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County and city leaders continued to show support for local businesses on Wednesday, advocating for a clear message to keep establishments open: stay open safely. The message is part of what was relayed during a business update from the city and county as they lend support and guidance to business owners in the area. The current two-week period in Montrose County has seen slight improvements regarding county dial metrics, including a drop in the positivity rate (13% to 11%) and two-week cumulat...

Christmas came early: State approves several counties for 5 Star program, easing restrictions A Douglas County restaurant said Christmas came early after getting the green light to reopen under Colorados 5 Star Program. By: Adi Guajardo and last updated 2020-12-24 12:15:01-05 CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) approved several counties for the 5 Star State Certification Program. The program eases restrictions allowing for ...

Skiers and riders board the Centennial Express Chair at Beaver Creek earlier this month. While neighboring counties are feeling the pinch from Level Red restrictions, Eagle County has managed to remain in the less-restrictive Level Orange during the critical holiday period for the local economy. Chris Dillmann/cdillmann@vaildaily.com Colorado mountain towns along Interstate 70 face a range of public health restrictions during a traditionally busy holiday time for visitors during the ongoing cor...

Christmas came early: State approves several counties for 5 Star program, easing restrictions A Douglas County restaurant said Christmas came early after getting the green light to reopen under Colorados 5 Star Program. and last updated 2020-12-24 12:15:01-05 CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) approved several counties for the 5 Star State Certification Program. The program eases restrictions allowing for indoor dining at restaurants and a...

76.6K Shares Colorado gyms and health clubs have accounted for “no outbreaks” of COVID-19, according to CDPHE statistics analyzed by researchers at the University of Oregon. (Provided by Planet Fitness) With many gym members still wondering about the safety of their clubs and fitness industry officials warning they are facing a fight for survival, an analysis of Colorado health data by researchers at the University of Oregon suggests there has been little spread of COVID-19 in the sta...

CJ’s Diner wants lawsuit thrown out, says regulations are unconstitutional Durango, Colorado Fri 77% chance of precipitation Restaurant defied public health orders by offering indoor dining Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 10:43 AM Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 10:10 PM Attorneys for CJ’s Diner filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the restaurant for remaining open to indoor dining despite public health orders. The attorneys argue public health orders banning i...

Pueblo officials working on proposal for community to join 5-star program OFFICIALS ARE LAYING OUT THEIR PLANS FOR THE COMMUNITY TO BE PART OF THE STATES FIVE STAR PROGRAM and last updated 2020-12-22 19:20:21-05 PUEBLO — Officials in Pueblo are currently working on their plans for the community to be part of the states 5-star program. Pueblo plans on sending its proposal to the state within the next 10 days. In the meantime, the city and county are asking businesses to put their 5-star p...

  As of 5pm, December 22, 2020, Prowers County Public Health and Environment noted there had been 948 cumulative cases of COVID-19 reported including 46 hospitalizations and 20 deaths for those who tested positive for COVID-19. The two age groups showing the most significant numbers, approximately 140 reported cases are 30-39 and 60-69 years. The Positivity Rate is declining, now at 13.58% which is down from 18.03% from last week while the goal is still 5% or less. The metric is now at the Lev...

Southwest Memorial reaches full capacity; COVID-19 cases continue to rise Durango, Colorado Fri 69% chance of precipitation Plan in place, but staffing may be a challenge Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 11:38 AM Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 10:08 PM Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez has reached full capacity. As of Monday, there had been 1,113 positive cases in Montezuma County since the pandemic began, up from 762 cases on Dec. 2, a 46% increase. Jerry McBr...

CJ’s Diner wants lawsuit thrown out, says regulations are unconstitutional Durango, Colorado Fri 69% chance of precipitation Restaurant defied public health orders by offering indoor dining Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 10:43 AM Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 10:10 PM Attorneys for CJ’s Diner filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the restaurant for remaining open to indoor dining despite public health orders. The attorneys argue public health orders banning i...