Hundreds Gather for Pearl Street Vigil

More than 500 people, including Gov. Jared Polis and local faith leaders, gathered Wednesday outside the Boulder County Courthouse to hold a vigil for the victims of Sunday’s firebombing on Pearl Street Mall and denounce antisemitism.

“Today, I stand united and strong with the Boulder community,” Polis said. “Antisemitism, terrorism, and violence have no place in Colorado and no place in the United States of America.”

“This was not just an attack on individuals, it was an assault on the very values that define our city of Boulder,” added Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett. 

The courthouse was lit blue in honor of the victims. Fifteen people, including one Holocaust survivor, were injured in the attack.

The suspect, Mohamed Soliman, was charged Thursday in state court with 118 counts, including attempted murder. Soliman is due in federal court today.

DMV Warns of Text Scam

The Colorado DMV is warning residents about a new wave of text message scams that impersonate the DMV, a toll agency, or similar entity and demand payment for a fake ticket.

The texts notify the recipient of an unpaid fine, then threaten immediate legal action—such as license revocation or prosecution—and link to a fake payment website designed to steal personal or financial information.

In an announcement, the DMV stated all such messages are scams, noting it never sends texts to collect payment and warning recipients not to click the link, reply, or share any personal data.

Officials say the best way to identify text scams is by their tone, which is usually alarmist and invokes a sense of urgency. Victims are encouraged to report the messages to the FBI or FTC. See a list of tips here.

A-Basin Extends Season to Mid-June

Arapahoe Basin will reopen for skiing this weekend, June 6–8, and again June 13–15, wrapping up its winter ski season just days before the official start of summer.

The Black Mountain Express and Lenawee Express lifts will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. According to A-Basin’s website, there’s still a 41-inch base of snow on the slopes.

A-Basin also announced that Lake Reveal, which emerges as the snow melts each spring, is now open for pond skimming.

The ski area said June 15 “will definitely, absolutely be closing day for the season,” confirming there won’t be any further extensions based on current forecasts.

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➤ Statewide: A new law increasing the requirements to obtain a concealed carry permit, including through a mandated training course, will go into effect July 1. (See Details)

➤ Grand County: The body of a local rafter who went missing after a capsizing in June 2024 was recovered from the Colorado River near Rancho Del Rio. (More)

➤ Steamboat Springs: Wildlife officials captured and relocated a cow moose and her calves after the mother seriously injured a woman last weekend. (See Details)

➤ Arvada: Meanwhile, another moose spotted wandering local neighborhoods was safely captured and relocated by wildlife officials following a day-long search. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Polis signed a bill to cut Colorado’s rape kit backlog by tightening oversight of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and speeding up evidence processing. (See Details)

➤ Windsor: Town officials set 14 mosquito traps as part of a summer control program aimed at reducing West Nile risk through data-driven spraying. (More)

➤ Littleton: Tenants of Mountain Gate apartments say hundreds of swallows infest the complex every spring, posing health hazards and prompting many to move out. Property managers claim wildlife laws limit their response. (See Details)

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➤ Free agent running back JK Dobbins has been visiting the Denver Broncos this week during OTAs. He rushed for 905 yards and nine touchdowns last season with the Chargers after bouncing back from previous injuries. (More)

➤ Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders is earning high marks from Browns coaches for his work ethic and command during OTAs, quickly quieting critics who questioned how his game would translate to the NFL. (More)

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➤ The City of Denver has banned new dispensaries from opening in the Overland neighborhood, the sixth so far to hit a dispensary limit amid what officials call a “marijuana recession.” (See Details)

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➤ The Taste of Fort Collins, a summer festival of music, food, and art, returns this Saturday and Sunday, headlined by Neon Trees and Fitz & the Tantrums. (See Details)

➤ The Denver Greek Festival kicks off its 58th annual festival today through Sunday, celebrating Greek culture with traditional food and drink, dancing, and live entertainment. (See Details)

➤ Free fishing weekend is June 7 and 8. Anglers of all ages can fish without a license anywhere in Colorado. (See Details)

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