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State OKs Western Slope Water Deal

State water officials on Wednesday unanimously approved the Western Slope’s controversial $99 million plan to acquire Colorado River water rights for environmental purposes.

Under the agreement, two key water rights will be co-managed by the Colorado River District (CRD), which represents 15 Western Slope counties, and the Colorado Water Conservation Board.

At the proposal’s long-awaited Nov. 19 hearing, major water providers pushed back on the plan, worried it gives the CRD too much sway and could impact upstream water supply for millions on the Front Range.

The deal still needs final approval in the water court, where some of its central conflicts will be settled. The CRD is also waiting on federal funding to complete the purchase. If it clears those hurdles, the agreement will last indefinitely, with far-reaching implications for water use statewide.

15 Indicted in State’s Biggest Meth Seizure

The largest methamphetamine seizure in Colorado history has led to the indictment of 15 people, federal agents announced Wednesday.

Prosecutors said a two-year, multi-agency investigation led to the seizure of 1,115 pounds of meth, including 700 pounds discovered in a Lakewood home believed to be a lab. The largest stash was hidden in boxes of chayote squash.

Of the 15 indicted, 11 are in federal custody, with the other four believed to be in Mexico. One of the defendants, an alleged drug kingpin, is charged as the group’s leader.

The operation is part of President Trump’s Homeland Security Task Force initiative, which aims to eliminate cartels, foreign gangs, and transnational criminal organizations.

Denver Kicks Off 41 Nights of Drone Shows

Denver’s holiday drone shows, in which hundreds of drones light up the night sky with colorful Christmas, Denver, and winter-themed animations, will return to the Mile High City tonight.

First staged in 2024, this year’s shows will feature 200 more drones—600 in all—and expanded size and height, soaring 500 feet in the air and 500 feet across. Here’s a video of previous displays.

The free 11-minute shows will be held at 7 p.m. every night through Dec. 31. Some of the best viewing spots include the Tivoli Quad, Sculpture Park, and 54Thirty Rooftop.

The shows are a part of Visit Denver’s Mile High Holidays program, which also includes Zoo Lights, Blossoms of Light, and Christkindlmarket.

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➤ Statewide: Greystar, the nation’s largest landlord, has reached a $7 million settlement with nine states, including Colorado, that sued the property management giant for its use of rent-setting algorithms. (See Details)

➤ Denver is leading the nation’s housing downturn, with 91% of metro-area homes losing value over the past year, according to a new Zillow report. (See Report)

➤ Breckenridge: The Colorado Supreme Court has agreed to hear the negligence case of a snowboarder hit by a snowmobile at Breckenridge Ski Resort. Two lower courts ruled in favor of the resort. (See Details)

➤ Aurora: City Council passed a resolution requesting that restaurants only give water to patrons who ask for it, a measure intended to reduce waste. The request could become a mandate if the city enters a drought. (More)

➤ San Luis Valley: State water officials ordered a landowner building an eight-foot-tall fence along his property to cease and desist, saying the project violates water quality laws. Local residents have fought the fence since construction began in 2020. (See Details)

➤ Weld County: Authorities are seeking tips leading to a break in the county’s oldest cold case, that of Roxanne Leadbeater, whose remains were discovered Nov. 19, 1973. (More)

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➤ The University of Denver hockey team will face off against the University of Minnesota for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame game on Nov. 29 in Denver at Ball Arena. The last time the Pioneers played the Golden Gophers in the Hall of Fame game was back in 2004, when they lost to UM 5-2. (More)

➤ The Broncos are hopeful that superstar cornerback Patrick Surtain II and linebacker Alex Singleton will both return from injury following the Week 12 bye. They’re eyeing the Week 13 matchup against the Washington Commanders as a possible return date. (More)

➤ The Colorado Rockies traded former first-round pick Ryan Rolison to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash. (More)

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➤ Tech manufacturer Terra Ferma plans to open a new Light Fidelity, or LiFi, plant in Colorado Springs, bringing 120 jobs to the area. LiFi uses light to transmit data and power over Ethernet. (See Details)

➤ The Colorado Lottery Commission approved two rule changes—allowing tickets to be purchased with credit cards and enabling online sales—despite pushback from a bipartisan group of lawmakers. (See Details)

➤ Grand Junction Regional Airport completed its monthslong renovations—adding new carpet, seating, passenger loading bridges, and more—just ahead of Thanksgiving week, its busiest time of year. (More)

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➤ A Denver-area woman has been selected as one of roughly 100 volunteers to help decorate the White House for the holidays. (See Details)

➤ The Mile High Tree, a seven-story-tall digital Christmas tree in Denver, will be lit for the season during a tree-lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. tonight on the Auraria Campus. (See Details)

➤ A skunk and a fox crossed paths, engaging in a brief territorial standoff, in a video shared by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. (See Video)

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What kind of lights do you prefer as holiday decorations?

1. Multicolor
2. Warm white
3. Cool white
4. Mix of everything
5. No lights

Yesterday’s Results:

How do you feel about AI robots/toys?

1. Dangerous: 24%
2. Too creepy: 20%
3. No opinion: 20%
4. Cool/futuristic: 18%
5. Unimpressive: 18%

The San Luis Valley lays claim to what geographical world record?

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