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Will Thanksgiving cause an increase in COVID-19 cases? It did in Canada.
Nov17

Will Thanksgiving cause an increase in COVID-19 cases? It did in Canada.

Will Thanksgiving cause an increase in COVID-19 cases? It did in Canada. BY CAITLIN O’KANE NOVEMBER 17, 2020 / 6:15 PM / CBS NEWS Canadians celebrated their Thanksgiving last month, and if the day can teach anything to Americans, it’s that gathering for the holidays can lead to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Canada saw an increase of positive coronavirus tests two weeks after its holiday — the typical incubation period for...

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Share Holiday Love Safely Online
Nov17

Share Holiday Love Safely Online

You can still shop locally and safely this holiday season – and earn local rewards rebates – with the Business Improvement District’s new Holiday Rewards Program and its online store, Share the Love.

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Modified Polar Express to Run for Holidays
Nov16

Modified Polar Express to Run for Holidays

The Durango Train, taking a cue from it’s successful socially-distanced summer train from Rockwood to the Cascade Wye this summer, will run the Polar Express for the holidays with adaptations to accommodate health precautions in the midst of the pandemic.

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Bailey’s Bits
Nov16

Bailey’s Bits

Bailey’s Bits “Winter essentials: Hot cocoa, snuggles by the fire, and fuzzy socks. ” Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle Meet Bailey at https://homesindurango.com/meet-bailey

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Enrollment of 150 patients in phase 2b/3 trial of RLF-100™
Nov14

Enrollment of 150 patients in phase 2b/3 trial of RLF-100™

NeuroRx and Relief Therapeutics announce enrollment of 150 patients in phase 2b/3 trial of RLF-100™ for Critical COVID-19 with Respiratory Failure – Observations of rapid recovery noted on chest x-ray and no drug-related Serious Adverse Events reported NEWS PROVIDED BY NeuroRx  Nov 13, 2020, 05:00 ET RADNOR, Pa. and GENEVA, Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — NeuroRx, Inc. and Relief Therapeutics Holdings AG (SIX:RLF,OTCBB:RLFTF)...

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La Plata County Moves to ‘Level Orange: High Risk’
Nov14

La Plata County Moves to ‘Level Orange: High Risk’

La Plata County Moves to ‘Level Orange: High Risk’   by Claire Ninde | Nov 11, 2020 | Education/Health To reduce community transmission and slow a dramatic rise in cases that threatens our school learning models and our local economy, San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) are moving La Plata County to COVID-19 Level Orange: High Risk (formerly known as ‘Safer at...

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7 Rivers Farmers Market
Nov13

7 Rivers Farmers Market

We are excited to announce the 2nd season of the 7 Rivers Farmers Market. It will be held every Tuesday from 12-3 at the La Plata Fairgrounds. Market starts November 3rd and goes thru April 27th. We have an amazing assortment of local farmers with poultry, pork, beef, salad greens, tomatoes, peppers, goats milk cheese, eggs, jams and pickles, honey, herbs, baked good, lotion bars, jewelry, energy bars, soaps and So much more. Get your...

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Fauci urges American public to double down on COVID-19 safety measures amid surge
Nov13

Fauci urges American public to double down on COVID-19 safety measures amid surge

Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, called on Americans to double down on health precautions like wearing a mask or face covering, social distancing and more as COVID-19 cases continue to spike across the country. Fauci told “Good Morning America” on Thursday that “What we need to do is what we’ve been talking about for some time now, but really doubling down on it. There are...

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Learn a New Language, Vacation in Durango
Nov13

Learn a New Language, Vacation in Durango

Durango language teacher CeeCee McQuinn opens her home to visitors who not only want to enjoy all that Southwest Colorado has to offer vacationers, but who also want to be immersed in learning a new language. Learn more about Our Language House. Sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates

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County Enters into High-Risk for COVID-19
Nov12

County Enters into High-Risk for COVID-19

Coronavirus infections are increasing exponentially in Colorado, and La Plata County saw a 23 percent increase in confirmed cases over the cumulative total as of Nov. 6. Health officials warn that the county could be headed for another shutdown if residents don’t take health precautions more seriously.

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Real Estate Transactions for October 2020
Nov11

Real Estate Transactions for October 2020

Real Estate Transactions for October 2020 This week we have the latest numbers for La Plata County residential real estate. While not a surprise based on the level of activity we’ve seen this fall, we are looking at standout numbers for the month. With 202 total sales for the month of October, we have not seeing a higher number since before 2011 (if ever)! This is over one hundred transactions more than October of 2019. Year to date...

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SJBPH’s CV-19 community testing site updates hours of operation
Nov11

SJBPH’s CV-19 community testing site updates hours of operation

SJBPH’s CV-19 community testing site updates hours of operation San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) updated its COVID-19 Community Testing Site hours of operation, effective Wednesday, Nov. 4. The new hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The testing site closes promptly at 4:30 p.m., so it is recommended that those needing testing arrive as early as possible....

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First Responder: James Perkovich
Nov10

First Responder: James Perkovich

Durango Police Officer James Perkovich says Durango is a kind and respectful community. Perkovich is one of the newest officers on the Durango Police Force.

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Offset Your Carbon Footprint
Nov09

Offset Your Carbon Footprint

Make a donation to 4Core’s Carbon Footprint Offset Fund, offset your own carbon footprint, and the funds will be used to improve energy efficiencies in lower-income households.

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Bailey’s Bits
Nov09

Bailey’s Bits

Bailey’s Bits “After being off work for so long I forgot what it is that I pretend to do around here.” Life Lessons Learned from Hanging out at RE/MAX Pinnacle Meet Bailey at https://homesindurango.com/meet-bailey

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Joe Biden wins the US presidential election
Nov07

Joe Biden wins the US presidential election

Joe Biden wins the US presidential election By Stephen Collinson and Maeve Reston, CNN  38 mins ago America has chosen Democrat Joe Biden as its 46th president, CNN projects, turning to a veteran voice who has projected calm and compassion, promised a more empathetic and scientific approach to the pandemic, and pledged to stabilize American politics after four years of Donald Trump’s White House chaos.Biden, who turns 78 at the...

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Updated Monday Morning– SNOW & ICY RAIN, on the move again!!  Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 11 pm MST this evening..
Nov06

Updated Monday Morning– SNOW & ICY RAIN, on the move again!! Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 11 pm MST this evening..

Updated Monday Morning! WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING… * WHAT…Moderate to heavy snow at times. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches favoring the southern San Juan mountains above 9500 feet and some south facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph above timberline. * WHERE…Southwest San Juan Mountains and Northwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN…Until 11 PM MST...

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Virtual BBBS Event on Nov. 19 to Help Kids
Nov06

Virtual BBBS Event on Nov. 19 to Help Kids

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado hopes to convince you to mentor a child, volunteer with the program, or make a donation to support kids in our community. Learn more about the organization during its virtual Mentor Durango show on Nov. 19.

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Healthy Living: Dry-Eye Remedies
Nov06

Healthy Living: Dry-Eye Remedies

Are your eyes itchy? Scratchy? Burning all the time? You may have dry-eye syndrome, and you may require more than over-the-counter treatments. Learn what’s available.

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Tina Valles comes to Team Pagosa
Nov05

Tina Valles comes to Team Pagosa

Tina Valles comes to Team Pagosa Tina moved to Pagosa Springs in 2005 and still feels like she’s on vacation when enjoying everything this beautiful mountain town has to offer. She was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Copenhagen, Denmark where she met her husband of 30 years and had their 2 children. They lived in the Mammoth Lakes CA area for some years and fell in love with the mountains, but returned to Denmark for a while....

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