Monday, January 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1905, the USS Colorado (Armored Cruiser No. 7), the second Navy ship named for the state, was commissioned under the command of Capt. Duncan Kennedy.

Today, Colorado is celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with events across the state. Denver's annual Marade takes place this morning, bringing road closures and delays. Meanwhile, MLK Jr.'s granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King, is set to speak at a Colorado Springs breakfast event.

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High Winds Disrupt Colorado

A Friday windstorm with gusts nearing 80 mph caused widespread disruptions across northern and eastern Colorado, including parts of the Front Range, where Xcel Energy proactively shut off power to around 9,000 customers.

In addition to the outages, safety concerns led to several road closures, including Interstate 25 north of Fort Collins. In Lakewood, high winds pushed a semi-trailer off C-470 and partly into Little Soda Lake.

A grass fire in Sedgwick County triggered evacuation orders but was quickly contained. A semi-truck driver was charged in connection with the blaze after a video showed his truck throwing sparks.

Xcel restored power to all customers impacted by the planned shutoffs by about 9:30 p.m. Friday, the utility said in a Saturday update.

Snowpack Woes Continue

At just 62% of the median snowpack for this time of year, Colorado is experiencing its lowest level ever recorded for this point in the season, raising long-term drought, wildfire, and water supply concerns.

According to Denver Water, roughly 80% of Colorado's household and agricultural water supply comes from snow, making each year's snowpack vital. A weak snowpack can also heighten wildfire risk as landscapes dry out earlier.

The unusually dry, warm winter has led to cancellations of weather-dependent events across the state. Ski areas have also suffered, with Vail Resorts reporting a 20% year-over-year drop in visitors.

Despite the poor start, experts say recovery is still possible. Snowpack typically peaks in early April, leaving almost three months for conditions to improve.

Broncos Head to Championship, Lose Nix

Roughly an hour after the Denver Broncos clinched a dramatic 33-30 overtime victory against the Bills, securing their spot in the AFC Championship, Coach Sean Payton delivered the news that quarterback Bo Nix suffered a season-ending injury late in the game.

Nix was tackled for a loss of 2 yards on a designed run in overtime and fractured his ankle. The fracture requires surgery, and Nix will miss the rest of the postseason.

Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who started two games for the Broncos in 2023, will start the AFC Championship game. "He's ready," Payton said of Stidham.

The Broncos will face the New England Patriots in the championship game Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High. The winner will advance to the Super Bowl.

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➤ Western Slope: Gov. Jared Polis has formally appealed President Trump's rejection of requests for federal disaster declarations to support recovery from the Lee and Elk fires in Rio Blanco County and flooding in southwestern Colorado. (More)

➤ Aurora: U.S. Rep. Jason Crow introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at stopping the U.S. from invading Greenland and other NATO member states. (More)

➤ Statewide: Violent and property crimes were down across nearly every category during the first half of 2025, dropping 13.3% and 17.5%, respectively, according to a 2025 midyear report. (More)

➤ Denver: Staff at the Denver Zoo are investigating the deaths of two Malayan tapirs, ages 16 and 18, as both died in a relatively short period of time. The species tends to live up to 30 years. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: A 40-year-old woman has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for her role in a hate crime hoax leading up to the 2023 mayoral election. (More)

➤ Adams County: A sheriff's deputy sustained multiple gunshot wounds while chasing a group of suspects on foot. The deputy is in intensive care, and one suspect, who was also shot, was pronounced dead. (More)

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➤ Wil Lutz drilled a 23-yard field goal in overtime Saturday to lift the Broncos past the Bills 33-30 and into the AFC Championship. (More)

➤ Jamal Murray scored 42 points in a 121-115 victory over the Wizards Saturday with Nikola Jokić still sidelined. (More)

➤ Colorado football landed Alabama running back Richard Young from the transfer portal Saturday. (More)

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➤ A video of unlicensed hot dog carts operating along a busy Denver nightlife corridor is raising public safety concerns. Footage shows children working at some of the carts, and sources say the vendors often block pedestrian access and leave behind trash. (See Video)

➤ State regulators voted to boost financial aid for coal communities in economic transition—increasing compensation for lost taxes by 13% to more than $230 million—on the condition that coal plants shut down as scheduled. (More)

➤ The Broncos' home playoff game against the Bills and upcoming AFC Championship game in Denver could generate more than $60 million for the city, according to the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation. (More)

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➤ Dinosaur bones believed to be those of a large, long-necked sauropod were uncovered during parking lot construction at Dinosaur National Monument—the first dig in that area since 1924. (See Details)

➤ The Greeley Stampede, a summer western celebration featuring rodeos, parades, carnival rides, and live music, announced its 2026 concert lineup. (See Lineup)

➤ Frozen Dead Guy Days, a weekend-long event in Estes Park celebrating the cryopreservation of Bredo Morstøl, is now selling tickets for this year's March festival. Festivities include coffin races, a royal ball at The Stanley Hotel, and a polar plunge. (See Details)

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Friday's Results:

Will you be watching the Broncos' playoff game this Saturday?

Yes, on TV/streaming: 36%
No, not interested: 24%
No, but I'll check the score: 22%
Yes, I have tickets: 18%

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