Brita Horn Elected GOP Chair

Brita Horn, a former Routt County treasurer, was elected to serve as the next chair of the Colorado GOP in its biennial reorganization meeting in Colorado Springs on Saturday.

Horn won 53% of the final vote over former Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine. She replaces Dave Williams, who declined to run for reelection following a controversial two-year term.

Earlier this year, Williams and the Colorado GOP sued Horn and other detractors for allegedly orchestrating a failed “coup” to remove Williams as chairman. 

Horn stressed a desire to move past the infighting that’s consumed the state GOP, vowing to unite the party as Republicans prepare for several statewide elections in 2026.

Denver Detective’s Killer Seeks Parole

The family of Donald “Donnie” Young, a Denver detective killed in 2005, is speaking out after their father’s killer applied for a program that could grant him early parole.

Raul Gomez-Garcia, an MS-13 gang member, was sentenced to 80 years in prison for Young’s murder. Because he was under 21 at the time of the crime, he now qualifies for a state program that could allow him to seek parole after three years of participation.

Young’s daughters, joined by the former Denver District Attorney, have urged lawmakers to reject his application and amend the law to exclude violent offenders.

Unless the law is revised, Gomez-Garcia could reapply for parole every three years if denied.

CSP Launches ‘Buckle Like a Boss’ Campaign

Starting in April, Colorado State Patrol (CSP) will ticket anyone pulled over and found not wearing a seat belt to get Colorado drivers—and teenagers in particular—to buckle up.

According to CSP, drivers aged 16-21 were at fault for more than 300 crashes it investigated in March 2024. Additionally, only 88% of Colorado drivers wear seat belts—lagging behind the national average of 92%.

To encourage seat belt use in younger motorists, CSP is launching its “Buckle Like A Boss” campaign, which will run until August.

CSP hopes the campaign will prevent fatal crashes, help younger and new drivers make better decisions, and remind everyone on the road that Colorado is a zero-tolerance state for not wearing seat belts.

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➤ Adams County: Adams 12 Five Star Schools announced it will cut about $27.5 million from its budget for 2025-2026, eliminating roughly 150 jobs. (More)     

➤ Colorado Springs: Tensions escalated at a protest outside Steve Bannon’s GOP keynote speech, with two vehicle-related incidents involving demonstrators. (See Video)

➤ Castle Rock: A 70-year-old woman was sentenced to 20 days in jail for casting her dead landlord’s ballot in the 2024 presidential primary election. (More)

➤ Vail: Police are searching for three people accused of writing an antisemitic message and symbol in the dirt on a Tesla Cybertruck. (See Details)

➤ Aurora: Police have issued a summons to a mother for child abuse and failing to safely secure a firearm after an Arrowhead Elementary School student brought a loaded handgun to school, prompting a schoolwide lockdown. (More)

➤ Fort Collins: Poudre School District terminated 10 track and field coaches at Rocky Mountain High School for violating district policy. A spokesperson declined to share specifics of the violation. (See Details)

➤ Boulder County: A rockslide on Saturday night closed Boulder Canyon from the base of the canyon to Hurricane Hill. Crews cleared the roadway of debris, and it reopened just after 3 p.m. on Sunday. (See Photos)           

➤ The Colorado Buffaloes signed head football coach Deion Sanders to a five-year, $54 million contract extension on Friday, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in college football. (More)

➤ Colorado Rockies star shortstop Ezequiel Tovar showcased his Gold Glove potential on Saturday with a smooth sliding stop that may have saved a run. The Rockies would go on to win the game 2-1. (Watch Video)

➤ The NCAA has denied Colorado football’s proposal to host an opponent for its annual spring football game. (More)

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➤ A rocket developed by the United Launch Alliance in Centennial has been approved by the United States Space Force to take part in National Security Space Launch missions. (More)

➤ Monarch Mountain has extended its season by one week, pushing its closing day to April 13, and is offering discounted $39 tickets between April 7 and 13. (See Details)

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➤ A driver on Highway 40 in northwest Colorado encountered an unexpected delay in the form of about 6,000 sheep crossing the road. (See Video)

➤ Two teenage golfers from Fort Morgan and Greeley are among the top 80 golfers nationwide who qualified for the 2025 Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals at Augusta National in Georgia on April 6. (See Details)

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Friday’s Results:

Will you attend the Sundance Film Festival when it moves to Boulder?

1. Probably not: 54%
2. Depends on the films: 16%
3. We’ll see: 15%
4. Absolutely: 15%

Which Fast and Furious sequel featured an action sequence filmed in Monarch Pass?

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