Thursday, January 30, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1956, Denver’s first public television station, KRMA-TV, began broadcasting. It was the 18th educational television station in the United States. The first “live” 15-minute program was Thimble Theatre, hosted by Earl Reum, a teacher, and his puppet friends.

With snow in the forecast for the southern part of the state, we’re looking ahead to spring and the opening of the 2025 Elitch Gardens season. That anticipation inspired today’s trivia—a fascinating fact about which iconic star from Hollywood’s Golden Age once worked at Elitch’s!

We want to say thanks to all the readers who contributed to our tip jar on Tuesday—it helps The Colorado Flyover keep producing free, unbiased news. If you missed it, there’s another opportunity to contribute further below. We appreciate it!

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Aurora Becomes Next Target in ICE Crackdown

Federal agencies, led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), are conducting large-scale immigration arrests in three U.S. cities weekly, Aurora being the latest target starting this morning.

ICE operations in Aurora will utilize facilities at Buckley Space Force Base to process and temporarily house detainees.

It’s reported that ICE aims to arrest between 1,200 and 1,500 people daily.

These ICE actions coincide with Denver-area DEA raids targeting gang and drug-related crimes, resulting in arrests and seizures linked to the Tren de Aragua gang and Sinaloa cartel.

Colorado Gun Bill Advances

A Colorado bill banning the manufacture and sale of semiautomatic guns with detachable magazines advanced through its first committee hearing after an eight-hour session on Tuesday.

Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Tom Sullivan, advanced 3-2 along party lines in the Senate State, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee.

Supporters argue that the measure will enforce existing magazine capacity limits and reduce mass shooting damage.

Opponents, including Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and several county sheriffs, argue that it infringes on constitutional rights and have pledged to mount legal challenges. The bill now heads to the full Senate.

Snow Forecast for Southern Areas of State

Parts of the state are waking up to a snowy and slippery morning commute following a winter storm that moved into the region Wednesday night.

A low-pressure system over southern Colorado is forecast to deliver 6-12 inches of snow to the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, creating hazardous conditions on mountain passes like Wolf Creek and Red Mountain.

Snowfall totals in the Denver metro area remain uncertain, with most forecasts predicting heavier accumulation south and east of the city.

Conditions are expected to improve by Thursday afternoon, with warmer, dry weather expected into the weekend.

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➤ Denver: The Trump administration has launched a Title IX investigation into Denver Public Schools over the conversion of an East High School girls’ restroom to all-gender use. (More)

➤ Adams County: Sheriff Gene Claps and three colleagues won over $5 million in a lawsuit after being pressured to resign or be fired by the previous sheriff for supporting his election opponent in 2018. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Colorado students excel in national reading and math tests, surpassing many states, though scores still trail pre-pandemic levels in some areas. (More)

➤ Highlands Ranch: Deputies stopped a stolen car from hitting pedestrians in a King Soopers parking lot by blocking its path. Two suspects were arrested on theft and drug-related charges. (Watch Video)

➤ Colorado Springs: Voters will decide in April whether to repeal the approval of recreational marijuana sales from last November after city leaders authorized a ballot measure to potentially overturn the decision. (See Details)

➤ Greenwood Village: Lawmakers have renamed a five-mile stretch of I-25 as Firefighters Memorial Highway in Memory of Chief Troy Jackson in honor of former South Metro Fire Rescue Chief Troy Jackson, who died of job-related cancer. (Video Report)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche had a game-tying goal taken away on Tuesday night due to a controversial goalie interference call. The Avalanche would eventually lose to the New York Islanders 5-2. (Watch Call)

➤ Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball dropped to 0-9 in Big 12 games on Tuesday night after a narrow loss to Arizona State. (See Recap)

➤ Denver Broncos offensive assistant John Morton is leaving the organization to become the Detroit Lions’ next offensive coordinator. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s results: NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW | Soccer

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➤ Denver-based Boom Supersonic achieved a historic milestone as its XB-1 jet became the first U.S. civilian jet to reach supersonic speeds, hitting Mach 1.122. (More)

➤ Frontier Airlines has made a second bid to merge with bankrupt Spirit Airlines, aiming to create a stronger budget carrier despite past setbacks. (More)

➤ Guanella Pass Brewery, billed as the first brewery to open in Georgetown since Prohibition, will close Feb. 2 after financial struggles, leaving Cabin Creek Brewing as the town’s sole brewery. (More)

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➤ Three Colorado restaurants—Barolo Grill, Flagstaff House, and Guard and Grace—were named among OpenTable’s 2025 list of the 100 most romantic U.S. dining spots. (See Details)

➤ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs shared how its bears, Emmett and Digger, maintain nail health through filing sessions with zookeepers. (Watch Video)

➤ Elitch Gardens will kick off its 2025 season with an exclusive Season Pass Appreciation Weekend on April 12-13 before opening fully in May. (More)

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