Good morning, Denver.

An Aurora food bank received 40,000 pounds of donated food on Thursday, July 16, 2026 (a contribution by the LDS Church) as part of America250’s America Gives campaign, which aims to provide local families with nutritious meals.

Neighbors in Littleton say the abandoned Southbridge Swim (a once lively racquet club now overgrown with weeds, graffiti, and debris) poses safety hazards with frequent trespassing and a past fire incident.

The City of Littleton said it is working with the property owner while urging residents to report illegal activity.

Denver artist Ed Dwight honors Black history with bronze memorials at History Colorado Center, showcasing more than a dozen works that trace his journey from junkyard tinkering to renowned sculptor + the exhibit runs from July 17 through Feb.

28 and admission is free.

Officials are developing a two-year voluntary program to pay farmers, ranchers and irrigation districts to conserve Colorado River water using $100 million from the Bureau of Reclamation amid record-low reservoirs during historic drought, and saved water will be credited to upper basin reservoirs after finalizing accounting methods.

Lone Tree officials are urging residents to prepare for wildfires as the city partners with Douglas County and South Metro Fire to adopt the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code; a map showing fire danger in neighborhoods is available on the city’s website.