Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1865, the Battle of Julesburg took place. Around 60 U.S. cavalry soldiers were ambushed by around 1,000 Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Lakota warriors in response to the Sand Creek Massacre of Nov. 29, 1864.

Steer clear! The National Western Stock Show Parade will hit the streets of downtown Denver on Thursday to kick off the 119th annual National Western Stock Show. Plus, we’ve got a steer-inspired trivia question you won’t want to miss!

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Colorado Legislature Opens 2025 Session Jan. 8

The Colorado General Assembly will kick off its 2025 legislative session on Jan. 8.

Lawmakers are set to address several key issues, including union laws, criminal justice reform, and a nearly $700 million budget deficit. They will also be navigating new leadership and dozens of new members.

Republicans picked up three seats in the House in November to end Democrats’ supermajority in that chamber, though Dems still hold a 43-22 margin.

Meanwhile, Republicans and Democrats each picked up and lost one seat in the Senate, leaving the Democrats holding a 23-12 margin in that chamber.

Key debates include the Worker Protection Act, potential online gaming expansion, and reforms to the vacancy appointment process.

Schools Struggle with Chosen Name Policies

School districts across the state are struggling to implement a law requiring public schools to honor students' requests to be addressed by their chosen names, even if they differ from legal ones, focusing on LGBTQ+ students.

However, the legislation doesn't specify a timeline or deadline for school districts to adopt the required policies.

"The bill, frankly, was written in a loose framework with a lack of definition that has caused chaos in all sorts of school districts with all sorts of perspectives and ideologies because it lacks clarity," said Brad Miller, an attorney for School District 49.

Eight districts in the region have adopted chosen name policies, but others, like Colorado Springs D-11, still face debates over parental consent, staff objections, and constitutional concerns.

Snowstorm Disrupts Travel, Creates Hoarfrost

A winter storm has swept through Colorado, with the majority of snowfall expected by this morning. Winter weather advisories remain in effect until this afternoon, with Denver projected to receive 2 to 5 inches of snow, while the foothills could see up to 6 inches.

Over the weekend, Interstate 70 saw record-breaking traffic jams due to crashes and icy conditions, while Denver International Airport faced over a thousand flight delays and cancellations.

Some areas reported nearly a foot of snow, with Delta and Ouray counties reporting totals exceeding 10 inches—the heaviest snowfall in the state.

The storm also brought hoarfrost, a frost phenomenon where water vapor freezes directly into intricate ice crystals instead of soft frost. See a photo here.

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➤ Statewide: Lawmakers face difficult decisions as soaring Medicaid costs strain the state budget, jeopardizing care for low-income residents. (See Details)

➤ Castle Pines: An 11-month-old German Shepherd was hospitalized after ingesting rodent poison during a walk in the Tapestry Hills neighborhood. Officials suspect the poison pellets were dispersed by wildlife. (See Photos)

➤ Grand Junction: Scammers posing as federal Medicare or Medicaid employees or as government representatives are targeting residents to obtain their personal data. Police urge caution. (See Details)

➤ Summit County: Authorities suspect swatting after a false bear attack report prompted an emergency response, finding no evidence of wildlife or injuries. (More)

➤ Statewide: Colorado Parks and Wildlife is proposing a 9.6% reduction in mountain lion hunting permits for 2025-2026 to stabilize populations. (More)

➤ Denver: Matthew Kirsch has announced his resignation as Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado to become Denver's First Assistant District Attorney under DA-elect John Walsh. (More)

➤ The Denver Broncos list of 2025 opponents has been finalized with the conclusion of the NFL regular season. (See Opponents)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche's six-game winning streak has come to an end after a 2-1 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. (More)

➤ Colorado Buffaloes safety Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig has declared for the 2025 NFL draft. (More)

➤ Southern fast food chain Bojangles is coming to Colorado with its first location set to open at Pueblo’s TravelCenters truck stop in mid-2025 and another planned for the Denver area. (More)

➤ Goat Bros, a Colorado goat grazing service, is deploying goats throughout Boulder County to clear dry vegetation in an effort to mitigate fire risks following the Marshall Fire. (Video Report)

➤ Louisville firm Real Capital Solutions has acquired Belleview Tower in the Denver Tech Center for $20 million, less than 50% of its 2019 sale price. (More)

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➤ Denver-based Frontier Airlines ranked eighth in North America for most on-time airlines in an annual ranking. Southwest Airlines, Denver’s top carrier, secured the fifth spot with an on-time arrival rate of 78%. (See Results)

➤ Aspen's 81611 zip code tops state housing prices with a median list price of $3.67 million. Snowmass and Telluride follow, as ski towns dominate the state's most expensive ZIP codes. (See Details)

➤ The National Western Stock Show Parade will march through downtown Denver on Thursday, showcasing cattle, horses, and wagons, with 9NEWS' Kathy Sabine leading as Grand Marshal. (See Photos)

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