Thursday, November 12, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2024, the very first edition of The Colorado Flyover landed in a few thousand inboxes. Thanks to all of you, we’ve grown to over 200,000 subscribers! Take a look back at our debut edition, and if you enjoy today’s issue, share it with your Colorado friends so we can keep growing together.

Every family hands down the same urban myths, the rules parents swore by and nobody ever questioned. Wait 30 minutes after eating before you swim. Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. Turn the car off at the gas pump, or else… Now researchers have put the seven most famous rules to the test and found clear verdicts for all of them. So which rules did Grandma get right, and will your car really blow up at the pump? Ayla has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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Aurora Sees Historic Crime Reduction

Aurora police say the city is one of fewer than two dozen major U.S. departments, and the only one in Colorado, to reduce crime in every category year over year.

The Major Cities Chiefs Association report compared January through September of 2025 and 2026. Aurora homicides fell from 23 to eight, and sexual assaults dropped from 219 to 175.

Robberies dipped from 268 to 242, while aggravated assaults fell from 1,439 to 1,355. The trend follows first-half figures showing homicides down from 17 to seven.

Chief Todd Chamberlain credited the entire department, saying its innovative approach to crime reduction continues to pay off and has made Aurora a safer city.

Wolf Creek Pass Could Open Soon

CDOT says U.S. 160 over Wolf Creek Pass could partially reopen as early as this weekend, after two floods in two weeks cut off southwest Colorado communities.

Crews have cleared up to 8 feet of rock, mud, and debris from the pass, a vital regional link that typically carries 2,700 to 3,400 vehicles a day.

Wolf Creek Ski Area workers joined the cleanup effort, hauling roughly 20,000 tons of mud off the road. The resort opened Oct. 31 but shut down when floods hit the next day.

Colorado 151 should reopen by Thanksgiving, but a temporary Piedra River bridge on U.S. 160 isn’t expected to open until January. CDOT says total damage could top $100 million.

WTC Steel Dedicated at Castle Rock Site

A 12,000-pound 9/11 steel beam was dedicated Saturday at the future site of Heroes Hall, a planned veterans center at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock.

The steel came from the World Trade Center’s North Tower, and the event included a ceremonial groundbreaking. Larry Mizel of the Mizel Institute offered the artifact.

The hall will unite four founding organizations under one roof, giving veterans and their families coordinated services, benefits help, and a place to connect.

Organizers have estimated they need $15 million in private donations to build the 14,000-square-foot hall, which would serve nearly 20,000 local veterans and families.

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➤ Statewide: About 67.3% of registered voters cast ballots in the 2026 midterms as of Monday, outpacing 2022 but falling short of 2018. About 95% of returned ballots came by mail. (More)

➤ Lakewood: Towns from Strasburg to Limon to Bennett are glowing blue for city Police Agent Nicholas Graham, a 33-year-old Strasburg native who died in the line of duty Nov. 5. (More)

➤ Boulder County: A local group sued the county in federal court to block drone herbicide spraying at three open spaces, citing risks to a threatened mouse species. (More)

➤ Greeley: Nearly 70% of voters rejected Ballot Measure 2F, a sales tax hike that would have helped fund a new Colorado Eagles arena. The team’s owner says about $80 million is invested. (More)

➤ Leadville: An SBA recovery center at the Lake County Public Library will help businesses hurt by the Willow Fire and drought apply for disaster loans through Nov. 30. (More)

➤ Snowmass: A teen hiker climbed a tree and fought off a bear at Snowmass Ski Resort in August, wildlife officials said this week. The bear pulled off the teen’s boot, but the injuries were minor. (More)

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➤ Coach Deion Sanders is taking full blame as Colorado (3-6) nears a third losing season in four years. The Buffs must win their last three games to reach bowl eligibility. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Colorado fell six spots to No. 97 in USA TODAY Sports’ 1-138 rankings, the lowest of any Big 12 team. Next up is Houston, ranked No. 15 on the same list. (More)

➤ Colorado State women’s basketball routed Denver 86-50 on Tuesday, shooting 64.5% from the field. Camryn Runner led with 20 points, and the Rams host Wyoming on Friday. (More)

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➤ Denver City Council voted 8-3 to approve a 12-year lease moving Alterra Mountain Company into the former Denver Post building. Incentives include a free year of rent. (More)

➤ Breckenridge Ski Resort opened for the 2026-27 season this week after warm overnight temperatures delayed its planned Nov. 6 opening. Skiers celebrated with free donuts. (More)

➤ Boulder County approved rules limiting new data centers to 50 kilowatts in certain unincorporated industrial zones, ending its moratorium. The code takes effect immediately. (More)

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Whistleblowing Doctor Links Common Health Issues to Widespread “Grocery Scam”

One of America’s top doctors is hoping you’ll read this before you set foot in another grocery store.

Renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has found an “invisible problem” affecting almost everything we eat. But almost nobody knows it’s happening, except the big food companies responsible for it.

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➤ Ouray’s 1898 St. Elmo Hotel got a $1 million makeover that refreshed all 12 guest rooms, its cocktail bar, and its tavern while keeping its Victorian charm. (More)

➤ Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is welcoming two 7-month-old Alaska moose calves this week. The Alaska Zoo rescued the calves earlier this year, and they haven’t been named yet. (More)

➤ Christmas in Color’s drive-thru light show opens Saturday at Water World, followed by Centennial on Nov. 20 and Red Rocks on Nov. 27. Tickets run about $35 per car. (More)

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➤ Those old family rules about swimming, sugar, and knuckle cracking are finally getting scientific verdicts. (See List)

➤ In his only interview before a new memoir, former President Joe Biden is downplaying the debate that ended his 2024 campaign. (Listen Now)

➤ Migraines hold a hidden connection to women’s health, and a leading neurologist is breaking down why women suffer from them more than men. (Hear Details)

Which Colorado zoo is your favorite?

Yesterday’s Results:

How often do you fly?

Several times a year: 36%
Rarely: 27%
Every year or so: 24%
Never: 7%
Monthly or more: 6%

The grandfather of what fictional 1980s action-adventure hero lived in a rustic cabin in Ouray?

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