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| |  | Colorado could see one of its worst wildfire summers in recent memory. (Helen H. Richardson / The Denver Post via Getty Images) |
| 🚨 Officials Sound Alarm on Summer Wildfires | Colorado’s ongoing drought poses a heightened risk of wildfires this summer, the governor said at a state briefing last week. Officials noted a “significantly increased risk” across the Front Range and in Western Colorado, though the entire state faces conditions favorable for fires. Firefighting resources could also be more strained than usual as drought-stricken states across the Southwestern region face a similar outlook. | - A “fire year” is upon us: Safety crews have already seen an increase in wildfire activity in 2026. The Department of Public Safety announced that the term “fire season” no longer applies because now “it's a fire year." [KUNC]
- Preparing for worse fires: In recent years, Colorado has dedicated millions to its fire preparedness and response plan. This season, which could see as many as 9,000 wildfires, could put those efforts to the test.
- Public responsibility: Climate change is a leading cause of our intensifying wildfire risk, but humans cause 90% of fires. Officials are reminding Coloradans to use extreme caution with campfires, fireworks, and other behavior that could cause fires. [Axios Denver]
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| | | Meow Wolf Denver cranks up the chorus this summer with a stacked concert calendar, from burlesque to bluegrass, funk to folk, trance to trap. Keep it only for the grownly at 21+ shows like Danceportation - a multistage, multilevel, multidimensional takeover with more speakers for more booty shaking. Or, check out an all-ages concert, so no one gets a case of FOMO - even Junior. |
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| What Denver's Talking About |
|  | RTD has faced multiple copper wire robberies in recent weeks. (Hyoung Chang / The Denver Post via Getty Images) |
| 🚆 Copper Wire Thefts Strain RTD | A string of copper wire robberies targeting the RTD G line have caused multiple service disruptions in recent weeks. Thefts are increasing across the state and around the country due to the rising price of copper, which currently sits around $6 per pound. [Denver7] | - A 2025 city council measure aimed to reduce such thefts by requiring scrap dealers to document where their sellers obtained the scrap metal and keep detailed records. Sellers will also have to refuse cash transactions, among other requirements. [Denverite]
| | 🚗 Colorado Wants To Crack Down on Speeding | A proposal to punish drivers for exceeding the speed limit by at least 6 mph, and up to 9 mph, will advance to the Colorado Senate. Under the proposal, first-time offenders will get hit with a warning. If it’s not a driver’s first offense, or they get caught driving too fast in a school or construction zone, they could be fined up to $40. [KDVR] | - In the first month of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s automated traffic cameras, more than 4,000 people were caught speeding on Interstate 25, which generated a revenue of more than $12,000 daily in fines. [Denver Post]
| | ❤️🩹 Globeville Rec Center Will Stay Empty | Denver City Council has rejected a contract that would’ve allowed the Denver Dream Center to take over the former Globeville Recreation Center building, which has sat empty since late 2025. The Department of Parks and Recreation will release a new call for proposals from organizations that want to take over the space. [Denverite] | | Boulder Attack Suspect’s Family Released From ICE Custody | Soon after being released from a Texas detention center and returning to Colorado, ICE officials re-arrested the former wife and five children of the person who is suspected of carrying out the Pearl Street Mall terror attack in Boulder last June. The family was then released from federal custody again after a judge blocked their deportation, and they now await next steps in Colorado. [CBS News] |
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Yes, the Nuggets ended their playoff run, but the Avalanche beat the LA Kings in round one and are now facing divisional rivals, the Minnesota Wild, in round two, which starts this week. Go Avs! |
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