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Colorado lawmakers churn out 10 COVID relief bills

The Colorado General Assembly approved a COVID-19 relief package of 10 bills on Dec. 2, ending a three-day special session that Gov. Jared Polis called to fill the gaps left by Congress' inaction. …
John Jordan, owner of Tailgate Tavern & Grill in Parker, had a busy day Nov. 27 — or as busy as he can possibly be these days. The Tailgate's outdoor patio was near capacity days after the Tri-County Health Department rescinded orders to close the business Nov. 24.

'They're hurting small business'

The Friday after Thanksgiving was a cause for celebration for the Tailgate Tavern and Grill and its supporters. The outdoor patio on Mainstreet was near capacity Nov. 27, two days after the …
Diners sit outside Smokin Fins in downtown Littleton on Nov. 20, hours before new orders took effect ending indoor dining in the face of surging COVID-19 numbers.

State to consider giving businesses more capacity under `best practice' program

The state public-health department is considering new rules that would allow businesses to operate at higher capacity than current coronavirus-related restrictions normally permit — as long as the …
Shannon Rucker, left, and her parents John Ross, middle, and Chris Ross, right, inside JC’s Cafe in Golden on Nov. 19. Friday was the last day of dine-in eating at the restaurant.

Fundraiser keeps Golden eatery afloat

Over the last nine years, the owners of JC’s Cafe in Golden have worked to create a greasy spoon that is known as much for supporting the community as tasty burgers and the colorful writing on the …
A photo of the man suspected of fatally shooting a clerk at a gas station on Nov. 26 at South Quebec Street and East County Line Road in Centennial.

Clerk dies after shooting at gas station in Centennial; suspect at large

A gas station clerk died after sustaining a gunshot wound to the left abdomen in a robbery the night of Nov. 26, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. “The suspect asked for cigarettes …
Astrid Hausdoerfer organizes ornaments at the Old German Christmas booth at the Denver Christkindl Market at Civic Cent Park in Denver on Nov. 24. The annual authentic German and European holiday traditional market is hosted by the German American Chamber of Commerce and features local and international vendors.

Denver Christkindl Market is rare holiday holdout

As one of the city's last remaining holiday celebrations, the Denver Christkindl Market is trying to keep the magic alive for the community while supporting small businesses. The annual event has …

Possible Colorado Boulevard changes to be considered

With few businesses, the least distinct north-south thoroughfare in west Centennial may be Colorado Boulevard, a major road running to Highlands Ranch on the south and a residential area in Greenwood …
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In a letter to Gov. Jared Polis sent Nov. 25, Douglas County commissioners requested that the county be allowed to start a variance program that would keep qualifying restaurants open for indoor …
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SPECIAL REPORT
John and Maria Castillo sit beside the grave of their son, Kendrick, who was shot and killed during the STEM School shooting a year ago. They are reflected on the polished surface of another nearby headstone.
STEM SCHOOL TRAGEDY: ONE YEAR LATER
For grieving parents of Kendrick Castillo, ‘everything in life is different’
STEM School Highlands Ranch is weathering back-to-back crises, between last year’s shooting and this year’s global pandemic.
A year toward recovery complicated by virus
Students designed the center’s logo and chose the name.
New center provides support for STEM School community

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