New changes to the COVID-19 dial metrics changed the designation of 50 of 64 counties Feb. 6, including Rio Blanco, which was moved from Level Orange to Level Yellow by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). For local businesses, the change means operating at 50% capacity instead of 25%, and outdoor gatherings can host 175 people, instead of 75.
According to documentation from the CDPHE, Dial 2.0 will help the state “balance…