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  • CPW urges parks, camping customers to exercise extreme caution ahead of major storm

    CPW urges parks, camping customers to exercise extreme caution ahead of major storm

    DENVER – In response to the Winter Storm Warning and anticipated heavy snow conditions over the Front Range this weekend, Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks Coloradans and out of state travelers with recreation plans to exercise extreme caution and/or consider rescheduling weekend camping reservations or planned park excursions. 

    It is very likely that the storm will create significant impacts to travel and a high likelihood that some CPW offices and state parks may need to be closed at times until the storm passes.

    At Golden Gate Canyon State Park, manager Todd Farrow said the park is planning for three-plus feet of snow over the weekend. It reminded him of the 2003 blizzard when they had to evacuate campers and visitors from the park.

    “Obviously the safety of our visitors is our No. 1 concern, so with that in mind we are happy to offer any refunds if people feel they are ill-prepared or don’t have the equipment necessary to weather out the storm,” Farrow said. “If we get as much snow as we are expecting, we may not have parking lots for people to park in if they come up. If you do, please only park in designated areas so emergency vehicles are not blocked from accessing other areas if they are needed.” 

    “In that 2003 blizzard, everyone wanted to come up and snowshoe because we got seven feet of snow in three days, but we didn’t have any place for them to park. People started parking on the road and it hindered our operations when we had to get people out by snowmobile.”

    For those with camping reservations or other recreation plans in the Front Range this weekend, CPW suggests that you consider rescheduling your visit for a later date. Forecasted snow totals may mean road closures, whiteout conditions, or the potential for being stranded at, or on the way to, your destination.

    Because of the predicted magnitude of this storm, CPW is waiving all cancelation and change fees for the affected areas. 

    For camping customers that may already be onsite at affected state parks, please consider ending your stay early and requesting a refund of any remaining days on your reservation. If you are unable to do so, you must plan to shelter in place until the storm ends and the park property and surrounding roads are safe and passable. 

    “We encourage those that are planning to travel to or through the Front Range this weekend to instead stay home, stay safe, and know that our parks and trails will be waiting for you to explore once the storm passes and conditions are safer,” said Farrow. 

    Impacts from this weekend’s storms may have residual impacts on other upcoming park plans, such as the opening of boat ramps, ANS inspection stations/hours, etc. To stay informed, follow CPW’s social media accounts or visit cpw.state.co.us.

     

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  • Governor Polis Joins Transportation and Public Safety Leaders to Provide Update on Upcoming Winter Storm

    Governor Polis Joins Transportation and Public Safety Leaders to Provide Update on Upcoming Winter Storm

    DENVER – Today, Governor Polis provided an update on steps Colorado is taking to prepare for the upcoming winter weather. Governor Polis was joined by Director Shoshanna Lew of the Colorado Department of Transportation; John Lorme, Director of Maintenance and Operations, CDOT; and Chief Matthew Packard, Colorado State Patrol. 

     “Please, do the right thing this weekend and keep yourself and others safe by staying off the roads unless absolutely necessary, especially during the peak of this storm. It’s critical that we let our state’s snow crews do their work to keep roads clear for our emergency and essential workers,” said Governor Jared Polis. 

     Governor Polis today authorized the Colorado National Guard to assist with search and rescue requests through the State Emergency Operations Center from 12:00 p.m. on Friday – 12:00 p.m. on Monday. 

     “If you can stay safe in your home or in another location, especially during the peak of this storm, our crews will have a greater ability to do their jobs, keep essential travel possible as much as possible, and return our state roadways to a safe and clear condition,” said Director Shoshanna Lew of the Colorado Department of Transportation.

     “This storm forecast is different from the typical high country- mountain passes that typically see 2-3 foot totals. Instead of directing our resources to those passes as we usually do, we have  shifted some resources throughout the state so that extra crews and equipment will work the highways and interstates that see the worst of the storm,” said John Lorme, Director of Maintenance and Operations, CDOT.

