Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1909, American novelist John Fante was born in Denver. Fante is best known for his 1939 novel Ask the Dust, which follows an Italian-American from Colorado—Fante’s alter ego—struggling to make it as a writer in Depression-era Los Angeles.

Ski season is just about wrapping up, but that isn’t stopping visitors to Keystone Resort from having a bit of “springtastic” fun. Read about the yearly event in today’s Et Cetera.

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Galeton Gas Incident Triggers Evacuation

Residents in the Weld County community of Galeton were asked to evacuate Sunday evening due to a containment issue at a nearby oil and gas facility.

Authorities learned of the incident around 6 p.m. Sunday. Though few details were released, a smoke-like plume could be seen spewing from the facility south of Weld Country Road 74. Watch a video report here.

As a precaution, 12 residents within a half-mile radius of the incident were evacuated. Galeton Elementary School, which is on the edge of the evacuation zone, closed on Monday.

Several agencies responded to the site, including Galeton Fire and Greeley Fire HazMat. Responders declared the incident no longer emergent around 9 a.m. yesterday.

Jena Griswold to Run for Attorney General

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced on Monday she will run to be Colorado’s attorney general in 2026.

Griswold was elected Secretary of State in 2018 and reelected in 2022. She’s known for backing the 2024 effort to block President Trump from appearing on Colorado’s presidential ballot.

In an interview, Griswold said she’s the “most qualified person in the race” despite her limited courtroom experience, citing her tenure in her current position and history of conflict with the Trump administration.

So far, no Republicans have entered the race. Phil Weiser, the current attorney general, will run for governor following his 2026 term limit.

Denver Named Sixth Coolest City

Denver has been named the sixth coolest city in the United States, beating out iconic locales like New York, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles, in a new ranking.

The ranking analyzed 50 cities based on “key factors associated with being cool,” such as the number of record stores, hidden gem bars, and upcoming concerts.

Based on these metrics, Denver comes in on the heels of the top five, thanks in part to its thriving music scene and high number of tattoo parlors.

The analysis adds that Denver is celebrated as a “gateway to outdoor adventure,” noting what makes a city cool isn’t just its reputation, but its “unique blend of culture.”

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➤ Colorado Springs: Sarah Boardman, the artist behind the recently removed portrait of President Trump at the Colorado Capitol, denied claims that the painting was “purposefully distorted” and said the accusation has hurt her business. (See Details)

➤ Denver: The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office says it’s currently unable to prosecute a robbery and kidnapping suspect because he’s being detained by federal immigration authorities. (More)

➤ Statewide: A proposed bill would require gas pumps to display warnings about the link between greenhouse gas emissions, health impacts, and “global heating.” (See Details)

➤ Front Range: Six men who stole over $1.1 million from 39 construction sites have been sentenced to prison, concluding a series of indictments dubbed “Operation Wrecking Ball.” (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: Police say there was no threat to the public after discovering a military explosive—resembling a Claymore mine—inside a resident’s home. (More)

➤ Broomfield: Police are searching for a woman with developmental disabilities who walked away from her home around 3 a.m. on Sunday. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Rockies top prospect Chase Dollander struck out six Athletics batters over five innings in his MLB debut on Sunday, earning the first win of his career, thanks in part to tremendous run support in a 12-5 Rockies victory. (More)

➤ Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says that he hopes star guard Jamal Murray will be back for the playoffs, though he noted, “Jamal’s hurt. It’s not [being] careful. He’s hurt.” (More)

➤ Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders has agreed to cancel his private meeting with the Tennessee Titans, likely ending his hopes of being taken with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft. (More)

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➤ Casa Bonita, the recently revamped “Disneyland of Mexican restaurants,” opened reservations yesterday for dates between June 1 and Sept. 7. (See Details)

➤ Petitions have been approved to recall three board trustees in Palmer Lake over an alleged lack of transparency during discussions about a proposed Buc-ee’s development. (See Details)

➤ A family-owned jewelry store in Colorado Springs has decided to shut down after experiencing its fourth burglary in three years. (More)

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➤ The Argo Mill and Tunnel, a retired gold mine in Idaho Springs, plans to install a gondola to ferry visitors up the mountain and provide access to nearby hiking trails. (See Details)

➤ Two bears emerging from hibernation were caught on camera exploring a Castle Pines resident’s backyard on Saturday. (See Video)

➤ Keystone Resort is hosting its annual Keystone Springtastic and Pond Skim, a season-ending event where costumed skiers race downhill and try to skim across a pool of water. (See Photos)

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