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Colorado Legislature Makes Moves, Colorado River Running Low, and Wolves in Denver

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Happy Mother's Day! On this day in 2003, Colorado experienced the Mother's Day Blizzard, which dumped up to 11.5 inches of heavy, wet snow on Colorado's Front Range, leaving about 40,000 people without power along the urban corridor.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, host Ayla Brown shared new concerns about what heavy AI use may be doing to our brains. Researchers are warning about a trend they call “cognitive surrender,” but is AI really making us worse thinkers? More importantly, how can we avoid falling into the trap ourselves? Listen here.

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Colorado's Legislature Has a Busy Week

Colorado lawmakers are racing to pass a counter-bill before next Wednesday's session end to blunt a proposed constitutional "right to natural gas" backed by conservative group Advance Colorado.

The initiative could invalidate a landmark 2024 deal between oil-and-gas producers, environmentalists, and state lawmakers that generated $80 million for transportation and conservation this fiscal year.

Elsewhere in the Capitol, a bill offering steep tax breaks to data centers died in committee 11-2 Thursday after Rep. Alex Valdez voluntarily pulled it, citing insurmountable opposition from environmental groups.

Meanwhile, a separate measure allowing Coloradans to sue federal immigration agents in state court over alleged constitutional violations passed both chambers and now heads to Gov. Jared Polis' desk.

Colorado River at Historic Low

The Colorado River will see record-low flows into Lake Powell this summer after the worst snowpacks ever measured in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming, federal forecasters reported Thursday.

April through July runoff into Lake Powell is forecast at just 13% of average, which is the lowest since the reservoir’s 1963 creation.

For Colorado, the stakes reach irrigated farmland, municipal water supplies, and summer recreation. Water managers warn farms could face major restrictions in a worst-case scenario, while cities are expected to impose outdoor watering limits this season.

The Bureau of Reclamation has begun cutting water releases from Lake Powell to protect hydroelectric output. Seven basin states are in talks to finalize a water-sharing deal before federal intervention.

Colorado's Red-Rock Gem Turns 115

The Colorado National Monument near Grand Junction marks its 115th anniversary this year, designated by President William Howard Taft on May 24, 1911.

The monument's 32 square miles of sculpted red-rock canyons and towering monoliths include the iconic 23-mile Rim Rock Drive with 19 scenic overlooks and formations.

488,000 people visited the monument in 2024, generating about $37.1 million for the region.

Early efforts to establish and protect the monument were driven in part by the persistence of John Otto, who believed the red rocks to be "the heart of the world."

This year’s National Memorial Day Parade, hosted by Honorary Grand Marshal Gary Sinise, is set to be the largest in its history. It stands as a powerful tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms.

What makes this event even more meaningful is how it is funded. The American Veterans Center receives no federal funding for the parade. It is made possible entirely by private citizens who believe in honoring those who served.

Your support helps bring this national moment of remembrance to life while also funding year-round efforts to preserve veterans’ stories, educate future generations, and produce documentaries that highlight the true cost of freedom.

If honoring our veterans matters to you, this is a meaningful way to take part.

➤ Statewide: The legislature passed HB26-1210 last week, banning companies from using personal data to set individualized prices. The bill heads to Gov. Polis's desk, where he has signaled skepticism. (More)

➤ Denver: A person was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff from Denver International Airport on Saturday. The accident occurred after the person jumped a fence, and the collision sparked an engine fire, which required those on board to evacuate. (More)

➤ Rural Colorado: Record-low snowpack and the ongoing megadrought are depleting aquifers statewide, concentrating toxic heavy metals in well water and threatening small communities' drinking water supplies. (More)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Polis signed the $46.8 billion state budget Friday, closing a roughly $1.5 billion shortfall largely through Medicaid cuts while preserving K-12 education funding. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: A brutal attack on a college student in downtown Colorado Springs has been linked to a suspect already in custody for attempted murder in Pueblo, according to newly released arrest documents. (More)

➤ Denver: RTD bus and train service could be cut by at least 20% next year as transit managers recommended sweeping route eliminations to close the agency's budget gap. (More)

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➤ Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon is one of three finalists for the 2025-2026 NHL MVP award, joining Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov and three-time winner Connor McDavid. (More)

➤ The Denver Broncos have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with general manager George Paton after making it to the AFC Championship game for the first time since the 2015-2016 season last season. (More)

➤ Denver Nuggets president Josh Kroenke told reporters in a recent press conference that "everything is on the table" in terms of potential moves the team could make, except for trading three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. (More)

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Beyond the parade, your contribution supports programs that record oral histories from veterans across generations, host conferences connecting young cadets with firsthand accounts of service, and produce television specials that keep these stories alive.

As we approach America’s 250th birthday, there is a unique opportunity to ensure these sacrifices are never forgotten.

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➤ Mount Blue Sky's summit drive is now bookable for summer as timed-entry reservations just opened for one of the world's highest paved roads and most accessible 14er experiences. (More)

➤ Western Slope peaches are safe, with 80–90% of the Palisade-area crop surviving April's cold snap. Fresh peaches are expected at roadside stands by June. (More)

➤ Colorado wolves showed up near Denver metro cities this year, according to CPW's new annual wolf reintroduction report, which tallied 32 wolves statewide by the end of March. (More)

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A look at some of Colorado’s most unusual and lesser-known places, from remote mountain landscapes to strange roadside attractions and hidden natural wonders.

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Yesterday's Results:

How are the Colorado Avalanche looking in their Stanley Cup run?