     “We ask that you do everything you can to stay home and stay off the roads. However, if you must drive, be cognizant of the changing conditions and take a slow, cautious approach,” stated Colonel Matthew Packard, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “The Colorado State Patrol is adjusting schedules to optimize our staffing levels in areas anticipated to be most impacted by the storm. If you need help in an emergency, please call 9-1-1 and be prepared to shelter in your vehicle as first responders may have longer than usual travel times to your location.”  

     For more winter travel information, we have comprehensive resources at: codot.gov/travel/winter-driving 

     View today’s press conference. 

     

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  • Some community testing sites closed this weekend due to Winter Weather Advisory

    Some community testing sites closed this weekend due to Winter Weather Advisory

    REMOTE, Colo. (March 12, 2021): Multiple state-managed and partnered community testing sites will be closed this weekend due to intensifying winter weather advisories in effect across Colorado, in part to limit the number of people driving in hazardous conditions.

     

    Here is a list of closures and delays: 

     

     

     

    Closed: Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14

    • Del Mar – Aurora Center for Active Adults (30 West Del Mar Circle, Aurora, CO 80011)
    • Centennial Center Park (13050 E Peakview Ave , Centennial, CO 80111)
    • Lone Tree – Canvas Credit Union (10000 Park Meadows Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124)
    • Water World – Federal Heights 8801N. Pecos St., Federal Heights, CO 80260)
    • Westminster – Fat Cats (10685 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020)
    • Bennett Community Center (1100 W Colfax Ave, Bennett, CO 80102)
    • Mountain Range High School (12500 Huron Street Westminster, CO 80234)
    • Ethiopian Evangelical Church (445 South Lansing Street Aurora, CO 80012)
    • Stutler Bowl Stadium (9300 East Union Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111)
    • Abraham Lincoln High School (2285 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219)
    • Northeast Colorado Health Department (228 West Railroad Ave Fort Morgan, CO)

    Closed: Monday, March 15 

     

    • Del Mar – Aurora Center for Active Adults (30 West Del Mar Circle, Aurora, CO 80011) 

     

    Delayed start: Monday, March 15

    • Lone Tree – Canvas Credit Union (10000 Park Meadows Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124), Open noon – 4 p.m.
    • Abraham Lincoln High School (2285 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219), Open 2:30- 5 p.m.
    • All City Stadium South (1495 S Race Street, Denver, CO 80210), Open 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
    • Aurora Public Schools (15771 E 1st Ave, Aurora, CO 80011), Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Echo Park Stadium (11901 Newlin Gulch Blvd, Parker, CO 80134), Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • George Washington High School (655 South Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO 80224), Open 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
    • Instructional Support Facility (5416 S. Riviera Way, Aurora, CO 80015), Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Littleton Park and Walk (190 E. Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80121), Open 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
    • North High School (3125 Eliot Street, Denver, CO 80211), Open 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
    • Red Rocks Community College (5444 Miller Street, Arvada, CO 80002), Open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    • SOAR Academy (4107 S. Federal Blvd, Englewood, CO 80110), Open 2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Westminster High School (6933 Raleigh St, Westminster, CO 80030), Open 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

     

    Some local public health agencies may choose to make alternative arrangements. Please check with your local public health department for available options. 

    There are numerous state-sponsored community testing sites across the state, as well as dozens of locations offered by private providers. They are free, convenient, and do not require a doctor’s note, identification, or insurance. The state’s website has a list of locations. 

    While testing is an important tool in the COVID-19 response, the state cautions that a negative test doesn’t mean it’s OK to meet in large gatherings or bypass other public health orders, like wearing a mask. All Coloradans need to mask up, physically distance, limit gatherings, and stay home while sick.

    In addition, as winter weather and hazardous driving predictions for this weekend intensify, the state has urged vaccine providers to send a message to individuals scheduled for vaccine appointments Friday night through Sunday a message letting them know when and how they will be notified if their appointment gets canceled if necessary, as well as details about how to reschedule those appointments. We’ve asked vaccine providers to notify individuals by Friday if their appointments on Saturday and Sunday are canceled.

