TUESDAY, February 24, 2026

Dear Colorado Flyover reader,

Colorado has always been at the heart of craft beer. Today’s partner message highlights Westbound & Down and why some investors see a timely opportunity in the next phase of the industry’s growth.

— Cole
CEO, The Flyover

In 1978, homebrewing became federally legal, and the $114 billion craft beer industry was born. Now, another “Craft Beer Renaissance" is taking place in the heart of the industry: Colorado.

As the craft beer industry is projected to reach $282B in 2032, now is a pivotal moment to watch this market. Or, as one craft beer investor said: ‘Now is the time to get it.”

What’s behind the next “Craft Beer Renaissance”?

The Westbound & Down brand is already a Colorado favorite.

They’ve won 20+ awards, including Brewery of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival.

Their breweries have expanded 3X in just two years.

In addition to packing the house at breweries, their beers are available at 500 retail locations, including every Colorado Whole Foods. Retail sales have grown 2,800%.

But what investors should care most about is where W&D is headed next…

Demand for Westbound & Down’s quality beer extends beyond state lines. As legacy brands across the country sell to mega-conglomerates and lose cultural relevance, W&D is in a unique position to continue delivering their same beloved microbrew quality at scale.

In 2026 and beyond, they’re aiming to address 150,000-keg demand for craft beer nationwide.

Become a Westbound & Down investor as they work towards 4X their production capacity by 2028.

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Mexico Violence, World Cup Camp, and Future Safari Park

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Arizona Organic Act, creating the Territory of Arizona and abolishing slavery within its borders.

History will come to life in downtown Apache Junction on Saturday as the Lost Dutchman Days Parade arrives with a restored stagecoach, classic cars, and floats for this year's Wild West Wonderland theme.

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If you invested $100 in 1965 in gold, what would it be worth by the end of 2025? What about real estate and stocks? On today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, host Ayla Brown breaks down a new analysis with the answer. Which choice turned pocket change into a small fortune, and which one barely budged? Watch to learn more.

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Tourists in Mexico Shelter in Place

Arizonans visiting Mexico were among those told to shelter in place as cartel violence erupted across the Mexican state of Jalisco following a military operation that killed a top cartel leader.

The unrest disrupted travel to Mexico, with flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor canceled or diverted as airlines suspended service to Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, and other affected cities.

In the military operation, Mexican forces killed cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, triggering retaliatory attacks that set vehicles ablaze, blocked roadways, and sparked armed confrontations.

Law enforcement officials called the operation, aided by U.S. intelligence, a major blow to organized crime, with Arizona elected officials saying the violence underscores the importance of fighting cartels.

Salt River Horses Face Relocation

The state approved a new five-year contract to reduce the Salt River wild horse herd from 274 animals to a target population of 120 by 2030.

The phased plan calls for removing about 25 horses annually through 2029 to reduce roadway collisions, drought-related forage shortages, overgrazing, and impacts to riparian habitat.

The Salt River Wild Horse Management Group called the agreement bittersweet but necessary, saying it will carry out the removals humanely through gradual relocation and fertility control.

Removed horses will be transferred to vetted sanctuaries or adopted under agreements prohibiting resale or slaughter. Once relocated, they cannot return to the Salt River herd.

Iran World Cup Team to Train in Tucson

The Kino Sports Complex in Tucson was selected as the Iran national soccer team's training site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will host the team beginning in early June.

"We're excited to be a part of another international, world-class athletic competition," sports complex director Sarah Horvath said.

The complex previously hosted a World Baseball Classic Qualifier in 2025.

The Iran team will train at the complex for Group G matches in June in Los Angeles and Seattle and, if the team advances, could continue to train at the site through the Round of 32.

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➤ Avondale: A gas station employee and a group of movers helped police safely recover a missing toddler at a Phoenix QuikTrip after recognizing her from an Amber Alert, leading to a suspect's arrest. (Watch)

➤ Pima County: More than three years after a video of him running down the street in only his boxers went viral worldwide, a jail escapee was captured in Mexico. (Watch)

➤ San Carlos: Two people were airlifted to Valley hospitals in stable condition after a small plane crashed northeast of San Carlos late Saturday. (Photo)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed nine Republican bills seeking to add new food stamp and Medicaid requirements as Arizona faces potential federal penalties over an elevated error rate. (More)

➤ Phoenix: The city reinstated photo speed enforcement cameras, launching with a 30-day grace period before fines begin March 25. (See Locations)

➤ Tucson: A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant and his spouse were indicted after allegedly pocketing more than $11 million in a medical equipment resale scheme. (Watch)

➤ Arizona men's basketball rose two spots to No. 2 in this week's AP poll, behind the Duke Blue Devils. (Poll)

➤ NBA star James Harden wore Arizona State-themed Adidas shoes in his game on Sunday as an ode to his alma mater. (Photos)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals raised $2 million in the team's inaugural Charity Climb event to benefit Barrow Neurological Foundation, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, Special Olympics Arizona, and other groups. (More)

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➤ The Phoenix Zoo continues to plan for a safari-style conservation park near Sahuarita that could house giraffes, rhinos, and endangered native species. (More)

➤ Frasher's Tavern in Old Town Scottsdale unveiled The Old Town Baseball Experience, a 2,000-square-foot exhibit featuring more than 1,000 pieces of Arizona baseball memorabilia. (Photo)

➤ Mesa leaders are considering charging landing fees at Falcon Field Airport that could bring in $2.6 million a year, a first for an Arizona general aviation airport. (Watch)

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➤ Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park revealed on the TODAY show that its newborn pygmy hippo has been named Jellybean, a name that received 81.3% of the votes in a candy-themed fan poll. (Watch)

➤ Visitors have until Saturday to see Dressed in Prescott: What We Wore at the Sharlot Hall Museum, featuring historic garments including a 1900 silk dress worn by preservationist Sharlot Hall. (More)

➤ Lake Havasu City will close McCulloch Boulevard between Mulberry and Smoketree avenues from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday for the Havasu Hot Rodz Car Show. (More)

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Boulder Lawsuit, Lake Rescue, and a Dog Reunion

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1879, the Denver Telephone Dispatch Company opened for business, becoming the city's first telephone service just three years after Alexander Graham Bell patented the device.

