Wolf Deaths to Prompt Review

Six of the 15 wolves translocated from Canada in January have died, pushing the group’s survival rate below the critical threshold outlined in Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) reintroduction plan.

Two of the wolves were killed when they crossed into Wyoming. The causes of four in-state deaths, including one on May 31, are under investigation.

According to CPW’s reintroduction plan, an early survival rate below 70% will trigger a protocol review. Studies show that mortality rates above 30% could lead to “conservation failure and biological extinction.”

CPW confirmed it will review its procedures once it establishes the wolves’ causes of death. The agency is also monitoring potential dens for wolf pups to add to the state’s total.

Economy Among Best, Despite Shortfalls

Despite rising unemployment and the cost of starter homes topping $1 million in some areas, Colorado’s economy is currently among the best in the U.S., according to a new study.

The report ranks Colorado’s economy as No. 10 overall based on 28 key indicators, including change in GDP, personal income, cost of living, and business growth.

Though Colorado ranked near last in many areas—like exports per capita and unemployment—it came in at No. 4 for innovation potential, surpassed only by Massachusetts, Washington, and California.

Thanks to its foothold in fast-growing tech sectors and a healthy startup ecosystem, Colorado has a “solid foundation for long-term innovation,” an analyst for the report writes.

Family Seeks Help Finding Gnome

A Colorado Springs military family is seeking the public’s help in finding a sentimental “roaming gnome” left behind at Great Sand Dunes National Park.

Kate de Best says the gnome, Norman, was a gift from her husband Guido’s late father. Norman has joined the family on trips and accompanied Guido on military deployments, with his adventures documented on Instagram.

After realizing they left Norman behind, the de Bests checked with the park service and returned to search the dunes, all to no avail—hence their public plea for help.

With Guido’s next deployment approaching, the clock is ticking to find Norman. The family thinks he may be in a blue hiking backpack left near the park’s picnic area.

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➤ Boulder: A federal judge has temporarily blocked immigration officials from deporting the wife and five children of Mohamed Soliman, the suspect in Sunday’s Pearl Street firebombing attack. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Springs: The family of a man who was held hostage and killed in a KFC and Taco Bell drive-thru is suing the restaurants for negligence. (See Details)

➤ Dillon: Authorities issued a public safety reminder after responding to six rescue calls at Dillon Reservoir during a fast-building storm on Sunday. (More)

➤ Morgan County: Construction begins this week to improve Burlington Northern railroad crossings and streamline traffic by merging County Road 31 into County Road U, which will cause travel impacts through July. (See Details)

➤ Aurora: A bear spotted roaming neighborhoods in Aurora and Lone Tree was safely captured and relocated by authorities. (See Photos)

➤ Pueblo: An alleged shoplifter was fatally struck by a patrol vehicle during a police chase after reportedly refusing to drop a handgun. (More)

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➤ The Colorado Avalanche have signed Brock Nelson to a three-year contract extension. Nelson became a key fixture at the team’s center position last season after being acquired from the New York Islanders in March. (More)

➤ The Colorado Rockies have ended their MLB-record series loss streak with a sweep of the Miami Marlins, securing their third straight victory yesterday with a 3-2 win. (More)

➤ Colorado Academy sophomore athlete Jordan Slutzky led her school to two state championships on the same day, competing in both the golf and soccer championships just hours apart. (More)

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➤ Dairy workers with Dairy Farmers of America voted to authorize a strike in several states, including Colorado, over stalled contract negotiations. (See Details)

➤ The Bigwig Bar Crawl, a wig-themed bar crawl aimed at supporting small businesses along construction-hit Colfax Ave., will take place this Saturday. (See Details)

➤ Castle Rock Town Council voted to approve the annexation of the land for the controversial Pine Canyon Ranch development, which includes 1,800 homes, open and commercial space, and a hotel. (See Details)

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➤ Fourteen baby skunks from two different mothers were born at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in May. (See Video)

➤ The Miss Colorado Senior Pageant, a Miss America-style pageant for women 60 and older, held its 31st annual competition at the Elaine Wolf Theater in Denver. (Read Story)

➤ Did you know? Dogs and cats can be official witnesses at weddings in Colorado—and in some counties they can even “sign” the license with a paw print. (See Photos)

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Yesterday’s Results:

Do you read the fortune before or after eating the fortune cookie?

1. Before: 30%
2. While I’m eating it: 21%
3. After: 18%
4. I don’t eat fortune cookies: 16%
5. I never read them: 15%

Which Colorado city was historically known as the “city of millionaires?”

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