Colorado—where autumn wears a winter coat and a November snowstorm rolls in just as you’re still raking leaves. Denver transformed into a holiday postcard this weekend, leaving kids thrilled, drivers frazzled, and anyone without snow tires full of regret. CDOT’s 130 plows were on double duty, while residents dug deep for their inner ice-road trucker. If you thought you’d coast into winter, surprise! Mother Nature said, “Hold my hot cocoa.”
- November Snowstorm: Just When You Thought It Was Safe
Surprise, surprise! Colorado’s weather decided to play its favorite game—”let’s pretend it’s the Arctic.” The weekend brought a snowstorm that had Denver looking like a lost scene from a Christmas movie. The mountains got over a foot of snow, and while the kids rejoiced, drivers cursed their luck (and their summer tires). With roads turning into ice rinks, CDOT’s 130 plows were out in full force, clearing paths for another thrilling Monday commute. Read more. - Governor Polis’ Budget Proposal: The Tightening of Belts
In a move that screams fiscal responsibility—or just plain stinginess—Governor Jared Polis unveiled his budget, which includes a slower phase-in of the new school funding formula. Apparently, the state’s financial diet means less money for schools with declining enrollments. So, if you’re in Denver, get ready to stretch your dollar until it snaps. All in all, it’s a classic case of “we’re all in this together, but some more than others.” Read more. - Denver Shootings: A Sunday Funday Gone Wrong
Denver had a rather eventful Sunday with not one, not two, but four separate shootings. The 1300 block of West Colfax Avenue witnessed a fatal altercation, adding to the city’s growing crime chronicles. Luckily, the Denver police are on it, asking the public for tips while everyone else is asking why we can’t just have a quiet weekend for once. Read more. - Community College Enrollment: High School Takeover Edition
Move over, traditional students—high schoolers are taking over Colorado’s community colleges! Dual-enrollment programs are booming, with nearly half of all community college enrollees barely old enough to drive. The future of higher education is here, and it looks a lot like homework and teenage angst. The only question now is whether they’ll start demanding prom in the cafeteria. Read more. - Local Government’s Weather Response: Slip-Sliding Away
As the snowstorm rolled in, local governments scrambled to show they were prepared. With sand and salt trucks on standby, they assured the public that everything was under control. But as anyone navigating the roads can attest, “control” is a term used loosely when you’re sliding sideways down a hill. Kudos to them for trying, though; it’s the thought that counts, right?
So, from unexpected snow chaos to high schoolers overtaking community colleges, and Denver’s Sunday shootings adding to the crime log, there’s never a dull moment in Colorado. What’s got you talking this week—the slushy streets, budget belt-tightening, or teenagers in college classrooms? Drop your thoughts below; let’s navigate this Colorado madness together!