    Our top priority is ensuring everyone stays safe. Individuals who have scheduled an appointment but cannot make it due to adverse weather should call their provider with as much advance notice as possible to reschedule. We also are requiring providers to accommodate those requests and reschedule appointments so they can occur as soon as possible. 

    For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, please call 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926). The call center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Continue to stay up to date by visiting covid19.colorado.gov.

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  • Governor Polis Joins Transportation and Public Safety Leaders to Provide Update on Upcoming Winter Storm

    Governor Polis Joins Transportation and Public Safety Leaders to Provide Update on Upcoming Winter Storm

    DENVER – Today, Governor Polis provided an update on steps Colorado is taking to prepare for the upcoming winter weather. Governor Polis was joined by Director Shoshanna Lew of the Colorado Department of Transportation; John Lorme, Director of Maintenance and Operations, CDOT; and Chief Matthew Packard, Colorado State Patrol. 

     “Please, do the right thing this weekend and keep yourself and others safe by staying off the roads unless absolutely necessary, especially during the peak of this storm. It’s critical that we let our state’s snow crews do their work to keep roads clear for our emergency and essential workers,” said Governor Jared Polis. 

     Governor Polis today authorized the Colorado National Guard to assist with search and rescue requests through the State Emergency Operations Center from 12:00 p.m. on Friday – 12:00 p.m. on Monday. 

     “If you can stay safe in your home or in another location, especially during the peak of this storm, our crews will have a greater ability to do their jobs, keep essential travel possible as much as possible, and return our state roadways to a safe and clear condition,” said Director Shoshanna Lew of the Colorado Department of Transportation.

     “This storm forecast is different from the typical high country- mountain passes that typically see 2-3 foot totals. Instead of directing our resources to those passes as we usually do, we have  shifted some resources throughout the state so that extra crews and equipment will work the highways and interstates that see the worst of the storm,” said John Lorme, Director of Maintenance and Operations, CDOT.

     “We ask that you do everything you can to stay home and stay off the roads. However, if you must drive, be cognizant of the changing conditions and take a slow, cautious approach,” stated Colonel Matthew Packard, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “The Colorado State Patrol is adjusting schedules to optimize our staffing levels in areas anticipated to be most impacted by the storm. If you need help in an emergency, please call 9-1-1 and be prepared to shelter in your vehicle as first responders may have longer than usual travel times to your location.”  

     For more winter travel information, we have comprehensive resources at: codot.gov/travel/winter-driving 

     View today’s press conference. 

     

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  • Vice President Harris to tout COVID relief package in Denver

    Vice President Harris to tout COVID relief package in Denver

    DENVER (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Denver on March 16 to highlight the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill passed by Congress on Wednesday.

    Details on the visit by Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were still being worked out, the vice president’s office said.

    Harris’ visit is part of an ambitious campaign by President Joe Biden’s administration to showcase the relief bill. The campaign includes travel by the president, first lady Jill Biden and Cabinet secretaries.

    Harris’ office said she will address the aid package’s many aspects, among them an extension of $300 weekly emergency unemployment benefits into September and the shoring up of state and local government finances.

    The U.S. House gave final congressional approval to the relief package along a near-party-line vote. Republicans opposed the legislation, characterizing it as bloated and crammed with liberal policies.

    Biden plans to sign the measure Friday.

     

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  • Anythink Drive-In rescheduled due to weather

    Immersive storytelling experience to be held on March 27 

     THORNTON, Colo.–March 11, 2021–Due to inclement weather, Anythink Drive-In: A Wildly Wonderful, Curiously Celestial Adventure in Storytelling will now take place on Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm at Anythink Brighton.  The event was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 13. 

     Community and media partners are invited to hear and see folktales like never before. Anythink Drive-In: A Wildly Wonderful, Curiously Celestial Adventure in Storytelling will provide two opportunities for families to experience an immersive storytelling session from the comfort of their vehicles. Created in conjunction with Alt Ethos, a Denver-based experiential design studio, the Anythink Drive-In will feature a variety of folktales – from Rumpelstiltskin to Anansi the Spider – told using light and sound. Using an FM transmitter, participants will be able to tune in to a broadcast from their car while lights and other visual elements accompany the tales.  

