TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1922, Charles Schulz, the cartoonist and creator of Peanuts, was born in Minnesota. In 1951, Schulz and his family moved to Colorado Springs in an effort to help him overcome writer’s block. The first collection of Peanuts comics was published the following year, in 1952.

Today, we’re preparing to feast! How much will it cost to make a full Thanksgiving meal from scratch? And what’s Colorado’s favorite side dish? We’ll reveal it all in today’s edition.

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Snowstorm to Blanket Mountains This Week

A significant snowstorm is forecast to bring 1 to 2 feet of snow to Colorado’s mountain regions this week, with slushy conditions expected in Denver and the Front Range.

Travel disruptions are expected today and Wednesday as weather conditions worsen. Denver will see increasing clouds on Tuesday, with rain transitioning to snow, creating slushy accumulations by Wednesday morning.

The storm bodes well for Colorado ski resorts, which are preparing for a strong start to the holiday season. Heavy early snowfall has already opened more trails, with resorts such as Arapahoe Basin and Loveland reporting significant snow bases.

Gas Prices Drop Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel

Gas prices in Colorado are falling just in time for Thanksgiving travel.

According to GasBuddy, the average price in Denver dropped 10.5 cents in the past week to $2.70 per gallon, with the lowest at $2.22 and the highest at $3.52.

Fort Collins reported an average price of $2.68 per gallon, Colorado Springs $2.71, and the statewide average settled at $2.83.

The decline is good news for the estimated 71.7 million Americans expected to hit the road for Thanksgiving. Nationally, gas prices dipped slightly to an average of $3.01 per gallon.

Colorado Thanksgiving Dinner Cost 4th Highest

The cost of a 10-person Thanksgiving dinner—pumpkin pie included—is down 5% from last year, averaging $58.08 nationwide, largely due to lower turkey prices.

In Colorado, however, the same 12-item meal costs an average of $71.78, the fourth highest in the U.S., reflecting the state’s higher living costs according to the Farm Bureau Thanksgiving Cost Survey.

Nationally, prices for vegetables and milk have decreased, though processed foods like rolls and stuffing have become more expensive. Turkey, the most expensive item, is driving overall savings nationwide at a price of $1.60 per pound. In Colorado, turkey prices average $1.98 per pound.

Ham, another holiday staple, has seen a significant price drop, costing 18% less than last year.

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➤ Colorado Springs: Schriever Space Force Base has been selected to house Space Delta 15, which will manage space defense operations. Full operational capability is expected by 2027. (See Details)

➤ Palisade: Local farmers were honored as Conservationists of the Year for their innovative land stewardship and conservation practices. (More)

➤ Cañon City: Voters approved a sales tax to fund the construction of a $24.8 million pool but rejected operational funding, leaving officials to weigh construction risks despite community support. (More)

➤ Statewide: Xcel Energy faces backlash after it halted a solar rebate program due to overspending, leaving 450 customers uncertain about whether they’ll receive the funds they were promised. The company seeks $6 million in reallocated funds to cover deficits. (More)

➤ Denver: Workers at Casa Bonita voted unanimously to unionize, citing safety concerns, fair pay, and abusive patrons. The move aims to improve working conditions as the iconic restaurant expands under its new ownership. (More)

➤ Highlands Ranch: A medical emergency caused a car to crash into a driveway, narrowly missing a resident, raising safety concerns as residents call for barriers after repeated incidents. (See Photos)

➤ The Colorado Buffaloes football team dropped seven spots to No. 23 in Sunday’s AP Top 25 poll, following a 37-21 loss to Kansas. (See Poll)

➤ The Denver Broncos now have a comfortable hold on the AFC’s 7th seed—here’s what the Broncos need to do to hold that lead and secure a spot in the postseason. (More)

➤ Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen was named the NHL’s second star of the week. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ Melting Pot launches its Aged Cheddar and Gouda Fondue in 110 Colorado Safeway stores, offering an at-home version of its signature experience for $14.99. (More)

➤ Monday.com opened a 26,000-square-foot office in Denver’s LoDo district last week, more than doubling the size of its Market Street location. (More)

➤ The state approved $1.55 million in incentives to attract a New Zealand sports nonprofit to Colorado Springs to enhance the city’s reputation as a hub for Olympic sports. (More)

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➤ Stuffing tops the list as Colorado’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish, followed by mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes. Additionally, 40% of Americans report they would skip turkey altogether in favor of a plate of sides. (See Infographic)

➤ Denver saxophonist Brandon Theis has set a Guinness World Record by releasing 200 digital singles within a 24-hour period. (More)

➤ Boulder-based Liberty Puzzles has been crafting handmade wooden puzzles since 2005, featuring intricate designs and whimsical shapes, and employs nearly 130 people. (See Video)

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