Did you know that the team that makes The Colorado Flyover also produces a national publication called The Flyover? Click here to sign up and stay up to date with the latest national headlines—without the bias of legacy media outlets.

Later today, keep an eye on your inbox for a partner message from Westbound & Down about what's next for one of Colorado's fastest-growing craft breweries.

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Supreme Court to Hear Boulder Oil Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a petition by oil and gas companies to dismiss a landmark lawsuit brought against them by the city and county of Boulder.

Boulder's lawsuit, filed in state court in 2018, argues Exxon Mobil and Suncor bear responsibility for the environmental harm allegedly caused by fossil fuels. The Colorado Supreme Court ruled in May 2025 that the case can proceed.

The companies are now appealing that decision in the nation's highest court. The Trump administration filed a brief supporting them and urging the court to throw out the lawsuit.

The court's ruling will have national implications, likely determining whether similar lawsuits seeking billions in damages from companies like BP, Chevron, and Shell can move forward.

Aurora Settles with Edge at Lowry Owners

A company associated with CBZ Management, owners of the now-shuttered Edge at Lowry apartment buildings, agreed to pay the City of Aurora $300,000 to settle a lawsuit over the properties.

The Edge at Lowry made national headlines in 2024 when CBZ claimed Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang, had taken over the complexes, causing a national controversy that played into the presidential election.

The $300,000 settlement reimburses the city's costs to close, maintain, and secure the buildings, which a judge ordered to shut down early last year due to "an immediate threat to public safety."

Zev Baumgarten, believed to be the owner of CBZ and its affiliates, still faces outstanding arrest warrants after failing to show up to court appearances related to the properties.

Summit FC Debuts Uniform

Denver Summit FC, the city's first professional women's soccer team, unveiled its team jerseys at a live event Monday.

The club's debut kit is primarily evergreen, a color choice "inspired by the towering pine forests that blanket Colorado's Front Range year-round." Sky-blue striping adds to the theme. See a photo here.

The team called the uniform a "love letter to Colorado," saying it reflects "the spirit of Coloradans, the ruggedness of our community, and the ambition of a club ready for the first climb."

Summit plays its inaugural game this March. The club has already sold 45,000 tickets for the match, setting them up to break the league's single-game attendance record of 40,091.

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➤ DIA: Several flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara were cancelled Sunday after a cartel leader's killing triggered retaliatory violence and chaos across western Mexico. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Springs: A drone video shows first responders rescuing an unconscious man from his vehicle after it drove into Prospect Lake, becoming almost fully submerged. (See Video)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Jared Polis is proposing to change how a vehicle registration tax is counted toward education funding to help cover the state's budget deficit. District leaders worry the proposal would pull critical funding from K-12 education. (More)

➤ Statewide: Experts are warning realtors of a scam in which criminals pose as prospective homebuyers and set up fake Zoom meetings to steal personal information. (Watch)

➤ Grand Junction: The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Denver arrested an alleged MS-13 gang member who's wanted in El Salvador for "aggravated terrorist organization membership." (More)

➤ Johnstown: Police arrested a suspect in a road rage incident that led to a shooting on northbound Interstate 25. No one was injured in the shooting. (More)

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➤ The Colorado Rapids fell 2-0 to the Seattle Sounders in their MLS season opener—the first game under new head coach Matt Wells. Their next action will be on Saturday against the Portland Timbers in the team's home opener. (More)

➤ The Broncos hired the recently fired Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton as their pass-game coordinator. It's a reunion for Morton, who held the same position with Denver in 2023 and 2024. (More)

➤ Nikola Jokić admitted he's "definitely concerned" about the team's inability to close out games as of late. The Nuggets are 3-6 in their last nine games, including a loss to the Warriors without Steph Curry on Sunday night. (More)

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➤ The City and County of Denver are temporarily pausing all new data centers to allow city leaders to establish "clear and consistent guardrails" around the facilities' land, water, and energy use. (See Details)

➤ A Democrat-sponsored bill would establish state-level workplace safety laws in anticipation of federal rollbacks and lack of enforcement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. (See Details)

➤ Westminster is looking for businesses to participate in its inaugural Westminster Restaurant Week, a 10-day promotional event slated for April 17-26. (See Details)

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➤ A dog that ran away near Keystone and went missing in the high country for 43 days was found and safely reunited with its owner by Summit Lost Pet Rescue. A rescue official said it was the longest they'd seen a dog survive in the wild without being fed. (See Photos)

➤ A cat cafe in Colorado Springs is hosting a cat-themed fashion show this Saturday to benefit the cafe and the Teller County Regional Animal Shelter. (See Details)

➤ The Colorado Ballet unveiled the lineup for its 2026-2027 season. The five productions planned are Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, The Wizard of Oz, and Ballet MasterWorks. (See Details)

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