Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1861, President Abraham Lincoln appointed William Gilpin as the first governor of the Colorado Territory. Gilpin played a critical role during the Civil War, raising troops to defend the territory from Confederate invasion.

Have you ever helped rescue a wild animal? Reply to this email to tell us about it. Then head to our Top Stories to read about the rescue of two baby owls found inside a Lafayette Walmart.

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Taliban Releases Colorado Detainee

Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities on Tuesday released Dennis Coyle, 64, of Pueblo, after holding him for more than a year.

Coyle, an academic who had been researching Afghan languages, was detained in Kabul in January 2025. Afghan authorities accused him of violating laws but never specified which ones.

Afghanistan’s foreign ministry said it agreed to pardon and free Coyle ahead of Eid after receiving a plea from his family. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the release, calling it a “step towards ending the practice of hostage diplomacy.”

Earlier this month, the U.S. State Department designated Afghanistan as engaging in wrongful detention. The department believes the Taliban is still holding at least three other U.S. nationals.

DIA Not Among ICE-Staffed Airports

President Trump on Monday sent ICE and other Homeland Security agents to 14 major U.S. airports to assist TSA operations during the partial government shutdown. See a map here.

ICE has not deployed to Denver International Airport (DIA). In a statement Monday, DIA said, “At this time, we have not received any communication indicating that ICE agents will be staffing our checkpoints” and that operations are normal.

Despite the hours-long wait times caused by understaffing at other airports, standard security lines at DIA were estimated to last no more than 7 minutes as of Tuesday.

The airport is still seeking gift card donations to support its unpaid TSA employees.

Owlets Rescued from Walmart

Two baby owls were reunited after falling from a nest that had been built inside a Lafayette Walmart’s garden center.

The Lafayette Police Department said a “fluffy little owlet” had fallen from the nest, which was too high up for the bird to be returned. See a photo here.

The owlet was then taken to a raptor rehabilitation center, where police learned another owlet, found in the same area the day before, had already been taken by a “helpful person.”

“Now, sibling owlets are at least together. Neither was injured from their falls,” the department said, thanking both the animal protection officer and good Samaritan who assisted the baby birds.

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A Final, Stern Warning For Retirees

Economists point to the “Expectations Index” as a key signal of America’s financial health. When the Index is below 80, it’s a major warning sign that a recession is near. In January, it fell to 65.

This isn’t just a dip, it’s a declaration. Our economy relies on a strong job market and confident consumers buying goods. In 2026, America’s working class is cutting non-essential spending.

An HR executive reports: “A worried and distracted workforce, whose concerns have them in ‘survival mode.‘” This “crisis of confidence” may impact those near retirement the most. It indicates deep, structural stress in the framework that supports your 401(k) s and IRAs.

Most 401(k)s and IRAs are designed for “fair weather.” They thrive when the economy is booming. They are not built to withstand the pressure of “a 12-year low in consumer confidence.” Gold is the “foul weather” fund. When expectations drop and paper markets begin to crumble, the rich often turn to physical gold and silver to preserve their wealth.

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➤ Statewide: Unaffiliated voters made up 50% of Colorado’s 4 million active, registered voters as of March 1—making it harder for major-party candidates to gather the signatures to reach the primary ballot. (More)

➤ Statewide: Dozens of Colorado cities and towns broke their all-time hottest March temperature records over the past week. Burlington, on the Eastern Plains, recorded the highest temperature at 96 degrees. (See List)

➤ Denver: The upper floor of a parking garage partially collapsed Monday, crushing multiple vehicles. No injuries were reported. (Watch)

➤ Aurora: A police officer performed nearly five minutes of CPR on a week-old baby after the mother, en route to the hospital, jumped out at a red light to seek help. Police said the infant is alive “because of his quick response.” (More)

➤ Vail: Three remaining survivors of a 1976 gondola accident that killed four people and injured several more reflected on the tragedy 50 years later. (More)

➤ Arvada: Police are searching for one of three juvenile suspects accused of stealing a car, leading police on a pursuit, and ramming a patrol vehicle early Monday. (More)

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➤ Denver Summit midfielder Jasmine Aikey tore her ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2026 NWSL season. (More)

➤ Super Bowl 50-winning Broncos players will reunite at Denver’s Paramount Theatre next month to share stories and memories, with tickets for the live event going on sale next Tuesday. (More)

➤ Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield won the Abby Greer Award as the team’s top spring training player after hitting .296 with five homers, and is set to make the Opening Day roster. (More)

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➤ Colorado has the eighth-highest minimum income needed to qualify as middle class, at $64,700, according to a new study. Massachusetts ranks No. 1 at $69,900. (See Map)

➤ P.F. Chang’s, an Asian cuisine chain, is planning to open a new restaurant at Denver International Airport, according to public building plans. It would be the brand’s 10th Colorado restaurant. (See Details)

➤ The Stockman, a new nine-story resort in development at Steamboat Springs’ base area, plans to break ground in 2026 and debut in 2030. Plans call for ski-in, ski-out access, 59 guestrooms and suites, 95 private residences, and 13 rooftop homes. (See Details)

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➤ Coors Field is one of six MLB ballparks that will offer the “9-9-9 Challenge” this summer. The viral challenge involves drinking nine beers and eating nine hot dogs over the course of nine innings. (See Details)

➤ The Boulder International Film Festival will run from April 9 to 12 this year, screening 68 films from 29 countries and featuring special guest Alec Baldwin. (See Details)

➤ Three Niwot women came together to found the Niwot Community Connection, a social lifeline for local seniors who struggle with loneliness or isolation. (Read Story)

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➤ As we age, subtle changes in memory, focus, and balance can start to show up earlier than expected. Researchers are continuing to study what’s behind these shifts and what may actually help support long-term brain health. One recent breakdown highlights a lesser-known factor worth understanding. See what they found and how it may apply to you. Watch Now