Senin, 22 Juni 2026

New Laws, Sign Destroyed, and Maverick Retires

Several new state laws go into effect July 1, impacting everything from gun sales to tax credits.                
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Article Icon 1 New Laws to Take Effect

Several new state laws go into effect July 1, impacting everything from gun sales to tax credits.

Under one of the laws, firearm retailers must keep ammunition behind the counter and only sell to buyers 21 or older, with limited exceptions for military members and hunter-education graduates.

Property insurers that use wildfire risk models will face new requirements, including offering discounts to policyholders who take mitigation steps. Insurers must also allow customers to appeal their risk scores or classifications.

Gov. Jared Polis also signed two tax-credit extensions before the deadline. One extends until 2037 the child care contribution credit, allowing donors to claim 50% of their gift—up to $100,000 annually. The other extends the Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit through 2034.

Article Icon 1State National Guard Breaks Rescue Record

A Colorado Army National Guard (COARNG) Black Hawk crew pulled off the highest-known hoist rescue in state history on June 13, retrieving an injured climber from Crestone Peak in south-central Colorado.

The UH-60L Black Hawk maintained a peak hover at 14,380 feet with 180 feet of cable extended, hoisting the patient at 14,356 feet. The climber had fallen 30 feet, suffering head and other injuries.

The rescue required painstaking power calculations, the crew burning fuel so they could lighten the aircraft enough to hover safely. Two Alpine Rescue hoist specialists were lowered to package the patient before extraction.

The injured climber was airlifted to ground transport at Loveland Ski Area. The COARNG performs more backcountry search-and-rescue missions than any other state's guard unit in the lower 48.

Article Icon 1'Colorful Colorado' Sign Destroyed in Crash

A sprinter van towing a cargo trailer veered off westbound I-70 near mile marker 1, just inside the Colorado border, and crashed into the iconic "Leaving Colorful Colorado" sign on Saturday.

The driver, a 70-year-old New Mexico man, claimed a blown tire caused the loss of control, which investigators confirmed. He was not seriously injured in the crash but was later hospitalized after a slip and fall at the scene.

The wooden signs were crafted by CDOT employees in the 1950s. CDOT's senior historian called them "part of our highway history."

The Lower Valley Fire District, which responded to the scene, posted on social media: "RIP Leaving Colorado Sign. You served travelers well."

No replacement timeline has been announced.

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Evans: Police are asking for help locating two siblings—Eliyah Parras, 15, and Naomie Parras, 12—who have been missing since June 11. They're believed to have run away together. (More)

Mesa County: A California man who impersonated an FDIC official and tricked a resident into shipping $11,000 in cash has been arrested and extradited to Colorado. (More)

Summit County: Drought has dried up the wells at five campgrounds in the Dillon Ranger District—including Lowry, Prospector, and Windy Point—leaving campers without running water. (More)

Delta County: The Lawhead Fire near Hotchkiss was 80% contained at 35 acres as of Saturday, with mop-up operations underway. (More)

Douglas County: The Log Jumper Fire, which prompted a since-lifted 3-mile evacuation warning, was roughly 80% contained at about 1 acre Saturday evening. (More)

Grand Junction: Police shot a knife-wielding man who allegedly stabbed a customer at a local Dairy Queen on Friday. He was pronounced dead after fleeing in his vehicle and crashing into multiple cars. (More)


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Wyndham Clark, a pro golfer and Denver native, won the U.S. Open for the second time in his career yesterday despite a three-over par final round thanks to a six-shot lead he had built over the previous three days of the tournament. (More)

Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run off former Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes on Saturday, helping lead the Rockies to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Watch Video)

The Nuggets were projected to take Arizona forward Koa Peat in ESPN analyst Jeremy Woo’s final mock draft ahead of the NBA draft tomorrow. (More)

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Denver Water is raising water tap fees by as much as 32% starting July 1, the first increase since 2013. A tap fee for a single-family home within city limits will rise from $7,930 to $10,450. (More)

The Bureau of Land Management has put more than 156,000 acres in northwestern Colorado up for lease in the state's largest modern oil-and-gas sale. (More)

Boulder City Council unanimously approved two new ordinances ahead of the city’s first Sundance Film Festival. One creates a new large-event permitting process and updated sign code; the other establishes a $150 fee for temporary liquor licenses. (More)                

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Maverick, a wild-born mustang who became a pillar of the Denver Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit, is heading into a well-earned retirement. (More)

These nine spots to cool off and beat the heat include everything from the summit of Pikes Peak to the 54-degree Cave of the Winds near Colorado Springs. (See List)

UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is piloting a program that gives lifelike robotic cats, dogs, and birds to dementia patients. (More)                

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What's your favorite way to beat the heat?

