Good morning, Denver.

CPR Classical welcomed new host Mario Rivas as he brings his passion for classical music and storytelling to Denver listeners after a career change from Los Angeles (he connects on 88.1 FM and online 'Listen Live').

Former Westword editor Patty Calhoun (founder of the iconic alt-weekly) will launch a 50-week column starting Sept.

1 that reflects on 50 years of Denver history and local shifts in politics and media. The series offers a personal look at key moments shaping the city.

Sable Altura Fire Rescue opened a new substation in Watkins to reduce response time to fast moving grass fires and offer fire and EMS training to transitional residents at Sage Ridge, a state run housing facility.

It stores brush trucks that assist in fighting wildfires across the region.

Denver Water has ordered lawn sprinklers to shut off starting Oct.

1 due to record low reservoir levels from a severe drought + residents can still hand-water trees, shrubs, and gardens until the board sets a new schedule.

Residents and environmental advocates are pushing back on Xcel Energy’s new power pricing plan for data centers due to fears of higher bills and more pollution + they said the PUC should review the plan’s clean energy requirements and secrecy rules during public comment before the end of the year.