AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoExtreme Heat Watch: A heat dome is expanding across the central U.S., with about 70 million people facing heat advisories and temperatures above 100°F, including possible record highs near Denver—dangerous because overnight lows won’t cool enough to recover. Wildfire Toll: A fourth firefighter, Nathan Matthews, died from injuries tied to the June Knowles Fire burnover near the Colorado-Utah border, underscoring how fast conditions can turn deadly. Colorado River Stress: The river’s two biggest reservoirs hit new record low levels, as federal planning ramps up to cut water use and close the supply-demand gap. Clean Energy Funding Fight: The Trump administration admitted in court documents it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants “based solely” on whether states voted for Kamala Harris—sparking charges of political punishment. Local Water & Recreation: Colorado Parks and Wildlife finished restoring and restocking Monarch Park Ponds near Salida, while Vega State Park closed a boat ramp for the season due to low water. Wildlife & Research: CSU researchers are studying the “stink” signals that attract New World screwworms to improve detection and protect livestock and pets.
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