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How Purgatory Resort Is Doing Its Part

Purgatory Resort General Manager Dave Rathbun talks about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has affected operations. And what about the future? Will the resort open for summer operations/

May 11, 2020

Market Returns with Significant Changes

Farmers markets are considered an essential service because they provide food for the community. But this year’s social-distancing rules will change how you pick out your food and your socializing.

May 7, 2020

Fewer Listings, but Housing Prices Remain Stable

Residential property owners continued to list their properties during the April COVID-19 shutdown, although in fewer numbers than during the same period last year. Find out how sales prices fared from Alpenglow Properties’ Dan Korman.

May 7, 2020

City Update No. 8

Community leaders talk about the week's issues during the Safer-at-Home Chapter of the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 7, 2020

AHS Seniors Donate Time to Community

Animas High School seniors whose capstone projects disappeared with the stay-at-home orders in March turned to running errands, tutoring online and helping community-service agencies.

May 7, 2020

Yoga, Exercise Instructors Move Online

Local yoga and fitness instructors are learning to exercise their technical muscles to bring classes to their clients online, and it may prove to be so popular that online instruction may be here to stay.

May 5, 2020

E-Bikes Continue to Roll with Deliveries

When the summer tourism season appeared to be disappearing from COVID-19 restrictions, Roll E-Bike owner Claire Attkisson decided to turn her fleet of rental bikes into a food-delivery service.

May 1, 2020

Local Medical Provider Revives House Calls

It’s an old-fashioned practice in the medical world: Making house calls. But Nurse Practitioner Bronwyn Radcliffe thinks the way of the past is the wave of the future. (News director’s note: We used an incorrect last name for Ms. Radcliffe in our original post.)

May 1, 2020

Eased Restrictions Delayed until May 8

San Juan Basin Public Health has delayed easing restrictions under the governor’s ‘safer-at-home’ order until May 8, because COVID-19 cases continue to increase substantially in San Juan County, NM.

April 29, 2020

Don’t Be Scared: Be Prepared

No one plans for a medical emergency and an unexpected admission into the hospital. It’s a stressful time, and to help provide the medical personnel with your care, it helps to have a ‘mini’ medical record in hand.

April 28, 2020

Making Adjustments to Serve Customers

Joel Krueger, owner of Kroeger’s Ace Hardware, talks about the changes the Durango commercial landmark has had to make to continue serving customers. Good news: garden stuff will be available!

April 27, 2020

Now’s the Perfect Time to Adopt a Pet

Do you feel a little lonely in your isolation? Have you always wanted to adopt a pet but didn’t think you’d have time? Now’s a good time to consider adopting companion looking for its ‘fur’-ever home.

April 24, 2020

Community Update No. 6

Various community leaders report on updates and other issues during this weekly program.

April 24, 2020

Company Serves Need during Pandemic

Three entrepreneurs wanted to keep their friends and family safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, so they started Four Corners Clean, a disinfecting service for residential and commercial properties.

April 23, 2020

Less-Restrictive Guidelines Released

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis releases new, ‘safer- at-home’ guidelines to begin easing restrictions, while warning that residents must continue to practice social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic.

April 22, 2020

Do You Know Your Zooming Etiquette?

The number of people who use on-line videoconferencing software like Zoom has skyrocketed. We talk with experienced Zoomers to provide you with the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of Zooming.

April 21, 2020

Doing Your Part: Durango Joe's

Our series highlights what businesses are doing to survive and thrive during the pandemic.

April 19, 2020

StoneAge Finds PPE for Area Hospitals

Local manufacturer StoneAge Tools ships its high-pressure water tools around the world. So it used its connections in China to negotiate shipments of scarce PPE to the Four Corners area.

April 19, 2020

It’s Your Money: A Primer on CARES Act

Brad Tafoya with Tafoya Barrett and Associates provides a summary of the benefits that are available through the CARES Act. Find out how you can access your rebate check more quickly.

April 16, 2020

What You Do When You’re in Isolation

Southwest Colorado residents are entertaining themselves with cocktail hours over Zoom and costume theme days over Facebook. We explore the creative ways we’re having fun together apart.

April 15, 2020

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