Author: By Michael Karlik, Colorado Politics

Ski resorts will need to develop protocols for crowd management and safe housing for employees under new draft coronavirus guidelines from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “A successful ski season will require a strong partnership between ski areas, local governments, local businesses, and the state,” said Jill Hunsaker Ryan, the department’s executive…

A driver’s license will cost just over $2 more next month, as the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles increases its licensing fees by 10%. The raise is occurring to ensure that the cash fund that covers licensing remains solvent. In the June economic forecast to the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee, Legislative Council staff warned that…

For communities that wish to modify their public infrastructure to promote public health and distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Colorado Department of Transportation is offering $4.1 million for project ideas. Calling them “quick-win activities,” CDOT describes projects like converting parking spaces to outdoor dining as fostering economic development during the pandemic. “Since many of…

The Denver neighborhood named after the 20th century Denver mayor who was also a member of the Ku Klux Klan is moving to drop its affiliation with Benjamin F. Stapleton. “The current conversation regarding racism and social injustice has increased awareness and education within our community,” the Master Community Association for the Stapleton neighborhood wrote…

After more than 10 days of protests in communities large and small across Colorado, the state Senate approved by a vote of 32-1 a comprehensive set of reforms to police accountability and transparency, Senate Bill 217. “We are shouting right now,” said Sen. Kerry Donovan, D-Vail. “We have seen these masses of people gather at…

Gov. Jared Polis has extended by 30 days an executive order to allow for to-go and delivery purchases of alcohol during the continued COVID-19 pandemic, along with additional protections to ensure that the containers are not opened in transit. The Colorado Restaurant Association, in the meantime, is backing a forthcoming proposal from state legislators to…

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock will extend the city’s nighttime curfew through the end of this week, as the city council simultaneously moved its weekly meeting to Thursday morning. Hancock announced the news on CPR on Monday, which followed two nights of curfews beginning at 8 p.m. and extending until 5 a.m. Since Thursday, nighttime rioting…

For those flying during the COVID-19 pandemic, Denver International Airport has installed two vending machines for face masks to help passengers comply with the requirement to cover their faces. The machines are on Level 6 near the restrooms and Level 5 near the Boulder Beer Tap House, and both accept credit cards only. For sale…

Visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park will need to make reservations through a timed entry portal beginning on June 4 as part of the second phase of the park’s reopening. “We are eager to welcome visitors back to their national park,” said Superintendent Darla Sidles. “This system will more safely manage the pace and flow…