WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Good Morning! On this day in 1869, the Denver Gas Company was officially incorporated. William N. Byers, owner of the Rocky Mountain News, along with Walter Scott Cheesman and other leading Coloradans, gathered in Denver and agreed to finance a local gas lighting company.

Last week's big snowstorm has skiers in Colorado’s high country celebrating as the 2024 season kicks off with promising conditions. Check out today's story for ski country snow updates.

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Voting Systems Breach Under Investigation

Denver officials have launched an investigation into potential election law violations after the Secretary of State’s Office mistakenly published voting machine passwords before the Nov. 5 general election.

The list of passwords was accessible for five months before the office realized the error.

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold’s office reset passwords for affected machines, spanning 34 counties, by Oct. 31. Griswold has assured the public that the incident did not compromise election security.

Gov. Jared Polis has called for an independent investigation while the Secretary of State’s Office expressed support for the investigation.

State Readies 2025 TABOR Refunds

Colorado will begin issuing TABOR refunds in early 2025, with amounts ranging from $181 to $571 for single filers, doubling for joint filers.

The refunds stem from the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) law, which returns excess state tax revenue to residents. The precise timing of the payments depends on when tax returns were filed and whether consumers chose direct deposit.

Last tax season, Coloradans received over $800 in refunds. However, the 2025 tax season is expected to return less due to a softening economy and increased state spending on family tax credits.

Ski Season Off to Snowy Start

Colorado’s high country is seeing an impressive start to the ski season, with most resorts recording above-average snowfall.

Crested Butte, Monarch, Purgatory, and Telluride are all seeing twice their usual snow totals, and Eldora is close at 96% above normal. Others, including Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Winter Park, are at more than 50% above normal.

Wolf Creek Ski Area, the first resort in North America to offer lift-served skiing this season, has 95% of its terrain open for skiing, boosted by 66 inches of snow, far surpassing typical November conditions.

Seven other resorts are already open, including Breckenridge and Keystone, with more snow expected mid-week for 16 resorts across the state.

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➤ Colorado Springs: President-elect Trump is expected to move Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Alabama swiftly upon taking office, reigniting a years-long debate over its location. (More)

➤ Glenwood Springs: Materials for seven new bridges on the Hanging Lake Trail were recently airlifted to the area as part of a $4.5 million restoration after severe 2021 mudslide damage. (More)

➤ Denver Water committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, focusing on electrification, carbon removal, and energy-efficient facilities, with rates set to rise in January. (More)

➤ Boulder: Crews are tackling the underground Marshall Coal Fire near Marshall Mesa Trailhead, excavating smoldering coal to prevent future flare-ups. The trailhead should reopen by fall 2025. (More)

➤ Denver Police and the FBI are investigating racist text messages targeting black Coloradans, sparking fear in impacted communities. (More)

➤ Eastern Colorado: Colorado Parks and Wildlife is cautioning drivers to watch out for wildlife after recent snowstorms left over 100 pronghorns stranded and killed on eastern Colorado roadways. (More)

➤ Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has been nominated for Pepsi Rookie of the Week. Nix was the only quarterback to be nominated for the award this week. (Cast Your Vote Here)

➤ Colorado Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog returned to the ice Monday, indicating progress after knee surgery, though it is unclear when he might be ready to practice with the team. (More)

➤ Nikola Jokic was named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week after his dominant performance helped the Denver Nuggets to five consecutive wins. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | NHL | NCAAF | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ Aer Lingus and Turkish Airlines will expand flights from Denver in 2025, with more frequent routes to Dublin and Istanbul. (More)

➤ Colorado State University has broken ground on a $137 million renovation to the campus' most-used building, adding new classrooms and modern features while preserving parts of its iconic design. (See Photos)

➤ EVs and hybrids made up 38% of Colorado’s Q3 vehicle sales, bucking the lagging demand for electric vehicles in other parts of the country. (More)

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➤ Pickleball courts are trending in Denver real estate listings, with Zillow reporting a 49% rise in descriptions mentioning them. Other emerging trends include electric features, cozy designs, and "wet rooms." (More)

➤ Texas was the top destination in 2023 for residents leaving Colorado. It was also the state that sent the most new residents to Colorado, with 32,000 Texans moving here last year. (More)

➤ KOSI 101.1 will switch to 24/7 Christmas music this Thursday at 5 p.m., marking 23 years of holiday tunes and celebrating with a live kickoff event at Cherry Creek North. (More)

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Yesterday's Results:

What's your favorite Colorado tourist attraction?

1. Rocky Mountain National Park: 16.7%
2. Other: 14.9%
3. Pikes Peak: 14.3%
4. Red Rocks Amphitheatre: 14.1%
5. Glenwood Springs: 13.5%
6. Great Sand Dunes National Park: 13.4%
7. Aspen: 13.1%