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Ethics Commission to Investigate 17 Democrats

The Colorado Independent Ethics Commission voted Tuesday to advance complaints against 17 Democratic state lawmakers who attended a retreat in Vail the weekend of Oct. 4.

The complaints allege the legislators violated a ban on elected officials receiving gifts when they accepted a $25,000 block of hotel rooms paid for by a “pro-business dark money group.'”

The group, One Main Street, is a nonprofit that doesn’t disclose its donors. Under the gift ban, a nonprofit can pay for reasonable expenses, but only if less than 5% of its funding comes from for-profit organizations.

If the commission finds the ban was violated, the lawmakers could face fines and be ordered to return or reimburse any gifts.

Skydiving Company Linked to 7th Death

A parachutist died Sunday after a jump with Mile-Hi Skydiving in Longmont, marking the seventh death linked to the facility since 2018.

The parachutist, a 60-year-old man, was qualified to make solo jumps. Witnesses say his parachute appeared not to fully open during the descent.

The six previous deaths at Mile-Hi, which occurred between 2018 and 2024, account for nearly 7% of all skydiving deaths recorded in the U.S. in that period.

Many of the fatalities involved “highly experienced and qualified skydivers,” the company said in a 2019 statement, explaining that seasoned jumpers often take on new, higher-risk challenges.

The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death. The man’s identity hasn’t been released.

Storm Brings Mix of Rain, Snow

A brief storm lasting today through tomorrow may leave a few inches of snow in the mountains, but an end to Denver’s record no-snow streak isn’t likely.

Instead, up to half an inch of rain is expected to fall in the city, possibly mixing with snow by Friday morning. The chance of measurable snowfall is about 20-30%.

By contrast, snowfall in the high country could total anywhere from 1-3 inches in the central and northern mountains to 4-8 inches in the Sangre de Cristos and San Juans. The Front Range, including the I-25 corridor, is expected to receive mostly rain.

If Denver does get snow on Friday, it will tie for the city’s second-latest first snowfall on record. The latest came on Dec. 10, 2021.

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➤ Capitol: Ten Democratic secretaries of state, including Colorado’s, sent a letter to the Trump administration alleging they were misled about how federal agencies would use voter data and demanding answers on its handling. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: A recent survey shows Coloradans carry the 10th highest credit card debt among consumers in any state. (See Report)

➤ Denver: Health officials defended an inspector’s decision to pour bleach on an unlicensed taco vendor’s food after a video of the incident spread on social media. (See Details)

➤ Clear Creek County: Police released a video of a man who stole a shuttle bus from Georgetown on Oct. 10 and nearly hit a CDOT worker while fleeing on I-70. A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered. (See Video)

➤ Arvada: The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is inviting families of missing persons to an open house today from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. to help solve and raise awareness about the cases. (See Details)

➤ Glenwood Springs: Two teenagers were charged with second-degree arson after allegedly starting a fire near a local middle school. (More)

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➤ Deion Sanders told Colorado fans this week, “You’ve got the right man,” reaffirming his belief in his ability to lead the Buffaloes despite a disappointing 3–7 season. “I promise you, you do. And I’m going to prove that to you. Just give me an opportunity and a little more time, and I’m going to prove that to you.” (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Deion’s son Shedeur will make his first NFL start for the Cleveland Browns this weekend against the Las Vegas Raiders. (More)

➤ The Colorado Rockies traded for Red Sox relief pitcher Brennan Bernardino this week—the first transaction of the offseason for newly hired president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta. (More)

➤ Nuggets center Nikola Jokić currently leads the NBA in both assists (11.1) and rebounds (13.4) through the first portion of the season. If he keeps this pace, the former MVP would be the first player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968 to lead the league in both categories. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | NHL | Soccer | NCAAF | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ Bubba Gump Shrimp, a Forrest Gump-themed seafood chain, has shuttered its downtown Denver restaurant, the company’s only Colorado location. (More)

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➤ Buffs superfan Peggy Coppom celebrated her 101st birthday on Wednesday. She’s known for cheering on the Buffs at nearly every game since 1958, often alongside her late twin sister, Betty Hoover, who died in 2020. (See Details)

➤ The largest public collection of historic artifacts ever assembled in Douglas County will debut tomorrow in Parker. The exhibit features everything from prehistoric fossils and tools to relics from the gold rush. (See Details)

➤ A Grand Junction church gave away free, complete Thanksgiving meals to roughly 100 local families on Wednesday. (More)

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2. Unimpressive
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2. Either works: 33%
3. Dressing: 29%

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