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In late December, Governor Jared Polis announced that all counties at Level Red on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environments dial dashboard would be switched to Level Orange as of January 4. And should the counties maintain Level Orange standards related to COVID-19 for seven consecutive days after being accepted into the 5 Star State Certification Program, the CDPHE noted, approved businesses would be able to operate at Level Yellow standards — allowing select restaurants an...

After decades of providing the Denver community with a 24/7 food and hangout spot, the iconic restaurant The Denver Diner will be closing its doors for good, the diner announced

Potter County Judge Nancy Tanner, the closings of Potter County buildings due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended, however the Tax Office and courts will not be closed down. Back in March, 2020, Potter County declared a local state of disaster due to the pandemic, which was then extended the next week. This state of disaster will continue, “until further order of the Commissioners Court or until Governor Greg Abbott vacates, rescinds, or cancels the current state-wide declaration of di...

2K Shares A couple wearing masks because of the coronavirus pandemic sit outside a bakery in the centre of Leeds, northern England, on November 1, 2020 as England prepared to enter into a second lockdown in an effort to stem soaring infections. Other countries have implemented sweeping lockdowns, including bars and restaurants, while the U.S. hasn’t. (Oli Scarff, AFP via Getty Images) As someone who writes about restaurants and the people behind them, someone who has tried over the last...

Its lights out for the Denver Diner. After holding down the southeast corner of Speer Boulevard and West Colfax Avenue for the past thirty years, this classic cafe has called it quits...at least at its current location. Long a haven for night owls as well as those looking for a spot for a casual morning meeting, quick lunch or comfort-food dinner, the iconic 24/7 eatery closed along with the rest of Colorados restaurants on March 17, and didnt return until June 1, under tight restrictions on b...

It was recently announced that Colorado high school sports will start back up later this month for the winter season, and in response we have seen some complaints about guidelines and restrictions being imposed. Examples of restrictions include: spectators will, of course, be limited, there are face cover guidelines (basketball and hockey player will wear masks even while playing), there will be fewer games (basketball slates will be 14 games), roster sizes are limited, postseason competition i...

Amarillo report card notes 92 new COVID-19 cases AGN Media Fridays Amarillo Public Health Department COVID-19 report card indicated there were 92 total new cases. Per the report card, there are have been 31,051 total positive COVID-19 cases in Randall and Potter counties, with 27,345 recoveries and 557 deaths. Additionally, there are active cases 3,149 — 1,892 of which are from Randall County and 1,257 in Potter County. The report shows there have been 194,769 COVID-19 tests c...

Citys iconic Denver Diner to close after 30 years Robert Garrison / KMGH and last updated 2021-01-17 16:25:43-05 DENVER – One of the last of Denver’s iconic diners is closing its doors for good. Denver Diner announced Sunday that it will not reopen. The diner has been a staple on the corner of Colfax and Speer for more than 30 years. But the restrictions placed on the business amid the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to have contributed to owner’s decision not to reopen. The diner clo...

“Help Us Stay Alive”—Aspen Gay Ski Week Continues Virtually This Year For 44 years, Aspen has been home to the world’s only nonprofit gay ski week. While the popular event is hosting virtual celebrations this year, the organizers are hoping community support will help them get to their 45th anniversary in 2022. Andy Stein •   January 15, 2021 Every winter for the past 44 years, visitors have traveled to the Roaring Fork Valley for a weekend full of skiing, soaking, dancing, costume...

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rolled out its 5 Star State Certification program in mid-December, allowing approved counties to certify restaurants that meet strict health and safety requirements  to operate at more lenient COVID-related restrictions than the rest of the county. That was a month ago, and on January 14 Denver received the okay from the state to begin certifying restaurants and other businesses. Compare that timeline to Summit County, which was the fir...