
Slices Of Uncertainty, Caution And Normalcy Served Up As Coloradans Go Back Out To Eat
So how’s dine-in service going across the state? Colorado Public Radio reporters checked in with places and here’s what they found.


Rescheduled United Methodist General Conference Leaves LGBTQ Clergy, New Ordinations In Limbo
“I think one of the tragedies of this is those that were ready to be affirmed and ready for ordination now have to wait,” said St. Andrew Senior Pastor Mark Feldmeir.

Colorado Restaurants Can Reopen For In-Person Dining Wednesday
When restaurants reopen in Denver and elsewhere in Colorado, they will have new rules to control the spread of the coronavirus. No date has been set to reopen dine-in services yet.

USPS Processing Center Stays Open Despite Denver Health Officials Order To Close Over COVID-19 Cases
The mail processing and distribution center in Denver provides mail to all of Colorado and Wyoming.

El Paso County Moves To Reopen Restaurants With Restrictions, Still Needs State Approval
A plan unanimously approved Thursday by county commissioners includes strict guidelines for allowing in-person dining.

Some Colorado Restaurants Desperate To Open Are Negotiating With County Health Departments
Some ideas include removing tables, limiting group sizes and even modifying the menu so that the kitchen staff is easily separated.

Fundraiser For Castle Rock Restaurant That Defied Public Health Orders Raises $20,000+ In 24 Hours
Gov. Jared Polis ordered C&C Breakfast and Korean Kitchen closed after the restaurant served people in-house over Mother’s Day weekend in defiance of laws meant to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Denver Area Catholics Gratefully Return To Church After Weeks Of Practicing ‘A Shadow Of Mass’ At Home
Many in Denver were excited to return to the Catholic Church over the weekend. They say worshipping from home just isn’t the same.

After Two Months, Catholics Will Be Allowed To Return To Mass This Weekend
Catholics who choose to go back to church should check with their parish ahead of time to see whether it’s open and what rules to follow, the Archdiocese said.

STEM School Highlands Ranch Marks Shooting Anniversary; Family Of Charged Student Issues Statement
The school is asking people to share their acts of service this week with the hashtag #STEMShares to observe the day.


Colorado Coronavirus Update: Colorado Will Step In To Test Greeley Meatpacking Workers
Gov. Jared Polis said officials at the JBS Greeley meatpacking plant declined to test all employees at their plant, despite promises to do so — and despite the state providing tests free of cost.


Houses Of Worship In Colorado Prepare For Public Services To Resume, But Questions Remain
While faith leaders wait for the state to allow larger gatherings, they’re contemplating how to balance safety and spiritual needs once they reopen their doors.

Personal Services Reopen In Colorado, With Barbers In High Demand To Fix ‘COVID-19 Haircuts.’ But Not All Plan To Return Right Away
Barbers and cosmetologists are just some of the personal service businesses that are allowed to reopen in much of the state starting today. But not everyone will jump at the chance.

Colorado Is Rapidly Increasing Its Coronavirus Testing Capacity And Supplies Are On The Way, Polis Says
Polis said Colorado plans to run between 5,000 and 10,000 coronavirus tests daily during the month of May. In March, the state could only run 160 tests a day.


Archdiocese Of Denver Extends Suspension Of Public Masses Due To The Coronavirus
The Archdiocese canceled Masses in mid-March after Gov. Jared Polis banned public gatherings of 250 people or more. The original suspension was set to end April 30.

As Colorado Stay At Home Order Expires, Polis Issues New Rules For What Can Open, What Can’t
Gov. Jared Polis released guidance on Sunday for reopening just before the statewide stay-at-home order lifts.