Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1872, Grand Duke Alexis of Russia hunted buffalo in Kit Carson, a town on the Eastern Plains, alongside General Custer.

Do you have a favorite small town in Colorado? Hit reply and let us know. Then check out our Top Stories to see which one has a shot at being named America's favorite.

Later today: If you've been thinking about getting into silver, watch for a partner message from GoldCo breaking down why interest is rising right now.

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First Bills of Session Tackle Affordability

State lawmakers introduced 94 bills on Jan. 14, the first day of the 2026 legislative session, ranging from consumer protections to energy regulation. Here's an overview of the bills.

Affordability is a top priority, including proposals to ban surveillance pricing and certain debt collection practices. HB26-1012 would set a cap on prices for captive consumers—shoppers at airports, outdoor festivals, and other places with limited competition.

One of several energy bills would require large utilities, like Xcel Energy, to provide electricity to low-income customers at a minimal cost. A bipartisan bill, also seeking to boost affordability, would delay some public utilities' emissions-reduction deadlines.

Legislators have until May 13 to pass bills.

Aurora Councilmember Arrested for DUI

Newly elected Aurora City Councilmember Rob Andrews was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of driving under the influence, the Aurora Police Department said.

Andrews, 41, was stopped by an officer around 9:30 p.m. for allegedly splitting lanes and making wide turns. He then failed a field sobriety test and was taken into custody on multiple charges.

Andrews—who chairs several committees, including public safety—was elected to one of two at-large seats last November, when the council flipped from a conservative to a progressive majority.

Following his release on a summons Sunday, Andrews posted a public apology to Facebook, writing, "I take full responsibility for my decision."

Grand Junction Competes for Favorite Town

Grand Junction has advanced to the top 10 in a nationwide competition to be named America's favorite small town.

Held in honor of America's 250th birthday, the competition spotlights unique communities with populations under 250,000—towns that "define the character, charm, and community spirit of the United States."

Visit Grand Junction attributes the city's current No. 10 spot on the leaderboard to strong community engagement. Voting is open to the public daily, and voters have a chance to win a $1,500 travel voucher.

The winning town, set to be announced June 12, will be treated to special festivities during its Independence Day parade, including potential celebrity involvement, sponsor giveaways, and national media coverage.

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➤ Adams County: Health officials are investigating allegations of untreated illness outbreaks and inadequate medical care at the Aurora ICE detention center. The Department of Homeland Security called the allegations "categorically FALSE." (More)

➤ Englewood: Colorado agreed to pay $6.1 million to cover the legal fees of two religious rights groups who successfully sued to block a 2023 state law banning abortion pill reversals. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff and commissioners say they've received serious threats over the Jan. 1 decision to euthanize two mountain lions and the ongoing wolf reintroduction program. (More)

➤ Eldora received 8 inches of snow in a fast-moving Sunday night storm, with Limon reporting 5.3 inches and Rollinsville, near Nederland, getting 4.3 inches. (See List)

➤ Denver: The city's public safety department accidentally sent out a citywide shelter-in-place order on Saturday. The alert was intended for a two-block radius near the University of Denver. (See Details)

➤ Douglas County is rolling out a new emergency alert system, DougCo Alert. The county cancelled the contract for its previous platform, CodeRED, due to security concerns late last year. (More)

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➤ Air Force Academy suspended basketball coach Joe Scott and launched an investigation into his alleged mistreatment of cadet-athletes. (More)

➤ Former Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub is transferring to the University of Tennessee, which he called the "coolest place I've ever seen" after his campus visit. (More)

➤ Broncos now-starting quarterback Jarrett Stidham played nearly perfectly in the preseason—a good sign as he leads the team into the AFC Championship this weekend. (See Highlights)

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➤ Golden city leaders are calling on Xcel Energy to invest in more resilient infrastructure to reduce or eliminate the need for Public Safety Power Shutoffs, citing the impacts of the mid-December outages on businesses and residents. (More)

➤ Noodles & Company, the Colorado-based fast casual chain, plans to close an additional 30 to 35 restaurants this year, despite reporting stronger-than-expected sales in the last quarter of 2025. (More)

➤ Stockton, a new steakhouse serving Colorado-raised beef, plans to open in May or June inside Denver's historic, recently overhauled Livestock Exchange Building. (See Details)

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➤ Thunder, the iconic white horse mascot who leads the Broncos onto the field every home game, lives on a farm in Bennett. His trainers spoke about the preparation process and their connection to the franchise. (See Video)

➤ Two Fort Collins residents surprised their neighbor, a Broncos superfan dubbed the neighborhood "handyman," with a ticket to Saturday's playoff game against the Bills. (Read Story)

➤ Cuchara Mountain Park, a nonprofit-run ski area in Huerfano County, held its grand opening Saturday, offering the first lift-served skiing at the park since 2000. (More)

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