Thursday, March 13, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2019, Winter Storm Ulmer underwent bombogenesis—a process of storm intensification— as it ripped across Colorado. The cyclone blizzard set all-time records for low barometric pressure readings across the state.

Spring break is on the way, and Denver International Airport is bracing for a seasonal travel surge. Meanwhile, the Garden of the Gods is entering its own busy season—colloquially called Ram Jam—when the park sees an uptick in bighorn sheep sightings. Learn more in today’s Et Cetera.

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Gun Rights Advocates Rally Against Bill

About 100 Coloradans rallied outside the Capitol on Tuesday to oppose Senate Bill 3, a Democrat-sponsored gun control bill, while it was debated by the House Judiciary committee.

The bill, which passed the Senate in February, would restrict the sale of semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines. It’s been amended 15 times, most recently to broaden sheriffs’ power to deny applications.

Gun rights advocacy group the 2nd Syndicate hoped the rally would sway enough Democrats to vote down the bill, which one speaker called “one of the most unconstitutional gun bans that has ever been seen.”

After 12 hours of debate, the bill passed the committee in a 7-4 party-line vote. It will now be sent to the House Finance Committee before reaching the House floor.

PA Rep. Seeks to Censure Boebert

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, a Pennsylvania Democrat, introduced a resolution on Monday seeking to censure Rep. Lauren Boebert for her comment about Rep. Al Green.

Green himself was censured after interrupting President Trump’s joint address to Congress, leading to his removal. Republicans and 10 Democrats—including Houlahan—voted to censure Green.

Speaking on Real America’s Voice, Boebert said Green’s behavior lacked decorum and that it was “abhorrent” for him to “shake his pimp cane” at the President.

In her resolution, Houlahan claims the remark is “derogatory.” Boebert said in a second interview that she stands by the comment.

Boulder Tech Trapped in Moon Lander

Technology developed in part at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder to map the moon’s south pole is stuck inside the Athena lander, which toppled over upon landing.

Moon3D, a rover-mounted camera, would have generated the first close-up map of the moon’s south pole. On March 6, Athena landed sideways, trapping the rover and nullifying the mission.

Athena launched on Feb. 26 onboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which also carried a water-mapping lunar satellite developed in Littleton.

CU’s Dr. Paul Hayne, who helped develop Moon3D, said the outcome is “disappointing.” Hayne and other CU scientists will provide another camera for a similar mission in 2027.

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➤ Statewide: Text scams related to highway toll fees surged by over 400% in February, according to the E-470 Public Highway Authority. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Springs: Deanna West, a woman indicted in 2023 for a cross-burning hoax meant to discredit a mayoral candidate, pleaded guilty in Denver federal court on Tuesday. (More)

➤ Summit County: A skier died at Keystone Resort on Tuesday after crashing into a padded light pole. (More)

➤ Dillon: A controversial metro district development plan will move forward despite the recall of three council members by petitioners opposed to the project. (See Details)

➤ Milliken: Police are searching for a group of teenagers who have been kicking in the doors of homes and running away. (See Video)

➤ Wheat Ridge: The Police Department will now issue digitally printed tickets instead of writing the citations by hand, potentially reducing the duration of a traffic stop by more than half. (More)

➤ The Colorado Rockies have announced the details for their 30th-anniversary celebration of Coors Field on April 26, including special ticket packages, throwback concessions, and a showcase of key moments in the stadium’s history. (More)

➤ Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball defeated TCU 69-67 on Tuesday to move on to the second round of the Big 12 tournament. TCU dominated the rebound game, out-rebounding Colorado 45 to 34, but their lackluster shooting performance allowed Colorado to secure the victory. (More)

➤ The Denver Broncos have brought back linebacker Justin Strnad, who appeared in all 17 games for the Broncos’ highly-ranked defense last season. (More)

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➤ Denver-based Frontera Health has launched an AI tool designed to improve access to autism care by analyzing therapy sessions. (See Details)

➤ Aurora restaurants have until March 30 to nominate a dish, drink, or dessert for the second annual Global Flavors food contest. The public will vote on a winner in May. (See Details)

➤ La Alma-Lincoln Park, one of Denver’s oldest parks, will undergo a $1.3 million renovation as part of a two-year contract with Livable City Studios, Inc. (See Details)

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➤ Ram Jam season, the time of year when an increase in bighorn sheep sightings leads to traffic jams, is underway at Garden of the Gods. (See Video)

➤ A 3-year-old in Strasburg came to the rescue of his great-grandmother when she fell and hit her head on a cement step. (Watch Video Report)

➤ Denver International Airport is preparing for a surge in travelers during the spring break rush. Peak days are expected to be March 14, 16, and 21. (See Details)

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