Settlement Clears Way for Reservoir Project

A lawsuit seeking to block construction of the Glade Reservoir has been settled, clearing the way for the project to proceed.

The reservoir is part of the $2 billion Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP), which will provide water to fifteen Northern Colorado communities, serving a projected 500,000 residents by 2050.

Environmental concerns led advocacy group Save the Poudre to sue over potential damage to the Poudre River. The lawsuit was dropped after Northern Water agreed to a $100 million settlement for river conservation efforts.

Construction, which begins in 2026, will require relocating a section of Highway 287 northwest of Fort Collins. Water is expected to begin filling the new reservoir within four years. 

Trafficking Cases Cause Concern

Two criminal cases involving human trafficking appeared in Colorado courts last week, raising concerns about the crime’s presence in the state.

William Tidwell was sentenced to 20 years after his conviction in the 17th Judicial District in Adams County for charges including human trafficking and sexual exploitation of a child. Kenneth Noel, whose sentencing is in May, was convicted by a jury in the 18th Judicial District in Arapahoe County of attempting human trafficking of a minor, among others.

Jenelle Goodrich, founder of a nonprofit that provides case management to human trafficking victims, says that Denver is one of the major cities with “blades,” or areas where commercial trafficking is common.

According to a recent study, Colorado had the nation’s 10th highest number of trafficking reports in 2023, when the incidents reached a 15-year peak in the U.S.

Bill Seeks to Prohibit Traffic Stop Question

A bill has been introduced to the state legislature that would prohibit police officers from asking drivers if they know why they were pulled over during traffic stops.

One of the bill’s goals is to protect officers by cutting down on time spent at the roadside. This year alone, multiple patrol cars have been struck during traffic stops.

Sen. Faith Winter says the bill is also meant to increase transparency and safeguard drivers’ rights, as many mistakenly believe they are required to answer the question.

Similar laws have already passed in three other states. The bill, which was introduced Feb. 12, will be read before the House Judiciary Committee today.

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➤ Pueblo: A bus driver stopped his route to put out a fire on Saturday morning after spotting the blaze from the road. (More)

➤ I-70: The Colorado Department of Transportation claims it is not liable for over $8,000 in damages caused by a road closure gate that suddenly swung open and hit a truck. (See Video)

➤ Statewide: More than 14,000 tickets were issued to drivers for speeding 20-40 mph over the limit in 2024, according to the Colorado State Patrol. (More)

➤ Fort Collins: A motorcyclist who fled from a traffic stop ended up in a shootout with deputies at Edora Park on Monday. The suspect and one deputy were hospitalized for injuries. (More)

➤ Lakeside: Brenda Hamilton, the former town clerk indicted last year for a car-flipping scheme, pleaded guilty to felony embezzlement of public property on Monday. Her sentencing is in May. (See Details)                

➤ The Denver Broncos made a huge free-agent move on Monday, signing star linebacker Dre Greenlaw to a three-year, $35 million contract. Greenlaw will step in to replace Cody Barton, who started 14 games for the Broncos last season before departing in free agency. (More)

➤ The Denver Nuggets offense erupted for 140 points on Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team with one of the best defenses in the NBA. Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic scored 35 points with 18 rebounds to lead the team to a 140-127 victory. (More)

➤ Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon became just the third player in team history to reach 1,000 career points on Monday, leading the Avalanche to a 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. (More)

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➤ Vail Valley’s largest private residence, a 20,000-square-foot estate resembling a modern castle, will be sold at auction this spring. Bidding is expected to start at $4-8 million. (See Photos)

➤ Meati Foods, a Boulder-based company that makes meat alternatives from mushrooms, plans to lay off 150 workers and close its production facility in Thornton after a lender seized company funds. (More)

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➤ The top five puppy names in Colorado for 2025 were listed in a study by Camp Bow Wow, a dog daycare and boarding company, using its database of canine “campers” between 4 months old and a year. (Read the List)

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