Monday, March 2, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1933, President Herbert Hoover designated Black Canyon of the Gunnison as a national monument. The canyon is among the steepest, deepest, and narrowest in America, making it one of Colorado's most distinctive natural wonders.

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Denver Bars ICE from Using City Property

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Thursday signed an executive order intended to restrict the activities of federal immigration officers in the event of a mass enforcement operation.

Executive Order 152 bans agencies like ICE from city-owned or city-controlled property without a judicial warrant or court order. It also requires police to de-escalate clashes between federal officers and protesters and to intervene if agents use "excessive force."

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) called the order "legally illiterate," citing the Supremacy Clause, which dictates that federal law takes precedence. "No local official has the authority to bar ICE from carrying out federal law on public property," DHS said.

City officials insist the order is constitutional. Johnston said it will dovetail with an advancing City Council measure that would prohibit immigration agents from wearing masks and require them to identify themselves.

Boebert Photo Disrupts Clinton Deposition

The closed-door deposition of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton before the House Oversight Committee was paused after Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., sent a photo of Clinton in the room to a social media influencer, violating committee rules for closed-door depositions.

On Thursday, conservative commentator Benny Johnson posted the photo to X, saying it was provided by Boebert and calling it "the first image of Hillary Clinton testifying under oath." The deposition was briefly paused after objections to the leak. It later resumed and ended that day.

Boebert defended sharing the photo, saying Democrats on the committee had already been sharing information with reporters.

Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, were both called to testify before the committee as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Both denied any wrongdoing.

Several Fires Snuffed

Hundreds of hikers were evacuated from Chautauqua Park and the surrounding Boulder County Open Space on Saturday when a 1.5-acre wildfire ignited. Crews fully contained it within about five hours, and no injuries were reported.

A large, fast-moving brush fire triggered residential evacuations in the Parker area Friday morning but was quickly brought under control.

Days earlier, a 10-acre fire scorched nearly 150 cars at a Thornton restoration shop, causing an estimated $2 million in damage. More than 100 firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze.

Today, conditions will stay mostly dry on the Front Range and Eastern Plains. Warm, breezy weather may raise near-critical fire concerns south of Interstate 70.

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➤ Capitol: Colorado's U.S. lawmakers responded Saturday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began. Democrats criticized the decision as unconstitutional, while Republicans called it a necessary step to defend national security. (See Responses)

➤ Lakewood: A suspect rammed two ICE vehicles with his car, injuring at least one ICE agent, before fleeing into an apartment during an attempted detention Saturday. Federal agents later took a man into custody, though ICE has not released additional details. (See Details)

➤ Capitol: Former state Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, who was convicted of forgery and attempting to influence a public servant in January, was sentenced to two years of probation and 150 hours of community service. (More)

➤ Aurora: A local 38-year-old woman was one of two people convicted Friday in federal court of stalking an ICE agent after following him to his California home and livestreaming a confrontation that included shouting his address. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced a new $1 million round of grant funding to reduce human-bear conflicts. The funding will be distributed through a competitive process this spring. (See Details)

➤ Routt County: Complications from a routine capture and collaring operation induced acute heart failure in a 3-year-old gray wolf, causing the animal's Jan. 28 death, necropsy results show. (More)

➤ Arapahoe County: A grand jury indicted a man who was later arrested in Morgan County for allegedly staging his estranged wife's suicide in Bennett in 2023. (More)

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➤ Colorado State men's basketball extended its winning streak to seven Saturday with an 85-73 victory over San Jose State. Brandon Rechsteiner scored 20 points for the Rams, while Colby Garland led the Spartans with 28. (More)

➤ Von Miller is seeking a reunion with the Denver Broncos and has expressed interest in returning, including discussions with team representatives at the NFL scouting combine, according to a report. (More)

➤ Warren Sapp is stepping down from his role on Deion Sanders' Colorado football staff after two seasons. Sapp most recently served as pass rush coordinator. His exit follows defensive coordinator Robert Livingston's move to the Denver Broncos. (More)

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➤ Operating a restaurant in Denver is now more expensive than in New York City, a new industry report found. (See Details)

➤ Red Robin, the Englewood-based gourmet burger chain, expects to close 20 more restaurants this year amid ongoing sales declines. The locations haven't been disclosed. (More)

➤ Xcel Energy is asking state regulators to approve monthly rate hikes of 10% and 11% for electricity and gas, respectively, primarily to cover the cost of building and maintaining infrastructure. (See Details)

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➤ Denver International Airport appears on a Buildworld-ranked list of the 10 ugliest buildings in the nation, compiled by analyzing social media posts. (See List)

➤ A barn cat serving as an emotional support animal at a Thornton school was found safe and returned after a school resource officer investigated its Feb. 8 disappearance. (Read Story)

➤ An Aspen home described as the "last of its kind" due to now-stricter land-use regulations is on the market for $75 million. It comes with a spa, home theater, outdoor kitchen, and cabana lounge. (See Photos)

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