Good morning, Denver.

The Food Bank of the Rockies is set to open its new 270,000-square-foot distribution center in Aurora this winter, which will offer improved cold storage and increased volunteer capacity—helping the nonprofit prepare to distribute up to 100 million pounds of food annually.

On Monday at 2:15 p.m., an 11-year-old fell six stories from a window at the Tamarac Family Shelter in Denver and was taken to Children’s Hospital Colorado—city staff said they are installing permanent bolts to secure all windows and prevent tampering in the future.

Two women accused state Rep Ron Weinberg of making unwanted sexual advances at conservative events before his statehouse service, and he denies the allegations while saying he will pursue legal action.

A Wyoming man was arrested on arson and DUI charges after lighting fireworks that sparked three wildfires near Maybell—one along Highway 40 and two near Highway 318—that threatened a ranch and nearby structures, with deputies crediting rapid response for his apprehension.

A Colorado attorney who once represented an Aurora dentist in a high-profile murder case stood in court on Tuesday after being charged with two counts of felony arson for allegedly setting his own house on fire last week—he is now seeking mental health treatment.

Moraine Park Campground reopens today after two years of renovations that fixed aging water lines, power lines, larger storage tanks, and an upgraded water treatment plant—reservations are available through Tuesday, July 22 as park staff test the new systems.

Today, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is extending hours due to extreme heat and will open early at 7:30 a.m.—with splash pads and misting tents available while a Heat Advisory runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Temperatures could near 100 degrees and the zoo will also offer its summer extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays until August 9.

Community leaders, religious groups and state legislators held a protest outside the Aurora GEO ICE Detention Facility on July 7—an event lasting about five hours with music, picketing and calls for the center's closure.

Organizers said they would continue pressuring ICE and lawmakers to oppose increased federal funding for immigration enforcement.

Larimer County residents from Save The Poudre — who oppose the Thornton pipeline project — said Monday night they will appeal a judge's ruling that dismissed their lawsuit.

County commissioners approved the final piece — which will allow the project to deliver Poudre River water to Thornton in coming years.