Gov. Jared Polis Extends Face Mask Mandate In Colorado For Another 30 Days
During the virtual news conference, he announced that he was extending the face mask mandate for another 30 days.
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During the virtual news conference, he announced that he was extending the face mask mandate for another 30 days.
Gov. Jared Polis didn't seem to be too concerned with those who won't get the coronavirus vaccine in Colorado, stating that there will likely be more people who want the vaccine than there are doses available, especially at first.
A new coronavirus testing site is open in Aurora at Del Mar Park. Free COVID-19 testing at the Aurora Sports Park ended last Thursday.
The number of coronavirus hospitalizations in Colorado jumped to more than 1,000 on Sunday.
The new order will restrict nighttime business hours, particularly for bars, clubs and restaurants. It also urges residents to be in their own homes by 10 p.m., and avoid gathering or mixing with other households.
Business owners say Denver's new home at 10 p.m. order while better than a full shutdown, is still a blow to their operations.
Businesses adjusting to COVID-19 restrictions say the latest decision by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Friday is just another change they will have to adopt and remain creative to keep customers coming back.
The University of Colorado Boulder is going fully remote again to help prevent community spread of coronavirus as Boulder County moves to Level Orange on the Colorado color dial.
Those who were living at a Ramada Inn in Englewood next to Centennial Airport are now homeless because the eviction moratorium doesn't extend to people living in hotels.
With a change to cooler temperatures and the possibility of snow, combined with coronavirus cases rising across the state, Aurora is setting up a shelter for those experiencing homelessness.
Facing a large surge of COVID-19 patients, UCHealth on Friday told employees the hospital system is taking numerous steps including postponement of some non-emergent surgeries.
"I don't think anybody should wait to be told it's safer to stay at home," Gov. Jared Polis said. "Be careful, be cautious, be prepared."
Of the 588 active COVID-19 outbreaks in Colorado, 26 are in prisons, jails, or other correctional facilities, state data shows.
At the start of the school year, Cherry Creek students were given the option of in-person or remote learning.
Colorado reached a grim milestone on Thursday. The state has now recorded its highest level of patients hospitalized by COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic in March.
Most people in Colorado should be ready for more accumulating snowfall on this First Alert Weather Day.
The shooting and killing of a man in Minneapolis by several federal law enforcement agents on Saturday prompted almost immediate condemnation from state and federal lawmakers in Colorado.
Acting Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Robert Sakata told a joint hearing of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees that Colorado producers are facing a lot of headwinds, including tariffs, drought, and deadly viruses.
Colorado health officials selected Aurora's East Colfax neighborhood for the state's first Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analysis.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released a statement condemning the actions of those leaving ace of spades cards, or "death cards," in the vehicles of people detained in a county in Colorado's mountains.
Andrews, who was elected in November, was arrested on suspicion of DUI earlier this month after he allegedly swerved and took a turn from the wrong lane. Police say he was well over the legal limit.
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Interstate 70 eastbound has reopened after a crash involving multiple vehicles and a semi truck in Glenwood Canyon.
They're calling it "The Last Dance," the last year of the Sundance Film Festival will be held in Park City, Utah. Event organizers and Boulder representatives are taking the opportunity to note what makes Sundance special and plan for next year's event in Boulder.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released a statement condemning the actions of those leaving ace of spades cards, or "death cards," in the vehicles of people detained in a county in Colorado's mountains.
Rick Nicholas' love for the Denver Broncos started young when he started tailgating with his mom in 1976, and he has kept it up with meaning behind every detail.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
A free, family-friendly Denver Broncos fan rally is set for Saturday afternoon at Larimer Square, giving fans a chance to relive history and build excitement ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High.
The winners will be announced at "NFL Honors" on Feb. 5. A nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the league completed voting before the playoffs began.
Here's the story of how Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham became the best scout team quarterback in the state of Texas.
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
Benoit Bourguet, 47, was competing in a rowing race from Spain to Antigua when large waves capsized his single-man vessel.
Acting Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Robert Sakata told a joint hearing of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees that Colorado producers are facing a lot of headwinds, including tariffs, drought, and deadly viruses.
A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income families with children in five states.
Educators say the TABOR cap is affecting their ability to provide adequate educational opportunities for students in rural districts.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
For the second time four months, the Colorado Department of Corrections is asking lawmakers for more money. The request comes as the state's prisons are overflowing with inmates, and the department is overbudget by millions of dollars.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed that a third child has died in Colorado from an influenza-associated illness so far for the 2025-2026 respiratory disease season.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Hospitals across Colorado are urging people to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as supplies drop during one of the most demanding times of the year.
Giving blood right now is crucial amid an ongoing nationwide shortage, the Red Cross says. On Tuesday, the members of the Colorado House of Representatives and the State Senate are giving blood to help fix this severe shortage.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Two former executives of a medical device company are accused in a multiyear scheme to defraud health care payors, patients and investors.
Cold weather can reduce the efficiency of electric vehicles, shortening their driving range. These tips can help.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Sunday is seeing the most cancellations for a single day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The latest numbers from Denver's Metro Association of Realtors shows the median sales prices in the Denver area is down 2%. It's now just under $600,000, and the actual number of homes sold was down every month in 2025 compared to 2024.
The 38-year-old Aurora man jailed for investigation of arson for allegedly setting a five-alarm fire in Denver in early January "sees and hears things ... he has a mental condition," according to his sister.
A Denver judge denied bond for a 38-year-old man accused of killing a 2-year-old child. Nicolas Stout is facing charges of murder and child abuse resulting in death.
At 71 years old, facing a terminal diagnosis, Colorado resident Tom Pringle has one more thing he wants to do before he dies: help other people in similar situations by trying an experimental drug to treat his ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The families of three nonverbal students who were physically abused by a bus aide while traveling to school in Colorado have filed a lawsuit against their children's former school.
Many people who responded to a state survey regarding Xcel's Public Safety Power Shutoffs last month expressed dissatisfaction with Xcel's approach on Dec. 17 and Dec. 19, believing the utility overreacted.