Wildfire & public health: New reporting details how wildfire smoke can hit nearly every system—triggering asthma spikes, overwhelming ERs, raising heart and stroke risks, and harming pregnant people—while Colorado and the West brace for continued drought-driven fire danger. Local nightlife regulation: Denver advanced major updates to entertainment licensing, aiming to modernize rules last revised in the 1980s, with parts rolling out immediately and the rest by April 1, 2027. Water enforcement tech: Aurora is using smart-meter data and automated scripts to flag likely illegal lawn watering, then having staff verify before warnings or fines. Housing affordability pressure: A study finds home insurance can consume a large share of monthly housing costs in many states, adding strain on already squeezed homeowners. Defense workforce training: Colorado Springs’ Catalyst Campus is expanding training space with help from the Opportunity Now Tax Credit, targeting skills in software, AI, cybersecurity, and sensors. Tourism hit by drought and fire: Southwest Colorado tourism officials report declining visitation and spending as drought and wildfires deter travelers. Property tax payment option: Larimer County is promoting EquaPay for predictable monthly property tax installments. Cyber & consumer risk: Frontier Airlines disclosed a data breach affecting people’s personal information, prompting consumer-rights law firm outreach. Renewables on school trust land: The State Land Board approved a 120-megawatt solar farm on Pueblo County trust land, pushing approved renewable generation past Colorado’s 800MW goal. AI policy transparency: University of Denver launched a public tracker mapping AI-related state legislation nationwide, including Colorado.