{"id":88606,"date":"2020-05-10T03:14:06","date_gmt":"2020-05-10T09:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/durango-farmers-market-opens-with-a-few-changes\/"},"modified":"2020-05-10T03:14:06","modified_gmt":"2020-05-10T09:14:06","slug":"durango-farmers-market-opens-with-a-few-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/durango-farmers-market-opens-with-a-few-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Durango Farmers Market opens with a few changes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"Durango
Durango Farmers Market opened Saturday with a slightly different look to accommodate social-distancing requirements, including booths spaced 6 feet apart.<\/span>Liz Weber\/Durango Herald<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Durango Farmers Market opened as scheduled Saturday but with a few notable differences in our new coronavirus world, including expanded distance between booths, face coverings for vendors and hand-washing stations at the entrances.<\/p>\n

Vendors\u2019 tents were spaced at 6-foot-intervals at the TBK Bank parking lot to accommodate social-distancing requirements. Vendors were also limited to those selling food, and to discourage crowds from gathering, there was no live music.<\/p>\n

At each entrance to the market along Eighth Street, hand-washing stations were set up and people were encouraged to use them both when entering and leaving the grounds. Most vendors also had their own hand sanitizer available.<\/p>\n

Jean-Paul Wright, owner of Wright Natural Bakery, said the first hour was a bit slow but by 9 a.m., there were more people filtering through. He said overall he was amazed at the turnout for the market\u2019s first day.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy wife actually didn\u2019t come to help out because she didn\u2019t think many people would come today,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"Vendors
Vendors reported a slower than normal start to the 2020 farmers market on Saturday, but they saw a steady trickle of customers throughout the day.<\/span>Liz Weber\/Durango Herald<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Andrea Owen, who was out shopping for lettuce, said it was great to see people out, many of them wearing face coverings. She said it makes her feel more comfortable.<\/p>\n

She added she was not nervous to come to the market because \u201cI read what the guidelines were and it seemed safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Zia Taqueria had its first day with a booth at the market and employees said although it\u2019s more spaced out, they\u2019ve still seen 20 to 30 people stop by in the first couple of hours.<\/p>\n

\"\u201cFarmer
\u201cFarmer Dave\u201d Travieso, owner at PeaceTree Organix, drew a chalk line in front of his booth reminding people to stay a safe distance away.<\/span>Liz Weber\/Durango Herald<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

\u201cFarmer Dave\u201d Travieso, owner at PeaceTree Organix, had a chalk line drawn in front of his booth to remind people to stay a safe distance away. He said while it\u2019s been slower than other years, it was still a pretty good turnout considering the additional public health concerns.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone seems to be doing a good job with their self-discipline,\u201d Travieso said of the use of face coverings and staying 6 feet away from others.<\/p>\n

The market had previously said<\/a> it consulted with the city of Durango and San Juan Basin Public Health about whether to open as scheduled and how best to protect the safety of the community. Farmers markets are also considered \u201cessential services\u201d by providing people an opportunity to buy food, according to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis\u2019 regulations.<\/p>\n

The mandatory face coverings for vendors and staff will continue at least through the end of May, market organizers said. Customers aren\u2019t required but are encouraged to also wear face coverings when shopping at the market.<\/p>\n

\"A
A new hand-washing station is located at one of the entrances to the Durango Farmers Market on Eighth Street.<\/span>Liz Weber\/Durango Herald<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Some of the new market guidelines include:<\/p>\n

If you are ill, do not enter the market.<\/em>Wash or sanitize your hands on entering and leaving the market.<\/em>Do not linger \u2013 socialize out of the market area.<\/em>Follow social-distancing guidelines.<\/em>Vendors will serve you \u2013 do not handle products until you\u2019ve paid.<\/em>Do not consume food in the market area.<\/em>Face coverings are advised.<\/em>Pre-order and pre-pay when possible.<\/em>When possible, pay by card or use exact change.<\/em>The market\u2019s hours are scheduled to remain every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. through September, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in October.<\/p>\n

lweber@durangoherald.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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