Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1913, Gov. Elias Ammons declared martial law, sending the Colorado National Guard to the southern coalfields to suppress violence between striking miners and coal operators during the Colorado Coalfield War.

Jolly Rancher hard candies are Colorado’s most popular confectionery, according to a state-by-state list. With Halloween just around the corner, we can’t help but wonder: What’s your favorite candy? Reply to this email and share your go-to treats.

🎧Today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast brings you coverage of a bizarre story out of Maryland, where an AI-powered security system mistakenly identified a bag of Doritos as a gun. Police drew their weapons and handcuffed the snack-eating high school student, who said he feared for his life. How did a harmless bag of chips trigger such a dangerous mix-up—and what does it say about AI in school safety? Hear the details on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast.

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Landowners, Recreators Clash Over River Use

River advocates are preparing a new legislative proposal that would give more leeway to boaters floating through private property, aiming to end a decades-long, legally murky waterway access debate.

Proponents, such as paddlers and outfitters, say public river use on private land is supported by the state constitution. Landowners contend that permitting such access amounts to an unconstitutional taking, promising costly litigation.

Last week, a stream access advocacy coalition split into two camps, divided over the bill’s specifics. Some want broader wade-in access for anglers; others are banking on a narrower, less contentious float-in law.

If legislation is picked up next session, it would be at least the third attempt to settle the dispute—not including a 2018 lawsuit that reached the Colorado Supreme Court and was dismissed in 2023.

Teen Arrested After 7-Car Crash

A seven-vehicle collision on Interstate 225 in Aurora last Friday sent nine people to the hospital, prompting a police investigation.

According to police, a 17-year-old boy who was allegedly speeding caused the crash when he failed to slow down for traffic near a separate, earlier crash.

Both the teen driver and his passenger were injured. Following his release from the hospital, police arrested the teen on an outstanding felony warrant and cited him for the crash.

At least one person in the collision sustained serious injuries. I-225 remained closed for several hours due to the crash and subsequent investigation.

Brief Cold Front Starts Week

A fast-moving storm swept into the state Monday and is expected to linger today, dropping highs to the 40s and bringing light snow to the northern mountains.

Winds will remain gusty today, adding wind chill to the already cold air. Rain and snow mostly tapered off yesterday, leaving a few inches in the high country above 10,000 feet.

The Denver metro’s first hard freeze is expected this morning or tomorrow morning, with overnight lows ranging from the 30s to the mid-20s. Forecasters are also warning of freeze conditions on the Western Slope, where temperatures are expected to dip well below freezing.

Milder weather will return tomorrow, warming up much of the state in time for Halloween. Highs will climb to the low 60s by Friday and back into the 70s this weekend.

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➤ Capitol: Colorado’s Republican Congress members sent a letter to Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, urging them to stop holding up a federal funding bill and support a clean resolution to reopen the government. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Early data shows voter turnout in this year’s November election is significantly outpacing figures from the past two off-year elections. (See Details)

➤ Denver: A county judge is under investigation for allegedly paying a defendant’s $1 bond at an Aug. 15 hearing, a violation of the state’s judicial code of conduct. (See Details)

➤ Cheyenne County: A high-speed pursuit initiated by local deputies was called off for safety reasons. Hours later, the suspect’s vehicle rolled over and crashed in Kansas, killing the driver. (More)

➤ Alamosa: Police seized thousands of fentanyl pills, nearly two dozen firearms, and $25,000 in two days during a drug investigation involving multiple search warrants. (More)

➤ Nederland: Weeks after a fire destroyed part of a local shopping center, the fire department unveiled a brand-new fire engine that will better equip crews to navigate tight roads, high slopes, and adverse weather. (More)

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➤ The Broncos had no update on cornerback Pat Surtain II, who left Sunday’s game against Dallas with a shoulder injury. He’ll undergo further evaluation this week. Wide receiver Marvin Mims entered concussion protocol. (More)

➤ Two native tribes in Colorado are expected to appeal a federal ruling blocking them from operating online sportsbooks. They argue that bets placed through servers on sovereign land qualify as legal tribal gaming. (More)

➤ Deion Sanders’ contract buyout at Colorado is $33.6 million as of Dec. 1, meaning he’ll likely stay put as the Buffs’ coach for the foreseeable future despite a tough season. (More)

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➤ The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs says viral videos of the recent floods have harmed business more than the flooding itself, with many assuming the resort, which quickly reopened, is still closed. (More)

➤ A two-man company trying to develop a geothermal power plant south of Buena Vista is suing the Colorado State Land Board, which rejected its lease renewal, along with two ex-partners who exited the project at the last minute. (See Details)

➤ United Airlines added two nonstop routes from Denver International Airport to Mexico City, Mexico, and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (See Details)

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➤ A pottery studio in Aurora is hosting “paw-tery” classes where students can bring along dogs and make custom paw-print clay impressions as keepsakes. (See Video)

➤ Jolly Rancher is the most popular candy in Colorado, according to a list of the top candy brands in each state. (See Map)

➤ A Bachelor Gulch estate billed as one of the largest ski-in, ski-out homes in the country broke a local record when it sold for $24.9 million this month. (See Photos)

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