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Though Colorado wouldn’t confirm its first case of COVID-19 until March 5, 2020, public health officials later concluded that it had been circulating in the state as early as January — fittingly enough, for a year that would come to be defined, above all else, by the spread of the novel coronavirus. But a deadly pandemic was far from the only thing that left its mark on a tumultuous year in Colorado politics. Historic protests and waves of civil unrest gripped Denver and other cities. Record-breaking wildfires choked the skies with haze. Democrats prevailed in a pivotal presidential...

From ferocious fires to historic hurricane season, 2020 took weather to new extremes At least $25 billion natural disasters unfolded across the United States this year. By Matthew Cappucci and Jason SamenowThe Washington Post Share  As most of us are breathing a sigh of relief that 2020 is just about over, many meteorologists are doing the same thing. The year featured devastating wildfires and hurricanes, tornadoes, derechos and flooding, and just about everything else the atmosphere has to offer. Wildfires and hurricanes were relentless and especially punishing, setting records for the a...

COVID-19 wasn’t the only story for businesses in 2020, but it was most of the story. In a year marked by closures, changes and a growing tome of health and safety rules, the Grand Valley business community saw a shift to curbside pickups, takeout creativity and a run on plexiglass that likely won’t be repeated again soon. Perhaps the biggest change to area business came late in the year when Grand Junction’s oldest store finally called it quits. After 109 years in business, Benge’s Shoe Store in downtown Grand Junction ended its three-generation run as Colorado’s olde...

The First COVID Dining Room Lockdown In early March, the seriousness of the looming pandemic became more obvious as COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths began to mount. Some restaurants began closing to protect their employees and customers even before it was mandated, but on March 17, Governor Jared Polis ordered every bar and restaurant in Colorado to suspend in-house dining, with only takeout and delivery sales allowed. That model continued until May 26, when businesses were allowed to reopen at 50 percent capacity. Tavernetta has been packaging a rainbow of cocktail choices for takeo...

WASHINGTON – The members of Colorado’s congressional delegation announced Wednesday that they wrote a letter asking President Donald Trump to issue...