BOULDER — Boulder County has submitted its application for 5-Star certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The business-variance program allows participating businesses to operate one level above Boulder County’s position on the statewide dial, provided that they demonstrate compliance with enhanced public-health guidelines and safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Locally, Broomfield and Larimer counties already have authorization for 5-Star programs. Weld County has not applied, but the city of Greeley, the city of Evans, the town of W...