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Economic leaders seek 5-star certification for Durango businesses Durango, Colorado Currently Fri 2% chance of precipitation 1% chance of precipitation 1% chance of precipitation Push underway to apply for state program allowing more freedom from COVID-19 restrictions By Patrick Armijo Education, business & real estate reporter Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 10:36 AM Updated: Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 8:36 PM Economic leaders seek 5-star certification f...

Old Colorado City launches alfresco dining this weekend Old Colorado City preps for an outdoor dining program and event to help local restaurants looking to welcome back guests with OCC Alfresco. and last updated 2020-12-17 21:23:28-05 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — Small business owners in Old Colorado City hope that youll dine outdoors with them this weekend. The Old Colorado City Partnership will kick off its first OCC Alfresco outdoor dining event Friday with patrons of Mother Muffs Kit...

Colorado launches 5-star certification, a path to higher capacities. But not in Larimer. Rebecca Powell, Fort Collins Coloradoan Watch as local healthcare workers get Colorados first COVID-19 vaccines Replay Video UP NEXT Starting Friday, Colorado counties can apply to set up a new "5-star" variance program that would allow businesses to have more capacity than current COVID-19 restrictions allow — and in some cases, it could reinstate indoor dining. But in Level Red counties...

Unemployment claims in El Paso County rise 50% COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Initial unemployment claims in El Paso County rose over 50% from November 21 to November 28. During that same time, claims in Pueblo County increased by 19%. The food industry has been hit the hardest as Level Red restrictions prohibit indoor dining. Last week, 45% of Colorados unemployment claims came from restaurant workers. Statewide, nearly 20,000 Coloradans filed for unemployment last week, a 4% increase compar...

The following story was updated to reflect the cancellation of testing on Dec. 22 and 29. By Randi Pierce Staff Writer Despite logging fewer new cases in the last week than in weeks past, Archuleta County’s cumulative incidence rate is still “very, very high,” according to San Juan Basin Public Health’s (SJBPH) Brian Devine. As of Wednesday afternoon, Archuleta County had a total of 421 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 among permanent residents, according to SJBPH, with that count beginn...

Colorado officials say avoiding Christmas spike key to hitting finish line on COVID-19 fight Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado health officials said Friday that avoiding Christmas and New Year’s Eve coronavirus spikes will be key to returning children to school in January and ending the fight against COVID-19 as vaccines become more prevalent. and last updated 2020-12-18 17:43:07-05 DENVER — State epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy said if Colorado avoids a COVID-19 spike from Christmas an...

A statewide certifications program that would allow some businesses to operate at higher capacity limits than the COVID-19 dial allows will start accepting applications Friday. The “5 Star” Certified Business Variance Program by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rewards businesses that implement extensive safety measures to surpass guidelines. Certified businesses in areas where Level Red restrictions are in place, including El Paso, Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Dougla...

Durango School District 9-R releases plan for return of in-person classes Durango, Colorado Currently Sat 0% chance of precipitation Priority placed on bringing back youngest students By Patrick Armijo Education, business & real estate reporter Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 12:07 PM Updated: Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 10:36 PM Durango School District 9-R releases plan for return of in-person classes Durango School District 9-R on Wednesday released its ...

A statewide certifications program that would allow some businesses to operate at higher capacity limits than the COVID-19 dial allows will start accepting applications Friday. The “5 Star” Certified Business Variance Program by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rewards businesses that implement extensive safety measures to surpass guidelines. Certified businesses in areas where Level Red restrictions are in place, including El Paso, Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Dougla...

First-year restaurants stick it out through pandemic Durango, Colorado Currently Sat 0% chance of precipitation Three businesses in Pine River Valley determined to survive By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 5:03 AM Updated: Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 10:00 PM First-year restaurants stick it out through pandemic Porky’s Smokehouse owner Dayson Goetz slices a smoked brisket at the Ignacio business. For...