Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1940, Winter Park, then Colorado's largest ski area, opened to the public. The grand opening drew more than 10,000 people, and Gov. Ralph Carr delivered a speech to mark the occasion.

Were you one of the 750,000 people who attended the 120th National Western Stock Show? Vote below or hit reply to tell us. Then visit our Top Stories to see how this show compared to previous years.

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Inbox alert: Later today, watch for a partner message from EnergyX on why nuclear power is back and creating new opportunities tied to lithium.

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Lawmakers Clash Over ICE, DHS

Colorado's two U.S. senators are among the Democrats who plan to vote against a government funding package if it includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), risking a partial government shutdown. Colorado's U.S. House Democrats have already voted no.

The deadlock follows Saturday's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, 37, by a federal agent in Minneapolis. At the State Capitol on Monday, Democrats said they stand with protesters resisting ICE enforcement, and expressed solidarity with Pretti's parents, who live in Colorado.

Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd said the shooting "warrants a full, independent, and transparent investigation before conclusions are drawn." Other Republicans in the U.S. House have yet to issue statements.

Earlier this month, Democrats introduced a bill that would allow Coloradans to sue federal immigration officers for constitutional rights violations, one of several immigration-related bills expected during this legislative session.

CPW Investigates Bald Eagle Shooting

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is searching for the person who shot a bald eagle with a ball bearing, injuring the bird.

Officials found the wounded raptor Jan. 12 at Croke Reservoir in Northglenn. It was safely rescued and taken to a local wildlife rehabilitation center, where X-rays showed it had been shot in the wing.

The eagle underwent surgery to remove the projectile and is now recovering at the rehabilitation facility. CPW believes it will eventually be able to fly again.

As a federally protected species, injuring a bald eagle is illegal under federal law and can result in a fine of $100,000, one year in prison, or both. CPW is seeking the public's help identifying the culprit.

Stock Show Ends, Breaks 20-Year Record

The National Western Stock Show ended in Denver on Sunday after tallying more than 750,000 attendees, surpassing the previous record of 726,972 set in 2006.

Wes Allison, CEO, said this winter's mild weather helped boost attendance at the 16-day livestock, rodeo, horse, and trade show, which has been held every January since 1906.

The Auction of Junior Livestock Champions, one of the show's many events, set its own records, with 13-year-old Cannon Reinmann selling the Grand Champion Steer for $320,000—smashing last year's $210,000 record.

Planning has already begun for the 121st National Western Stock Show, which will run Jan. 9-24 in 2027.

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➤ Aurora: City Councilman Rob Andrews rejected calls to resign Monday night during the first council meeting since his arrest for suspected drunk driving. Body camera footage shows Andrews asking officers how to keep the arrest from becoming public. (More)

➤ Denver: Mayor Mike Johnston on Monday announced several citywide goals for 2026, including filling "almost half" of vacant downtown office and retail space and reducing gun deaths by 10%. (See Details)

➤ Pitkin County: Two backcountry skiers were rescued by helicopter after suffering extreme cold injuries while trying to reach a hut near Aspen. Five others in their group were unharmed. (More)

➤ Vail: A ski lift at Vail Resorts malfunctioned and stopped operating Sunday afternoon. About 40 skiers and snowboarders aboard the lift were safely evacuated via rope. (More)

➤ Berthoud Pass recorded the coldest wind chill temperatures in the state, at minus 53 degrees, from Jan. 23-26. Dillon and Winter Park followed at minus 49 and minus 46 degrees. (See List)

➤ Colorado Springs: K9 Roam, a police dog stabbed in the line of duty last October, officially retired Monday, three months after undergoing life-saving emergency surgery. He'll now live with his handler, who called his resiliency "nothing short of a miracle." (More)

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➤ Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders was named to the NFL Pro Bowl as a replacement for Drake Maye, who's starting for the Patriots in the Super Bowl. (More)

➤ Colorado Mesa basketball player Olivia Reed Thyne broke the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference career scoring record with a free throw against Chadron State, raising her total to 2,003 points. (More)

➤ Broncos quarterbacks coach Davis Webb completed a second interview for the Las Vegas Raiders' head coaching job and also interviewed with the Bills this week. (More)

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➤ The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association has voted to move its headquarters, along with the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, from Colorado Springs to Cheyenne, Wyoming, despite efforts from city leadership to keep it in the region. (More)

➤ Telluride Mayor Pro Tem Meehan Fee resigned Monday amid an investigation into a failed bid in December to buy Telluride Ski Resort. Former Mountain Village Mayor Marti Prohaska, also involved in the offer, resigned earlier this month. (More)

➤ Out-of-state football fans attending the Broncos' two playoff games spent an estimated $48 million in Colorado, according to a new report. (More)

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➤ Texas was the top destination for Coloradans who moved out of state in 2024, with nearly 23,000 residents leaving for the Lone Star State, census data shows. (See List)

➤ Three Colorado restaurants landed on Yelp's annual Top 100 U.S. Restaurants list. Denver's Leven Deli, known for its classic pastrami Reuben, ranked highest at No. 13. (See List)

➤ Colorado ranked as the 12th healthiest state in 2025, according to a new study. New Hampshire claimed the No. 1 spot, while Louisiana came in last. (See Map)

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Did you go to the National Western Stock Show this year?

Yesterday's Results:

How do you feel about the snow?

Love it: 31%
Better in moderation: 26%
Not a huge fan: 22%
Is it summer yet?: 21%

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