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New pediatrician offers insight on COVID-19 and children

Pediatrician Dr. Moriah Tarpey, who was recently hired by Southwest Health System, is concerned about the impact of COVID-19 on children. Tarpey previously practiced pediatrics in Yakima,...

DATE: Dec. 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

2 Durangoans killed in avalanche near Ophir Pass

The two backcountry skiers killed Saturday in an avalanche southeast of Ophir Pass have been identified as Dr. Jeff Paffendorf, 51, and Albert Perry, 55, both of Durango. A news release issued...

DATE: Dec. 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bloomfield gas company issued notice of violation for spill

BLOOMFIELD – The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s Oil and Conservation Division has issued a notice of violation to the Bloomfield office of the oil and gas company Harvest...

DATE: Dec. 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Mancos sophomores take on social history project

Mancos High School sophomores Lilly Figueroa and Sophie Eschallier were looking for a challenge this semester in their U.S. history class. The pair were aware of another student project, the...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Economic leaders seek 5-star certification for Durango businesses

An effort led by local economic leaders to apply for and implement a state variance program allowing businesses greater operational freedom from COVID-19 restrictions will move forward with an aim...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s fiscal future looks brighter, but the recovery is uneven

The dark clouds shadowing Colorado’s fiscal situation are giving way to a brighter economic outlook, according to a pair of forecasts presented Friday to state lawmakers. The arrival of a COVID-19...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fort Lewis College begins salary adjustments

The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees has begun addressing salary inequities that have developed largely because the college has offered pay increases only once in the past three years. Trustees...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How did a warm fall and early winter impact the natural world?

Winter has finally arrived, but not before unseasonably warm temperatures the last few months caused strange things to happen out on the landscape in Southwest Colorado. From delayed elk and bird...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Driven by Front Range, new oil and gas rules will impact SW Colorado

La Plata County may have been ahead of the curve on keeping oil and gas development in check, but new state rules put in place to regulate, not foster, the industry will have an impact in Southwest...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Glacier Cares raises $50,000 for gift cards, then makes donation to Durango families in need

A new initiative, Glacier Cares, raised $50,000 in just over 10 days to help Durango families and businesses during the holiday season. The Glacier Cares team, a partnership between the Glacier...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Business

Colorado receiving fewer COVID-19 vaccines than expected

DENVER – The federal government has told Colorado it will receive thousands fewer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in a second shipment than originally expected, although the state...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Forecasts: Colorado may have more to spend on COVID-19 recovery

DENVER – Colorado’s economic outlook is brighter than previously anticipated due in part to the arrival of coronavirus vaccines, new job creation in certain industries and strong online sales tax...

DATE: Dec. 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

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