Thursday, October 9, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1872, Pueblo hosted the first Colorado State Fair at a site north of the city. Here’s a gallery of historic photos taken at the fair over the years.

A new exhibition at Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion lets visitors take a walk in the Spider Zone—an enclosure with hundreds of free-roaming spiders and no barriers of any kind.

How do you feel about spiders? Are you a level-10 arachnophobe, or would a stroll through the Spider Zone leave you unfazed? Vote in our Poll or hit reply to let us know.

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If you’ve ever noticed your gums bleeding while brushing, new Harvard research shared by today’s sponsor, SynaDentix, reveals it could be more than a dental issue. It may be an early warning sign of memory loss.

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Colorado Springs Teachers Stage Strike

Hundreds of teachers in Colorado Springs School District 11 went on a one-day strike Wednesday to protest the loss of their collective bargaining power.

The strike, approved in May, follows the board’s decision in December to drop a decades-old master agreement between the teachers union and the district.

More than 1,000 demonstrators, including about a third of D-11’s 1,800 teachers, formed picket lines at campuses across the district, calling for the agreement to be restored.

Classes in the 22,000-student district remained in session, with substitutes and administrative staff filling in for the striking teachers.

Clerk Accused of Embezzling Water Funds

A former town clerk in southern Colorado is facing felony charges for allegedly embezzling more than $26,000 in public funds intended for a critical water project.

Tyra Marie Avila, 47, served as clerk, treasurer, and administrator for Aguilar, a town of about 450 in Las Animas County, for 17 years. She resigned in September 2024.

In 2021, Aguilar received $5.7 million in federal loans and grants to build a reservoir. Investigators say Avila commingled those funds with the town’s general fund, then used the money for personal transactions and other town expenses, leaving contractors unpaid.

Avila posted a $15,000 bond after her arrest. The reservoir project remains incomplete, and the town has since implemented stricter financial controls to ensure it moves forward.

Ball Arena Adds Local Food, Cuts Prices

Ball Arena is rolling out fan-friendly pricing and local concession options ahead of the Avalanche’s home opener tonight.

Six Denver eateries will operate at the venue during the 2025-26 Nuggets and Avs seasons, selling everything from New York-style pizza to mini donuts. See a list here.

Additionally, classic stadium snacks—including hot dogs, pretzels, nachos, popcorn, and soda—will be sold for $5 each. Select 20-ounce domestic draft beers now cost $10.

The price cuts follow a nationwide trend among sports venues, while the new local vendors came in response to fan requests for Denver-area dining options, arena officials said.

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Harvard research reveals a specific pattern of gum bleeding that’s now directly linked to memory loss.

Most people think a little bleeding when brushing is harmless.

However, this specific bleeding pattern is a red flag, a warning that something potentially dangerous is already spreading within your body.

You might not even realize it’s happening until it’s too late.

If your gums bleed like THIS, your brain could already be at risk.

A new video shows exactly what to look for, and what you need to do as soon as possible:

Memory Loss: Do Your Gums Bleed Like This?

➤ Statewide: The governor’s office released a list of 14 Colorado cities that are noncompliant with new housing laws, saying other municipalities will be prioritized to receive certain state grants. (See List)

➤ Teller County: Chase Mikesell, a sheriff’s deputy and son of Sheriff Jason Mikesell, has been charged with DUI, according to Colorado State Patrol. Sheriff Mikesell is running for governor in 2026. (See Details)

➤ Windsor: A man has been sentenced to 220 years in prison for a 2024 incident in which he climbed onto a firetruck and shot at police officers. Investigators say he pulled a fire alarm to lure law enforcement and livestreamed the incident. (More)

➤ Evergreen: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there is no threat to Evergreen High School after investigating two separate reports of possible threats to the school. (See Details)

➤ Glenwood Springs: The city has installed five speed cameras to issue citations to speeding drivers following a 30-day warning period in October. (More)

➤ El Paso County: Two local farmers are asking for community donations after rescuing a herd of 10 malnourished alpacas, including two babies. (See Video)

➤ Capitol: Rep. Lauren Boebert, who is running for reelection, sent a campaign email to conservatives questioning the existence of aliens and demanding government transparency about UFOs. (See Details)

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➤ Colorado head coach Deion Sanders underwent surgery on Tuesday to address pain in his left foot. It was Coach Prime’s 16th surgery in the past three years. (More)

➤ CSU football flipped California edge rusher Mickey Williams from Arizona State with a verbal commitment this week. Williams is a three-star recruit. (More)

➤ An amateur hockey organizer in Colorado was found liable for pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars intended for youth hockey initiatives in the state. (More)

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➤ Montrose’s first-of-its-kind childcare center—serving families of public workers, first responders, and the general public—is expected to open in February 2026. (See Details)

➤ Denver is the 12th most expensive big U.S. city to live in comfortably—requiring nearly $130,000 per year to do so—according to a new study. Colorado Springs came in at No. 20. (See List)

➤ Georgetown businesses say they’ve seen limited economic boost from leaf-peeping tourism, despite the influx of tens of thousands of visitors to the small mountain town. (See Details)

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Harvard research reveals a surprising link: a specific gum bleeding pattern now tied to memory loss. While most people dismiss a little blood while brushing as harmless, this hidden sign can actually warn of something dangerous already spreading in the body. You may not notice until it’s too late. If your gums bleed like THIS, your brain could be at risk.

Watch this video to learn what to do immediately.

➤ Four African lion cubs born at the Denver Zoo in August will make their public debut today, with daily outside appearances from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (See Video)

➤ Spiders Around the World, a limited-time Butterfly Pavilion exhibition running through Oct. 31, gives visitors a chance to walk among hundreds of free-roaming spiders in the Spider Zone, a room inspired by the pavilion’s walk among the butterflies. (See Details)

➤ Two Colorado hotels in Aspen and Denver were recognized on Condé Nast Traveler’s list of the 50 best hotels in the world. (See List)

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