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While COVID-19 cases appear to be declining across Colorado's Front Range, Routt County has seen a surge in case numbers over the past few weeks. To slow the spread of the virus, Route County commissioners implemented a new public health order effective as of Monday.
Shutterstock El Paso County businesses can now apply to increase their capacity limits through the stateâs 5 Star program. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment approved the countyâs application to administer the state program locally on Monday night, Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC President and CEO Dirk Draper said Feb. 3. The local program will be available to restaurants, gyms and fitness centers, personal services and indoor events in El Paso County. Certified businesses can operate at capacity limits one level higher ...
Denver businesses submit applications for 5 Star program, hope to increase capacity Applications went live Tuesday morning Denver7 and last updated 2021-02-02 19:30:51-05 DENVER -- Dustin and Amy Barrett didn't know what to expect as they waited at their computer for the chance to submit an application for Denver's 5 Star program. Applications opened Tuesday at 10 a.m. and the Barretts, who run Tables Restaurant, were constantly refreshing their web browsers until the site went live. They jokingly compared the experience to buying tickets for a hot concert at Red Rocks. But as soon as they s...
Owner Loy Merck says his business, which reopened its outdoor area in mid-January for weekend service, was losing money in the fall because of limited capacity and shorter hours; nonetheless, he decided it was worth reopening now that the State of Colorado is allowing it. Erik Ludwig, who's been the Meadowlark's general manager for the past nine years, says being open has been a double-edged sword, because he wants to take care of his employees as much as possible. "You've got to balance it with being as safe as possible," he says. "Then trying to make the financials work is a whole other b...
Grizzly Rose ordered to shut down until further notice, health officials say Denver7. and last updated 2021-02-03 15:58:57-05 DENVER â The Tri-County Health Department on Tuesday ordered the Grizzly Rose to remain closed indefinitely for violations of COVID-19 protocols. The popular country music venue and bar just north of Denver shut down voluntarily after a video of a packed dance floor went viral over the weekend. Health department officials on Monday said they were monitoring the situation at Grizzly Rose, which has been no stranger to complaints during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tu...