AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFlood Recovery: Colorado crews are repairing roads and restoring services after flooding in the southwest; three highways remained closed Tuesday, while Mancos’ water system improved but its boil order remained in effect. Air Quality: State regulators allege Aurora data-center developer QTS began construction without required air permits for backup generators, which can emit pollution; the company faces a state violation notice. Public Lands: A proposed federal rule could weaken environmental review and public input on 245 million acres of Western lands, including Colorado; conservation advocates warn it could ease industrial development in sensitive areas. Weather Preparedness: The Senate unanimously passed a NOAA forecasting bill that would improve warnings for floods, landslides, fire weather, drought and heat, sending it to the House. Colorado’s Land and Water: Voters approved new conservation and land-management funding, while governor-elect Phil Weiser named San Luis Valley rancher and water-district manager Cleave Simpson agriculture commissioner and appointed a water-policy adviser.
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