Three TdA Members Sentenced

Three Venezuelan men tied to the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang were each sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Monday for kidnapping and torturing a man in Denver in October 2024.

Prosecutors said the men targeted a man renting a room in their home after learning he and his father had been Venezuelan police officers. They filmed the torture and demanded $30,000.

The man later escaped to police after officers did a welfare check at the home.

Darwin Veliz-Gonzalez, Jefferson Balza-Delfin, and Yender Enrique Campos-Malave pleaded guilty to attempted kidnapping. A fourth defendant is set to be sentenced Dec. 10.

Denver Woman Sues Flock

A Denver woman is suing Flock Safety, two Colorado towns, and police after a sergeant used Flock data to falsely accuse her of stealing a $25 package.

Chrisanna Elser’s federal class-action complaint argues officers could search Flock’s database without a warrant, probable cause, or any reason at all.

In September 2025, a Columbine Valley sergeant issued her a summons after Bow Mar cameras placed her truck in town. She had only driven through on her way to her tailor.

Elser spent weeks compiling video and GPS evidence from her Rivian before the charge was dropped. The town later said the officer would be disciplined.

Delivery Drones Coming to Denver

Walmart and Wing will bring drone delivery to the Denver and Seattle metro areas in 2027 as part of a push toward more than 270 drone-serving stores nationwide.

Wing’s lightweight drones carry up to 5 pounds at up to 60 mph. Eligible customers will see the drone option automatically in the Walmart app or website.

Local governments have little say, since the Federal Aviation Administration regulates where drones fly. Parker and Castle Rock have paused new drone delivery hubs.

Northglenn is drafting rules for drone hubs, including possible buffer zones to keep them away from homes and sensitive sites like police or wastewater facilities.

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➤ Boulder County: An evacuation warning was issued Tuesday near the Dry Creek Fire between Lyons and Allenspark. The fire was about 6 acres as of 1 p.m., and one firefighter burned a hand. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: Police arrested two people Monday for falsely reporting explosives near a business. Detectives said the pair hoped to dodge court-ordered treatment appointments. (More)

➤ Fort Collins: One driver suffered minor injuries in a six-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on southbound I-25. The interstate was closed north of Harmony Road for over an hour. (More)

➤ Lakeside: Former police Sgt. Howard Prince faces 53 criminal charges, accused of being paid by the town and a Walmart security job for the same hours. (More)

➤ Northern Colorado: Acres of Hope Ranch, a nonprofit that pairs people with rescued animals, must leave its property by the end of October. It’s seeking a new site and donations. (More)

➤ Pueblo: A bison sculpture made by students from Denver’s Casa Milagro Youth Solutions was found Monday behind an auto parts store, days after it was stolen. (More)

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➤ At 2-2, the Broncos sit third in the AFC West behind the 4-0 Chiefs and 3-1 Raiders. (More)

➤ Colorado’s Mikaela Shiffrin will shift her focus from slalom to giant slalom and super-G this season. Her first slalom is expected at Killington over Thanksgiving weekend. (More)

➤ Air Force quarterback Liam Szarka will miss the rest of the season with a lower leg injury suffered in a 14-9 win over Navy. The Falcons (3-1) play at NIU on Saturday. (More)

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➤ Colorado ski resorts released tentative opening dates, with A-Basin, Keystone, and Winter Park aiming for this month. Breckenridge and Copper Mountain target Nov. 6. (More)

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Memory Loss, Low Libido, Weak Bones

Not magnesium, and not calcium. A new study says memory loss and cognitive decline may be the result of a different mineral deficiency, one that can also cause stubborn weight gain, low energy, mood swings, a low libido, bleeding gums, and weaker bones.

An estimated 90% of adults over 60 may now be at risk. Soils have become depleted, and common medications such as blood pressure drugs, along with microplastics, strip it from the body.

There are seven warning signs that you might be running low. (See Warning Signs)

➤ The Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit opens at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on May 28, 2027. It pairs Fossil Pokémon with real-world counterparts like SUE the T. rex. (More)

➤ Supercross returns to Empower Field at Mile High on May 8, 2027, for Round 16 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. A FanFest runs outside the stadium on race day. (More)

➤ Denver residents can drop off leaves and pumpkins for free composting at city LeafDrop sites this fall. Compost customers can also toss them in their green carts. (More)                

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Do you plan on skiing this winter?

1. Yes, definitely
2. We’ll see
3. Probably not

Yesterday’s Results:

How many push-ups can you do in a row?

1. None: 25%
2. 1-5: 24%
3. 10-20: 16%
4. 20-50: 16%
5. 5-10: 14%
6. 50+: 5%

According to local lore, how did the town of Rifle get its name?

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