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Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts at CSU Extension say if the warmth continues, miller moths arriving in May may leave the Front Range sooner as they seek out cooler mountain air—sticking around irrigated areas with more blooming flowers. They are expected to travel along the migration path despite food shortages along the way. Denver7
- ➤ Rocky Mountain National Park will close the trail between Nymph and Dream lakes from May 11 through May 14 and again May 18 through May 21, reopening from May 15 through May 17. Hikers plan as Dream, Emerald, and Lake Haiyaha become accessible via Lake Haiyaha Trail (spring conditions vary). Denver7
- ➤ A rare greater roadrunner was spotted on Parker Road near Fairmount Cemetery last week (a residential area) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife says warm, dry conditions may be pushing the bird north from its usual desert habitat. Denver7
- ➤ South Metro Fire Rescue urged Castle Pines residents to clear vegetation around their homes this year to reduce wildfire risk (including pruning low-hanging branches and removing debris) so firefighters have more time to respond in an emergency. Denver7
- ➤ State regulators approved 24 oil and gas wells near the Aurora Reservoir on Tuesday despite months of community opposition. The plan meets state regulations and permits will be sought before pre-production begins later this year (Crestone moved wellheads farther from homes). Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ A report released Wednesday found that the Denver metro ranks 8th worst in the nation for ozone pollution despite gains from the Clean Air Act. The American Lung Association (ALA) said extreme heat, drought and wildfires, along with EPA rollbacks, are making air quality harder to maintain. Denver7
- ➤ Since the start of the year, Colorado has seen 369 red flag warnings, the second-highest total since 2005; Boulder County logged 21 warnings and officials worry repeated alerts may fade + residents remain cautious. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State regulators urged CoreSite to hold a public meeting over plans for its Elyria-Swansea data center; the change involves installing smaller diesel generators to cut emissions. The company said the shift is not due to local concerns and will proceed under its current permit via a city-mediated good neighbor agreement. Colorado Public Radio
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