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A three-week fix will instead take half a year to keep irrigation water flowing.
05/20/2020

A three-week fix will instead take half a year to keep irrigation water flowing.

Bayfield residents are about to see six months of detours after a section of road collapsed on Mountain View Drive, which connects a neighborhood...

The adult resident marks the first lab-confirmed person to die from the disease in La Plata County.
05/09/2020

The adult resident marks the first lab-confirmed person to die from the disease in La Plata County.

La Plata County has its first confirmed COVID-19-related death, San Juan Basin Public Health announced Saturday.

School districts hope hot spots can help, but contracts are long and expensive.
04/22/2020

School districts hope hot spots can help, but contracts are long and expensive.

Nikki Boling and her three children don’t have broadband access at their home near Bear Creek Canyon northeast of Bayfield. For them, and over 120...

“Social distancing is the key. ... We need to have 60% compliance in order to flatten this curve. If we’re below 60%, th...
04/12/2020

“Social distancing is the key. ... We need to have 60% compliance in order to flatten this curve. If we’re below 60%, the infection rate is spreading out way into our summer months.”

People need to comply with social-distancing restrictions or they won’t be able to reduce the surge in coronavirus cases expected to hit in coming...

Towns plan to conduct drive-up elections with protective gear.
04/01/2020

Towns plan to conduct drive-up elections with protective gear.

Ignacio and Bayfield plan drive-up voting procedures for municipal elections, which will be held Tuesday, but neither town knows what to expect...

Tribal staff reporting to work in Ignacio must report to the tents behind the Health Center to be screened before procee...
03/29/2020

Tribal staff reporting to work in Ignacio must report to the tents behind the Health Center to be screened before proceeding to their work location.

Two employees of the Southern Ute Indian Tribal government have tested positive for COVID-19, and are in self-quarantine.

"Act like you already have it," officials advise.
03/28/2020

"Act like you already have it," officials advise.

San Juan Basin Public Health reported 18 positive COVID-19 cases Friday afternoon and one in Archuleta County.

See the latest list of closures across Southwest Colorado.
03/18/2020

See the latest list of closures across Southwest Colorado.

Numerous closures have been announced across Southwest Colorado as a result of the spreading coronavirus.

Bayfield Town Hall closed until April 16. Marshal's Office will re-evaluate its closing on April 15.
03/18/2020

Bayfield Town Hall closed until April 16. Marshal's Office will re-evaluate its closing on April 15.

The town of Bayfield, the Bayfield School District and other Bayfield-area entities announced closures and policy updates in response to the...

Hi Pine River Valley community,These are strange, concerning times we're living in. With so many concerning updates happ...
03/17/2020

Hi Pine River Valley community,

These are strange, concerning times we're living in. With so many concerning updates happening in the news, we'd also like to see how people are pulling together. Know anyone with a great story about giving back or being a good neighbor? Anyone finding unique ways to enjoy self-quarantine? Send it in!

Private messages, post comments and DH tips are all great places to send us note, questions or coverage feedback.

We're wishing everyone the best, and we hope to hear from you soon!

- Shannon Mullane

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First responders recommend hyper-vigilance to prevent exposure.
03/16/2020

First responders recommend hyper-vigilance to prevent exposure.

The town of Ignacio, the school district and the library announced closures and policy changes Monday in response to the spreading coronavirus that...

San Juan Basin Public Health, La Plata County and the city of Durango issued a joint statement that said the declaration...
03/16/2020

San Juan Basin Public Health, La Plata County and the city of Durango issued a joint statement that said the declaration was made in an effort to protect at-risk residents from the spread of COVID-19.

A public health emergency was declared Monday morning by several entities in Southwest Colorado amid the spread of the coronavirus.

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