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Monday, July 20, 2026

Good Morning! On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon, its crew having trained across northern Arizona by studying the area's geology and driving lunar-rover prototypes.

School is already back in session for some, but others still have time to squeeze in one or two last summer day trips. Here are 13 ideas. When did the school year usually begin for you? Let us know in today's Poll, then reply and tell us when you think the school year should start.

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10 Hurt in Tucson Shooting

Ten people were injured in a shooting around 2 a.m. Sunday in a busy entertainment district in downtown Tucson, including a fleeing suspect shot by police, authorities said.

The other nine people suffered gunshot wounds mostly to their arms or legs. Their conditions were not immediately available. The suspected gunman was taken to a local hospital in life-threatening condition.

According to police, the shooting started after a confrontation between two groups known to each other. Officers on patrol heard the gunfire and ran toward the scene, where they encountered a person fleeing. An officer shot the person after he refused orders to stop.

No additional information on a motive for the shooting was available. State and local political leaders issued statements in support of the victims, praising the officers' response, and decrying the violence.

Leaders to Defend Deportation Law

Republican legislative leaders and state Attorney General Kris Mayes are preparing to defend a voter-approved 2024 law that would let state judges issue deportation orders and local police arrest migrants.

The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project and the ACLU sued over Proposition 314, arguing that the law violates the U.S. Constitution's Supremacy Clause, which places federal law above state law.

Republican Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Steve Montenegro won permission to intervene, citing Mayes' past criticism of the law and skepticism that her office would fully defend the state.

A court hearing in the case is set for Friday.

Naked Man Arrested in Train Stunt

A Quartzsite man was arrested in Colorado after allegedly climbing atop a moving Union Pacific locomotive and riding it in the nude, stunning onlookers.

Authorities said Daniel Ray Ballance of Quartzsite broke a window to enter the locomotive before climbing onto its roof while the train was moving through northeastern Colorado.

Railroad personnel alerted deputies, who coordinated to intercept the train and take him into custody, the Sedgwick County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

"For those of you who had the unfortunate experience of seeing this gentleman surfing naked on top of a moving locomotive yesterday, I want you to know that he was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges," the sheriff's office posted on social media.

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➤ Mesa: A Wichita-bound Allegiant flight returned to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport shortly after takeoff Saturday when it struck a bird. Passengers deplaned and continued on a replacement aircraft. (More)

➤ Yuma: Neither of Taylor Farms' operations in Tolleson and Yuma has been linked to a multistate parasite outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce. (More)

➤ Statewide: A judge ruled that a ballot measure that would separate sports teams into male, female, and co-ed and also restrict school bathroom access can remain on the ballot, leaving the question for Arizona voters to decide. (More)

➤ Glendale: Luke Air Force Base marked a changing of the guard as Col. Nicholas R. Ihde took command of the 56th Fighter Wing, succeeding Brig. Gen. David Berkland, during a ceremony that also reassigned the base to Air Combat Command. (More)

➤ Rio Rico: Two bodies were recovered Saturday from a monsoon-fed wash near Rio Rico, a day after a man's body was found in the same wash. (More)

➤ Tempe: Detectives from the Chandler Police Department shot and killed an aggravated assault suspect who displayed a firearm while fleeing arrest on Friday. (More)

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➤ Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington earned a spot on the Walter Payton Award preseason watch list, recognizing the top offensive player in the FCS. (More)

➤ The 2027 Arizona Diamondbacks schedule was released, opening on the road at San Diego on March 25 as part of the earliest traditional Opening Day in Major League Baseball history. (More)

➤ Bettors in Arizona wagered about $676 million on sports and events in May, down 4.3% from a year earlier, according to the state Department of Gaming. (More)

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➤ A California developer signed a 99-year lease to build a nearly 1 million-square-foot industrial park on Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community land near Scottsdale, with groundbreaking expected in 2027. (More)

➤ Athletic apparel retailer Lululemon plans to open Friday at PV, the $2 billion development rising on the former Paradise Valley Mall site, joining a wave of new retail, dining, and wellness tenants. (More)

➤ Provident Industrial purchased 10 acres at Valencia and Palo Verde roads in Tucson to build Valencia Airport Center, a 163,000-square-foot distribution facility valued at $25 million. (More)

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➤ A daredevil troop pulled off a Dinner for 6 stunt over Eloy earlier this month, dining at a fully set table with steak and wine glasses while free-falling 13,000 feet before deploying parachutes. (Images)

➤ The historic Apache Trail east of the Valley will remain closed for at least two weeks after recent monsoon storms damaged the roadway. (More)

➤ Scottsdale Community College launched its first artificial intelligence certificate program, giving students a credential aimed at fast-growing tech careers. (More)

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Mudslides, Coinstar Burglar, and Lawn Mower Limits

Monday, July 20, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2019, an ambient air temperature of 115 degrees at John Martin Dam in Bent County set the state’s all-time record for highest temperature.

It may not get quite that hot today, but triple-digit highs are still possible for parts of the Front Range and Eastern Plains. How do you plan to beat the heat? Hit reply to let us know.