  1. Lake/river
  2. Pool
  3. Water park
  4. Leaving the state
  5. Staying inside
  6. Other
 

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How are you celebrating Father's Day?

  1. Keeping it low-key: 29%
  2. Backyard cookout: 19%
  3. Out to a restaurant: 15%
  4. Fishing or the lake: 11%
  5. Golf or a ballgame: 11%
  6. Still figuring it out: 15%
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An E-Bike Explosion, Modern Dating, and a Hair Care Myth

A charging battery turns catastrophic, singles weigh in on dating etiquette, and scientists debunk a long-held beauty rule.

 

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Iran Walks Out, Summer Jobs, and Elmo Supports Team USA

Iran's negotiating team walked out of peace talks in Switzerland on Sunday, just 80 minutes into the first face-to-face session under the deal signed last week. Iranian state media blamed an "insulting message" from President Trump.                
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Congress is set to pass the largest housing bill in decades, cutting regulations and blocking big investors from buying single-family homes. Both chambers have agreed on final language. (More)

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 Wyndham Clark captured his second U.S. Open title on Sunday, closing with a 3-over 73 to finish one shot ahead of Sam Burns at Shinnecock Hills. Clark became the ninth wire-to-wire winner in tournament history and earned his second major championship. (More)

➤ No. 5 North Carolina forced a decisive Game 3 in the Men's College World Series finals with a 6-2 win over Oklahoma on Sunday in Omaha. Owen Hull and Cooper Nicholson homered, and Caden Glauber struck out eight over five scoreless innings in relief as the Tar Heels snapped the Sooners' nine-game winning streak. (More)

The Panthers are acquiring Senators captain Brady Tkachuk in a blockbuster trade, according to multiple reports. The deal would reunite Brady with brother Matthew in Florida, with Ottawa receiving two first-round picks in this year's draft, a 2029 first-rounder, and a future second-round selection. (More)

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Summer jobs for teens are on track to hit their lowest level since 1948, with one-third of 16-to-19-year-olds employed last summer compared with 60% in the late 1970s. Teens say they're competing with more experienced workers for fewer entry-level positions. (More)

Less than half of Americans could afford quality healthcare last year, a new Gallup poll found. The share of "cost secure" adults fell to 49%, down from 61% in 2022. (More)

Nike and Adidas are waging their most expensive World Cup ad battle ever, with Adidas reportedly spending $50 million on its campaign alone. Nike's ad has racked up 76 million YouTube views, while Adidas' has 7 million. (More)

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➤ FIFA built an AI command center that scans every player's movements in real time and generates 3D body doubles to help referees make faster, more accurate offside calls. The system also gives every team access to the same scouting data, leveling the playing field for smaller nations. (More)

Fish oil supplements don't appear to protect against Alzheimer's, according to a new two-year clinical trial. High-dose omega-3s reached the brain but failed to improve memory or slow cognitive decline. (More)

Jet-black servals, a rare all-black version of the African wild cat, keep showing up in Kenya's open grasslands. Scientists thought the coloring only appeared in cold, misty highlands, and they're not sure why it's spreading. (See Creature)

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A brutal heat wave across Europe has forced France to ban outdoor drinking, close 845 schools, and cancel trains as temperatures approach 104 degrees. (More)

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➤ World Cup tickets became the ultimate Father's Day gift as videos of kids surprising their dads with seats to see their home countries play flooded social media. (See Videos)

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Who's your favorite Sesame Street character?

  1. Elmo
  2. Big Bird
  3. Cookie Monster
  4. Oscar the Grouch
  5. Bert and Ernie
  6. Other
  7. Not a fan of any

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What was your favorite lunch box theme?

  1. I didn't have one: 47%
  2. Cartoons: 20%
  3. TV/movies: 17%
  4. Other: 7%
  5. Sports: 6%
  6. Music: 4%

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