Wildfire & Public Safety: Colorado’s western-slope fires stayed hard to contain as extreme heat and “critical fire weather” persisted, with three firefighters killed and two injured during the Snyder Fire; officials also issued air quality health advisories for southern counties as smoke moved east. Fire Policy & Staffing: The Trump administration’s “full suppression” push and a newly created federal wildland fire service are drawing scrutiny after the deaths, with concerns about confusion from consolidating crews and cutting back on long-term risk reduction. Western Coordination: Western governors backed stronger wildfire coordination and a multi-state effort to improve grid planning, while Utah and other states urged faster federal action on prevention and permitting. Wildlife Updates: Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed a collared gray wolf crossed I-25 eastward for the first time since reintroductions began. Energy & Buildings: A new Colorado energy code takes effect Wednesday, pushing builders to file plans quickly, and a Western governors-backed transmission study aims to expand and modernize the regional grid. Local Sustainability: Los Alamos County sought community input on a proposed single-use plastic bag ordinance. Politics With Climate Stakes: Colorado’s primaries delivered progressive wins (including Melat Kiros over Diana DeGette) and a governor race upset (Phil Weiser over Michael Bennet), setting up major fights over climate, water, and wildfire response.