Auraria Investigated for Antisemitism

Denver’s Auraria Campus and the three universities it houses are under federal investigation for possible antisemitism related to a pro-Palestinian protest held last April.

The 23-day encampment protested Israel’s actions in Gaza, demanding that the universities financially divest from the country. It ended with the arrest of approximately 40 individuals.

In its review, a federal panel raised concerns about antisemitic slogans reportedly used during the protest, including calls for Israel’s extermination and global terrorist attacks. Student organizers have denied the accusations.

The panel will conduct a year-long study into “the nature, prevalence, and impact” of on-campus antisemitism and may recommend policy changes based on its findings.

Impact of Chevron Blowout Uncertain

Last month’s blowout at a Chevron-operated oil and gas well in Galeton released toxic chemicals, including benzene, as far as two miles, according to tests by Colorado State University (CSU).

The incident began when a geyser of water, crude oil, and gas erupted from the well, prompting 14 families to evacuate. It was contained five days later.

Downwind of the site, CSU researchers detected benzene, a carcinogen and respiratory irritant, at levels 10 times the standard for chronic exposure. Methane was detected at 20 ppm, over twice the state’s health guideline.

Chevron claims that all measurements in the area “have been below levels of concern,” but independent testing showed higher levels. Monitoring at the nearby Galeton Elementary will continue for the next few years.

Rockies Fire Bud Black After 7-33 Start

The Colorado Rockies fired manager Bud Black on Sunday after a historically bad start to the season. Bench coach Mike Redmond was also fired.

The team announced the decision a day after losing to the San Diego Padres 21-0. Even with a subsequent 9-3 victory, they sit at 7-33—one of the worst 40-game starts in MLB history.

Third base coach Warren Schaeffer will be interim manager through the 2025 season. Clint Hurdle, the current hitting coach, was named interim bench coach.

“We have to get better and move forward—we owe it to our fans to play better baseball,” Bill Schmidt, the Rockies’ general manager, said Sunday.

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➤ Longmont: A local EconoLodge will pay $4 million in damages to a mother and daughter after a staff member gave their room key to a man who later attacked them. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Springs: Fifty-nine veterans were welcomed back from a three-day Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C., where they visited service memorials built in their honor. (More)

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➤ Denver: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a convicted Saudi Arabian kidnapper for immediate deportation after his early release from Arapahoe County Jail. (More)

➤ Statewide: Colorado joined 19 states and Washington, D.C., in filing a lawsuit to challenge recent cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services. (More)

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➤ Travis Hunter, newly drafted by the Jaguars, went viral for his kindness on a flight from Denver to Jacksonville, helping a fellow passenger who later learned she’d been seated next to a rising NFL star. (See Details)

➤ Mikaela Shiffrin, a Colorado native and one of the best skiers of all time, was spotted sitting courtside at Sunday’s playoff game between the Nuggets and Thunder in Denver. (See Photos)

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