Monday, March 3, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2009, Coloradoans began celebrating 303 Day. Named after Denver’s old 303 area code, the unofficial holiday is celebrated every Mar. 3 in honor of Colorado’s vibrant culture and history.

Denver International Airport turned 30 years old on Friday. Check out Et Cetera to peruse 30 photos documenting the airport’s legacy since opening.

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Tesla Vandal Faces Federal Charges

Lucy Grace Nelson, a 42-year-old from Lyons, is facing federal charges for repeatedly vandalizing a Tesla dealership in Loveland, causing up to $20,000 in damages.

The vandalism, which occurred on Jan. 29 and Feb. 2, 7, and 11, involved spray-painting offensive messages and throwing Molotov cocktails at vehicles.

After being arrested at the dealership last Monday, Nelson appeared in federal court last week on a charge of malicious destruction of property and remains in custody. Nelson, who is also known as Justin Thomas Nelson, has a Larimer County Court date scheduled for March 7.

Nelson’s alleged crimes coincide with a wave of nationwide Tesla protests. In Superior, hundreds gathered outside a Tesla dealership on Saturday to protest CEO Elon Musk and his actions at the Department of Government Efficiency.

Colorado Hospitals Among Best in U.S., World

Multiple Colorado hospitals are recognized in the World’s Best Hospitals 2025, a list compiled by Newsweek in collaboration with data platform Statista.

The list evaluates hospitals using an array of data, including surveys of medical experts, quality metrics, and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures, a type of standardized patient questionnaire.

Out of the 2,400 hospitals evaluated, the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora ranks 35th in the U.S. and 218th globally, earning a spot in the top 250 worldwide with a score of 73.73%.

In the U.S., 13 other Colorado hospitals make the list, including UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins at No. 107 and AdventHealth Parker at No. 112.

First March Storm Ends Warm Spell

Colorado’s recent warm spell is coming to an end as the first snowstorm of March makes its way into the state.

One of two cold fronts will arrive today, dropping temperatures to the 30s tonight and bringing a mix of rain and snow. Evening rain in the Denver area could transition to snow overnight.

The second front is forecast to arrive tomorrow, with heavier and more widespread snowfall totaling 1-4 inches around Denver and 4-8 in the southwest mountains. Travel could be impacted as heavy snow combines with strong winds.

Though the storm system is relatively light, it could be the first of many, as March is typically Colorado’s snowiest month.

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➤ Front Range: Hundreds gathered at Rocky Mountain National Park on Saturday to protest the recent mass firings of National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service employees. (More)

➤ Statewide: Multiple Colorado agencies deleted a number of social media posts following a directive by the Department of Defense to remove any mentions that “promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.” (See Details)

➤ Fort Carson: 2,400 soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team will be deployed to the southern U.S. border to assist the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection. (More)

➤ Statewide: Planned cuts to Colorado’s Early Intervention program have been paused according to an email sent Friday night. (See Details)

➤ Severance: A family received a threatening letter implying someone might burn their house down over a “Make America Great Again” banner in their front yard. (More)

➤ Centennial: One of two suspects in the theft of bulldog puppies from pet store Perfect Pets has been formally charged. A preliminary hearing is set for Mar. 25. (See Details)

➤ The Denver Nuggets ended the Detroit Pistons’ eight-game win streak on Friday after Nikola Jokic posted a first-of-its-kind stat line to lead the team to a 134-119 victory. (More)

➤ Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter told reporters that he feels playing both ways in football is more difficult than what Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani does at the plate and on the mound. (More)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche acquired Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey from the New York Rangers on Saturday in their first move of the hectic final week before the NHL’s trade deadline. (More)

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➤ Del Taco, a Mexican fast food chain, suddenly closed 18 of its 19 Colorado locations on Thursday. (More)

➤ Wes Allison, a Texas livestock and rodeo show leader, has taken over as the CEO of the National Western Stock Show. (More)

➤ 4240 Architecture has been selected to lead the renovation of El Chapultepec, a historic jazz venue in downtown Denver. (More)

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➤ Denver International Airport celebrated its 30th anniversary on Friday. Over the years, the airport has hosted major renovations, unique artwork, and even a flashmob. (See Photos)

➤ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will host special “Dog Days” in March and April, allowing visitors to bring well-behaved dogs into the zoo with the purchase of a separate ticket. (See Schedule)

➤ Arvada nonprofit Hope, Connection & Community is hosting a fashion show and pop-up boutique to provide free prom dresses and raise money for tuxedos. (See Details)

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