Tag: Covid-19 Restrictions
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Airbnb bans users without positive reviews from booking houses over July 4
To prevent 4th of July partying in its properties, Airbnb will be restricting users who are allowed to book houses over the weekend, the company announced Tuesday. Throughout the weekend, users who do not have a history of positive reviews are banned from making one-night reservations of entire houses in the United States. “Parties are…
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RTD to lift capacity limits, increase bus, train, light rail service
Big changes are coming to public transit this weekend as the Regional Transportation District will be lifting capacity limits and increasing service for its buses, trains and light rails. RTD said the changes will start Sunday to support modest increases in ridership over the last few weeks. The agency is also expecting an increase in…
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Ball Arena approved for near-full capacity for next round of Avalanche, Nuggets playoff rounds
Even more fans will be allowed into the Ball Arena for the upcoming rounds of the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets playoff games as the venue has been approved to operate at near-full capacity. Ball Arena, formerly known as the Pepsi Center, announced the increased capacity Thursday. Though safety restrictions of the NBA and NHL…
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Airbnb extends party ban through end of summer
Nearly one year after Airbnb banned parties at its listings, the company is reminding Denver that Memorial Day weekend events are off-limits. As of August 2020, parties and events are not allowed in Airbnbs globally and guests are capped at 16 per listing. The COVID-19 precaution will remain in place until at least the end…
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As mayor is hospitalized with COVID, Woodland Park council deadlocks on resolution opposing Colorado restrictions
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save WOODLAND PARK • The City Council on Thursday deadlocked on a resolution branding Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and gatherings as unconstitutional, unable to break a tie vote because the mayor is hospitalized with the virus. Mayor Pro Tem Hilary Labarre announced…
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Grizzly Rose shut down indefinitely by health department following video of large crowds
The Grizzly Rose was ordered to shut down immediately by the Tri-County Health Department Tuesday after a video from the popular country bar and dance hall was posted online showing large crowds. The video showed hundreds of people gathered there over the weekend, with no social distancing and the vast majority not wearing masks. Under…
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Iconic eatery The Denver Diner falls victim to COVID-19 closures
After decades of providing the Denver community with a 24/7 food and hangout spot, the iconic restaurant The Denver Diner will be closing its doors for good, the diner announced on Facebook on Sunday. The family-owned and operated diner has occupied the corner of Speer Boulevard and Colfax Avenue for 30 years, serving as the…
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3 Colorado Springs businesses sue Gov. Polis over COVID-19 restrictions
Three Colorado Springs business owners launched a lawsuit Thursday, alleging Colorado’s COVID-19 restrictions violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing the right to peaceably assemble. Black Forest Bistro, Mobile Veterinarian Guy and BodyCast Band filed the lawsuit against Gov. Jared Polis and Jill Ryan, the executive director of the Colorado Department of Health…
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Colorado Symphony cancels events through May
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Symphony has canceled nearly all scheduled events in Boettcher Concert Hall for the 2020-21 season, lasting until May 30, the symphony announced Thursday. The symphony also canceled the date to purchase single tickets…
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Pueblo implements citywide curfew after spike in COVID-19 cases
The city of Pueblo will be under a two-week curfew beginning Friday as a prevention effort to stop the spike in COVID-19 cases, Mayor Nick Gradisar announced Thursday. The curfew is from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. every day. It will end at 5 a.m. on Nov. 13. “What we are facing is a public…