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The first snow has fallen in Colorado’s high mountains.National Weather Service meteorologists on Thursday confirmed a light dusting on mountains west of metro Denver, including Rocky Mountain National Park. Snow also settled atop Pikes Peak, west of Colorado Springs.Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge and Copper Mountain all saw snow on the upper reaches of their ski mountains, as did the higher peaks of Summit County including Quandary Peak. A-Basin and Keystone will be vying to become the first Colorado ski area to open for the season, shooting for first tracks in October.The snow fell at elevations as low as 11,000 feet…

Which dinnerware set is best? Dinnerware is an essential part of every kitchen. It allows you to enjoy your meals to the fullest. The best dinnerware set not only provides functionality for the dinner table or wherever you may dine but also aesthetics and personalization. This Mikasa 40-Piece Set is an elegant and comprehensive set that champions quality material and longevity. However, the right dinnerware set caters to personal needs, varying in look, durability and price. What to know before you buy a dinnerware set Dinnerware set pieces The basic dinnerware set consists of four pieces: dinner plate, salad plate, soup…

Dismissing the gang concerns in Aurora Re: “Is a violent gang of illegal immigrants taking over Aurora?” Aug. 31 editorial It is not the vast majority of Venezuelan immigrants, papered or not, who are causing concern. It is, however, the small minority of Venezuelan immigrants who are gang members who are cause for great concern! Do I fear every Venezuelan immigrant? Of course not. This is not a racial or ethnic issue. This is, however, an all too real gang issue. This gang, which appears to be raising havoc in Aurora, is a problem. Defending Venezuelan immigrants as a group…

The Denver Police Department is once again prohibiting food trucks from operating in parts of Lower Downtown during late-night weekend hours.Police officials attribute the policy change to a need to control crowds and prevent violent incidents after bars and nightclubs let out. But food truck operators and advocates question any attempt to correlate people hawking hot dogs and crime.“This ban doesn’t even make any sense,” said Justin Pearson, an attorney at the Virginia-based nonprofit Institute for Justice, which rallied against a similar Denver police policy in 2022. “Research shows food trucks make neighborhoods safer… (and) they’re taking away options for…

One is already an established star. The other is just getting started.On Saturday in Lincoln, Neb., two of the most talented quarterbacks in the country will be on display when Colorado visits Nebraska (5:30 p.m. MT, NBC) in a long-time rivalry matchup.CU’s Shedeur Sanders is a senior and projected by some as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola is a true freshman with one game under his belt and a whole lot of potential in front of him.The opposing coaches both know they’ve got their hands full in trying to stop the quarterbacks this…

A 23-year-old man convicted of killing four people in a 2022 domestic violence shooting in Aurora was sentenced to four life sentences in the Colorado Department of Corrections on Tuesday. Joseph Mario Castorena was found guilty of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of first-degree attempted murder by an Arapahoe County jury in May for breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house in the early hours of Oct. 30, 2022, and killing her family when they arrived home. Castorena was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences plus 24 years in prison for the deaths of Jesus Serrano, 51; Maria Anita…

Three people were killed after the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee hit two Colorado Department of Transportation employees working on the side of the road on U.S. 6 near Palisade.Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to a fatal crash on westbound U.S. 6 between Palisade and Clifton in Mesa County around 10:42 a.m. Wednesday, agency officials said in a news release.Investigators determined the driver of the Jeep Grand Cherokee struck two CDOT workers who were working outside of their vehicle and then hit a parked CDOT vehicle, causing the Jeep to roll.The workers stopped on the side of the road…

After 37 years, beloved Aspen eatery Mezzaluna will close its doors the first week of October to make way for a new concept, ZigZag, which is due to open in December.“It was just time (for me) to play more and travel. Thirty-one years is a pretty long time to be doing anything,” owner Deryk Cave said. “It’s not getting easier with competition and … a lot of the old restaurants … closed and big money starting to come in and buy all the places.”When Cave and his partner decided to sell they turned to local realtor Angi Wang.“Deryk and Junior…

Everyone knew Yvonne “Missy” Woods worked fast.Colorado Bureau of Investigation analyst Yvonne “Missy” Woods testifies during the Louis Sebastian murder trial at the Boulder County Justice Center on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (Photo by Jeremy Papasso/Daily Camera)The Colorado Bureau of Investigation DNA scientist made her way around the state laboratory in a walk-run, a signature forward-leaning gait. She handled two and three times as many cases as other analysts, worked the maximum 40 hours of overtime a month. Spent nights, weekends on the clock.And for nearly 30 years, she reaped rewards: accolades and awards, high scores on performance evaluations, assignments…

The Brink’s truck is rolling to Pat Surtain II’s crib.The Broncos signed the All-Pro cornerback on a four-year contract extension, the Broncos announced Wednesday. Multiple sources told The Post that the extension makes Surtain the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history and further cementing him as cornerstone of the franchise for the foreseeable future.Surtain’s deal is worth $96 million, with $77.5 guaranteed. He will earn an average of $24 million per year, surpassing Green Bay’s Jaire Alexander ($21 million), Atlanta’s AJ Terrell ($20.25 million) and Cleveland’s Denzel Ward ($20.1 million) in average annual compensation.In July, Denver locked down starting right…