TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Colorado State University’s fight song, the Aggie Fight Song, made its debut during a football game against the University of Utah.

Did you happen to see the mysterious string of lights in the sky over the weekend? The mystery is solved in our Top Stories.

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Golden Man Sentenced in $300M Scheme

A man from Golden has been sentenced to five years in federal prison and ordered to repay more than $19 million to over 150,000 victims of a nationwide telemarketing scam.

The $300 million scheme, which operated for over a decade, primarily targeted seniors with fraudulent magazine subscription offers. Victims were falsely led to believe they were reducing their subscription costs but were instead enrolled in expensive new plans.

Henry Aragon, along with his co-defendants, ran the operation through a network of fraudulent companies across the U.S. and Canada. The group used deceptive sales tactics to pressure consumers into making repeated payments.

In addition to his prison sentence, Aragon was sentenced to two years of supervised release. He must also pay more than $19 million in restitution to the victims and nearly $1.5 million to the IRS for unpaid taxes.

Ski Resorts Unveil New Upgrades and Discounts

Winter has arrived early in Colorado's mountain regions, and resorts are unveiling upgrades and discounts.

Purgatory Resort has improved its popular runs, such as Mark’s Park and McCormack’s Maze, while Monarch Mountain is developing No Name Basin, increasing its skiable terrain by 377 acres.

Granby Ranch has installed a new conveyor lift to better serve beginners, and smaller ski areas like Chapman Hill in Durango have upgraded infrastructure with new tow ropes and a platter lift.

Copper Mountain has upgraded its Timberline Express to a high-speed six-person lift, and Snowmass has replaced its Coney Glade chairlift. Telluride is introducing the Heritage Trail, a new beginner-friendly run featuring interactive historical displays.

Meanwhile, Vail is expanding its bus service, adding more routes for the Sandstone and Lionsridge Loop.

Lights in Sky Linked to SpaceX Starlink

A string of lights was spotted in the sky early Saturday morning, with sightings in Boulder, Elizabeth, and other parts of the Denver metro. Take a look at the photos here.

The lights are part of SpaceX's Starlink satellite system, launched in 2019 to provide global internet service. These satellites are often visible when passing over certain regions.

This isn't the first time the phenomenon has been seen in the Denver area. In Oct. 2023, similar sightings occurred over several days.

The satellites are expected to remain visible during their current launches through at least Nov. 22, though they may not appear as prominently. Take a look at the Starlink tracker here.

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➤ Colorado Springs: Two years after the shooting at Club Q, an LGBT nightclub, survivors and community members gathered to honor the five victims. (More)

➤ The U.S. Forest Service will not hire seasonal workers in 2025 due to budget cuts and will rely on volunteer groups to support essential projects. (More)

➤ Chaffee County’s first elected sheriff, Lucien Morgan, who died in the line of duty due to weather exposure in 1881, will be honored by having his name added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial. (More)

➤ A string of burglaries in Boulder and Weld counties has targeted small businesses, with suspects smashing windows and stealing cash registers. (More)

➤ Colorado residents can now purchase state lottery tickets, digital scratchers, and national games like Powerball and Mega Millions via an online platform, with instant transfers for smaller prizes. (More)

➤ Larimer County: Two teenage carjackers led police on a high-speed chase that ended in a fiery crash. Both were arrested, with their mugshots drawing significant attention. (See Mugshots)

➤ The Denver Nuggets lost their second consecutive game in the absence of star center Nikola Jokic on Sunday night. Jokic’s return to the Nuggets lineup still has not been determined. (More)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche placed goalie Alex Georgiev on injured reserve on Sunday, sidelining him for at least the next week. (More)

➤ Two Rockies legends, Carlos González and Troy Tulowitzki, are among 28 nominees on the 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. (More)

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➤ The town of Nederland is exploring the purchase of Eldora Mountain Ski Resort to establish local control and foster community development. (More)

➤ Lolli & Pops acquired Denver-based Hammond’s Candies, aiming to expand its product offerings and leverage Hammond’s expertise. (More)

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➤ Denver Fire Station No. 3, the city's first all-black firehouse in the Five Points neighborhood, known as Pride of the Points, was added to the National Register of Historic Places. (More)

➤ The Denver Zoo will host its 34th annual Zoo Lights from Nov. 23 to Jan. 5, showcasing three million lights strewn across 80 acres and animated light sculptures. (More)

➤ A stolen wheelchair left Griff, a senior dog, immobile until donations and a hand-delivered replacement from Walkin’ Pets restored his mobility. (More)

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