Good morning, Denver.

Arapahoe County’s SAFER housing program that helped over 220 people will close on August 1 due to a funding shortage, and residents protested outside Mental Health Colorado’s downtown office demanding secure relocation plans.

Protesters like Kenji Shoeboot and Steve Bhattacharyya urged the agency to work quickly with partners to ensure safe housing solutions + prevent further hardship.

Englewood police arrested a suspect on Monday in connection with a fight outside the Englewood Civic Center that left one person dead and another injured—he faces a second-degree murder charge.

Humane Colorado and the National Mill Dog Rescue rescued 165 dogs and nearly 100 cats from deplorable conditions on Colorado’s Western Slope during an ongoing animal cruelty investigation—cats are receiving urgent medical treatment while the dogs are groomed to relieve discomfort and prevent further health issues.

On July 1, Denver police responded to a fireworks call at a Montbello home—where an armed man reached for his gun and was shot in the leg—and released body camera footage showing the officer fired within 15 seconds of arrival as Chief Ron Thomas called the response appropriate, placing the officer on paid leave while the suspect is expected to recover.

The EPA wants to block part of Colorado’s plan to close six coal-fired power plants by 2031 — arguing that shutting them down could hurt grid reliability and break federal law.

Colorado officials say they will keep moving to wind and solar power regardless of the federal move.

Governor Jared Polis said health insurance costs will rise 28 percent next year because a federal law cut tax credits, and he said state teams are ready to fight wildfires while studying tariffs and planning early legislative action if needed—he also said the state will help federal probes to protect children from exploitation.

Aurora courts are reviewing civil and criminal cases against CBZ Management for mismanaging apartment properties that led to building closures and safety issues—trial dates were postponed to allow extra witness testimony amid claims of antisemitic remarks.

Fans are calling for an attendance boycott to pressure Rockies owner Dick Monfort to change the team’s course amid mounting losses and the risk of a record 100-loss season—critics note that while Coors Field still draws large crowds, the club’s heavy reliance on ticket and concession sales may leave it vulnerable if fans do stay home. Experts remain doubtful that reduced attendance will force meaningful changes given the owner’s deep local ties and long-term investments in the ballpark.