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Colorado Year In Review: Most-Read Stories Of 2020
As we enthusiastically say goodbye to 2020, here's a look at Patch's most read stories over the past year in Colorado.
Coloradans faced the pandemic, wildfires, drought and many other major events in 2020, but the Patch stories that people read the most weren't the darkest ones.
In fact, the most-read story in Colorado was about when fall foliage was set to peak in our beautiful state.
The runners up? Stories about Comet Neowise, metro Denver's top pumpkin patches and a guide to meteor showers and supermoons.
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What we're trying to say is, while all the darkness was around us, readers were looking for beauty, fun and celestial delights.
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That's not to say that coronavirus stories didn't make it into the top twenty most-read list, but those articles were about how Coloradans can persevere, such as a stay-at-home survival guide and how to check your stimulus payment status.
The top twenty most-read list also included how to watch the 'Christmas Star,' how to check if your vote was counted in the Nov. 3 election, UFO sightings in Colorado and a list of store closures when the pandemic first hit our state.
Here are some other notable mentions in our top thirty most-read stories of 2020 list:
Denver Business Owner Faces Pandemic, Vandalism: 'I Was Crying'
After Saki Melius worked tirelessly to reopen her restaurant, it was vandalized during protests May 31 in Denver.
3 Colorado Cities Among Nation's Most Diverse: U.S. News
The new analysis by U.S. News ranks the diversity of 66 cities with populations of 300,000 or more.
Many people have been asking about which businesses and services are considered 'essential' in Colorado. Here's a list.
Most Popular Governors: Where Gov. Polis Ranks
The most recent list, released by 24/7 Wall St., is based on governor approval ratings from research company Morning Consult.
Colorado Town Named Among Top 5 Richest Places In U.S.
A Bloomberg report identified the richest towns in America, and one Colorado town was ranked No. 4.
Retail Apocalypse: 5 More Chains Closing Colorado Stores
The latest in a series of business closings affect three stores and two restaurant chains.
Restaurants, Bars Ordered Closed In Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis has announced a temporary suspension of bars and restaurants in Colorado amid the spread of the new coronavirus.
Costco Customer Posts Video Of Himself Refusing To Wear Mask
"I'm not a **** sheep," a customer says after a confrontation with a Costco worker in Colorado. A video of it has more than 9 million views.
Gov. Polis Extends State Of Disaster Emergency In Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis signed a new executive order that extends the state of disaster emergency.
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