     “At Anythink, creativity knows no bounds, and this is especially true when our staff and partners combine forces,” says Anythink Director of Strategic Partnerships Stacie Ledden. “Between the passion for storytelling from our Anythink Brighton staff and Alt Ethos’ ability to bring tales to life through light and sound, the Anythink Drive-In will be an interactive experience that families will never forget.”  

     “We are thrilled to continue our creative partnership with Anythink and deliver to the community an imaginative event to create inspiration and delight,” says Alt Ethos CEO Ethan Bach.  

     At the events, attendees will receive special materials and instructions to participate from their vehicles. Stories are appropriate for all ages, and fantastic costumes of all kinds are encouraged. Anythink Drive-In: A Wildly Wonderful, Curiously Celestial Adventure in Storytelling will have two sessions at 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm. Both events are free and open to the public, but advance registration is required online. Participants should register once per vehicle.   

     With reservations full, special accommodations and additional opportunities are available for media.  

     This immersive storytelling experience is one example of how the library continues to engage with community partners and thought-leaders to provide unique and creative opportunities for the residents of Adams County. Anythink previously partnered with Alt Ethos in 2019 to create The Singing Tree, an interactive public art piece permanently on display at Anythink Perl Mack.  

     -Event Details- 

     Anythink Drive-In: A Wildly Wonderful, Curiously Celestial  

    Adventure in Storytelling 

    Saturday, March 27, 2021 

    7:30 pm & 9:30 pm 

     Anythink Brighton, 327 E. Bridge St., Brighton, CO 80601 

     Take a drive to Anythink Brighton for an immersive storytelling experience, where you’ll be guided through a world of light, color and sound. During this multi-sensory adventure, hear and see folktales in a whole new way, all from the comfort of your vehicle. Invite the whole family to participate in this wildly wonderful interactive adventure in storytelling. All special materials will be provided on-site. All you need is an FM radio and your imagination! Fantastic costumes of all kinds encouraged. This magical journey is appropriate for all ages. Space is limited; advance registration required at anythinklibraries.org. Please register once per vehicle. This experience is brought to you by Anythink Libraries and Alt Ethos. 

     

     

     

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  • CHSAA Basketball Playoff Slated for March 13 Postponed

    The current forecasts do not present a positive picture for the weather on Saturday, March 13. In the best interests of the safety of those players, coaches and families traveling this weekend, we are postponing all games scheduled for March 13. Those games will be rescheduled to Monday, March 15. Because Monday has become a playoff date, schools may practice on Sunday, March 14, per CHSAA bylaws.

    The new schedule will have the Great 8 games playing March 15 and the semifinal games on March 17. This still allows for a travel day between games.

     Knowing that the potential for significant snowfall is imminent, we will continue to monitor the impact of the storm in the event an additional postponement is needed. Should that be necessary, we will play Great 8 on Tuesday, March 16, but still have the semifinal games on March 17.

     The state championship games remain scheduled for March 19 and 20 at The Broadmoor World Arena.

     

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  • State updates dial public health order

    State updates dial public health order

    Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released an amended public health order that provides updates to the COVID-19 dial framework on Sunday. 

    The new changes, effective as of March 7, include:

