Salon Monti owner Kendra Manley stands with stylists Sharra King and Libby Tener in front of their studio in Ouray. Hairstylists, massage therapists and others who provide up-close, personal services have had their operations suspended by public health orders since March 20 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the governor announced restrictions would be lifted statewide, local public health orders restricting their operations are st ill in place at this time in Ouray County. Photo courtesy Kendra Manley
Covid
Workers strive to stay afloat
As the stay-at-home order continues and non-essential businesses remain closed, workers and business owners in Ouray County are wondering how long their savings can keep them going.
When Gov. Jared Polis ordered all non-essential businesses to close on March 20, it became a mad scramble for Kendra Manley and her two hairstylists at Salon Monti in Ouray. The trio began calling clients to cancel five weeks worth of appointments.
On April 20, Polis announced the state would begin lifting restrictions...
