Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1999, Congress redesignated Black Canyon of the Gunnison as a national park. Formed over millions of years, the canyon is among the steepest, deepest, and narrowest in America, making it one of Colorado’s most distinctive natural wonders.

Plus, Pueblo is throwing its hat in the ring to host the next Buc-ee’s, which made us wonder: How would you feel about Buc-ee’s coming to your town? Vote in our Poll or hit reply to let us know.

🎧 The Flyover Podcast is keeping an eye on major developments at the Supreme Court. The court is about to weigh in on a landmark gun-rights case—and it could reshape how the Second Amendment applies to people with past drug use. In today’s episode, we’ll break down what’s at stake, how the Court’s decision could ripple across states like Colorado, and what you need to know. Tune in to today’s Flyover Podcast here.

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Cracked Windshield Diverts DIA Flight

A Los Angeles-bound United Airlines flight out of Denver International Airport safely landed in Salt Lake City on Thursday after the plane’s windshield cracked mid-flight.

All 134 passengers aboard the Boeing 737 were transferred to another aircraft. Unverified photos show a shattered windshield and cuts on a pilot’s forearm, apparently from the glass.

The damage occurred at 36,000 feet, higher than the altitudes at which planes tend to collide with birds, hail, and other objects. Some speculate space debris may have struck the jet, something that’s never been known to happen.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating how the windshield cracked. Officials will try to determine if something struck the plane and, if so, what it was.

CSU Fires Head Coach

Colorado State University fired head football coach Jay Norvell after the Rams fell to 2-5 with a 31-19 homecoming loss to Hawaii on Saturday.

CSU hired Norvell in 2021 to help rebuild its football program. He finished with an overall record of 18-26, having led the Rams to a bowl appearance in an 8-5 season last fall.

Athletic Director John Weber praised Norvell’s impact but said a leadership change is necessary “to compete at the highest level” as CSU prepares to join the Pac-12 Conference next year.

Defensive coordinator Tyson Summers will serve as interim head coach for the rest of the season. The Rams next play at Wyoming in the annual Border War this Saturday.

Weather Prompts Fire, Freeze Warnings

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for much of the Front Range and Eastern Plains on Monday as high winds and dry conditions led to critical fire weather.

Strong winds developed Sunday night into Monday, coinciding with a cold front. Northern Colorado recorded widespread 40-55 mph gusts, with some topping 70 mph on the plains and in the mountains.

Light snow fell in the high country early Monday, totaling 1-4 inches. Multiple freeze warnings, including for the Denver metro, went into effect at midnight last night.

The rest of the week will be calmer and warmer, though a weak disturbance Thursday may bring isolated rain and more mountain snow.

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From a Caltech Garage to a $1 Trillion Market

In 2016, some innovative Caltech robotics students set out to transform fast food. That first garage-built prototype became Miso Robotics.

Since then, Miso’s robots have worked 200K+ hours in live kitchens for brands like White Castle, frying 4M+ baskets of fries, chicken, and more. That traction convinced NVIDIA, Uber AI, and Amazon to help refine Miso’s AI and robots. As restaurants grapple with 144% employee turnover rates and $20/hour minimum wages, that’s a major edge.

No wonder Miso’s first fully commercial robot, Flippy Fry Station, sold out initial units in one week.

Now, Miso’s leveraging its new manufacturing partnership to scale US-based production nationwide across a $4B annual revenue opportunity.

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➤ I-70: Both lanes of Interstate 70 at the Eisenhower Tunnel were briefly shut down early Monday after snow caused multiple cars to slide off the road. No crashes were reported. (Watch Report)

➤ Statewide: Citations for cell phone use have risen by 188%—with inattentive-driving crashes dropping 11%—under a new hands-free driving law, according to Colorado State Patrol. (See Details)

➤ Erie: Both people aboard a single-engine aircraft were killed when it crashed near the Erie Municipal Airport on Sunday. (More)

➤ Denver: Mayor Mike Johnston’s office finalized its city budget proposal on Monday. The city council will hold a public hearing for the proposal on Oct. 27. (See Details)

➤ Adams County: Police are warning the public of scammers who claim to represent Silicon Ranch, a company building a solar farm outside Byers, in order to solicit payments or personal information. (See Details)

➤ Montrose County: Commissioners proposed an ordinance that would prohibit the introduction of any of non-native species, including Canadian gray wolves. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Springs: Community members lined the street in support as K9 Roam, a police dog that underwent emergency surgery, left the vet in a police escort on Saturday. (See Video)

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➤ The Denver Nuggets signed guard Christian Braun to a five-year, $125 million contract extension yesterday. (More)

➤ University of Denver women’s soccer beat Omaha thanks to a season-first goal by Lily O’Grady and career-first goal by Kera Nguyen. (More)

➤ Colorado Rapids youth academy goalkeeper Parker Henry was selected to participate in the U.S. U-15 National Team training camp next week. It’s his first time being named to participate with the U-15 team. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | MLB | NHL | Soccer | Tennis

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➤ Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs broke ground this month on The Summit, a facility expansion with hot and cold therapy options inspired by global wellness destinations. (More)

➤ Olde Town Arvada will celebrate the debut of its Designated Drinking Zone, a pedestrian-only area permitting outdoor alcohol, with an inaugural toast tomorrow evening. (See Details)

➤ Pueblo City Council approved a resolution to support hosting a Buc-ee’s travel center, inviting the chain to choose Pueblo for its next development. (More)

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“One of the Largest Industries Ever”

That’s what NVIDIA’s CEO said about robotics. And he’s not alone. Ark Invest values it as a $24 trillion global opportunity.

So it’s a big deal that NVIDIA, Uber AI, and Amazon helped Miso Robotics perfect Flippy, its new fully commercial kitchen robot. It’s no wonder that initial units sold out in just one week.

Miso already has 200K+ hours for brands like White Castle under its belt. With the $1T fast-food industry facing 144% employee turnover rates, Flippy provides 24/7 labor and can boost profits by up to 3X.

Now, Miso’s leveraging its new manufacturing partnership to scale US-based production nationwide across a $4B annual revenue opportunity.

And you can join 39k+ people as an early-stage Miso investor today. But don’t wait. Thursday is the final day to invest this year.

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➤ Several trick-or-treat events will take place across northern Colorado this month, providing kids with safe, family-friendly environments for gathering candy. (See List)

➤ The City of La Junta shared a list of educational tidbits and safe-viewing tips amid a seasonal surge in local tarantula activity, the focus of a burgeoning “tarantula tourism” trend. (See Details)

➤ The Lord of the Rings actors Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan, and Billy Boyd, who portrayed the hobbits, will come to Fan Expo Denver 2026 for An Evening with the Hobbits, an on-stage panel with behind-the-scenes stories. (See Details)

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