Thursday, April 24, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1921, Mary Cronin completed her first recorded hike with the Colorado Mountain Club, braving a spring blizzard in Clear Creek Canyon. That hike sparked a mountaineering journey that led her to summit all of Colorado’s fourteeners. In 1934, she became the first woman to reach the top of every 14,000-foot peak in the state.

All the world’s a stage, especially for attendees of tomorrow’s 41^st Annual Shakespeare Festival in Denver. Read more about the student-run celebration of the Bard in today’s Et Cetera.

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Denver Judge Extends Deportation Block

District Court Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney has extended her order temporarily blocking deportations from Colorado under the Alien Enemies Act.

The ruling follows a lawsuit claiming two Venezuelan men held in Aurora were falsely accused of belonging to Tren de Aragua, the gang targeted for removal under the act.

In addition to freezing deportations, Sweeney ordered that detainees must be given at least 21 days’ notice—written in a language they understand—so they can seek legal review before removal.

The order remains in effect until May 6. Sweeney plans to hear arguments on whether to make it permanent.

$50k Offered for Info on High-Tech Burglaries

A Boulder community is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in a string of high-tech, coordinated burglaries targeting homes in the White Hawk Ranch neighborhood.

According to police, the burglars use “advanced surveillance technology and high-level planning” to bypass security systems and have the “agility to scale the exterior of multi-story homes.”

Similar burglaries involving sophisticated counter-surveillance measures have been reported elsewhere in Colorado. Last month, Wi-Fi jammers were used in a series of Douglas County burglaries.

The reward is privately funded by residents of White Hawk Ranch. Tipsters are asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers.

Uber Threatens to Exit Colorado

In a rare move, Uber has threatened to leave Colorado if a bill aimed at boosting rideshare safety is signed into law.

The 21-page bill would require rideshare drivers to record audio and video of trips, undergo biannual background checks, and comply with stricter safety and reporting measures. Sponsors say the measure is essential to protect passengers.

On Wednesday, Uber said it won’t comply with the bill if it becomes law, claiming it would pose too big a legal risk and financial burden to justify operating in Colorado. The company has never pulled out of an entire state before.

The bill passed the House 59-6 and now heads to the Senate, with a floor vote expected before the legislative session ends May 7.

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➤ Trinidad: The remains of Orace J. Mestas—a soldier from Trinidad reported missing in action during the Korean War—have been identified 74 years later. (More)

➤ Denver: The jury trial for Strahinja Jokić, Nikola Jokić’s brother, is set for May 7. A civil lawsuit alleges Strahinja Jokić punched a Lakers fan in the face at a Ball Arena playoff game last year. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Denver is warning the public of scammers impersonating the FBI and falsely promising to reimburse victims of past scams. (See Details)

➤ Highlands Ranch: The Douglas County School District has voted to close three elementary schools—Saddle Ranch, Heritage, and Acres Green—due to declining enrollment. (See Details)

➤ Aurora: A suspect has been charged with 12 counts of first-degree attempted murder in connection with a drive-by shooting that was caught on camera during the filming of a music video. (More)

➤ Statewide: The 250-150 Commission and Colorado Tourism Office will roll out a digital, interactive passport encouraging exploration of the state this summer in anticipation of Colorado’s 150th anniversary. (See Details)

➤ The Avalanche faced the Stars in Dallas last night for Game 3 of their first-round NHL playoff series, which was tied 1-1 entering the matchup. (See Final Score)

➤ The Denver Nuggets will resume playoff action tonight at 8:00 p.m. for Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers with the series tied 1-1. (More)

➤ Colorado Rockies catcher Jacob Stallings hit a dramatic go-ahead three-run double in the ninth inning, but the Rockies still fell 4-3 in 11 innings to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, extending their road losing streak to 11. (See Double)

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➤ Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is accepting reservations for Hotel 1888, a new poolside hotel set to open June 12 on the site of the resort’s historic, 137-year-old bath house. (See Photos)

➤ Denver International Airport will add nonstop flights to two new cities—Taos, New Mexico and Page, Arizona—via Contour Airlines this summer. (See Details)

➤ Ball Arena unveiled a new menu for Avalanche and Nuggets playoff games, including a gyro-flavored burger, a 2-pound pretzel, and even lobster-topped hot dogs—available only if a team makes the finals. (See Details)

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➤ Denver Public Schools will host its 41st Annual Shakespeare Festival—billed as the longest student-run Shakespeare festival in the world—this Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (See Details)

➤ The family of a 16-year-old who died in 2023 will send his ashes into space on a memorial spaceflight, honoring his dream of seeing the world. (More)

➤ The Denver Zoo named its new baby giraffe Thorn after holding a public vote last month. (More)

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