Local Schools & Accountability: Buena Vista school board members urged Colorado to move cautiously on Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness measures, saying career and postsecondary programs can help but may hit small districts with big costs. Denver Education Drama: Denver’s school board debate over Superintendent Alex Marrero’s contract and related allegations continues to churn, with another meeting still pending. Public Safety & 9/11 Remembrance: Colorado Gov. Polis ordered flags half-staff for the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, while communities marked the day with ceremonies honoring victims and first responders. Health & Addiction: Recovery Month spotlights growing concerns about 7-OH, a concentrated kratom form linked to opioid-like addiction patterns. Weather & Outdoors: Fall colors are arriving about a week early in Colorado, driven largely by drought stress on trees. Sports & Broncos: Broncos rookie Jonah Coleman says he’s approaching the season with a “chip on my shoulder” mindset as Denver opens Monday night vs. Kansas City. Community Updates: Montrose’s Cerise Park will close in sections Sept. 14–Oct. 12 for wildfire mitigation work.