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Is Southwest Colorado prepared for a surge in coronavirus cases?

Health officials say peak cases expected around April 24

By Jonathan Romeo County & environment reporter

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Photos: Firefighters douse garage fire in downtown Durango

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City of Durango begins budget cuts forced by coronavirus

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Durango sewing boutique puts needles, thread to work for first responders

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Southern Ute detainees could be housed in La Plata County Jail

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Durango city council warns of potential trail closures

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Albertsons, Safeway limit customer capacity

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Photos: Durango drains rec center pool for maintenance projects

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Durango Natural Foods Co-op launches curbside pickup

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Ag burns putting up smoke visible in Durango

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Durango lights community holiday tree to bring cheer

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Durango-area graduates face uncertain future during global pandemic

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City of Durango Update #3

Telluride and Rico: The impacts of COVID-19

Life under order to shelter in place.

Durango MakerLab

A homegrown effort led by the Durango MakerLab is bringing supplies to health care workers amid a nationwide shortage of protective gear for nurses and doctors on the front line of the coronavirus... Read more

City of Durango Update Video

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.

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Coronavirus: Fear and contraction, and hope and possibility

Reader Poll

Are you covering your mouth and nose to avoid the coronavirus when leaving home for essential travel, such as going to the grocery store or doctor’s office?

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San Juan Basin Public Health on Wednesday recommended residents begin covering their nose and mouth with a bandanna or homemade cotton covering when leaving the home for essential travel, such as going to the...

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