Monday, March 9, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1814, John Evans, Colorado's second territorial governor, was born in Waynesville, Ohio.

A March storm dumped more than 20 inches of snow in parts of the high country. See the totals in our Top Stories. Did you get any snow where you live? Vote in our Poll to let us know.

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Outdoor Rec Boom Begins to Cool

Colorado's outdoor recreation industry grew about 3.6% in 2024, contributing $18.1 billion to the state's economy.

Though the state's outdoor sector is still a multibillion-dollar heavyweight—ranking 10th-largest in the U.S. and No. 1 for snow activities—the pace of growth reflects a slowdown from the post-pandemic boom.

Nationally, the industry generated about $1.3 trillion in economic output and grew 2.7% in inflation-adjusted terms in 2024, a deceleration from 5.3% growth in 2023. Supporting activities, like recreation-adjacent tourism and travel, made up more than half of the total economic output.

Available data doesn't yet reflect Colorado's 2025 season conditions, which included a record-low snowpack. Some industry leaders are calling on policymakers to help shore up long-term growth.

Greeley Meatpackers Prepare to Strike

The union representing workers at Greeley's JBS meatpacking plant has given notice it will cancel its contract extension on March 15, setting the stage for a strike as soon as Monday, March 16.

Meatpackers at the plant—one of the largest beef processors in the U.S.—have been negotiating a new contract since July. The union cites unsafe working conditions and low pay as its top concerns.

Union employees authorized a strike last month in a near-unanimous vote. A walkout of nearly 3,800 JBS workers could become the nation's first meatpacker strike since 1985.

Last year, a class-action lawsuit alleged JBS exploited over 1,000 Haitian immigrants recruited to work at the Greeley facility. That lawsuit is still pending.

Storm Dumps Snow, Impacts DIA

A winter storm left nearly two feet of snow in some areas over the weekend, with Ward in Boulder County reporting 23.2 inches by noon Saturday. See a list here.

The snowstorm also delayed more than 1,200 flights at Denver International Airport (DIA) on Friday, briefly earning it the title of "most miserable" airport in the U.S., according to FlightAware.

Amid the heavy snow at DIA, a United Airlines flight collided with a de-icing truck, sending one worker to the hospital. No passengers or crew were injured.

A warming trend drove highs back into the 50s and 60s by Sunday. The next chance for precipitation is Tuesday night, with scattered showers possible over the southern Rockies.

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➤ Pagosa Springs: A multistate manhunt for a triple-murder suspect ended Thursday when police arrested Ivan Miller, 22, who had traveled to Colorado after allegedly killing three women in southern Utah. (More)

➤ Front Range: State officials fined oil company Sinclair more than $365,000 for the Jan. 7 fuel mix-up that resulted in diesel-contaminated gas being distributed to 49 gas stations. (More)

➤ Broomfield: Around 80 students and staff members have been told to stay home temporarily from two local schools after health officials declared a measles outbreak tied to Broomfield High School. (More)

➤ Denver Public Schools held its first public-comment session on a proposed policy aimed at limiting ICE access to school property without a warrant. (More)

➤ Grand Junction: Lawmakers, including Rep. Jeff Hurd, introduced a bipartisan bill to keep a local uranium disposal site open until it reaches maximum capacity, a measure they say would save taxpayers millions and protect public health. (More)

➤ Garfield County: A car crashed into the Colorado River after sliding off an ice-slicked stretch of Interstate 70 early Saturday and became submerged. Both occupants escaped unharmed. (See Photo)

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➤ The Denver Broncos agreed to a three-year, $18 million deal with linebacker Justin Strnad, including $10 million guaranteed. Strnad had 58 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and an interception last season while filling in for injured starters. (More)

➤ The Colorado Rapids beat the LA Galaxy 4-1 Saturday with two late goals from Rafael Navarro. Darren Yapi opened scoring and Alexis Manyoma added his first Rapids goal before Navarro sealed the win. (More)

➤ Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and his wife, Izzy, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Riley Belle, on Feb. 25. The baby shares a birthday with Nix, who turned 26 the same day. (More)

➤ Nine athletes with Colorado ties are competing for Team USA at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Italy. The games run March 7-15 and feature more than 660 athletes competing in six sports. (More)

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➤ Waymo, a self-driving rideshare service, still plans to launch in Denver later this year—part of its push into colder cities—despite a warm, dry winter during its testing period. (More)

➤ Denver's home prices are the highest among major U.S. cities outside of California and coastal markets, with a median listing just under $565,000, according to a new report. (More)

➤ Douglas County is positioning itself as a major U.S. aerospace hub, with more than 27,000 employees in the sector, business incentives to attract companies, and a talent pipeline from the Colorado School of Mines. (More)

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➤ A 94-year-old Denver woman and two-time cancer survivor hand-knits hundreds of colorful hats for local school students each year—producing about 700 hats annually at her peak. (Read Story)

➤ Denver and Aurora are among the hardest-working cities in the U.S., ranking No. 9 and No. 16, respectively, according to a new study based on 11 key metrics. (See Map)

➤ The Colorado State Fair announced its first three concert headliners for this summer: Ian Munsick, Dylan Scott, and Neal McCoy. The fair opens Aug. 28 in Pueblo. (See Details)

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