Friday, February 7, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1894, the Western Federation of Miners began a five-month strike in what became known as the Cripple Creek miners’ strike. It resulted in a union victory, and is notable for being the only time in U.S. history a state militia was deployed in support of striking workers.

As the world gears up for the Super Bowl, the city of Golden is preparing to host its annual golden retriever-themed celebration this Saturday. Learn more in Et Cetera.

Also, let us know in today’s poll which team you’ll be rooting for on Sunday!

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Denver’s ‘Sanctuary Status” Investigated

Denver is one of four U.S. cities—along with Chicago, Boston and New York City—under investigation for its status as a “sanctuary” jurisdiction for illegal immigrants.

According to the U.S. House Oversight Committee, Denver, like other sanctuary cities, places “limits on how much they are willing to cooperate” with federal immigration authorities.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, who indicated earlier this year that ICE would receive conditional support from local law enforcement, has agreed to testify before the committee on Mar. 5.

Present on the committee is Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, who posted on social media that “sanctuary cities like Denver are quickly coming to an end” under the new administration’s immigration policies.

Man Found Not Guilty in Tesla Shooting

A Denver man charged with shooting a fellow Tesla driver at a supercharger station was found not guilty of murder on Wednesday by a jury in Jefferson County District Court.

Jeremy Alan Smith was arrested in December 2023 for the suspected murder of Adam Fresquez, whom Smith shot twice in the back when an incident of road rage turned violent.

Smith claims he acted in self-defense after Fresquez, confronting him at the station, pulled a gun and approached his vehicle.

The trial lasted six days, with jury deliberations taking less than one day. Smith was acquitted of both second-degree murder and manslaughter, and was released from custody on Wednesday morning.

Strikes Threaten Girl Scouts Sales

Strikes at King Soopers stores could impact the Girl Scouts of Colorado, who stand to lose millions in sales if the strikes continue.

King Soopers informed the Girl Scouts this Wednesday, one day before the strikes began, that their troops would not be able to set up booths outside the 77 strike-affected stores.

Girl Scouts CEO Leanna Clark says the lost booths could noticeably undermine fundraising efforts, particularly as Super Bowl weekend is the troop’s busiest sales period.

Last year, cookie sales generated around $2 million—money that funds both service projects and personal goals. To help mitigate losses, scouts are encouraging online purchases as they search for alternative booth locations.

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➤ Statewide: Hospitals across Colorado have paused sex change treatments for minors in compliance with a recent executive order to halt the federal funding of such programs. (See Details)

➤ Winter Park: A missing skier was found dead and partially buried in the snow near the Mary Jane ski run, according to a statement issued by local police on Wednesday. (More)

➤ Denver International Airport: The CEO of Denver International Airport says the traffic on Peña Boulevard is “bad” and “getting worse” as the airport explores options to address congestion. (See Details)

➤ Westminster: Authorities have uncovered new DNA evidence that could help solve a decades-old cold case involving a triple homicide. (See Details)

➤ Fort Collins: The Fort Collins Rescue Mission launched a $27 million fundraising campaign last week in hopes of opening a new facility, which would act in part as a “homeless resolution center.” (More)

➤ Statewide: Lawmakers are seeking to limit reimbursement rates on state employees’ healthcare in order to increase funding for Safety Net providers. (See Details)

➤ Nikola Jokić led the Denver Nuggets to another win on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, scoring 38 points with eight rebounds and 10 assists. He also delivered an entertaining moment during his postgame press conference. (Watch Video)

➤ Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton discussed the team’s offseason needs for the first time yesterday, noting that he believes the team is much stronger at wide receiver than most fans think. (More)

➤ Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball remained winless in conference play on Wednesday after falling to Utah 72-59 after trailing by double digits for the majority of the game. (More)

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➤ Super Bowl champion and former Bronco Ed McCaffrey is launching McCaffrey Protein Bites, a high-protein snack with three flavors, as the newest addition to the family’s food empire. (More)

➤ Colorado’s Medicaid program has suspended its contract with MedRide—a service providing non-emergency medical transportation—after alleging the company participated in fraud. (More)

➤ Manos Sagrados, a brand-new live music venue in Aurora’s Cultural Arts District, has rapidly become a hotspot for nightlife and concertgoing in the area. (More)

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➤ Hundreds of golden retrievers will be in the City of Golden this weekend for Goldens in Golden, an annual event celebrating National Golden Retriever Day. (More)

➤ Colorado’s spring weather outlook is varied, with the National Weather Service predicting drier conditions while almanacs forecast a wetter season. (See Details)

➤ The city of Denver paid 101 residents to bike more as part of a “psychological experiment.” (Read the Results)

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