Where we are on Colorado's COVID dial
Huerfano County: ORANGE as of Jan. 4 — Las Animas County: ORANGE as of Jan. 4
Colorado's SARS-CoV-2 vaccine rollout (Updated 12/30/2020):
Take everyday actions to protect yourself and those you love
There are effective ways to reduce the risk to yourself and the people you care about. Frequently and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19
If you think you have been exposed to someone with laboratory confirmed or presumptive positive COVID-19, follow these steps to monitor your health and avoid spreading the disease to others if you get sick. Symptoms COVID-19 is a respiratory illness. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. We expect
Habits change as virus threat nears – From pulpits to public spaces, welcome to the world of ‘non-pharmaceutical intervention’
Published on March 12, 2020 by Mark Craddock The holy water fonts at the entrance to St. Mary Catholic Church in Walsenburg are presently empty. This is a common practice during Lent. The fonts are traditionally re-filled on Easter. This year, they will likely remain dry after the April 12 holiday. Before Saturday’s evening Mass,
Colfax County health organizations have a plan of attack for COVID-19
Published on March 12, 2020 by Todd Brogowski RATON— With the arrival of COVID-19 in the desert southwest, local, county, and federal agencies are taking stock of their readiness for the possibility of a widespread outbreak of the virus. Some healthcare providers have only general plans for responding to COVID-19 (also known as the novel
Commissioners to meet on coronavirus response
Published on March 12, 2020 by E.E. Mullens WALSENBURG — During their regular meeting this week, the Huerfano County Commissioners announced they would be in Trinidad Tuesday afternoon meeting with their Las Animas County counterparts and representatives of the Las Animas-Huerfano County Health Department in discussions regarding the coronavirus (Covid-19 strain) outbreak. The board indicated
Coronavirus is cause for prep, not panic
Published on March 5, 2020 by Mark Craddock The current statistics for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in the United States from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are certainly cause for concern, if not alarm – yet. While the CDC and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) currently consider the chances of
Commissioners to meet on coronavirus response
Huerfano BoCC authorizes stipends for Search & Rescue volunteers by E.E. Mullens WALSENBURG — During their regular meeting this week, the Huerfano County Commissioners announced they would be in Trinidad Tuesday afternoon meeting with their Las Animas County counterparts and representatives of the Las Animas-Huerfano County Health Department in discussions regarding the coronavirus (Covid-19 strain)
Colfax County health organizations have a plan of attack for COVID-19
by Todd Brogowski RATON— With the arrival of COVID-19 in the desert southwest, local, county, and federal agencies are taking stock of their readiness for the possibility of a widespread outbreak of the virus. Some healthcare providers have only general plans for responding to COVID-19 (also known as the novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV acute respiratory
Habits change as virus threat nears – From pulpits to public spaces, welcome to the world of ‘social distancing’
by Mark Craddock The holy water fonts at the entrance to St. Mary Catholic Church in Walsenburg are presently empty. This is a common practice during Lent. The fonts are traditionally re-filled on Easter. This year, they will likely remain dry after the April 12 holiday. Before Saturday’s evening Mass, and again on Sunday, a
Coronavirus is cause for prep, not panic
Local experts say, wash your hands, practice healthy habits and breathe – preferably without buying an N95 face mask by Mark Craddock The current statistics for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in the United States from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are certainly cause for concern, if not alarm – yet. While the CDC and