AGP Executive Report

Search for Hikers: Crews are looking for two Colorado Mountain College students missing after a planned hike near Ice Mountain in Chaffee County. Their vehicle was found at a trailhead with snow on the ground. Election Watch: Colorado clerks say they’re preparing for high turnout and possible interference as ballot returns reach nearly 988,000—up from about 743,000 at the same point in 2022. Southwest Flooding: Flood impacts and travel disruptions continue across the region, with residents working to recover and emergency crews assisting with rescues. Conservation and Water: Proposition 137 would direct sporting-goods sales tax revenue to wildfire mitigation, conservation and recreation; critics question oversight. Colorado also won’t start a planned water-conservation program in 2027 without federal guarantees, as advocates pursue a lawsuit over Colorado River cuts. Denver Health Data: A security breach exposed personal information tied to 238,000 health-plan members for 14 months, according to reports. Road Safety: Statewide Halloween DUI enforcement runs through Nov. 3; officials urge drivers to arrange a sober ride.

Southwest Flood Recovery: Flooding continues to disrupt travel and recovery across southwestern Colorado after major impacts, evacuations and emergency declarations in the Four Corners region. Election Watch: Colorado ballot-measure spending has reached $47 million amid concerns about undisclosed funding, as voters weigh proposals on taxes, school funding, law enforcement and transgender rights. Climate: Colorado’s glaciers are rapidly shrinking after record-low snowpack and a year of exceptional heat; St. Vrain Glacier has thinned sharply in two years. Health Data: A breach exposed information on 238,000 Denver Health Medical Plan members for 14 months. Sports: Colorado State quarterback Hauss Hejny earned national player-of-the-week honors after throwing for 333 yards and rushing for 85 in the Rams’ 56-49 win over San Diego State. The Nuggets fell 134-114 to Golden State, while Nikola Jokic reiterated that fans who booed the team aren’t “real fans.”

Southwest Flooding: Recovery continues after severe floods damaged homes and roads across southwest Colorado. CDOT has closed the US 160 San Juan River Bridge and warns that more closures are possible as water levels rise. Election 2026: Colorado voters face a crowded ballot, including tax proposals in Larimer County and races for attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer. Data Center Debate: De Beque is weighing a temporary ban after a developer expressed interest in building within town limits, joining other Colorado communities seeking time to set rules. Health Data: A breach at Denver Health Medical Plan exposed information belonging to 238,000 members over 14 months. USS Colorado: The Navy has named the submarine as the first U.S. boat assigned to a rotating force in Western Australia, with its planned return there in late 2027. Winter Outlook: Colorado’s snowpack hit record lows this year, while an early-season avalanche near Summit County buried a skier’s head in a close call.

Medicaid Changes: Starting Jan. 1, 2027, some Colorado adults ages 19 to 64 may need to work or take part in approved activities to keep Health First Colorado coverage. Some people will qualify for exemptions, and affected members should watch for notices and keep contact details current in Colorado PEAK. Southwest Flooding: Colorado National Guard crews rescued two people, three dogs and two cats from floodwaters as communities continue recovery across the Four Corners region. Domestic Violence: A state report counted 78 deaths in 57 domestic-violence-related cases in 2025, six more deaths than the year before. The fatalities made up 17% of Colorado homicides. Jobs and Training: The state labor department received a $6.74 million federal grant to train workers for critical industries. Election Readiness: Colorado election officials say ICE visits to polling places are unlikely but are preparing for that possibility. Broncos: Denver beat Arizona 30-16, with Bo Nix and the offense delivering their strongest all-around game of the season.

Broncos: Denver beat Arizona 30-16 to improve to 5-2. Bo Nix ran for a 62-yard touchdown, and the defense held the Cardinals to one touchdown in five red-zone trips. Southwest Flooding: Communities are turning to recovery after historic floods damaged homes and roads. Highway closures remain a major challenge, and Colorado’s National Guard has helped with evacuations and search-and-rescue efforts. Colorado Football: The Buffaloes fell 57-24 at Oklahoma State, extending their losing streak to five games as their struggles continued. Avalanche: Colorado lost 6-2 to Nashville, giving up four power-play goals and dropping three of its past four games. Western Slope Politics: A Democratic campaign poll puts Dwayne Romero one point ahead of Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, though the result is within the poll’s margin of error. Colorado Springs: The city unveiled the Colorado Stampede, its first professional football team, set to play in the United Football League.

