Amendment Adds $233M to School Funds

With days left in the legislative session, lawmakers introduced a last-minute amendment to the school finance bill, setting aside $233 million for K-12 schools.

Approved by a Senate committee late Friday, the Kids Matter Fund would redirect tax revenue beginning in 2026-2027. The goal is to stabilize school funding and help implement a new formula amid mounting budget pressures.

Opponents warn that other state programs, such as Medicaid, could face cuts due to the diversion of existing dollars without creating new revenue.

Sponsors of the amendment expect it to clear a Senate vote before the session ends May 7.

Colorado Ranked Third Worst for Road Rage

Colorado is the third-worst state in the nation for road rage, according to a new report from ConsumerAffairs.

The ranking, up from fourth last year, places Colorado behind Louisiana and New Mexico.

The report, which analyzed fatal crashes, traffic violations, and gun-related incidents, reveals that Colorado has the highest rate of violations for aggressive or careless driving and speeding, at 1.81 per 100,000 people—over eight times the national average.

Additionally, the state ranks No. 6 for gun violence on roads. This year alone, several road-rage incidents have led to shootings in Colorado.

Burning Man Sculptures Come to Aurora

Two sculptures originally featured at the Burning Man festivals in Nevada will soon have a new home in Aurora.

The Aurora Highlands is in the process of installing Liberty, a 58-foot sculpture first showcased at Burning Man in 2024, and In Every Lifetime I Will Find You, a 14-foot sculpture that debuted at the festival in 2018. See photos here.

The pieces were created by Michael Benisty, a Belgian sculptor known for his mirrored stainless-steel artworks. They’ll join a collection of curated artworks at Hogan Park.

Liberty, inspired by the Statue of Liberty, will become the park’s tallest art piece, with installation set for this month.

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➤ Cañon City: Today’s board election for the parks and recreation district will help determine the fate of a stalled $24.8 million project to build the city’s only swimming pool. (More)

➤ Steamboat Springs: Authorities are investigating after a body was found attached to an overturned belly boat at Steamboat Lake State Park on Saturday. (More)

➤ Boulder County: Work begins this week on a three-phase, $4.6 million project to repave Boulder Canyon Drive. Single-lane closures and traffic impacts are expected through mid-August. (More)

➤ Larimer County: The rusty crayfish, a non-native nuisance species, has been discovered in Little Thompson River, marking the second time it’s been found east of the Continental Divide. (More)

➤ Statewide: Colorado has the eighth biggest drug problem in the country, according to a study that analyzed overdose rates, opioid prescriptions, treatment centers per capita, and other data. (See Details)

➤ Steamboat Springs: Two men face charges of robbery and bias-motivated crimes after allegedly scamming several people by selling fake gold jewelry. (See Details)

➤ The Denver Nuggets edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder 121–119 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals last night.  Nikola Jokić’s clutch performance and strong team defense powered the Nuggets to a road win and an early series lead. (More)

➤ An umpire from the Colorado Rockies series against the San Francisco Giants is going viral for his surprising athletic feats during games. (See Videos)

➤ Denver Broncos co-owner and F1 racer Lewis Hamilton co-chaired the Met Gala last night, celebrating “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” (More)

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➤ Finance giant TIAA is closing its Denver office by July 2026, eliminating dozens of jobs as it reduces its downtown footprint and seeks smaller office space. (More)

➤ La Loma, a popular Denver-area Mexican restaurant, opened its fourth location in Parker yesterday and plans to open a fifth in the Denver Tech Center next month. (More)

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➤ Firefighters in Denver and Grand Junction safely rescued a group of goslings and, less than 24 hours later, a group of ducklings that had fallen through sewer grates. (See Photos)

➤ Krazy George Henderson, the man credited with creating the sports-stadium tradition known as “the wave,” said he was originally inspired by watching Denver hockey fans. (See Details)

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Yesterday’s Results:

Do you think the Nuggets will win the championship?

1. No idea: 38%
2. No: 36%
3. Yes: 26%

 What 12-ton, 16-foot-tall statue overlooks Silverton from Anvil Mountain?

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