Colorado Governor Jared Polis would like to see more federal relief for local governments impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

New unemployment claims in Colorado have fallen for the 10th consecutive week aftern 100,000 claims were filed in early April.

The unemployment rate in the United States is expected to top 20 percent when new figures are released June 5.

Finding balance among those who follow the rules and those who challenge them is difficult during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

The Trump administration has promised at least $1.8 billion to 335 first-time contractors, often without competitive bidding or thorough vetting of their backgrounds.

Each person who has died of COVID-19 was somebody’s everything. Even as we mourn for those we knew, cry for those we loved and consider those who have died uncounted, the full tragedy of the pandemic hinges on one question: How do we stop the next 100,000?

The U.S. oil and gas industry saw record job losses in April.

Dear Dietitian,

What’s the deal with keto pills coming out? There are so many of them, and they all claim good results. Are they worth trying?

Colleen

Dear Colleen,

Since dietary supplements, like keto (short for ketogenic) pills, are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), you are wise to gather information before buying. Keto supplements have emerged as a result of the latest fad diet, the ketogenic diet.

Both chambers of Colorado’s General Assembly on Wednesday passed resolutions allowing lawmakers to participate and vote remotely to avoid the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus.

APPOINTMENTS:

• 9:00am             Open meeting-vouchers-
• 9:30am             Ryan Sneller & Tyler Surat – Steel City Solar
• 10:00am          
• 10:30am
• 11:00am
• 11:30am           Rick Reed – John Deere Dozer Lease
• LUNCH JJ’s Restaurant
• 1:00pm             Joni Brooks – Safety