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Aspen Acres Fire Tops 100K Acres

The Aspen Acres Fire southwest of Pueblo—the seventh-largest fire in state history—has surpassed 100,000 acres, even as crews pushed containment to more than 60% over the weekend.

Rain and calmer winds let crews get more aggressive with containment lines, and new Hotshot crews were sent to the fire's southwestern boundary to protect the community of Rye.

The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office says it has identified a drone pilot who flew over the fire, temporarily grounding aircraft battling the blaze. Federal charges are expected.

Mudslides Flood Telluride Buildings

Mudslides triggered by a heavy Friday thunderstorm in Telluride sent water and debris into nearby buildings, leaving 3 to 4 feet of mud in the Palm Theater and about 6 inches of standing water in Telluride Intermediate School.

A resident also described 3 feet of mud in a nearby home. San Miguel County closed Tomboy Road, and Ouray County closed Camp Bird Road, due to unsafe conditions after the storm.

A second slide the next day dumped boulders, trees, and mud across Highway 145 near Keystone Hill, prompting an overnight closure while crews cleared the road.

The Town of Telluride is now offering sandbag materials to residents ahead of more expected storms, while noting more mudslides have occurred on the town's east side in past years.

Tarantula Holding Returns to Butterfly Pavilion

The Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster is bringing back hands-on tarantula encounters through a new exhibit called Behind the Web, letting visitors hold a tarantula named Goldie under staff supervision.

The pavilion had paused tarantula handling in September 2025 over animal-welfare concerns, and Goldie's holding time is now capped at 20 minutes a week, down from two hours.

Staff say the program is meant to help people get over arachnophobia by showing visitors that tarantulas aren't the monsters movies often portray.

The exhibit opens to the public July 25, costs $45 per person, and requires participants to be at least three years old, with anyone under 18 needing an accompanying adult.

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➤ Statewide: The state wildlife commission voted 6-5 to cap fur-bearer trapping at two animals per species per day for 17 species, rejecting a stricter staff-recommended limit, and separately voted down a petition to ban commercial fur sales. (More)

➤ Arapahoe County: The sheriff's office and district attorney are investigating All Saints Home Care, an assisted living and memory care facility in Aurora and Centennial, after relocating several residents Friday over allegedly "concerning care." (More)

➤ Fort Collins: Billy Hailey, an inmate released to community corrections in 2024, was re-arrested and sent back to prison after state officials said they miscalculated his sentence, a mistake state audits found affected 20 people. (More)

➤ Statewide: A procession honoring helicopter pilot Nicholas Dale, killed July 12 while supporting Gold Mountain Fire operations, will travel from Montrose to DIA today, passing through Vail and Silverthorne along I-70. (More)

➤ Mesa County: A Las Vegas man was sentenced to four years in prison for burglarizing 11 Coinstar kiosks across Colorado, including in Mesa County, stealing more than $65,000 in a four-day spree in 2021. (More)

➤ Denver: Video captured last week showed over 100 e-bike, e-moto, and dirt bike riders performing wheelies and running red lights along South Broadway, weaving through traffic and bus lanes. (See Video)

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➤ Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield recorded a career-high four hits—including a 456-foot home run—during the team’s 10-3 blowout win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, putting the team on pace through 100 games to avoid a 100-loss season for the first time since 2022. (See Home Run)

➤ Lindsey Heap, U.S. Women’s National Team captain, made her Denver Summit FC debut on Saturday, recording an assist in the team’s 2-1 victory over Portland Thorns FC. (More)

➤ The Denver Nuggets concluded NBA Summer League play last night against the Toronto Raptors. The team will not play again until the NBA preseason begins in October. (More)

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➤ Air quality regulators are scheduling a November rulemaking to gradually cut the share of gas-powered lawn equipment commercial landscapers can use, capping it at 90% in 2027 and phasing it down to 10% by 2032. (More)

➤ Aer Lingus, an Irish airline, is ending its direct Denver-to-Dublin flight after September, just three years after launching the route. (More)

➤ Swim Squared, the only publicly accessible pool near Leadville since 2021, could close within months due to financial strain, prompting a community GoFundMe campaign to help cover rent. (More)

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➤ The Great Colorado Payback returned a record $158 million in unclaimed property to nearly 163,000 claimants in the fiscal year, roughly double the prior year's total. (More)

➤ Clear Creek in Golden is drawing up to 4,000 visitors on its busiest days despite drought-driven low water levels, though city officials warn of more punctured tubes and trash from exposed rocks. (More)

➤ The Grand Junction Fire Department held a graduation ceremony for seven new firefighters this month at Grand Junction High School's auditorium. (More)

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➤ Scientists are closing in on regrowing human teeth, and the first breakthroughs could make implants and dentures a thing of the past. (Hear Breakthrough)

➤ Wildfire smoke doesn't stay outside. A few simple steps can keep the air inside your home clean when the haze rolls in. (Hear How)

➤ Wall Street firms were pitched a $100,000-a-month subscription for one product: faster access to President Trump's social media posts. (Hear Details)