    • A new disease incidence metric buffer allows counties to exceed their Dial level’s disease incidence metric and remain in that level as long as they do not exceed the minimum of the next more restrictive Dial level’s incidence rate by more than 15% for five consecutive days. This creates more predictability with Dial moves and prevents counties moving back and forth unnecessarily by ensuring a consistent trend is present first.
    • Restaurants and seated indoor events (including at casinos) in Level Blue may expand capacity to 225 people without using the distancing space calculator.
    • Restaurants and seated indoor events (including at casinos) in Level Yellow may expand capacity to 150 people without using the distancing space calculator.
    • Seated indoor events in Level Red may calculate distancing without using the distancing space calculator.
    • Last call to order alcohol at restaurants has been expanded from levels Blue to Red:
      • Level Blue: 2 a.m.
      • Level Yellow: 1 a.m.
      • Level Orange: 12 a.m.
      • Level Red: 10 p.m.
    • Masks may be removed in a school classroom setting for the purpose of playing a musical instrument that cannot otherwise be played while wearing a mask, but students must continue to physically distance. Performers with masks can be 12 feet away and without masks 25 feet — and instrument players with bell covers could be 12 feet apart and without 25.
    • Performers at events who are wearing masks may be a minimum of 12 feet away from spectators. Performers not wearing masks must remain a minimum of 25 feet away.
    • 5 Star-certified businesses in Level Blue may expand capacity limits by 50 people above the Level Blue caps.
    • Review the full summary of changes. 

    The Colorado COVID-19 dial is a tool that allows Colorado to balance the urgent need to contain the virus with the need for localized guidance during the pandemic. Learn more about the dial.

    Continue to stay up to date by visiting covid19.colorado.gov.

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  • CDPHE issues updated guidance for student athletes

    CDPHE issues updated guidance for student athletes

    Colorado state high school wrestling championships will require a negative COVID-19 test

    Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) issued updated guidance for the 2021 Colorado state high school wrestling championships in Pueblo Colorado on March 11-13.

    A recently completed study shows a higher number of outbreaks associated with club or high school sanctioned wrestling events compared to other sports. Due to the increased risk of COVID-19 transmission in this setting, CDPHE is requiring that all athletes participating in the 2021 Colorado state high school wrestling championships be tested prior to competition. This stipulation is a part of the Colorado High School Activities Association’s variance to allow high school athletics during COVID-19. 

    Athletes may provide a negative test result conducted up to 72 hours prior to the day of competition or they will be tested upon arrival at the CDPHE testing center the day of the competition. Students who test positive will not be allowed to compete and must isolate.

    Additional details are available in the full CDPHE memo.

     Continue to stay up to date by visiting covid19.colorado.gov.

     

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  • COLORADO ROCKIES RECEIVE VARIANCE TO HOST 21,000 FANS AT COORS FIELD BEGINNING OPENING DAY, APRIL 1

    The Rockies will host 7,000 vaccinated healthcare providers and first responders for the first homestand

     DENVER – The Colorado Rockies have been working closely with the State of Colorado and Major League Baseball to develop a plan to accommodate additional fans at Coors Field.  As conditions continue to improve, the Rockies announced today that the state has approved the outdoor facility for a 42.6% capacity variance beginning Opening Day, April 1, (21,363 of 50,144). This is an increase to the previous approval of 12,500 fans.  To create a safe and healthy experience for fans, players and staff, the Rockies have implemented all required Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) and Major League Baseball (MLB) policies and guidelines.

     “We couldn’t be happier to be inviting Rockies fans back into Coors Field,” said Rockies COO Greg Feasel. “It took a lot of hard work from a lot of people, and we thank the State of Colorado, the City and County of Denver, and their health officials, along with MLB for partnering with us to ensure that our thorough and detailed plan complies with all health and safety measures.”

     The Rockies will begin selling tickets to April home games on March 11, with Rockies Plan Holders receiving first opportunity to secure tickets for the first homestand. If inventory allows, ticket on-sale dates for the general public will be determined and announced at a later date.

     The Rockies will also be hosting a fundraising event on March 31 at 2 p.m. around the team’s preseason workout called Feed the Rockies Workout Day. Just over 2,000 tickets will be available for $5/ticket, with the proceeds going to the Colorado Rockies Foundation to benefit AMP THE CAUSE and The Denver Rescue Mission. Tickets will be available starting Wednesday, March 24. Other festivities planned include giveaways to the first fans through the gates, pre-autographed items for winning seat locations during the event as well as opportunities to hear from Manager Bud Black and several players. For those fans unable to attend in person, there will also be an online fundraiser. The Rockies Foundation will make a matching donation of the proceeds from both events. 

     A detailed list of 2021 Coors Field policies and protocols can be found at Rockies.com/update.

     

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