Monday, May 5, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1988, Denver’s Cinco de Mayo Festival and Parade began as a small neighborhood street fair. Today, it ranks among Colorado’s top outdoor food and entertainment events.

Colorado breweries take home global honors, while one Denver grocery store ranks second-worst in the country. The highs and lows in today’s Business section.

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DOJ Sues Over Sanctuary Policies

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing the state of Colorado and the city of Denver to overturn “sanctuary laws” that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Filed Friday in federal court, the lawsuit argues that state and city policies—such as one prohibiting police from honoring immigration detainers—interfere with federal immigration efforts, violating the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.

The DOJ also cites Tren de Aragua, alleging the migrant gang’s foothold in the U.S. is partly the result of policies passed by the state.

The suit comes just as the House passed Senate Bill 276, a measure that would further limit cooperation with immigration officials.

Hundreds Gather for May Day Protests

Hundreds of protesters gathered at Colorado’s Capitol on Thursday to demand better wages and safer working conditions, joining similar protests worldwide.

The rallies coincided with May Day, or International Workers’ Day, and focused on opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns and cuts to federal programs.

In Denver, workers from several industries gathered on the lawn of the Capitol before marching downtown. Many returned for a pro-immigration rally later that afternoon.

The same day, about 320 union workers at Lockheed Martin in Littleton walked off the job after rejecting a contract offer, citing unfair pay. Strikers plan to picket until an agreement is reached.

Spring Storm to Start Week

After a calm weekend, a powerful spring storm is moving into Colorado, bringing widespread rain to the plains and snow to the high country.

Showers are expected to develop today, with highs in the 50s and 60s across lower elevations. Mountain areas above 9,000 feet could see over six inches of snow, with travel impacts likely.

Tuesday looks to bring heavier precipitation. Along the Front Range and I-25 corridor, 1 to 2 inches of rain may cause localized flooding, while snow will impact mountain travel through Wednesday.

Drier, warmer conditions will begin to return midweek, setting the stage for another mild spring weekend.

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Japanese Water Soluble Plastic Has American Competition

Japan’s RIKEN institute recently unveiled a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours—a breakthrough in the fight against pollution. But Florida-based Timeplast may have quietly surpassed it.

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Statewide: Lawmakers failed to override Gov. Jared Polis’ veto of Senate Bill 77, a measure that would have changed the state’s open record laws. (See Details)

Parker: Someone purchased a winning $12.4 million Colorado Lotto+ ticket at a local QuikTrip on Wednesday. The winner has 180 days from the draw date to claim the prize. (More)

I-25: A dog was safely rescued and reunited with its owner after getting stuck on a 20-foot-high ledge beneath an overpass in downtown Denver. (See Photos)

Jefferson County: Deer Creek Canyon Park, which closed last summer due to wildfire damage, will partially reopen on May 15 before fully reopening Aug. 1. (More)

Denver: A father, his son, and 23 others were arrested in a drug and money laundering ring that moved fentanyl and meth from Mexico into Colorado, then sold the drugs in California. (See Details)

Statewide: Gov. Polis signed a new law that requires school districts to adopt and implement cellphone-use policies by 2026. (See Details)

Aurora: Residents are urging city leaders to implement better safety measures after four vehicles crashed into homes in their neighborhood over the past three weeks. (More)

➤ The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 on Saturday in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Denver led by as many as 35 points midway through the fourth quarter. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche lost to the Dallas Stars 4-2 after Mikko Rantanen, traded away by Colorado earlier this season, delivered a third-period hat trick to lead Dallas to a Game 7 comeback win. (More)

➤ The Colorado Rockies lost again on Saturday, falling 6-3 to the San Francisco Giants after a bullpen collapse in the sixth inning erased a brief 3-2 lead. (More)

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➤ A King Soopers in Denver is the second-worst grocery store in the country, according to a new analysis based on Google Reviews of 3,000 stores across 100 cities. (See Details)

➤ The 2025 World Beer Cup, also called the “Olympics of Beer,” awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals to 21 beers from 16 Colorado breweries. (See Beers)

➤ Texas Roadhouse plans to relocate its Aurora restaurant, which has been open for over 25 years, to a nearby, larger spot with better parking. The new location will open in June. (More)

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Meet the Genius Who Invented Plastic That Dissolves in Water

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➤ Yelp curated a list of the best Denver-area Mexican restaurants to visit on Cinco de Mayo. (See List)

➤ A dog helped Westminster residents safely evacuate a burning home by alerting them to the fire early on, according to firefighters who contained the blaze. (See Details)

➤ The sun will set at exactly 8:00 p.m. in Denver on Wednesday, giving the city more than 14 hours of daylight. The longest day of the year arrives on June 20, with sunrise at 5:32 a.m. and sunset at 8:30 p.m. (More)

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