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Moving Marinas, D-Backs Playoff Push, and Cooling Economy

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1995, Thomas Bopp of Arizona and Alan Hale of New Mexico each spotted what became known as Comet Hale-Bopp.

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More Down-Ballot Races Called

Arizona's down-ballot primary races came into clearer focus Wednesday, with projected winners named in several statewide contests that will shape the November ballot.

Among them, state Senate President Warren Petersen won the Republican attorney general nomination over Rodney Glassman and will face Democrat incumbent Kris Mayes.

In the GOP primary for state school superintendent, state Treasurer Kimberly Yee held a lead over incumbent Tom Horne. The winner will face Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz.

State Rep. Alexander Kolodin won the Republican secretary of state nomination and will challenge Democrat incumbent Adrian Fontes.

Lamb Wins Primary for Biggs' Seat

Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb won the Republican primary to succeed U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs in the 5th Congressional District, with Biggs running for governor.

The southeast Valley district leans heavily Republican, putting Lamb on a path to the seat in November. He will face Democrat Elizabeth Lee in the general election.

Lamb echoes many of Biggs' priorities, campaigning on border enforcement and a "God, family, freedom" message that he casts as a fight over the country's cultural direction. He received endorsements from President Trump and former Maricopa County sheriff Joe Arpaio, among others.

In unofficial results, Lamb was winning by a margin of 58% to 42% against Daniel Keenan, who spent more than $1.5 million on his campaign. "Thank you Arizona. I am truly humbled by your support. I will never let you down," Lamb posted early Wednesday.

Marinas Chase Retreating Water

Marinas at Lake Powell are moving docks, pouring concrete, and extending ramps to keep pace with a water level that keeps dropping.

The nation's second-largest reservoir, straddling the Arizona-Utah line near Page, has fallen nearly every year since about 2013, and it is nearing critically low levels.

Boaters describe dried-up ramps and longer hauls to reach open water. Marina operators say returning families still come, but new visitors are staying away, a drag on Page's economy.

At Bullfrog Bay, a marina is being relocated to deeper water alongside a new ramp and access project estimated at $73.4 million, while crews keep extending the Wahweap Stateline ramp. The National Park Service says it has secured funding for low-elevation ramps at Antelope Point, Bullfrog, and Hite, though the largest projects won't finish this season.

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➤ Cochise County: A person who stopped to help another motorist was struck and killed Tuesday in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 near Dragoon Road. (More)

➤ Navajo Nation: An empty uranium ore hauling truck rolled over Tuesday afternoon during heavy rain on U.S. 160 near Black Mesa. (More)

➤ Lake Havasu City: Mohave County closed its administration building to the public Tuesday while tallying primary election ballots inside, barring journalists and observers for the first time. The county streamed the tabulation room online. (See Details)

➤ Camp Verde: Out of Africa Wildlife Park closed indefinitely after monsoon flooding tore through the Verde Valley property, damaging roads. Park officials said the animals are safe. (More)

➤ Sedona: The Coconino National Forest closed a stretch of Oak Creek as post-wildfire runoff raised safety concerns along the popular corridor. (More)

➤ Coconino County: The sheriff's office identified human remains found near the Grand Canyon as William Ott, a hiker who vanished on a solo trek in 2012. (More)

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➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks improved to 51-49 after Tuesday's win, moving into a tie for the final National League wild-card spot. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams was charged with multiple firearms offenses in Canada, stemming from an investigation into gangs and drug trafficking. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck signed his contract as players reported to training camp. (More)

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➤ Economic data point to a cooling Arizona economy, with Phoenix home prices down 1.7% year over year in April and hiring slowing statewide. Yuma posted a 16% unemployment rate in May, the highest rate in the state and among the highest nationally. (See Report)

➤ A report found Arizona is not training enough workers to fill its booming semiconductor industry, projecting an annual shortfall of thousands of workers. (More)

➤ Oak Creek Canyon business owners say post-wildfire flash flooding has driven away peak-season visitors, with Sedona reporting a 10% drop in Fourth of July weekend stays compared with a year ago. (More)

➤ New Jersey investment firm Walden Group paid a combined $57 million for golf clubs Dove Valley Ranch in Cave Creek, Longbow in Mesa, and Power Ranch in Gilbert, doubling its Arizona holdings. (See Details)

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➤ An extreme heat warning was issued for the Valley through Monday, as high pressure replaces this week's storms with daytime temperatures of 110 degrees or higher. (More)

➤ Arizona State University professor Jay Famiglietti will receive recognition by the United Nations at a ceremony in Vienna for his team's use of satellites to map changes in aquifers. (Read Story)

➤ The annual Gila Valley Pioneer Days will take place Friday and Saturday in Pima, featuring stick-horse races and kids chasing greased pigs and chickens, plus food booths and fireworks. (Schedule)

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2015, Boulder County deputies came across a fledgling owl at Rainbow Lakes Campground. A video of the encounter, in which a deputy can be heard “conversing” with the baby owl, went viral when posted online.

