Thursday, June 4, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2004, a disgruntled Granby resident drove an armored bulldozer through the streets, demolishing a concrete plant, the town hall, and several other buildings in what became known as the Killdozer rampage.

Gov. Jared Polis has signed and vetoed a host of bills in the past two weeks ahead of a June 12 deadline. Read about the bills in our Top Stories.

Social Security's full retirement age just climbed again, and if you're thinking about retiring this year, the timing could permanently cost you. What's actually driving the change? On today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla shares how much your retirement could be cut depending on timing, plus exclusive tips on how to squeeze the biggest possible check out of your benefits. Tune in here!

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Polis Signs, Vetoes Session Bills

Gov. Jared Polis kicked off his end-of-session bill review this week, signing measures including a rideshare safety bill and protections for students with disabilities while rejecting several others.

On Tuesday, Polis vetoed bills that would have banned surveillance pricing and reformed state arbitration law. Polis vetoed four bills last week, including one that would have required social media companies to work more closely with law enforcement on content violations.

Also Tuesday, Polis signed what lawmakers describe as the strictest rideshare safety law in the nation, imposing new regulations on companies like Uber and Lyft. Polis vetoed a more robust version of the bill last year.

Polis has until June 12 to sign or veto remaining bills from the 2026 legislative session.

GOP Governor Hopefuls Clash in Debate

Colorado's three Republican gubernatorial candidates met for their first full debate Tuesday, 28 days before the June 30 primary.

State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer of Weld County, state Rep. Scott Bottoms of Colorado Springs, and ministry leader Victor Marx squared off on affordability, immigration, and election integrity.

Kirkmeyer, a party fixture who serves on the Joint Budget Committee, told Marx: "You're unfit. You're unqualified." Both Kirkmeyer and Bottoms said they wouldn't support Marx if he wins the nomination.

Gov. Polis is term-limited and cannot seek re-election. Colorado's last Republican governor was Bill Owens, who served from 1999 to 2007.

Task Force Urges Drought Emergency

Colorado's Drought Task Force formally called on Gov. Jared Polis to declare an emergency drought proclamation that would advance the state to Phase Three—the highest drought response level—and unlock additional state resources.

The recommendation comes in the wake of a historically dry winter that spurred municipal drought restrictions across the state.

Drought conditions have improved in some regions, such as northern Colorado and parts of the Eastern Plains, over the last month. Others, like the San Luis Valley, reported more severe drought after a dry May.

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➤ Douglas County: Eleven children and two adults are safe after fierce winds pushed the group’s craft off course and into choppy water at Rueter-Hess Reservoir. (More)

➤ Aurora: City Council member Rob Andrews pleaded guilty to a Jan. 18 DUI incident under a plea deal that will allow him to avoid jail time. (More)

➤ Jefferson County: Colorado’s first case of West Nile virus for the 2026 season has been confirmed in a local resident, health officials said. (More)

➤ Northglenn: An 18-year-old faces several charges after allegedly crashing into a home, resulting in a ruptured gas line and the death of a passenger. (More)

➤ Pueblo County: A tanker truck overturned on a county highway Tuesday, triggering a hazmat response from the Sheriff's Office as crews worked to contain the spill and restore traffic flow. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) shared results from a nearly 1,000-response survey on a potential rebrand that would change UCCS to CU. (More)

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➤ The Denver Broncos gave star cornerback Patrick Surtain II a $5 million raise for 2026, reworking his deal just one year after signing a record-setting extension. (More)

➤ Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield picked up one of the strangest home runs of the season when his fly ball glanced off Angels outfielder Jo Adell's glove, bounced off his head, then cleared the wall in an 8-2 win. (See Highlight)

➤ Hall of Famer Joe Sakic will return as general manager of the Colorado Avalanche after Chris MacFarland left to run the Nashville Predators. Coach Jared Bednar is also set to return despite a disappointing Western Conference Finals showing. (More)

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➤ Glendale's $150 million Four Mile District entertainment hub has gone dark, with construction halted over a ground lease and parking garage dispute and a 2025 lawsuit complicating any restart. (More)

➤ Colorado ranked among the national leaders for renewable energy in 2025, reflecting major wind and solar investment, even as the state navigated tension between zero-emission goals and its oil and gas sector. (More)

➤ Tavern on Blake Street, an iconic Denver sports bar, is set to reopen June 20 under a new name and ownership after being shuttered for three years. (More)

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➤ The GoPro Mountain Games kick off in Vail this week, with thousands of athletes descending on the town for climbing, mountain biking, and trail running. (More)

➤ A pinball-playing detective for the Arvada Police Department spoke about his experience on the job and his passion for the sport. (More)

➤ A four-day, 1960s-inspired celebration of van life is coming to Rye, a town south of Pueblo, this month. (More)

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