Friday, February 14, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1883, Mesa County was created from a portion of Gunnison County. The new county was named for the many broad, flat-topped mountains, or mesas, found within its borders—including Grand Mesa, the largest flat-top mountain in the world.

In today’s edition, we’re looking at the unique ways Colorado ski resorts are celebrating Valentine’s Day. Plus, meet a crew of Loveland cupids mailing valentines all over the world.

We’d love to hear your plans for the 14th—tell us about them in today’s poll or hit reply and let us know!

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DPS Sues DHS to Keep Agents from Schools

Denver Public Schools (DPS) has filed a restraining order against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), seeking to prohibit immigration enforcement actions on school grounds.

The lawsuit filed Wednesday asks for a reversal of President Trump’s policy, which rescinded Biden-era guidelines preventing federal immigration agencies from making arrests at “sensitive locations.”

DHS claims the old guidelines merely allowed “criminal aliens” to exploit protected locations, like schools and churches, as a “safe haven.” DPS is the first school district in the country to file a court challenge on the issue.

The lawsuit comes amid a wave of immigration enforcement operations across Colorado. On Thursday, the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Field Division reported that 10 of Colorado’s most-wanted drug offenders had been arrested under “Operation Return to Sender,” which has led to over 90 arrests in 16 days.

Clerk Jailed for Election Crimes Seeks Release

Tina Peters, a Mesa County clerk convicted of election interference crimes in 2024, has filed a new appeal to be released from jail.

Peters received a nine-year sentence last October for breaching confidential data, something she says was done in an effort to uncover fraud in the 2020 general election. She pleaded not guilty to all counts in 2022.

The former clerk has already filed an appeal for all convictions in the Colorado Court of Appeals. She is now requesting release on bond while she awaits the court’s response.

In the application, Peters’ lawyers cite major health concerns—such as fibromyalgia and a possible recurrence of lung cancer—as the basis for her temporary release.

Ski Spots Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Colorado ski resorts are putting a twist on today’s festivities with a handful of romantic, ski-themed events taking place throughout Valentine’s Day.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort will be hosting “ski-lift speed dating,” pairing singles at the Teocalli Lift to see if sparks fly on the way up.

At the top, potential matches are offered a free Polaroid as a keepsake. The event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m.

Loveland Ski Area, meanwhile, will be hosting a mass wedding, at a cost of only $25 per couple. The 30-minute ceremony will take place at noon in Forest Meadow.

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➤ Jefferson County: The school district is apologizing after officials at Columbine High School helped a student falsely declare homelessness to move in with a teacher accused of grooming her. (See Details)

➤ Ouray County: Jackson Outfitters, LLC, a hunting guide service out of Placerville, has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations it started an 850-acre wildfire. (More)

➤ Interstate 25: The Colorado State Patrol is conducting an investigation after a semi truck rear-ended a snowplow, resulting in one death. (More)

➤ Statewide: A Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) spokesperson confirmed that CPW sent staff to capture wolves in Canada prior to the issue’s January vote, which some say was “predetermined.” (More)

➤ Highlands Ranch: The Douglas County School District is debating which three Highlands Ranch schools to close amid declining enrollment. A final vote will take place in April. (More)

➤ Statewide: Pedestrian fatalities in Colorado have risen by 161% in the last decade, a surge that coincides with the push to reduce car dependency, according to the American Automobile Association. (More)

➤ Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray erupted for a career-high 55 points in Wednesday night’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Murray was notably ejected from Monday’s game, also against Portland. (More)

➤ Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon scored the first goal in the 4 Nations Face-Off, helping lead Canada to a 4-3 win over Sweden. (Watch Video)

➤ The Denver Broncos are the current betting favorite to land star wide receiver Tee Higgins, the top player in this season’s free agency cycle. (More)

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➤ Joann, the now twice-bankrupt fabrics retailer, will close six stores in Colorado out of the 500 to be shuttered nationwide. (More)

➤ Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has announced a new bonds campaign, dubbed “Vibrant Denver,” to revitalize the city’s infrastructure based on community input. (See Details)

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➤ Sun dogs, the optical illusion of multiple suns in cold weather, could be seen across the state early Wednesday. (See Photo)

➤ Denver firefighters donated 1,000 new winter coats to elementary school children in need this week, collaborating with a nonprofit organization known as Operation Warm. (More)

➤ Around 100,000 love letters mailed to the city of Loveland will be sent on to their intended recipients with a special stamp thanks to its Valentine Re-Mailing Program, a community tradition of 79 years and running. Meet the cupids behind the scenes. (See Details)

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