Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1969, scientists detonated a 43-kiloton nuclear bomb 8,400 feet underground near Rulison, a rural site on the Western Slope. The experiment, dubbed Project Rulison, was one of several unsuccessful attempts to release usable natural gas using nuclear explosives.

Researchers at the University of Colorado have created a new type of time crystal. It may not allow for time travel, but it is a significant milestone in the field of physics. Find out more in today’s Top Stories.

🏈 A Tennessee high school coach was removed from a game over concerns he was “proselytizing,” though students say he was just reading his Bible. The Flyover Podcast with Ayla Brown has the story—watch it here.

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Kirkmeyer Launches Gubernatorial Bid

State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Brighton, announced Tuesday she will run to be Colorado’s next governor in 2026.

Kirkmeyer sits on the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee. She served as a Weld County commissioner for 20 years before her election to the Senate in 2020.

A vocal critic of Gov. Jared Polis, Kirkmeyer joins a growing field of Republicans in the race, including Rep. Scott Bottoms, Sen. Mark Baisley, and Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell.

With Polis term-limited in 2026, Democrats U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser are also running for the open seat.

Broncos Announce Preferred Stadium

The Denver Broncos on Tuesday named Burnham Yard, a historic Denver railyard, as the team’s preferred site for a new stadium.

The stadium will be privately funded by the team’s owners, with no new taxes, according to a joint statement issued by owners Greg and Carrie Penner, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, and Gov. Jared Polis. The city and state will support improvements to nearby infrastructure.

Burnham Yard is located about a mile southeast of Empower Field at Mile High. Rumors that the stadium would be built there have circulated since the Walton-Penner group acquired the Broncos in 2022.

The new stadium will feature a retractable roof, which could allow it to host a Super Bowl, year-round concerts, and other events. It’s expected to open in time for the 2031 NFL season.

CU Physicists Create Visible Time Crystal

University of Colorado Boulder physicists have created the world’s first time crystal visible to the human eye.

Once thought to be impossible, time crystals are unique phases of matter in which atoms or other particles repeat a pattern of constant motion—forming a structure in time rather than space.

In a study published Sept. 4, CU physicists filled glass cells with liquid crystals, then shone a light on the samples, causing them to “dance” in a continuous cycle. Unlike previous time crystals, CU’s creation is visible under a microscope and, in some cases, to the naked eye.

The findings could enable new technologies, including advanced anti-counterfeiting measures and novel data storage methods.

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➤ Weld County: A man charged with attempted second-degree murder was released from jail due to state competency laws, prompting safety concerns from the sheriff’s office. (See Details)

➤ Federal Heights: A local man’s body was recovered from the Grand Canyon after his vehicle drove off the rim Sunday, according to park rangers. (See Details)

➤ Denver: Fire crews successfully extracted a Frito-Lay employee after he fell 40 feet into a grain elevator at the company’s plant. No injuries were reported. (More)

➤ Statewide: Colorado State Patrol issued a reminder that drivers are legally required to carry a physical copy of their driver’s license while behind the wheel. (See Details)

➤ Summit County: Water levels at Dillon Reservoir are seven feet below the 30-year seasonal average, prompting boat ramps to close roughly a month early. (More)

➤ Denver: A judge sentenced two former executives to federal prison for taking part in a scheme to defraud a data management company of over $1.9 million. (See Details)

➤ Fort Collins: A truck crashed into an auto parts store on Monday when the driver, installing a new battery in the parking lot, started the vehicle from the outside. (More)

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➤ The Colorado Avalanche’s minor league affiliate, the Utah Grizzlies, is relocating to Trenton, New Jersey, after the 2025-2026 season. (More)

➤ The Colorado Buffs are expected to start Ryan Staub at quarterback Friday night after his strong showing against Delaware, but Coach Deion Sanders denied making an official decision. (More)

➤ The Colorado Rockies have now lost 104 games after falling to the Dodgers on Monday night—a franchise record for losses in a season. (More)

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➤ Two King Soopers employees filed charges against United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7, alleging union leadership retaliated and threatened illegal fines after the workers chose to keep working during a strike. (See Details)

➤ A proposed excise tax on amusements and recreations in Cañon City, intended to help fund a community pool, has sparked backlash and legal threats from local businesses. (See Details)

➤ Youth hockey programs in Northern Colorado are struggling with a shortage of ice rinks amid a record surge of participation, local advocates say. (More)

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➤ Hundreds of dogs enjoyed the end of summer at Water World’s Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day, a post-season event where dogs can swim, splash, and play in the park’s pools. (See Video)

➤ This list of scenic drives across Colorado highlights top spots for fall leaf-peeping as high country foliage begins to change early this year. (See List)

➤ Castle Rock ranks No. 6 for quality of life—thanks in part to its schools, amenities, green space, and active-living opportunities—in a new study of the 500 biggest U.S. cities. (See Study)

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