After 16 years in Colorado, the Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival is relocating to Cheyenne’s Little America Resort on Aug. 1, 2026; organizers cite Colorado rules and a welcoming Wyoming pitch.

A Denver guest says a bat bit him inside a 22nd-floor Sheraton room in August 2025; a lawsuit filed in June 2026 alleges maintenance failures and nearly $100K in rabies treatment. The case is pending in Denver District Court.

South Metro Fire Rescue says fireworks sparked 45 fires in a six‑hour span last July 4 and left people hurt. Officials urge soaking spent fireworks and favor attending professional displays.

A 78-year-old Greenwood Village pastor detained at the Aurora ICE center faces deportation this week; supporters and lawyers say his health and safety raise urgent concerns.

Fruita canceled its July 3 fireworks because of wildfire risk and will cap its July 2 concert with a drone show and free giveaways. The city repurposed pyrotechnic funds for ice cream and swag.

The Colorado Food Cluster's Food Trust pilot let neighbors shop for no-cost groceries at two stores, enrolling 181 people and saving households more than $200K while organizers plan to scale.

Denver is offering up to $2,500 to cover approved climate‑job training for residents, workers and students; the city has set aside funds and published a pre‑approved list. Applications are live on the city portal.

Neighbors raised safety and nuisance concerns at a licensing hearing as Regas Christou seeks to open a pizzeria and sports bar at 778 Mariposa.

Poudre School District is cutting 182 educator positions as officials tighten the 2026–27 budget amid enrollment declines and state funding pressure.

A Commerce City officer’s video demonstrates how quickly a parked car can become deadly for a pet and warns that cracked windows or water aren’t enough.

Neighbors and local groups have rallied around a Colorado teen after his family was killed, according to local reporting.

Colorado State University’s $230M Veterinary Health and Education Complex in Fort Collins expands clinic space, adds 30 DVM seats and aims to ease regional vet shortages.

Englewood and neighboring communities will celebrate America's 250th with a free July 4 event at Belleview and Cornerstone parks; fireworks at 9:15 p.m.