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Walmart plans to launch drone delivery with Wing in Denver in 2027, raising questions of local oversight as Northglenn drafts land-use regulations.

Mayor Leighty said a council vote on rules limiting launch sites & noise is expected by month’s end, while Denver has yet to propose similar measures.

Pitkin County will manage day-use areas at Maroon Bells Scenic Area for five years under a special-use permit after public comments close on Oct.

9. The move comes as the Forest Service reported a $380,000 deficit that made upkeep impossible — a local step to protect a cherished destination.

Colorado homeowners are cutting listing prices more than in any other state amid high mortgage rates; in August, 32% of listings statewide and 36% in Denver dropped their prices (versus 26% nationally) as inventory built to 4.5 months, affecting local sellers.

Real Life Colorado in Littleton uses AAC devices to help kindergarten to eighth grade students who do not speak learn to communicate and connect better at school and home; parents say the immersive approach helps kids build complex language skills + improves behavior.

Jessica Killin unveiled a TV ad Monday in Colorado Springs that features relatives of Virginia Giuffre urging Congressman Crank to meet with them to push for the release of federal Epstein investigation files.

The ad adds a new dynamic to the competitive 5th District race.

Loveland Ski Area tested its snowmaking system and cleared its water lines while waiting for sustained overnight cold so its snow guns can start production.

The resort could open in as little as a week if conditions hold — offering hope after a dry winter.

Colorado State Patrol warns of peak wildlife crash season with nearly 3,300 collisions recorded this year on I-70, I-25, and US-285 in Morrison, and troopers advise drivers to stay on scene and call 911 if they hit an animal — avoid swerving if safe braking is not possible.

Merci Ames, a science teacher at Strasburg High School, was named Colorado’s 2027 Teacher of the Year by the Colorado Department of Education. (She has taught for 35 years, coaches basketball, and sponsors HOSA-Future Health Professionals) Her term begins in January.