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Colorado is seeing a summer uptick in mpox cases, reporting 18 cases this year with seven since late July; Denver has six cases since June, bringing the state closer to last year's total of 21. Officials cite factors like travel and increased social activity, note that most cases involve adult men, and continue to recommend vaccination for those with close exposure or at higher risk.
A subadult female black bear knocked a fisherman to the ground and bit his legs on a trail near the North Fork-South Platte confluence in Jefferson County. Witnesses helped scare the bear away, and CPW with a USDA dog team tracked and euthanized the animal early Saturday; the victim, in his 60s, was hospitalized. CPW reports a sixth bear attack in 2026 as historic drought reduces natural foods, pushing bears to forage more aggressively in preparation for hibernation. Officials urge hikers to stay alert, travel in groups, secure trash, and leash dogs to reduce conflicts.
Colorado is seeing a historic surge in bear sightings and conflicts as drought leaves bears searching for food, pushing them into urban areas. Colorado Parks and Wildlife logged 6,129 reports through Aug. 13—nearly double last year and on track to be the highest since 2019 digital tracking began. Incidents range from a bear biting a man in Aspen to a bear entering a Steamboat Springs home and a bear on the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins. The trend echoes in New Mexico, which has seen deadly and injurious bear encounters tied to drought. Officials urge residents to secure trash and grills, remove bird feeders, hike in groups, carry bear spray, and avoid approaching or feeding bears to keep wildlife wild and reduce conflicts.
The Tenth Circuit granted the NCAA a stay on Colorado’s class-action fifth-year eligibility ruling, setting an expedited appeal. The injunction covers only the fifth-year decision and does not affect transfer rules or the House settlement’s roster limits and revenue-share cap; 2022 recruits who exhausted four years this spring are ineligible unless they have a TRO or injunction, while 16 Louisiana players remain eligible thanks to a TRO. The case stems from the NCAA’s move to an age-based eligibility model that starts this summer, with 2027 recruits being age-based only.
Colorado’s statewide minimum wage will increase to $15.71 in 2027 (about 3.6% above $15.16 today) as inflation adjustments continue under the state constitution. Denver’s minimum wage is set to rise to $19.84 in 2027, with the statewide tipped worker minimum at $12.69. Colorado uses the CPI-U for inflation, while Denver uses the CPI-W; the federal minimum remains $7.25.
Democratic lawmakers say a White House email showing coordination among federal agencies to target Colorado constitutes weaponizing federal resources over Colorado’s election actions, with some grants reportedly canceled; Colorado’s lawsuit accusing retaliation has drawn calls for investigations from Bennet, Hickenlooper, Crow and DeGette.
An internal White House memo from a deputy assistant asked multiple federal agencies to brainstorm actions regarding Colorado, reportedly to align grants and federal support with administration priorities as Tina Peters’ imprisonment drew political heat. In the days after, agencies reportedly cut or redirected funding to Colorado (including large energy grant reductions and DOT funding), with moves to shut the Boulder NCAR climate lab and other actions cited by Colorado in a lawsuit. A federal judge criticized the administration for targeting Colorado, while the White House denies any link to Peters.
Five 17-year-old friends from Grand Junction were killed when their car left Lookout Lane and plunged down a steep hillside; three occupants wore seat belts while two were ejected. Authorities are investigating speed as a potential factor, and the driver’s identity has not been released due to minor status. The crash has shocked the community as families and local businesses rally around the victims ahead of the new school year.
Five 17-year-old boys from Grand Junction died when their southbound car veered off Lookout Lane and plunged down a steep hillside, ejecting two of the teens; investigators are probing speed as a factor in the crash that occurred Saturday morning. Three occupants, including the driver and front-seat passenger, were wearing seat belts, while the other two were not. The victims were local high school students, with families sharing tributes as authorities continue to investigate the incident.
Tyler Boebert, the oldest son of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, was arrested in Garfield County, Colorado on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and multiple other counts; he posted a $10,000 bond the same day.
Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert's 21-year-old son, Tyler Boebert, was arrested Aug. 9 in Garfield County on three felony counts of sexual exploitation of a child (including intent to distribute material) and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, stemming from a 2024 investigation into sexually explicit material involving minors and an Instagram group chat; he told police he was the person in a video with a 17-year-old girl but did not record it, which the girl says he did. He was released on $10,000 bond; sentencing hearings are planned next month in Weld and Garfield counties, with an Aug. 19 appearance on bond. Lauren Boebert issued a statement saying the family takes the allegations seriously while they pursue legal proceedings.
Tyler Boebert, 21, the son of Rep. Lauren Boebert, was arrested in Colorado on three counts of sexual exploitation of a child and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, linked to a 2024 video involving a 17-year-old that authorities say was recorded by him; a video showing the two having sex was posted on Instagram, according to an arrest affidavit. He was released on a $10,000 bond. Boebert’s mother expressed support for her son, noting the allegations are being taken seriously, and a prior vehicle trespass/property theft case involving Tyler remains unresolved.
Tyler Boebert, 21, was arrested in Garfield County on five felony counts—three counts of sexual exploitation of a child and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor—allegedly filming and sharing a video of himself having intercourse with a 17-year-old. The case centers on material posted online in 2024; he posted a $10,000 bond and is due in Garfield County District Court on Aug. 19. His mother, Rep. Lauren Boebert, has said she takes the allegations seriously.
Colorado GOP gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx announces an all‑Marine ticket by selecting retired Col. George Markert as his running mate, arguing Marine discipline can blunt a rising socialist movement led by the DSA; Marx frames socialism as a step toward communism, contrasts his ticket with the DSA-backed Melat Kiros and AG Phil Weiser, and pitches an outsider, tough-on-crime approach focused on accountability.
Colorado reports 110 Salmonella cases linked to jalapeño peppers used by Qdoba and Chipotle (six hospitalizations); nationwide, 345 cases across 27 states with 36 hospitalizations. The jalapeños, grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, are being recalled and the chains have stopped serving the peppers. The CDC says there is no ongoing risk to consumers, while the FDA investigates whether recalled peppers reached grocery stores.