Thursday, November 28, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1955, the 1956 NFL Draft took place in Philadelphia. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected quarterback and safety Gary Glick from Colorado State University as the No. 1 overall pick.

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope that your holiday is filled with gratitude and joy. Before diving into your celebrations, discover the year Colorado celebrated two Thanksgivings. Plus, we want to know what your plans are for today, so take our poll!

We work hard to bring you The Colorado Flyover every day without the legacy media bias. If you appreciate our work, please read a special message below from our CEO, Cole.

Regulators Investigate Falsified Oil and Gas Data

Two environmental consulting firms are under investigation by regulators for allegedly submitting falsified laboratory data to Colorado’s oil and gas regulatory agency, the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC), over the past three years.

The false data, which affected reports on soil, groundwater, and contaminants, impacted remediation and closure plans for about 350 oil and gas sites in Weld County, Colorado’s top oil-producing region.

The ECMC is currently investigating the environmental consequences, focusing on the potential impacts on soil and groundwater quality. The agency described the revelations as “disappointing.”

Worker-Owned Ride-Hailing Platform Launches

A group of Colorado ride-hailing drivers has launched the nation's first worker-owned, on-demand ride-sharing platform to compete with industry giants Uber and Lyft.

The Drivers Cooperative of Colorado, which soft-launched in August, guarantees drivers to retain 80% of their fares, with the remaining 20% funding cooperative operations.

The platform has already attracted over 4,000 drivers and 10,000 riders to its no-surge-pricing model and focus on fair treatment for both drivers and riders.

Supported by local foundations and grassroots funding, the cooperative plans to capture 10% of the market within three years.

When Colorado Had Two Thanksgivings

Thanksgiving 1939 brought unusual chaos when President Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the holiday up a week to extend the holiday shopping season.

While 23 states adopted Roosevelt's proclamation, Colorado held firm to tradition, resulting in two Thanksgivings—on Nov. 23 and on Nov. 30.

Newspapers chronicled the mixed reactions. While some Coloradans enjoyed the novelty of two turkey dinners, others criticized the confusion and called for unity.

The debate ended in 1941 when Congress officially set Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday of November.

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Dear Colorado Flyover Reader,

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope your day is filled with family, food, and football—and I hope you take a little time to consider the blessings we enjoy in this great land.

Today, I’m thankful for turkey (the white meat, of course), for my two children (even when they act like turkeys; ever had a bow and arrow fired at your head during a Zoom call?), and for the freedom to enjoy it all.

Here’s another one of mine: The demand in America for biased, elitist news media is dropping. MSNBC’s audience is down 39% since October, and Comcast has announced plans to spin the network off into a new company. (The new entity will be named…SpinCo. These things really do write themselves. )

It’s a bright sign for America’s future that folks are ditching the propaganda factories, and I want as many of those people as possible to join our movement for reliable news.

Here’s another thing I’m thankful for: Over 20,000 of you have already joined The Colorado Flyover, and you’ve been telling your friends about us! I’m grateful for each of you.

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I hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving.
-Cole, CEO

➤ Statewide: Colorado will offer free state park entry and discounts at visitor centers on Black Friday, encouraging outdoor activities as an alternative to shopping. (See Details)

➤ Larimer County: A man has pleaded guilty to killing eight of his neighbor’s cows, facing animal cruelty and theft charges. He is required to pay $27,000 in restitution and could face prison time. (More)

➤ Montezuma County: Federal authorities have filed a lawsuit against a group claiming ownership of 1,400 acres in the San Juan National Forest, citing public access violations and disputing the group’s ownership. (More)

➤ Denver International Airport: This Thanksgiving marks the first major travel period under new rules requiring refunds for canceled flights, delays, mishandled baggage, or service failures. (More)

➤ Boulder: Police have released their annual update on the investigation into JonBenét Ramsey's murder, reaffirming their commitment to solving the cold case as the 28th anniversary of her death approaches next month. (Watch Report)

➤ Highlands Ranch: Lucent Boulevard has been renamed Kendrick Castillo Way, honoring the student who saved classmates during the 2019 school shooting. (See Photos)

➤ The Colorado Buffaloes plummeted nine spots to No. 25 in Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings. However, they could still make the playoff bracket and secure a first-round bye if they win the Big 12— see what needs to happen here. (More)

➤ The Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team upset defending national champion No. 2 UConn 73-72 with a clutch defensive stand in the final seconds. (Watch Video)

➤ The Denver Broncos will debut their alternate midnight navy jerseys on Monday Night Football vs. the Cleveland Browns. (See Jersey)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: CFP | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ Denver International Airport has introduced Mister Oso, Bar Dough, and Aviano Coffee as part of the new Concourse C-East expansion. The 8,572-square-foot marketplace is now the largest food and beverage space on Concourse C. (More)

➤ A local union has filed a class-action lawsuit against Kroger and Albertsons, the parent companies of King Soopers and Safeway, alleging strike-related "no-poach agreements" that impacted wages and hiring. (More)

➤ Lunar Outpost, a Colorado-based aerospace company, is partnering with SpaceX to deliver its Lunar Terrain Vehicle to the moon aboard Starship, supporting NASA's Artemis missions. (See Photos)

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➤ An elk with a tire stuck around its neck for over two years was freed near Pine after wildlife officers removed the tire and its antlers. (Watch Video)

➤ Breckenridge and Aspen Snowmass were named among Ski & Snowboard News’ top 5 Thanksgiving ski destinations highlighting their festive events and family-friendly atmospheres. (See List)

➤ A Denver entrepreneur secured a $150,000 investment from Raising Cane’s CEO Todd Graves on Shark Tank for Pepper Pong, a portable and accessible alternative to ping-pong. (See Photos)

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