Colorado River Deal: The U.S. and Mexico struck a short-term Colorado River water-sharing agreement (Minute 334), with Mexico cutting 250,000 acre-feet in 2027 and 2028 and creating a salinity pilot to protect river health. Wildlife & Habitat: Colorado joined lawsuits challenging Trump-era Endangered Species Act rollbacks, arguing new rules make it easier to degrade habitat for threatened and endangered species. Oil & Gas on Public Lands: Two conservation groups sued the Bureau of Land Management over Colorado and Wyoming oil and gas leases, while the BLM opened a 30-day public comment period on proposed March 2027 lease parcels covering 66,221 acres in northern Colorado. Drought Impacts in Colorado: A report highlights how Colorado’s warmest year on record and shrinking flows are intensifying pressure on water supplies, with some areas seeing cutbacks while others haven’t yet. Bear Conflicts: Eagle County released body-camera footage of a bear charging a deputy, as wildlife officials warn drought and low food are pushing bears into neighborhoods. Local Land & Water: Boulder County is asking residents to help identify vandals cutting fences on open space properties, raising safety concerns for hikers and cattle. Infrastructure & Resilience: CDOT and FHWA cleared the way for an $806M I-270 express-lane project in Denver, with construction expected to begin this fall. Public Health & Schools: Colorado’s education department faced scrutiny over how millions flowed into homeschool “enrichment” programs, while Evergreen High School marked a year since the shooting with new therapy dogs bringing calm to students.