Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the U.S. Treasury formally offered $25,000 to purchase Clark, Gruber & Co., a private minting firm founded in 1859 during Colorado’s gold rush. This offer laid the groundwork for establishing Denver’s first U.S. branch mint.

A recent survey asked baseball fans, “If a foul ball was coming your way and a kid was reaching for it too—would you go for it?” Nearly one in three Rockies fans said yes, which made us wonder: what would you do? Let us know by voting in our Poll.

When an Oklahoma pastor was struggling to read his Bible in a TSA line, he had no idea he was planting the seed for an app that would one day become a global phenomenon, recently hitting one billion users. This landmark comes as more people, especially Gen Z, embrace faith and scripture digitally. Get exclusive details on The Flyover Podcast with Amy Hess.

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Space Command Relocation in Works

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Gen. Stephen Whiting last week to discuss the relocation of U.S. Space Command, the Pentagon announced Friday.

During the meeting, Whiting “presented current relocation courses of action,” as both leaders discussed how to balance speed, cost, and execution in the moving process. Space Command also said it’s created a task force to coordinate the move.

President Trump’s decision to move the command from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama, has faced bipartisan pushback in Colorado. Attorney General Phil Weiser is suing to block the relocation.

Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO 5) said he’s received assurances the move will only affect headquarters staff—about 1,000 of the command’s roughly 1,700 personnel.

Xcel Seeks $356M Rate Increase

Xcel Energy, the state’s largest electricity provider, is requesting a 9.9% rate increase, or about $10 on the average monthly residential bill, in 2026.

The utility filed the request with state regulators Nov. 21, seeking to raise $356 million in new revenue to recoup long-term infrastructure investments and meet rising costs.

The proposed rate hike comes at a time when regulators and consumers are increasingly concerned about electricity affordability. Xcel noted that, even if increased, its rates would remain below the national average.

Xcel’s request will undergo the Public Utilities Commission’s review and public comment process. If approved, the increase would take effect in August 2026.

Thanksgiving Weather, Travel Outlook

Colorado is in store for a mild and dry Thanksgiving, but a weekend snowstorm may impact post-holiday travel.

A brief cooldown will end by Thursday, setting the stage for a relatively warm holiday across the state. Highs in Denver will be around 56 degrees.

Temperatures will plummet on Saturday as a cold front moves into Colorado. Snow showers are possible, even in Denver, which has its best chance yet to see its first measurable snowfall of the season.

The storm could hamper travel on Interstate 70, with more than 1.3 million additional drivers expected on U.S. roads compared to last Thanksgiving.

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➤ Statewide: Supporters of a GOP-backed ballot measure to increase the penalties for possessing and dealing fentanyl in Colorado turned in about 200,000 voter signatures in hopes of placing it on the 2026 ballot. (See Details)

➤ I-70: Police arrested the suspect accused of stealing a shuttle bus on Oct. 10, crashing into an Idaho Springs police car, and later abandoning it in Denver. He faces attempted murder charges for allegedly swerving toward police and first responders. (See Details)

➤ Lafayette: City Council passed a moratorium temporarily banning future coffin burials in the city cemetery after discovering that some historic gravesites were inaccurately plotted, resulting in potential overlap with new plots. (See Details)

➤ Gunnison County: Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating the illegal killing of a female mountain lion near campsites north of Gunnison. (More)

➤ Larimer County: A local property is under quarantine after a horse there, recently returned from events in Texas and Oklahoma, tested positive for the Equine Herpes Virus, which is sometimes fatal. (See Details)

➤ Boulder: Police canvassed door-to-door in the University Hill neighborhood to warn residents about a masked man seen peering into homes the nights of Nov. 15 and 19. (See Details)

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➤ Colorado State quarterback Darius Curry and offensive lineman Liam Wortmann were both suspended for the final game of the regular season for spitting on Boise State players during last weekend’s game. (More)

➤ Former Buffs quarterback Shedeur Sanders led the Browns to a 24-10 victory over the Raiders in his first career NFL start. He threw for 209 yards and a touchdown in the contest. (More)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 to extend their winning streak to nine games. Goalie Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season. (More)

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➤ Denver-area hospitals made nearly $1.3 billion in profits in 2024, but only $53 million of that came from treating patients, according to a new report. (See Report)

➤ Residents are voicing concern about a new power-intensive data center under construction in Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. CoreSite, its developer, says the site could use up to 75 megawatts of power—about 30 more than Denver International Airport. (See Details)

➤ El Burrito, a family-owned Mexican restaurant in downtown Fort Collins, announced it will close on Dec. 31 after more than six decades in business. (More)

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➤ A Boulder hiker known as the “Hat Man” has built a reputation for handing out free, custom-made hats to fellow hikers he encounters on Mount Sanitas. (Read Story)

➤ Nearly 30% of Rockies fans would grab a foul ball even if a kid was reaching for it—the third-highest percentage of any MLB fanbase—according to a recent survey. (See Details)

➤ A study of the maximum holiday budgets in 550 U.S. cities found Highlands Ranch had the highest in Colorado and one of the highest overall, ranking No. 21 nationally at $3,235. (See Report)

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