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Affidavit Reveals ICE Shooting Details

A newly released arrest affidavit details the July 16 shooting outside Aurora's ICE detention center, where GEO Group employee Brandon Booth, 42, allegedly shot 21-year-old protester Emma Landis in the foot.

Booth told police two women protesting outside the facility threatened to track down his address and his children's school, which he said sent his anger to "a 15 out of 10."

Booth, who said he had never received formal weapons training, told investigators he aimed to scare the women rather than hit them, firing one round that struck Landis in the foot.

Booth faces several felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder. GEO Group has said it will cooperate with the investigation.

State Medicaid Owes Feds $8M: Audit

An audit found Colorado owes at least $8 million to the federal government after reviewing the state's electronic visit verification system for in-home care under Medicaid.

Auditors reviewed a sample of 160 claims out of 1.3 million from the 2024 fiscal year and found errors in caregiver documentation and background screenings.

State officials disputed the findings, calling the sample size too small and insisting there's no evidence services went undelivered or were fraudulent.

Federal inspectors flagged up to $45 million more in federal funds for further review, a process state officials say could take years to resolve.

New Wolf Pack Forms

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) confirmed a fourth reintroduced wolf pack, dubbed the Piney Ridge Pack, has formed in Eagle County.

The other established packs are One Ear in Jackson County, Three Creeks in Rio Blanco County, and Copper Creek, the first pack to form after reintroduction began in 2023.

Wildlife officials say packs have higher survival rates than lone wolves, and pack formation helps focus conflict-mitigation efforts like scare devices and fladry fencing.

CPW is still working to count pups born this spring and will release a statewide wolf population estimate in its annual report next spring.

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➤ Denver: Mayor Mike Johnston announced a new childcare task force and a broader "Mile High Line" development plan during his State of the City address Tuesday. (More)

➤ Southern Colorado: The Aspen Acres Fire, the seventh-largest in state history, was measured at 101,546 acres and 61% contained on Wednesday. (More)

➤ Castle Rock: The town declared a Stage 2 drought response, effective Tuesday, in a push to reduce usage by 25%. (More)

➤ Sheridan: The city’s police department assisted the FBI in a national probe into an ATM "jackpotting" scheme tied to Tren de Aragua that stole more than $6 million from banks across 26 states. (More)

➤ San Miguel County: Two mudslides shut down Highway 145 for hours and swept a motorcyclist about 60 feet into the San Miguel River on Tuesday. The rider was hospitalized. (More)

➤ Lone Tree: A one-year-old bear was struck by a vehicle near Heritage Hills Parkway Wednesday morning. The bear later died. (More)

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➤ Travis Hunter topped USA TODAY Sports' ranking of the 10 greatest college athletes from Colorado, lauded for his two-way dominance at cornerback and wide receiver across two seasons at CU. The list also included Heisman winner Rashaan Salaam and Supreme Court Justice Byron "Whizzer" White. (More)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche enter the 2026-27 season with the third-oldest roster in the NHL at an average age of 30.6, behind only the Kings and Panthers. (More)

➤ SafeSport, the Denver-based U.S. watchdog covering abuse in Olympic and Paralympic sports, began publishing weekly updates of people banned or restricted from Olympic sports. 2,200 names are currently on the list, including 80 Coloradans. (More)

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➤ Bass Pro Shops opened its sixth Colorado location Wednesday in Loveland. The 130,000-square-foot Outdoor World features a 12,000-gallon aquarium and a 3,000-gallon trout stream. (More)

➤ A Lakewood city councilor is threatening to move the city's 20 bank accounts away from PNC unless it answers questions about severance for laid-off FirstBank employees. (More)

➤ The 1Up Arcade Bar closed its original downtown Denver location after 15 years and plans to open its largest venue yet this fall in Lakewood's Belmar Shopping District. (More)

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➤ This guide to visiting Salida covers where to stay, what to eat, and what to do—from fun on the Arkansas River to the best breakfast burritos in town. (More)

➤ Meow Wolf Denver, a multimedia, immersive art experience, is marking its five-year anniversary with the Demi-Decade Exhibition, a new exhibit honoring the artists behind the installations. (More)

➤ A $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at a store in Cañon City, matching five of six numbers in the July 20 drawing as the jackpot climbed to $567 million. (More)

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