Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1931, the lark bunting was adopted as Colorado's official state bird, winning out over the meadowlark and the bluebird following an impassioned debate at the state Capitol.

Colorado's wildfire season will start to pick up next month. Read the forecast below in our Top Stories. Plus, check out Et Cetera to see how Grand Lake is living up to its name.

We're flying today with Mode Mobile, offering you a last chance to get in on a pre-IPO offering.

Have you tried The Flyover podcast yet? Our weekday host, Ayla Brown, has today's national news ready for you. Click on your favorite platform below to listen or watch—and let us know what you think!

2025 Colorado Wildfire Forecast

While most of Colorado is on track to have an average wildfire year, southern Colorado will see heightened conditions as the season peaks. See an interactive forecast here.

Elevated fire risk will last through May in southeastern Colorado, driven by dry conditions and high winds. The risk will then shift southwest over the summer.

Even during an average year, around 6,000 fires collectively burn up to 160,000 acres across the state. Officials caution residents to stay vigilant and take steps to protect their homes.

Wildfire season now runs year-round, though activity typically peaks from May to October. Gov. Jared Polis says the state has upped its preparedness this year by investing in new helicopters, satellite surveillance, and a statewide dispatch system to speed response times.

ACLU Sues ICE to Obtain New Facility Plans

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for access to what it claims should be publicly available documents detailing planned facility expansions.

In March, the ACLU submitted a Freedom of Information Act request to learn more about ICE's plans for new detention centers. The group now alleges ICE failed to respond within the legally required 20 working days.

ICE has released partially redacted documents showing expansion plans in 10 other states—part of a broader $45 billion national proposal to ramp up detention capacity—but details about potential expansions in Colorado and Wyoming remain undisclosed.

The lawsuit comes as ICE discusses opening a new facility near Denver by the end of 2025, which could double the area's existing detention capacity.

Traffic Fatalities Drop Statewide

Fatal crashes have decreased across the state, according to traffic data released by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).

The state has recorded a 21% drop in traffic deaths so far in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, following a 5% decrease from 2023 to 2024.

Fatalities in Larimer County and El Paso County fell by more than half. Mesa and Douglas Counties were the outliers, showing significant increases.

CDOT attributes the overall improvement to new road safety legislation, such as the hands-free cellphone law, as well as increased seatbelt usage and ramped-up enforcement.

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➤ Greeley: Firefighters contained a three-alarm blaze that engulfed an unoccupied bottle recycling plant early Sunday. Crews prevented the fire from spreading, and the cause remains under investigation. (See Photos)

➤ Denver: The community is still searching for Jax Gratton, a hair stylist last seen on April 15. Gratton's disappearance is now under police investigation. (See Details)

➤ Aurora: Police investigated threats against UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, deemed them not credible, and searched buildings on campus as a precaution. (More)

➤ Windsor: Three juveniles are facing felony arson charges in connection with a fire that damaged Main Park last month. (More)

➤ Larimer County: A judge has sentenced the last of 11 suspects who snuck fentanyl and methamphetamine into the county jail in the form of drug-soaked mail. (See Details)

➤ Fort Collins: A group of residents is pushing for a ballot proposition that could block efforts to turn the former site of Hughes Stadium into a bike park. (See Details)

➤ The Avalanche were overpowered by the Dallas Stars in a 6–2 Game 5 loss last night, giving up the fastest playoff goal in Stars history just 9 seconds in. Colorado now trails 3–2 in the best-of-seven series. (More)

➤ Dre Greenlaw, the Denver Broncos' top free agent signing this offseason, is recovering from a quad injury suffered during a recent workout, but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. (More)

➤ Jax Ulbrich, son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, admitted to prank-calling Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during his draft slide, prompting an apology and an NFL review but no discipline. (More)

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➤ Frontier Airlines discontinued flights to Eagle County Regional Airport on Friday, less than five months after launching service in December, due to ongoing evaluations of route profitability. (More)

➤ The Denver-based Regional Air Quality Council is offering a grant of up to $20,000 to Colorado food trucks willing to swap out gas generators for electric power. (More)

➤ HashTAG, a Denver-area brunch joint known for its cocktails, will open a new downtown location today. The new spot will have extended hours, happy hour deals, and a rooftop patio. (See Details)

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➤ A four-month fishing tournament hosted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife will end on Wednesday, with $10,000 in prizes to be awarded. (Watch Video)

➤ Mesa View Elementary held a ceremony to celebrate its classification as a National Blue Ribbon School, one of only four schools in Colorado to receive the honor among just over 350 nationwide. (See Details)

➤ Grand Lake was named one of the best lake towns in the U.S. by a new ranking, coming in third overall and surpassing destinations like Lake Tahoe and Lake Superior. (See List)

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None: 26%
Elitch Gardens: 16%
Water World: 15%
Glenwood Caverns: 15%
Lakewood: 15%
Other: 13%

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