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The bright lights, sounds of laughter and live entertainment are returning to the stage at Pueblo’s Memorial Hall after more than a yearlong absence forced by the COVID pandemic.  Comedian Carlos Mencia will be the first to take the stage at 6 p.m. May 20 at Pueblo Memorial Hall, 320 Central Main, when he hopes to not only get people laughing again but coming out for live entertainment that benefits a good cause. From the “Mind of Mencia,” Comedy Central show to this year's “C 4 Urself Tour,” the Honduras native’s stop in Pueblo will raise funds for the Dolores ...

There's only one level lower than Blue, but achieving it requires an application to the state. With the county now in Level Blue, all restaurants may operate at 50% capacity, with last call at midnight. Bars are still closed, but offices and noncritical manufacturing can operate at 50% capacity and sporting events may operate with 50 individuals per activity. Level Blue also allows for 50% capacity at outdoor unseated and seated events, as well as indoor events. According to the guidelines, this level offers a stronger endorsement of 100% in-person learning for K-12 schools and higher ed...

A long-awaited program that will enable qualifying and approved businesses to operate with fewer COVID-19 restrictions was officially kicked off in Pueblo on Tuesday at 1129 Spirts and Eatery. The restaurant is one of the initial businesses, alongside Brues Alehouse, to join the county's COVID-19 health restrictions variance program. About 30 businesses are currently in the queue to become certified through the program and raise capacity. Dubbed the Five Star Variance Program, Commissioner Garrison Ortiz has championed the program and sought state approval for its enactment since at least ear...

Small businesses hoping to rebound with changes to Five Star program, COVID-19 Relief Package Mayo Davison and last updated 2020-12-22 00:35:55-05 COLORADO SPRINGS — Small businesses continuing to feel the impact of the pandemic but hoping to rebound with help from the city and the new COVID-19 Relief Package. The statewide Five Star Variance program was meant to provide them with a little relief but they say it would do the exact opposite. Luke Travins owns Jose Muldoon's in Colorado Springs and says he was looking forward to the program. That is until the state released a version that ...