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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities confirmed the identity of Manuel Alejandro Lorenzana Villegas, a 38-year-old from Chatsworth, California, who died in last week’s I-70 crash with a CDOT snowplow near the Eisenhower Tunnel that injured eight passengers in a youth hockey team van. Denver7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A startup from LA, founded by a UCB student, is using AI to add sound in videos without replacing human creators. Its open beta assists video editors by sorting sounds automatically & experts at MSU Denver debate the tool’s ethics during National News Literacy Week in Boulder. Denver7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At History Colorado, former U.S. senator Ken Salazar discussed the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo’s lasting impact on the Southwest and his deep family ties (dating back to the 1850s) during the exhibit launch. The Borderlands initiative will run through 2050 to promote unity through a shared heritage. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Gordon Close closed his mini museum two months ago after his landlord rented out the space due to poor parking, and he now seeks a permanent home for his music memorabilia (including rare Gibson Crest guitars) to keep Denver's music history alive. Denver7
- ➤ The 5th annual 303 Day concert will take place on Tuesday, March 3 at Number 38 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., where Denver locals can enjoy live performances by Cheap Perfume, Bruha, and Graveyard Choir with food + giveaways for all ages. Colorado Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers filed the School Finance Act early this session to secure $10.2 billion for education amid an $850 million budget gap, while school finance officers warn that further cuts could reduce districts’ funds for next year. Lawmakers say the early filing is meant to give districts clarity as debates continue. Sentinel Colorado
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Free naloxone remains available at Denver Public Libraries, a program that began over the summer at Central Library and now serves 20 branches. Frontline workers worry about funding changes amid yearly fluctuations, but DDPHE officials say the program will continue as is while they seek extra funds. Denver7
- ➤ State agriculture officials issued a disaster declaration after confirming a bird flu outbreak at a Weld County egg-laying facility late last month; egg producers must stop moving chickens and eggs until further notice. Denver7
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