How many COVID-19 tests have been done in La Plata County? Local health officials don’t know

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Collision with semitrailer kills Jeep driver in Montezuma County

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Navajo Nation issues curfew as virus spreads

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COVID-19 disaster-assistance loans offered by Region 9

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City of Durango Update Video

Stay at home order - Durango

Traffic volume was virtually nonexistent Thursday morning, March 26, 2020, in Durango, the same day Colorado instituted a stay-at-home order to limit spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19.

How to make a face mask

First day of spring

A winter storm moved through the area on the first day of sping Thursday leaving several inches of snow in the Animas Valley and more than a foot of snow in the San Juan Mountains.

Sonntag Memorial

The Durango community showed their love during the memoriall for the professional cyclist Benjamin Sonntag on Saturday.

Purgatory Resort Cardboard Derby

Purgatory Resort hosted their annual Cordboard Derby on Sartuday on the Tubing Hill.

Columns

Mike Smedley

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On a lighter note, here’s how goldfinches change color

Dr. Matthew A. Clark

La Plata Health Watch

Despite physical distancing, we don’t have to be socially isolated during outbreak

Christopher Elliott

The Travel Troubleshooter

How to get a refund if you won’t rebook the trip

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Have you been laid off or faced reduced work hours because of the economic impact of the coronavirus?

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Navajo Nation issues curfew as virus spreads

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