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Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Elevate Prize program announced 10 winners who will receive $300,000 in funding + training to boost their nonprofit work in telling important community stories. Winners include Mónica Ramírez of Justice for Migrant Women and Boulder-based Mara Fleishman of Chef Ann Foundation. Sentinel Colorado
- ➤ Denver's Ski Noir 5280, led by Quincy 'Q' Shannon, is easing access barriers to skiing by offering affordable transportation, lessons, gear, and lift tickets for first-time skiers like native Amanael Alemseged — helping build community and expand outdoor access. Denver7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ United Flight 296 landed safely at DIA Monday night after widespread cancellations stranded tourists in Puerto Vallarta—where cartel violence blocked roads and disrupted travel. Denver7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After several cancellations over the weekend due to cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta, flights from Denver resumed Monday when United Airlines started departures, with one flight returning around 7 p.m. Travelers faced delays because few inbound flights ran and travel advisors urged caution & suggested enrollment in STEP for updates. Denver7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ CSU horticulturist Alison O’Connor (from Fort Collins) advised gardeners to water new trees, shrubs and perennials in a warm, dry winter as plants show early growth and risk cold snaps. Experts recommend a simple hose method and adding mulch to keep roots protected. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Aurora officials are preparing for a potential drought this summer as low snowpack has left Spinney Reservoir at 40% even though the main reservoir remains full; the Water Supply Watch Team now meets biweekly to update the Water Shortage Response Plan & plan for possible water restrictions. Sentinel Colorado
- ➤ Colorado recorded 5,299 bear conflicts last year, a 5.5% increase from 2024, with over half (57%) linked to unsecured trash bins; state wildlife officials urge residents to secure food sources to reduce encounters. Denver7
- ➤ After zebra mussels were found last year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) inspected over 438,000 boats and cleaned 30,039 high-risk vessels to stop further spread; officials plan more sampling and targeted treatments at sites like Highline Lake to protect local water supplies. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado regulators are reviewing new rules to bar imposter rideshare drivers as the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) gathers public feedback to boost safety measures across the state. Denver7
- ➤ Denver International Airport’s $14.5M LED welcome sign, built with nearly 1,000 colored rods, has malfunctioned nearly every day since its installation a decade ago. The airport has yet to fix the issues & faces disappointing ad sales. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ On Monday, Feb. 23, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved Laura Clellan as the new director after her nearly three-month tenure as acting director - the unanimous vote occurred during a special virtual meeting with CPW Commission Chair Richard Reading. Denver7
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