Friday, January 17, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1982, Boulder experienced a severe windstorm driven by strong Chinook winds. The storm, with gusts reaching up to 136 mph, peeled back roofs, shattered windows, brought down power lines, and injured at least 15 people.

Today, we're covering Steamboat Springs’ iconic "Ronald McDonald" house which is on the market for $15 million. What do you think? Is it your style? Reply to this email and let us know!

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AG Sues Greystar Over Deceptive Ads

Attorney General Phil Weiser has filed a lawsuit against Greystar, one of Colorado's largest landlords, alleging deceptive advertising and hidden fees.

The lawsuit claims Greystar lured prospective tenants with advertisements for deceptively low rental prices, only to charge undisclosed, mandatory fees that have allegedly cost tenants millions of dollars since at least 2019. Read the complaint here.

Greystar denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit regulatory overreach and defending its focus on advertising base rent as an industry standard. The company insists all fees are disclosed before agreements are finalized and pledges to vigorously contest the claims.

This legal action follows a separate antitrust lawsuit by the U.S. Justice Department targeting large landlords, including Greystar, for allegedly using algorithms and shared data to inflate rental prices.

Operator Error Blamed in Mine Death

State inspectors have determined that "operator error" led to the death of a tour guide and stranded nearly two dozen tourists underground at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine near Cripple Creek in October.

Officials concluded that the incident, which involved the malfunction of the mine's hoist, was not caused by equipment failures or unsafe mine practices. Tours were suspended after the accident but have been approved to resume for the 2025 season.

The guide, 46-year-old Patrick Weier, died accidentally, though details were not provided. The malfunction left some tourists trapped for six hours about 1,000 feet underground.

The inspection report identified minimal maintenance issues but determined that the mine is in overall good working order and in compliance with regulations. Read the inspection report here.

$15M "Ronald McDonald House" for Sale

A unique Steamboat Springs property famously nicknamed the "Ronald McDonald House" is hitting the market for $15 million.

Officially named the Cowboy Lodge, the 11,317-square-foot mansion has become a local icon thanks to a Ronald McDonald statue that once sat on its roof. The statue has since been moved to a chairlift outside, but the nickname remains.

The Western-themed home features a soundproof indoor shooting range, a hand-carved cowboy front door, an outhouse-style bathroom, and rustic touches like tree parts and repurposed chairlift cables. See photos here.

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➤ Greeley: U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans was named to the congressional Problem Solvers Caucus on Wednesday. One of three Coloradans in the caucus, the appointment means that he will be part of key bipartisan policy negotiations. (See Details)

➤ Arvada: The city has agreed to a $2 million settlement with the family of Destinee Thompson after police fatally shot the pregnant woman in 2021, mistaking her for a suspect. (More)

➤ Powderhorn: The first ski fatality of the 2024-25 Colorado ski season occurred Dec. 24 when Jessie Mello, 24-year-old Marine, collided with a tree at Powderhorn Mountain Resort. (More)

➤ El Paso County: Health officials are urging radon testing, citing that nearly 50% of Colorado homes exceed safe levels. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. (More)

➤ Denver: The city is reallocating $10M from a hotel shelter lease to housing vouchers, aiming to speed up transitions to permanent housing under Mayor Johnston’s plan. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: The post office was evacuated Wednesday due to a package that was hissing and leaking powder, later identified as a deployed fire extinguisher. No injuries were reported and the building reopened by 8 a.m. (See Details)

➤ The Denver Nuggets fell 128-108 to the Rockets on Wednesday after Nikola Jokić’s late scratch with an elbow injury. Turnovers and poor defense plagued their performance. (More)

➤ Colorado honors MVPs Nikola Jokić and Nathan MacKinnon, Heisman winner Travis Hunter, and gold medalist Scottie Vines as its 2024 Athletes of the Year. (More)

➤ The Rockies have signed Thairo Estrada to a one-year, $4 million deal with performance bonuses and a $7 million mutual option for 2026. (More)

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➤ Denver International Airport will welcome Contour Airlines in 2025, offering daily flights to Moab and Vernal, Utah, restoring routes dropped by SkyWest in 2024. (More)

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➤ Rated a top-10 city for active lifestyles in 2025, Denver was recognized by WalletHub for excelling in parks, sports facilities, and affordable fitness options. (More)

➤ Breckenridge will host the 34th International Snow Sculpture Championships starting Monday, Jan. 20, featuring 12 teams carving massive snow blocks into art. Public viewing will be available through Jan. 29. (More)

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