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Trials remain on hold during COVID-19

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DEVELOPING PLANS FOR RESTAURANTS TO OPEN: Although there is currently no set date in Colorado for when restaurants can reopen for dine-in, the City of Montrose and Montrose County met on Tuesday to discuss business plans for restaurants to be prepared for the day they can open their doors. Plans and details for bars are still up in the air. FEDERAL DRUG BUST DEFENDANT ACCUSED OF TAMPERING: Angelina Maestas, one of 13 people indicted in January on allegations related to methamphetamine and heroin trafficking, picked up a fresh charge of tampering with a witness or victim. TRIALS ON HOLD DURING COVID-19: One-hundred-sixty-four. That's how many jury trials were scheduled for between June and September, throughout the 7th Judicial District, as of the beginning of May. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PAPER: Have you found our newsletters and our news coverage useful and helpful lately? Consider subscribing digitally. It's only $1.99 per week.   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

Delta County seeks variance on governor's COVID-19 safer-at-home reopening plan Delta County Commissioners will seek a variance to the governor's COVID-19 safer-at-home reopening plan following input from the county's unified incident command team. Read More Montrose County may seek variance to state's COVID orders Montrose County is considering asking for a variance to the governor's COVID-19 safer at home order, one that would allow restaurants, gyms and churches to reopen at reduced capacity, with cleaning and safety measures in place. Read More CMU and TCR prepare plans to adapt learning for fall semester Local universities and colleges are making plans for students to return to campuses in the fall, while taking precautions to keep faculty and students safe amid the uncertainty of COVID-19. Read More Governor blasts businesses breaking coronavirus rules Gov. Jared Polis on Monday blasted Colorado businesses that over the weekend flouted rules meant to keep the coronavirus from spreading out of control, saying he was "extremely disappointed." Read More

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