Friday, April 25, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1896, a fast-spreading fire broke out in the town of Cripple Creek. When firefighters ran out of water to douse the blaze, they took to demolishing buildings with explosives to keep it from spreading. The strategy backfired when the explosions set off several stashes of dynamite and black powder stored in nearby buildings.

For months, an elusive dog known as Park Hill Dave roamed an abandoned Denver golf course, defying capture and winning local fame. Now, he’s been caught—and may soon have a job. Read more below in our Top Stories.

We’re getting close to the podcast launch for the national edition of The Flyover! The first episode will be featured here on Monday. For now, here’s an introduction from our hosts, Ayla Brown and Amy Hess.

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Boebert Asks DOGE to Pause Rail Funding

Rep. Lauren Boebert is asking the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reevaluate federal funding of the Front Range Passenger Rail, a project that would provide passenger rail service from Fort Collins to Pueblo.

In a letter to DOGE and the U.S. Department of Transportation, Boebert expressed concerns with the project’s cost and impact on residents’ “quality of life,” calling for a pause in funding until a full review is completed.

Gov. Jared Polis claims no federal funding is planned for the project’s construction. According to his office, the state plans to fund the project using repurposed freight rail lines as a “lowest cost option.”

As the project is still in its planning stages, no timeline is currently available. A measure to fund it could appear on the ballot as soon as 2026.

Two Charged in Poudre Canyon Murder

Two suspects have been charged in connection with the murder of a Greeley man whose body was found burning beneath a bridge in Poudre Canyon earlier this month.

Firefighters discovered the victim, later identified as 49-year-old Gerardo Hernandez Lucio, near the Stevens Gulch Picnic Area on April 11. Investigators determined the man died of a gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide.

Days later, suspect Isaac Valdez-Salvador was apprehended near Mead after a high-speed chase on Interstate 25 ended with him fleeing on foot and being struck by a vehicle. A second suspect, his alleged co-conspirator, was arrested soon after.

Authorities say both suspects knew the victim and are facing multiple felony charges, including first-degree murder after deliberation.

Park Hill Dave, Renegade Dog, Captured

Denver Animal Control has caught Park Hill Dave, the elusive dog who’s been roaming the shuttered Park Hill Golf Course and dodging people for years.

Nicknamed Mad Max by some neighbors, he gained local fame for patrolling the locked-up grounds, steering clear of humans, and deftly evading capture. Last week, the city launched Operation PHD to catch Dave, hoping to employ him in the parks department. As a city employee, he would join a team of dogs that chase geese off golf courses.

City workers set a humane trap, and Dave wandered into it on Wednesday, lured by a steak. See a video here.

He’s now at the Denver Animal Shelter, where staff will scan for a microchip and attempt to contact any owners. If no one comes forward, Denver Parks and Rec is first in line to adopt him.

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➤ Weld County: Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say they’re in talks to establish a new detention facility in Hudson by the end of 2025 to handle a growing number of arrests. (See Details)

➤ I-70: A rockslide in Clear Creek County yesterday sent one driver to the hospital, caused one car to crash, blew out the tires of four others, and brought traffic to a standstill. (More)

➤ Statewide: A Senate committee has voted down a bill that would have required gas pumps to display warnings about the link between greenhouse gas emissions, health impacts, and “global heating.” (More)

➤ Jefferson County: Closing arguments were read yesterday in the jury trial of Joseph Koenig, a man accused of killing a woman by throwing a rock through her windshield. (See Details)

➤ Strasburg: An unspecified number of staff members in the Strasburg School District have been placed on administrative leave amid parent allegations that a student was assaulted. (More)

➤ Statewide: Antisemitic incidents in Colorado reached an all-time high in 2024, according to a new report by the Anti-Defamation League. (See Details)

➤ The Denver Broncos selected cornerback Jahdae Barron with the 20th pick in last night’s NFL Draft. Barron figures to vie for a starting position immediately. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Colorado superstar Travis Hunter was selected with the second overall pick in the draft, landing with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Buffs QB Shedeur Sanders fell out of the first round entirely. (More)

➤ The Denver Nuggets were overwhelmed in a 117-83 blowout by the Clippers despite a triple-double from Nikola Jokić, falling behind 2-1 in their first-round playoff series. (More)

➤ Colorado State landed a commitment from Dakota Ridge High School all-state offensive lineman Jace Winchester on Wednesday. (More)

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➤ Four restaurants with Denver roots—a speakeasy, an American-Indian eatery, a deli, and a pastry and cake shop—will open new locations at Denver International Airport next Tuesday. (See Details)

➤ Birdcall, a Colorado-based fast-casual chain known for its chicken sandwiches, opened a new location at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. It will be open for every show of the 2025 season. (See Details)

➤ The Oxford Hotel, a historic Denver hotel first opened in 1891, was named one of the best in the world on a reader-voted list by Travel + Leisure. (See Details)

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➤ BioServe Space Technologies, a Boulder-based research center that designs and manages scientific experiments for space missions, celebrated its 100th orbital launch this week. (See Details)

➤ Award-winning country music artists Tim McGraw and Jon Pardi will perform at Colorado State University’s Best of the West professional bull riding event this summer. (See Details)

➤ Musicians from the Denver Young Artists Orchestra and the Colorado Symphony performed for patients, visitors, and staff at Denver Health on Wednesday. (More)

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