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Courtesy Colorado Department of Health and Environment Gov. Jared Polis’ latest public health order relaxes the state mask mandate for roughly half of the counties in the state. On Saturday, Polis updated the state’s public health order that had required masks in public during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the places where masks are required in counties with low enough case counts. Under the new order, counties in Level Green on the state’s 3.0 dial, which constitutes fewer than 35 cases per 100,000 people, masks will only be required in public schools, child care facilities, governme...

Earlier this week, Colorado Governor Jared Polis predicted that the state could hand over decisions about the COVID-19 response to local government agencies and officials as soon as April 16. As a result, some jurisdictions may immediately end mask mandates, capacity limits and other safety procedures that have been required for much of the past year. But during an April 1 press conference, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said the Mile High City won't immediately ditch such policies, particularly given statistics related to the novel coronavirus that remain worrisome. And while rules about mask ...

A year into pandemic, restaurants in Pine River Valley feel ‘optimistic’ Durango, Colorado Currently Wed Owners anticipate good year ahead after surviving COVID-19 By Shannon Mullane Durango and Pine River Valley reporter Monday, April 5, 2021 2:00 AM A year into pandemic, restaurants in Pine River Valley feel ‘optimistic’ Ashleigh Tarkington, co-owner of the Billy Goat Saloon in Gem Village, said Wednesday that she took advantage of the COVID-19 shutdown to replace windows and do some remodeling at the bar. Jerry McBride/Durango Herald Toggle fo...

GREAT BEND TRIBUNE Pawnee County COVID case totals remain unchanged from last week LARNED — The Pawnee County Health Department (PCHD) reported no new county COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday, March 30. The current county case total stands at 1,143 (one active case).  Community case totals (excluding Larned State Hospital, individuals in long-term care and Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility) saw an increase of one from last week at 606. Three cases have been identified in the last two weeks and one case in the last seven days.  No new deaths from COVID-19 have been repo...

Festival • The St. Patrick’s Day Food and Family Fest will be March 13 in downtown Irwin. Photos with St. Patrick and children’s games will be at the Shidle Lodge, 417 Main St. The first 125 people to have their photos taken will receive either an Irish derby, green beads or a rubber snake, while supplies last. Feathers Artists Market, 102 Fourth St., will have a caricature artist. Businesses and restaurants will sell Irish foods and alcohol, where permitted. The event is sponsored by the Irwin Business and Professional Association. Details: 724-216-6200 or irwin1864@gmail.com Fundrais...