Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2002, the Rockies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0, marking the third time in franchise history the team scored 10 or more runs in a shutout.

Last week, we told you about Park Hill Dave, the renegade dog who had been roaming a Denver golf course until his capture. Now, he officially has a home. Read about his adoption here.

Later today, we will email you on behalf of our partner, Timeplast, with an investment opportunity in groundbreaking sustainable packaging technology. We hope you find it worth exploring.

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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!

Trump Targets Denver on Immigration

President Trump signed an executive order on Monday cracking down on so-called sanctuary cities, just as the administration pulled $24 million in federal grants previously promised to Denver for migrant sheltering.

In a letter to city leadership, the Department of Homeland Security said the grants—used partly to house an influx of 43,000 migrants—supported illegal immigration and didn't align with the agency's mission to secure the border.

The order directs federal agencies to identify sanctuary cities, which would likely include Denver, and give them a chance to comply with immigration law or risk losing federal funding.

Legal challenges are already underway, as a federal judge blocked the administration from denying funds to sanctuary jurisdictions last week.

Polis Signs Budget with Wolf Footnote

Gov. Jared Polis on Monday signed the state's $43.9 billion budget, which includes a legislative footnote urging a pause in wolf reintroduction until steps are taken to prevent future livestock depredation.

The footnote responds to growing concerns from ranchers and lawmakers over livestock losses and ballooning compensation costs. The program's yearly cost has already exceeded $2 million, nearly tripling initial estimates.

To mitigate future costs, the budget directs Colorado Parks and Wildlife to pause wolf releases until it fully implements preventative measures, such as deploying range riders to limit livestock losses.

While the directive came as a budget footnote, which is technically nonbinding, Polis indicated agencies should comply where "practicable and appropriate."

Greeley Eyes River Revival

Greeley is developing a plan to revamp its stretch of the Cache la Poudre River, following the example of nearby cities that have turned it into a recreation hub.

Part of the plan is to "give the Poudre more room," expanding its floodplains by removing or redesigning nearby infrastructure. Planners say this will ease flood risk, restore ecosystems, and reconnect the river with its natural flow.

Inspired by riverside parks in Fort Collins and Windsor, Greeley also hopes to foster recreation along the Poudre, with amenities for paddleboarding, tubing, fishing access, and trails.

Funding could come from the recent Northern Water settlement, which sets aside $100 million for river restoration and recreation. Greeley's council could vote on the project as soon as this fall.

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➤ Statewide: The Colorado State Shooting Association sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi urging a federal investigation into the constitutionality of a new gun-control law signed by Gov. Jared Polis this month. (More)

➤ Front Range: Four suspects were indicted by a grand jury on charges tied to the theft of more than $150,000 in scratch-off lottery tickets from convenience stores across multiple counties. (See Details)

➤ Douglas County: A man who hit and killed an Air Force lieutenant colonel while driving under the influence was found guilty of murder on Monday. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Springs: Federal sources say the Sinaloa cartel supplied drugs found at an underground nightclub where more than 100 people were detained in a multi-agency raid early Sunday. (See Details)

➤ I-70: Summer construction is underway on Vail Pass with full closures for rock blasting. CDOT is coordinating with the Floyd Hill Project to minimize travel disruptions across Colorado's mountain corridor. (See Details)

➤ Thornton: Police identified and arrested a suspect who attempted to kidnap a 15-year-old girl near Thornton Middle School on Monday. (More)

➤ Fort Collins: A bicyclist died after being struck by a motorcyclist west of Horsetooth Reservoir. The motorcyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries. (More)

➤ The Denver Nuggets overpowered the Clippers 131-115 in Game 5 last night, with Jamal Murray scoring 30 as Denver took a 3-2 series lead heading into Thursday's Game 6 in Los Angeles. (More)

➤ Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has been named a finalist for the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the fifth time in six seasons. The award honors the defenseman who has demonstrated the greatest all-around ability during the season. (More)

➤ The Colorado Rockies are off to the worst 28-game start in modern National League history (since 1901) after falling to 4-24 with a 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Monday. (More)

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➤ Mountain-town businesses are offering "mud season" discounts to bridge the gap between ski season and summer tourism. (More)

➤ The Town of Windsor has ordered key facilities at the Future Legends Youth Sports Complex to close, citing sanitation and safety concerns tied to incomplete construction. (See Details)

➤ The Loveland Ski Area has received approval to replace its 42-year-old chairlift. Employees and season passholders will have a chance to purchase some of the old chairs through a lottery. (See Details)

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➤ Alton Brown, host of Food Network shows like Iron Chef America and Good Eats, will make an appearance in Denver today as part of his national theater tour, Alton Brown Live: Last Bite. (See Details)

➤ Grand Junction will begin celebrating National Bike Month this week with a series of resources and events, starting with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Monument Trail at the Lunch Loops Trailhead. (More)

➤ Ospreys in Silverthorne have become the focus of a livestream observing their nest, which was previously perched atop a crane being used for construction. (See Photos)

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