Four Corners Flooding: Gov. Jared Polis expanded Colorado’s disaster emergency to 12 southwest counties, with 100 National Guard members deployed. Floodwaters are receding in places, but more heavy rain is possible and communities face evacuations, road closures and cleanup. Nuggets: Denver rallied from 23 points down to beat New Orleans 141-135 in overtime. Nikola Jokić scored 35 points and criticized fans who booed the team. Buffaloes Football: Colorado let a 24-23 halftime lead slip away in a 57-24 loss at Oklahoma State, which scored 34 unanswered points after the break. Broncos: Denver is among the teams reportedly considering a trade for Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. The Broncos had 505 rushing yards through six games; Taylor had 492, but no offer has been confirmed. Local Research: A CSU study found children with autism had greater drops in stress-related cortisol during horse-assisted occupational therapy than in clinic-based sessions.

Southwest Colorado Flooding: Record rain swelled rivers, forced evacuations and closed roads. Gov. Jared Polis expanded the disaster emergency to 12 counties, with 100 National Guard members deployed for rescue and evacuation efforts. Buffaloes: Colorado led Oklahoma State 24-23 at halftime, then gave up 34 unanswered points in a 57-24 loss. The Buffs fell to 2-5 overall and 0-4 in Big 12 play. Nuggets: Nikola Jokić posted 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, while Jamal Murray scored 42 as Denver erased a 23-point deficit to beat New Orleans 141-135 in overtime. Colorado Sports: The Rapids snapped a five-game winless stretch with a 1-0 victory over Western Conference-leading Vancouver. Denver Summit kept its playoff hopes alive with a 6-1 rout of Racing Louisville. CSU Rams: Colorado State ended its losing streak, edging San Diego State 56-49 in a high-scoring game. Colorado Springs: Two overnight crashes were fatal; police suspect impairment played a role.

Flooding: Heavy rain has triggered evacuations and road closures across southwest Colorado, with floodwaters reaching homes in some areas. Public Safety: Two people died in separate overnight crashes in Colorado Springs; police say impairment may have contributed to both. A Denver officer was also shot in the hand during an incident in which a domestic-violence suspect died. Public Lands: A statewide poll found broad support for conservation, with 81% of Coloradans opposed to drilling on public lands. Election Watch: Federal election observers are expected in Adams and Douglas counties, while Colorado law requires approval before monitors can access ballot counting in Adams County. Sports: The Nuggets host New Orleans tonight, seeking their first win of the season.

Flooding: Heavy rain has triggered evacuations and widespread road closures across southwest Colorado. US 550 near the New Mexico line and several stretches of US 160 are closed; CDOT urges drivers to avoid flooded roads. Avalanche: Nathan MacKinnon scored once and assisted on three goals as Colorado beat Tampa Bay 6-3, snapping a two-game skid. Election Watch: The Colorado Supreme Court will hear a challenge over signatures for a proposed graduated-income-tax measure, with ballot questions shaping a consequential November vote. Public Safety: An Arvada home daycare is under criminal investigation after a child was hospitalized in near-fatal condition; no arrests have been announced. Small Business: Colorado Springs ranked No. 1 nationally for small-business growth in a new study, with more than 120 businesses opening since 2023.

Flood Emergency: Heavy rain swamped southwestern Colorado, closing roads and prompting evacuations; flooding across the Four Corners also brought rooftop rescues as rivers continued to rise. AI on Campus: Colorado School of Mines students walked out to protest generative AI and the lack of federal rules, calling for development to pause until safeguards are in place. Colorado Industry: Boom Supersonic unveiled a turbine factory in the Denver area that could create 500 jobs, while its first turbine core is headed to its Colorado test site. Data Center Debate: Denver, Loveland and Aurora are weighing tighter rules for data centers amid concerns about water and power use. Election Oversight: Colorado will require federal election monitors to get permission before accessing ballot counting in Adams County, as voters also face a crowded slate of ballot measures, including a proposed graduated income tax.

Nuggets: Denver opened its season with a 96-84 loss to Oklahoma City. Aaron Gordon scored 20, but Nikola Jokić had 13 as the Thunder ended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 141-game streak of 20-point games. Flooding: Heavy rain has raised flash-flood concerns across southwestern Colorado; Highway 160 was closed and evacuations ordered as floodwaters surged. Election Watch: Colorado is challenging federal plans to send election observers to Adams County, while early voting is running ahead of 2022. A Denver judge also rejected a last-minute bid to remove the proposed graduated income tax measure from the ballot. Transportation: State and local officials broke ground on an $806 million I-270 safety and reconstruction project in Adams County. Disaster Preparedness: Western Colorado animal-welfare groups are building a volunteer response team to rescue pets and livestock during disasters, after past fires left animals trapped. Denver Development: A proposed one-year pause on data centers could grow into a ban amid concerns over their water and electricity use.

