Governor Jared Polis Reflects on One Year of COVID-19

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View in browser ADVERTISEMENT MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021 ONE YEAR OF COVID-19 Governor Jared Polis Reflects on His Leadership During a Once-in-a-Century Pandemic   One year after COVID-19 arrived in Colorado, Polis spoke with 5280 about how the pandemic defined the second year of his governorship. STREET ART The RiNo Art District Is Hiring (And Paying) Diverse Artists to Create New Works   The RiNo Mural Program provides ongoing, paid opportunities for local artists to showcase their work, with a different focus each month. February's murals, which are on display now, center on celebrating Black History Month. EAT & DRINK Culinary Power Couple Debuts Ayokay Doughnuts at the Fifth String   Chef Ian Palazzola and sommelier Clara Klein will start slinging fresh-from-the-fryer treats at the Highland restaurant on Sunday mornings, starting February 28. COLORADO PARENT So You Aren't Sending Your Kids to Camp This Spring Break?   These activities at Front Range museums and attractions will keep kids entertained for an hour, a day, or the whole week of spring break. ADVERTISEMENT What We're Talking About United Flight 328. Twenty minutes after a Boeing 777 took off from Denver International Airport on Saturday, one of its engines exploded. While the pilots were able to safely land the plane, which was supposed to fly to Honolulu, debris from the scorched motor plummeted thousands of feet below, forcing Broomfield residents to take cover. No one was hurt by the falling pieces. (CNN)   COVID-19 and air pollution. A recent study from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment revealed what many had already expected: People living in areas with higher air pollution are at a greater risk of coronavirus infection, as well as being hospitalized or dying from the disease. (Colorado Sun)   Ian Desmond. On Sunday, the Rockies outfielder announced he plans to opt out of the 2021 MLB season, indicating that he prefers to stay with his family, rather than play during a pandemic. Desmond also decided to sit out the shortened 2020 season. He's forfeited some $13 million by missing both years. (Denver Post) PARTNER 'Homes of the Future' from the high $300s in Thornton. Schedule an appointment today. PROMOTION Seven prizes. Seven winners. Enter daily from February 22–28 for your chance to win! 5280 Publishing, Inc., 1675 Larimer St., Suite 675, Denver, Colorado 80202, USA Unsubscribe Manage preferences