Monday, August 25, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt signed a proclamation establishing the Holy Cross Forest Reserve, now a part of White River National Forest in central Colorado.

For the second time in five days, law enforcement officers on the Front Range wrangled a runaway emu. Read about the latest emu escape in today's Et Cetera.

Just a quick note regarding our ongoing capital raise: We've hit $1.1 million committed! We have a special video in today's Own The Flyover section below—don't miss it. Watch our CEO, Cole, and Founder, Guy, as they pull back the curtain on The Flyover and share our plans for the future. Click here to watch it.

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Six Killed in Dairy Farm Accident

Six men were found dead Wednesday at Prospect Valley Dairy in Keenesburg, about 35 miles northeast of Denver, in what authorities suspect was a lethal gas-exposure incident.

The deceased include a father and his teenage son, a 17-year-old high school student. Preliminary findings by the Weld County Coroner's Office show all six died of gas exposure in a confined space.

Industry experts say hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas generated by decomposing manure, is a known danger on dairy operations, though an incident of this scope is rare.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation into the incident, which could take up to six months.

Hidden Bodies Found in Pueblo Funeral Home

State inspectors found about 20 decomposing bodies behind a hidden door at Davis Mortuary, a funeral home in Pueblo, on Wednesday.

Davis Mortuary is owned by Brian Cotter, the Pueblo County coroner, who told authorities he may have given fake ashes to next of kin while keeping some bodies for up to 15 years.

It was the mortuary's first inspection under newly adopted rules meant to better regulate Colorado's funeral home industry, whose minimal oversight has led to several prior crimes.

Authorities are still investigating the property and have yet to file charges. Gov. Jared Polis has called for Cotter's immediate resignation.

Ranger Charged in Stabbing Hoax

Authorities arrested a Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger who reported being stabbed in Staunton State Park last week after determining the incident was an "elaborate hoax."

Callum Heskett, 26, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges for the allegedly false report, which triggered a widespread manhunt, visitor evacuations, and school lockdowns as Heskett was airlifted to a hospital for surgery.

Police say inconsistencies in Heskett's statements, along with conflicting and questionable evidence, made it "clear" his story was false. Investigators believe he stabbed himself.

Heskett remained under medical care Thursday when police issued a warrant for his arrest. He'll be transferred to Jefferson County Jail upon his release.

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➤ El Paso County: A judge on Friday rejected a plea deal for Jon Hallford, a funeral home co-owner accused of improperly storing nearly 200 bodies and sending grieving families fake ashes. The rare decision followed testimony from victims calling for harsher punishment. (See Details)

➤ Capitol: The Colorado House of Representatives passed six bills to address a $1.2 billion revenue shortfall on Saturday, the third day of a special legislative session. (See Details)

➤ Eagle County: A helicopter pilot battling the Derby Fire sustained minor injuries after crashing near the county airport on Friday. (More)

➤ Florence: Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, convicted drug lord and former Sinaloa Cartel leader, filed an amended federal complaint alleging cruel and unusual conditions at ADMAX, Colorado's federal supermax prison. (More)

➤ Vail: The town reached a settlement with Native American artist Danielle SeeWalker, who sued for alleged violation of free speech after losing her artist-in-residence position in 2024. (More)

➤ Capitol: Rep. Ryan Armagost, R-Berthoud, resigned Thursday after Democrats moved to censure him for sharing a photo of Rep. Yara Zokaie in a private GOP group chat. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Attorney General Phil Weiser is warning the public about a surge in jury duty scams, in which scammers claim the victim missed a jury summons and seek payment or personal information. (See Details)

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➤ The Denver Broncos beat the New Orleans Saints 28-19 on Saturday in their final preseason game before the regular season. (More)

➤ The Colorado Rockies' losing streak hit three games on Saturday after starter Kyle Freeland allowed five runs in a 5-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. (More)

➤ Former Colorado Buffaloes safety Shilo Sanders, now with the Buccaneers, was ejected from Saturday's preseason game for throwing a punch at a Bills player. (Watch Video)

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➤ Starbird, a California-based fast-casual chicken chain, will open its first national location in Denver on Sept. 15, with another planned for Castle Rock. (See Details)

➤ Bankruptcy records show an Aurora homeowners association's new management company is directly linked to the one it replaced, which was ordered to pay $2.7 million for misusing homeowner fees. (More)

➤ A proposed solar farm near Denver International Airport would be the largest in the city, covering nearly 90 acres and saving DIA an expected $9.2 million in power costs. (See Details)

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➤ A loose emu was safely wrangled in Weld County on Friday—just days after animal control captured another runaway emu in Lakewood. (See Emu)

➤ King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, an Australian band, drew fans from 35 countries to a three-day festival in Buena Vista. The group hopes to hold a yearly festival at the new Meadow Creek venue. (See Details)

➤ Breckenridge was officially designated a Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International, making it the world's first mountain ski town to achieve the designation. (See Details)

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