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REVERTING VARIANCE: A variance from COVID-19 public health orders from the state is dependent upon keeping the increase of cases below a certain threshold — and with 270 confirmed positive cases in Montrose County as of Aug. 6, the county is no longer operating under its variance. POSTPONED UNTIL 2021: Late last week, the Montrose County Fair Board voted to postpone the Colorado Pro Rodeo to 2021. Although the event is outdoors, Montrose County's Ninth Amended Public Health Order — which the county now uses for guidance — states outdoor event capacities are limited to 175 people. ALL ABOUT CATS: Do you like cats? Do like watching their silly mannerisms? Well today, August 8, is for you because it's International Cat Day. The day was created to raise awareness for felines and for cat lovers to share their passion for these animals. Check out these cat memes to celebrate International Cat Day. Here's a quote about cats: "A cat has absolute emotional honesty. Human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feels, but a cat does not." - Ernest Hemingway   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

Life, love and baseball August 8 marks my parent's 50th wedding anniversary. Like many things that have been postponed or canceled this year, our family plans to celebrate and be in one place from across the states has been added to that list. Read More COLUMN: Don't worry, owners. Fur ball exorcism is part of the process Hairballs. Yep, in last week's pet column, Zola wrote about saving the world and this week I write about slimy balls of fur. Read More Pine Gulch fire surpasses 13,000 acres Friday, worsens with heat, winds The Pine Gulch Fire near Grand Junction surpassed 13,000 acres Friday as another red flag warning went into effect, bringing the warm temperatures and strong wind gusts to the region. Read More

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