Championship-bound: 39%
Strong but not sure yet: 23%
Other/no opinion: 21%
Wait and see: 17%

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Saturday, May 9, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1937, singer and songwriter Sonny Curtis was born in Meadow. He collaborated with Buddy Holly as a member of the Crickets. Curtis wrote Love is All Around the theme song for The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and the Bobby Fuller Four's 1966 hit I Fought the Law.

Happy Mother's Day weekend, Texas—grab your coffee and settle in, because today we've got a cyberattack rattling students mid-finals, a federal security alert ahead of the World Cup, and a rocket milestone out of Boca Chica.

A deadly virus just killed three people aboard a cruise ship, and passengers have now scattered to more than a dozen countries, including here in the United States. It's not COVID. It's not the flu. It's hantavirus, and the way it spreads might already be hiding in your home. On today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, host Amy Hess reveals the five things every American needs to know before this gets any closer. Tune in here!

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Canvas Hack Hits Texas at Finals

A cyberattack knocked out Canvas, the widely used learning management platform, at the worst possible moment for thousands of Texas students—finals week.

The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, saying nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were hit and threatening to leak billions of private student records unless Instructure, Canvas's parent company, paid a ransom. Cybersecurity analysts describe the group as a loose U.S.-U.K. network of young hackers, the same outfit previously linked to the Ticketmaster breach.

Texas institutions caught in the outage span the state: UT Austin, Texas A&M, UT San Antonio, the University of Houston, Baylor, Texas State, Alamo Colleges, and multiple school districts, including Houston ISD and Katy ISD. UIW extended finals deadlines, and UTSA rescheduled assignments.

Canvas was largely restored by Friday, and commencement ceremonies at most Texas universities proceeded as planned. Katy ISD confirmed that sensitive data—Social Security numbers, home addresses, and passwords—was not stored in its Canvas environment and was not exposed.

DHS: World Cup Threat Extremely High

The Department of Homeland Security is warning that the terrorism threat surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup is “extremely high,” particularly in crowd areas, fan zones, and transit hubs outside stadiums.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin made the comments on Thursday on FOX Business, noting that a recent 76-day government shutdown delayed federal security funding to host cities and set back law enforcement training at a critical moment. Security preparations are also happening against the backdrop of heightened international tensions.

Texas carries a heavy match load. DFW will host nine matches at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, more than any other venue, while Houston hosts seven at NRG Stadium. Security planning extends beyond the stadiums to fan festivals at Dallas’s Fair Park, team training sites in Frisco and Mansfield, and transit hubs across the Metroplex.

The first DFW kickoff is less than 40 days away, and officials are still working to finalize security plans for one of the biggest sporting events the state has ever hosted.

Starship V3 Lights Up Boca Chica

Boca Chica lit up Thursday night when SpaceX fired all 33 Raptor 3 engines on Super Heavy Booster 19, the inaugural full static fire of the next-generation Starship V3 architecture and the single most powerful rocket test ever performed on Texas soil.

The roughly 14-second, full-thrust burn at Starbase's brand-new Pad 2 also stress-tested the site's new water deluge system, which shielded the launch infrastructure from immense heat and acoustic loads, key for SpaceX's goal of flying Starship at Falcon 9-level cadence from the Rio Grande Valley.

Hours later, SpaceX rolled Ship 39 to the launch mount and stacked the full Starship V3 vehicle, officially setting up the 12th integrated flight test and the V3 architecture's first flight. From the scrublands of South Texas, SpaceX has transformed Boca Chica into the most ambitious launch complex on Earth, and the world's biggest rocket is now one step closer to its pivotal role in NASA's Artemis moon program.

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➤ Statewide: State health officials are monitoring two Texas residents who traveled aboard the MV Hondius during a deadly hantavirus outbreak, though neither reported symptoms or contact with infected passengers. (More)

➤ Allen: Authorities found a 13-year-old Louisiana girl safe in Allen on Friday after an AMBER Alert linked to her abduction near Shreveport, and police arrested a suspect in the case. (More)

➤ Houston: The city named former Corpus Christi chief operating officer Drew Molly as its first chief water officer, charging him with strengthening long-term water supplies and infrastructure resilience amid rapid growth. (More)

➤ Austin: The City Council advanced a new economic development framework designed to attract businesses and major investments while requiring public benefits in exchange for incentives. (More)

➤ Brownsville: A new SpringHill Suites by Marriott is coming to Brownsville as SpaceX’s nearby Starbase facility drives a hotel and industrial construction boom across the Rio Grande Valley. (More)

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➤ Hotel bookings in Dallas and Houston are falling short of World Cup expectations, with 70% of surveyed hoteliers reporting a pace in line with a typical summer rather than a major international event. (More)

➤ The Dallas Wings open the WNBA season this afternoon against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. (How to Watch)

➤ Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill said the team will not overhaul the roster this offseason after a disappointing first-round playoff exit: “I’m not blowing this up, we’re too good of a team.” (More)

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➤ San Antonio’s weekend lineup includes Paseo por El Westside, celebrating the city’s historic Westside, and Tacos & Tequila Festival, featuring tacos, margaritas, Lucha Libre, and performances by Paul Wall and Trina. (More)

➤ Broadway’s Wicked, the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards, major comedy tours, and Sting headline a packed weekend of entertainment across Dallas. (See Events)

➤ Houston’s culinary elite raised $633,640 for the Houston Food Bank during the 26th Annual Chefs’ Dinner at Hotel ZaZa Museum District, funding more than 1.9 million meals across southeast Texas. (More)

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