Public Safety: Colorado recorded 78 domestic-violence-related deaths in 2025, including 38 perpetrators — more than the 32 victims — as the state prepares a new risk-assessment program. Weather: Heavy rain eased drought in western Colorado but made roads slick; flood watches and flash-flood concerns remain in the southwest. Denver Oversight: The city auditor plans 27 reviews in 2027, including audits of homeless-shelter contracts, airport construction costs and voter-approved tax spending. Ballot Debate: A Denver judge ruled a graduated income-tax measure can stay on Colorado’s ballot; voters would decide whether to raise the top rate from about 4.4% to 8.4%. Water and Wildlife: A study found the Colorado River Basin lost trillions of gallons of groundwater during severe drought from 2020 to 2022. Separately, a Colorado wildlife overpass has cut vehicle-animal collisions by 91%. Research: CU Boulder scientists say their new system can detect video-call deepfakes with less computing power than existing tools.

Arts & Culture: Denver Arts Week returns Nov. 6–15 with nearly 300 events, including free museum visits and neighborhood art walks. LGBTQ+ Rights: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Colorado’s rule requiring publicly funded preschools to follow LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections. Election 2026: A Denver judge rejected a last-ditch effort to block Amendment 87, the proposed graduated income tax measure, leaving it on the ballot for voters to decide. Transportation: Crews shifted traffic onto a new I-25 alignment between Mead and Berthoud, a milestone in the express-lanes project; work also broke ground on $806 million in I-270 safety improvements in Adams County. Weather & Water: Rain is easing Western Colorado’s drought, but slick roads and possible flooding near burn scars pose hazards. Public Health: A state audit found gaps in Colorado’s marijuana product-testing rules that could leave consumers exposed to contamination.

Election Watch: Early voting in Colorado is outpacing the 2022 midterm, as voters face a crowded ballot. Denver City Council health and safety committee members have urged a “no” vote on Proposition 132, which would make possessing any amount of fentanyl a felony and impose lengthy mandatory prison terms for some distribution convictions. Consumer Safety: A state audit found gaps in Colorado’s marijuana testing rules that could leave consumers exposed to contaminated products. Water Crisis: A study found the Colorado River Basin lost trillions of gallons of groundwater from 2020 to 2022, underscoring pressure on an already strained water supply. Transportation: Colorado has broken ground on an $806 million reconstruction of I-270. Ranching: Starting Oct. 26, federal officials will combine cattle-market reports from Colorado and four other states to restore price data after reporting blackouts left producers with less market information. Workforce Training: Colorado approved just five programs to accept new federal job-training grants, limiting options for residents seeking support.

Avalanche: Colorado lost 4-3 to New Jersey on Tuesday, its third defeat in four games; Artturi Lehkonen scored twice late, but the comeback fell short. Public Health: Flu is rising earlier than usual in El Paso County, alongside whooping cough and COVID-19. The state has also confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the season. Water: A study estimates the Colorado River Basin lost trillions of gallons of groundwater from 2020 to 2022. Arizona has joined Nevada’s lawsuit challenging the federal government’s river-cut plan. Local Policy: Englewood council members signaled that staff should not strictly enforce the overnight park-camping ban when people have no available shelter, a 4-3 split. November Ballot: Colorado voters face competing income-tax measures. Amendment 87 would replace the state’s 4.4% flat rate with graduated rates, lowering or maintaining taxes for people earning under $500,000 and raising them for higher earners. Weather: Widespread rain is possible Wednesday and Thursday, with flash-flood concerns in some areas.

Colorado Elections: Denver voters are casting ballots early, with officials predicting strong turnout; a new voter guide outlines the groups behind 2026 ballot measures. The Postal Service advises mailing ballots at least a week before they’re due. Campus Safety: Two Colorado State University students were arrested in separate cases involving alleged explosives, following an on-campus shooting last week that led to criminal charges against a student. University Accountability: The University of Denver still employs a professor its civil-rights office found responsible for sexually harassing a graduate student, though he now works part time off campus, the school says. Schools: Jeffco approved a proposed Lakewood charter school with conditions, including enrolling 77 students by January or losing approval. Denver also plans to close the Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy after six years. Colorado River: Arizona has joined Nevada’s lawsuit challenging the federal plan for river cuts, escalating a regional fight over water. Arts: Sundance Institute named Tracy Brady its marketing and communications chief as the festival prepares to move to Boulder in 2027. Wildlife: A Colorado wildlife overpass cut vehicle-animal collisions by 91%, according to a new report.