Thursday, July 16, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1973, Lt. Gov. John Vanderhoof became the 37th governor of Colorado after his predecessor, Gov. John Love, took a position with the Nixon administration.

What would you do if you found a black bear lounging on your backyard patio? As we report in Et Cetera, a close encounter in one Arvada neighborhood went surprisingly well.

For nearly 30 years, almost every major Alzheimer’s drug has chased the same sticky protein in the brain, and families have been handed the same modest results over and over. This week, researchers went after something else entirely, and what they found has the whole field tuning in. It could be the biggest shift in how this disease is treated in a generation, and it all comes down to a shot given just twice a year. In today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla breaks down what researchers found and what still has to be proven before this reaches anyone. Tune in here to learn more.

Today’s sponsor, EnergyX, is offering investors a final opportunity to become early shareholders as the lithium technology company gains backing from major industry leaders and advances toward commercial production.

Tax Relief Announced for Wildfire Victims

Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Revenue announced tax relief for people and businesses hurt by this year’s wildfires, including the Aspen Acres and Sharpe fires.

The Department of Revenue is extending some state tax deadlines to Dec. 31, covering income tax extensions due Oct. 15 and sales taxes due between July 20 and Oct. 20.

The relief so far applies to residents and businesses in Dolores, Montezuma, Lake, Mesa, Pueblo, Custer, Ouray, Las Animas, Baca, Routt, San Miguel, and Huerfano counties.

Taxpayers can also ask the Department of Revenue for penalty waivers on other taxes and fees, such as fuel taxes, due in October, with a Nov. 6 filing deadline.

Police Make Two Silo Rescues in One Week

Arapahoe County deputies rescued two people trapped in an abandoned missile silo near the county fairgrounds early Tuesday, the second such rescue there in just a week.

Deputies said they spotted two vehicles near a restricted property just after midnight and heard voices from an underground shaft about 60 feet down.

A 19-year-old man climbed out using a rope ladder, but a 28-year-old woman could not, prompting a rescue by Sable Altura Fire Rescue. Neither was hurt.

Officials said this was the fourth rescue from an abandoned Arapahoe County missile silo since 2024 and urged people to stay off restricted, dangerous properties.

Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Warmer Fall

The Old Farmer’s Almanac released its fall 2026 forecast, predicting warmer-than-average temperatures across the nation’s interior, including much of Colorado.

The southern part of the intermountain region, which includes western Colorado, is expected to see a warmer-than-normal fall with slightly above-average precipitation.

The publication says its forecasts are about 80% accurate, though some meteorologists put the figure closer to 50%.

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Big Oil Just Bet Big on Lithium

Eni, Italy’s largest oil producer, just signed a strategic agreement to invest up to $225M in EnergyX’s lithium project in Chile. The project is expected to generate $1.3B in annual revenue at forecasted market prices.

It’s just one piece of EnergyX’s portfolio holding up to 15M+ tons of untapped lithium, and it’s the latest proof of their progress. Until tonight, you can invest as an early-stage shareholder and share in that growth.

EnergyX’s patented tech recovers up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods at 500X the speed. When combined with their resource portfolio, the road to commercial-scale production is clear. Lithium demand is projected to grow 5X by 2040, so the timing couldn’t be better.

General Motors and POSCO are already EnergyX shareholders. Now it’s your turn. Become an early-stage EnergyX shareholder before midnight PT.

➤ Aurora: Health officials confirmed one case of active tuberculosis at the city’s ICE facility but say GEO Group has not given investigators full access to records needed to check for more cases. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, an Air Force Academy alumnus famous for safely landing U.S. Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, announced he has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and hopes sharing his diagnosis helps others. (More)

➤ Denver: Water providers say they’ve received more than 3,000 complaints about neighbors overwatering and warn friendly reminders could soon turn into fines as reservoir levels run low. (More)

➤ Sterling Ranch: A local charter school set to open in August will be the first school in the state to install a drone system meant to respond to active shooters. (More)

➤ Silverthorne: The public boat ramp at Green Mountain Reservoir’s Heeney Marina has closed for the rest of the season due to low water levels. (More)

➤ Arapahoe County: Police seized nearly 2,000 marijuana plants, including 600 harvest-ready ones, from an unlicensed operation south of Bennett. (More)

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➤ The Denver Broncos moved into their new headquarters, Broncos Park, ahead of training camp. The facility is 30% larger than the team’s former headquarters and was funded entirely by the Walton-Penner ownership group. (See Photos)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche open the 2026-27 season at home against the Los Angeles Kings on Sept. 30. They’ll also meet the Utah Mammoth outdoors in the Winter Classic on Dec. 31 in Salt Lake City. (More)

➤ The Colorado Buffaloes men’s basketball team will return to the Acrisure Series in Palm Desert, California, from Nov. 21-26 to defend the title it won last season. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: World Cup | WNBA

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➤ John Deere agreed to a landmark “right to repair” settlement driven in large part by Colorado farmers. Under the 10-year deal, Deere must give consumers access to diagnostics and fixes for crucial agricultural equipment. (More)

➤ Gaylord Rockies, Colorado’s largest hotel, dropped its latest lawsuit in a longstanding property tax dispute with Adams County. Hotel ownership has blamed the dispute for stalled expansion. (More)

➤ Boulder is considering a proposed home-sharing model that aims to meet the anticipated housing needs of the city’s growing senior population. (More)

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This Metal’s Price Went Up 170%

No, not gold. Lithium. Prices more than doubled from last June to this one, spurring a modern-day “white gold” rush driven by AI, energy, and more.

With demand growing 5X by 2040, a major opportunity’s emerging. No wonder 50,000+ people have invested in EnergyX.

Their patented tech can recover up to 3X more lithium than traditional methods, in days instead of months. That combination of technological prowess and market demand earned an investment from General Motors.

In the past 24 months, EnergyX has raised ~$100M from retail investors, formed a first-of-its-kind lithium agreement with the U.S. Army, and oil supermajor Eni just signed an agreement to invest up to $225M.

Now they’re preparing to unlock ~15M+ tons of lithium. Invest in EnergyX before midnight PT.

➤ A bear has been spotted repeatedly in an Arvada neighborhood—most recently lounging on a neighbor’s patio, just feet away from a dog, before calmly walking away. (See Photo)

➤ This roundup of favorite Colorado tubing spots covers everything from Clear Creek in Golden to the Arkansas River’s Waterworks Park in Pueblo. (More)

➤ The Lavender Festival, hosted by the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Chatfield Farms, takes place this Saturday and Sunday, with more than 2,000 blooming lavender plants, live music, food trucks, and artisan vendors. (More)

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➤ Potentially groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research focused on a new protein in the brain, and the results are turning heads. (Hear Details)

➤ Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing the Midwest and Northeast, exposing millions to hazardous air. (Hear Episode)

➤ California’s high-speed rail project is seeking hundreds of millions in fresh federal funding after Washington clawed back $4 billion. (Listen Now)

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