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Denver
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lyons Classic Pinball offers retro play and community events that bring players from Lyons, Boulder, and Longmont together. Partner Cindy Grote organized a women's weekend event + co-owner Ryan Wanger won the state championship. Denver7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Edmunds details five upcoming EV models—including the BMW iX3 and Chevy Bolt—that will debut from spring to summer 2026, offering Denver drivers options with longer range and faster charging for diverse needs. Sentinel Colorado
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new gardening glossary explains seed-packet jargon for Denver gardeners. It details terms (such as annual and stratify) so residents can determine the timing to start seeds indoors before the average last frost date. Sentinel Colorado
- ➤ At MSU Denver, the Rowdy’s Corner food pantry saw usage jump nearly 70% last semester and MBA students are developing a three-to-five-year strategic plan (a project led by Professor Paul Anderson) to guide its growth. Proposals will be reviewed by the pantry's leadership. Denver7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City and County of Denver will transfer 34 yearling bison to American Indian tribes tomorrow at Genesee Park along I-70 to support conservation and restore native herds. A private ceremony will include drumming and singing for Native communities. Denver7
- ➤ The University of Denver has partnered with Pivot Energy to buy power from a 3.2-megawatt solar field in Johnstown north of Denver as part of its plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. The project aids local farmers' land leases and boosts county revenues + supports renewable energy. Denver7
- ➤ A wildland fire burning in Boulder County forced the closure of Heil Valley Ranch on Wednesday, as officials reported the blaze measured about 30x30 at 4 p.m. while first responders headed to the scene. Denver7
- ➤ A CSU study led by Dr. Miguel (Mikko) Jimenez found that half of migratory bird hot spots occur in metro areas like Denver because urban water consolidation draws birds to cities. Sentinel Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State regulators approved 10 renewable energy projects at the Public Utilities Commission to add wind, solar and battery storage across Colorado. Developers must start by July 4 to claim tax credits that could save $3 billion for Xcel Energy customers + the projects aid the transition from closed coal plants. Colorado Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials declared a measles outbreak after confirming a new case in an unvaccinated child from Broomfield High School – with three previous cases linked to the school – making it the state's fourth infection this year. Colorado Public Radio
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