Wildfire & heat pressure: Extreme fire weather is driving closures and restrictions across the West, including Colorado shooting range shutdowns tied to Stage 2 fire rules, while Utah’s Cottonwood Fire grows under hot, dry, windy conditions and evacuations expand. Air quality & climate outlook: Colorado’s climate check-in highlights heat, ozone, drought, and what a strengthening El Niño could mean for later-season weather. Water safety & drought impacts: A boil-water order in Evergreen Metro District was lifted after flood-triggered breaks and lab testing confirmed safety; elsewhere, low water is forcing boat ramp closures and limits on recreation. Wildlife safety: Colorado Parks and Wildlife warned hikers after a moose attack on a Lovell Gulch Trail user and dogs in Teller County. Energy & regulation: A federal appeals court rejected efforts to loosen Biden-era soot limits for coal plants, keeping tighter pollution controls in place. Public lands & drilling: La Plata County faces a new federal oil and gas lease sale proposal that would add 160 acres near Bayfield to December 2026 leasing. Local conservation education: Anythink Nature is opening in Thornton with outdoor gear, a loop trail, and nature-focused programming.