Friday, January 10, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1917, Buffalo Bill Cody, famed for his Wild West show, died at his sister's home in Denver. He requested to be buried on Lookout Mountain, though due to winter weather, his burial was postponed until June, and his body was kept in cold storage until then.

As Colorado lawmakers propose new legislation addressing semiautomatic firearms, a recent report ranks Colorado 30th in gun ownership nationwide. We cover both stories in today's edition. And make sure to participate in today's poll and share—do you own a gun?

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Gov. Polis Delivers State of the State Address

Gov. Jared Polis addressed the General Assembly in the annual State of the State Address on Thursday morning, focusing on key priorities such as affordable housing, accessible public transportation, safer communities, and quality education.

Housing affordability was a central theme, with Polis highlighting recent efforts to reduce property taxes in 2024 and promote housing development, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

He celebrated bipartisan progress in securing increased transit funding and pledged to expand safe, sustainable transportation options across the state. He also touted achievements in healthcare cost reduction and education access.

New Bill Targets Semiautomatic Firearms

Colorado lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 3, aiming to ban the purchase, sale, and manufacture of semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines, as well as rapid-fire trigger activators and bump stocks.

Introduced at the start of the 2025 legislative session on Wednesday, the bill would affect a wide range of firearms, including AR-15s, AK-47s, and certain pistols that rely on detachable magazines.

While Gov. Jared Polis has not taken a position, Republicans and gun rights groups oppose the bill and are expected to challenge it.

Proponents argue the measure strengthens enforcement of Colorado’s 2013 high-capacity magazine ban, while critics warn of its broad impact on firearm ownership.

Colorado Teams Aid California Wildfires

Firefighters from Castle Rock and a specialized firefighting aircraft from Colorado’s Division of Fire Prevention and Control are assisting in combating the devastating wildfires in California.

The teams left Wednesday afternoon, bringing advanced technology and expertise to the fight.

Colorado’s multi-mission aircraft, equipped with infrared and color sensors, provides critical information by seeing through smoke to track fire behavior and movement.

On the ground, three Castle Rock firefighters have deployed with a Brush 155 truck for a two-week mission. Additionally, two West Metro Fire Protection District Brush trucks are on standby to join the efforts if called upon.

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➤ Colorado Springs: Rebecca Lavrenz, known as the "J6 Praying Grandma," plans to decline a potential pardon from President-elect Donald Trump to continue appealing her Jan. 6 conviction, hoping to set a legal precedent. (Watch Report)

➤ Statewide: Colorado Parks and Wildlife denied a petition to pause wolf reintroduction, clearing the way to release 15 wolves this month despite livestock concerns. (More)

➤ Denver: Two women face 15 felony charges for allegedly forging a deed and selling a Bonnie Brae home for $400,000 in a suspected real estate scam. (See Details)

➤ Windsor: Rep. Lauren Boebert along with Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) introduced a bill to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) on Tuesday, citing overreach and Second Amendment concerns. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has been ranked sixth-worst for elephants by an activist group alleging mistreatment. The zoo defends the care of its aging "Golden Girls" herd. (More)

➤ Denver International Airport: Travelers flying out of DIA will have access to several new direct flight options in 2025, including two international destinations: Rome and Guadalajara. (More)

➤ The Denver Broncos will face the Buffalo Bills in the AFC's Wild Card round Sunday, as they aim to become just the second No. 7 seed in NFL history to upset a No. 2 seed. (More)

➤ DeAndre Jordan slammed down this violent alley-oop dunk on Wednesday night, helping the Denver Nuggets defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-103. (Watch Video)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche offense fell flat on Wednesday night, failing to score in both the second and third periods as the team fell 3-1 to the Chicago Blackhawks. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: NCAAF | PGA | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer

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➤ Vail Resorts has reached a tentative deal with striking Park City Mountain Resort ski patrollers, addressing pay disputes after nearly two weeks of disrupted operations. (More)

➤ Allegiant Airlines has ceased operations at Grand Junction Airport due to aircraft delays. Breeze Airways will fill the gap with Las Vegas and Orange County routes. (More)

➤ Englewood’s Movement Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness has been named 2024’s largest new climbing gym by Climbing Business Journal. The facility features 55-foot climbing walls and spans 28,000 square feet. (More)

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➤ Colorado ranks 30th in gun ownership nationwide, placing it mid-range nationally. Montana ranked first with 66.3% ownership, followed by Wyoming at 66.2% and Alaska at 64.5%. (See Map)

➤ Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy) topped TouchTunes playlists in Colorado for 2024, with Morgan Wallen and Chris Stapleton also leading the jukebox favorites. (See List)

➤ Denver Sheriff Elias Diggins and Buffalo’s Erie County sheriff, John Garcia have wagered Buffalo wings against Colorado steaks on Sunday’s Wild Card game between the Bills and the Broncos. (See Details)

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