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Denver
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jared Smith is stepping down as CEO of Alterra Mountain Company at the end of this ski season — an executive committee will lead the company during the search for his replacement. The Denver-based operator runs Arapahoe Basin, Winter Park, and Steamboat resorts. Colorado Public Radio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ George Swartz, known as Orange Peel Moses, has entertained Denver locals for over 20 years with singing telegrams and quirky costumes (including a gorilla in a tutu). He recently performed at Barefoot PR on Jan. 26, bringing people together through heartfelt musical surprises. Colorado Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Regis University named Shawna Cooper Whitehead as its first female president in its 150-year history. She will assume the role on July 1 in North Denver + bring leadership experience from Boston College and other institutions to boost student engagement. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A day of action took place yesterday at major intersections to demand safer streets after record 93 traffic fatalities in 2025. City officials say they will install speed reductions + new signals + enforcement cameras at Federal and Alameda to improve pedestrian safety. Denver7
- ➤ Governor Jared Polis and the Front Range Passenger Rail District are asking Coloradans to help name a new passenger train service that will connect communities from Fort Collins to Pueblo. Town halls are being held and you may vote for one of four finalists until March 23—your input will shape the future transit option. Denver7
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