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🏫 Students Across Colorado Protest ICE in Walkout

High school students across Colorado used social media to plan a walkout last Friday in protest of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Organizers like Colorado Youth Coalition — a protest group led by area teens — used social media to gain traction and get more than 200 schools involved. [Colorado Sun; Instagram]

• DPS students speak out: Denver Public Schools students left class to gather in La Alma-Lincoln Park, where they condemned ICE for tearing families apart and sent a message to teachers, adults, and individuals in office. According to the Denver Police Department, there were 5 assaults or altercations at the protest, and 3 people were sent to the hospital.. [CPR]
• Kiros supports students: Melat Kiros, the Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, spoke at the demonstration in La Alma-Lincoln park, commending the students for supporting their immigrant neighbors. “Your showing up matters,” Kiros said. [Colorado Newsline]

⚾ Penner Sports Group Eyeing More Rockies Stake for 2027

Penner Sports Group, which owns a controlling interest in the Broncos and purchased a 40% stake in the Rockies earlier this year, could buy another 35% of the Mile High baseball team next year, according to columnist Woody Paige, who cited multiple anonymous sources. That would raise their total stake to a controlling 75%. The Colorado Rockies, the first team eliminated from playoff contention in Major League Baseball this year, needs to finish 63-99 to avoid its fourth-straight season of losing 100 games. [Denver Sports; 9 News]

🗨️ Mike Johnston Is Running For Mayoral Reelection

Mayor Mike Johnston officially kicked off his reelection campaign yesterday (after filing to run last month). In a video on X, Johnston said he wanted to continue his efforts on revitalizing downtown, reducing crime and homelessness, and making Denver a more affordable place to live. [X; Denver Post 🔒]

🗳️ Manny Rutinel Goes All In Against Rep. Gabe Evans

Democratic candidate for Colorado's hotly contested 8th Congressional District Manny Rutinel has resigned from his position in the state legislature. The move comes as Rutinel focuses his attention on challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Gabe Evans. [Colorado Sun]

🍕 Colorado Pizza Festival Goes Awry

A highly anticipated pizza festival in Longmont that took place last weekend is gaining mixed reviews. Although the event had philanthropic intentions — donating 100% of its profits to charities that feed people in need — the crowds and high temperatures led to long waits, frustration, and multiple people requiring medical attention. The festival’s organizers have since apologized for their lack of preparation. [KUNC; Instagram]

• How did Longmont become Colorado’s pizza hotspot anyway? Our very own executive producer (and pizza authority) is a guest on the latest episode of the Mountain-Ear Podcast to share the inside story.