CPW to Euthanize Second Wolf

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is trying to kill a wolf or wolves from the Copper Creek Pack, according to a letter sent to the Holy Cross Cattlemen’s Association (HCCA).

The letter, signed July 25, states CPW staff in Pitkin County are “undertaking additional lethal control efforts” after the pack killed a calf on July 18. Multiple attempts to get near the wolves since July 20 have been unsuccessful.

CPW sent the letter in response to HCCA’s request to lethally remove one or more members of the pack, which the agency denied.

CPW killed one member of the pack in May in an effort to curb chronic depredation. Since then, ranchers have reported continued conflict and additional suspected livestock attacks.

Mountain Lion Kills Dog in Boulder

A mountain lion attacked and killed a small dog in a north Boulder neighborhood Friday night, police confirmed over the weekend.

The attack happened around 9:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of Balsam Avenue. Police say a resident was walking their dog when the mountain lion appeared suddenly and pounced on the pet, killing it instantly and leaving with its body.

The mountain lion was spotted again the next day in the same area. Wildlife officers monitored its activity for about two hours before it disappeared. The dog’s remains were later recovered from a nearby backyard. Watch video here.

While attacks like this are extremely rare, authorities provided a list of tips to stay safe in the event of a mountain lion encounter.

Butterfly Pavilion First in Firefly Milestone

The Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster completed the lifecycle of a Colorado firefly species under human care, a historic first that could help restore the state’s firefly populations.

In a press release, the Pavilion said a female Colorado firefly (genus Photuris) born and raised in its lab laid viable eggs, one of which hatched this month, closing the lifecycle and proving the species can be bred in captivity.

Raising fireflies is one of the most complex challenges in the field of invertebrate research, achieved by just a few institutions globally. The Pavilion’s effort took eight years.

The breakthrough will help scientists raise multiple generations in captivity, with the ultimate goal of reintroducing fireflies to Colorado, the American West, and other habitats.

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➤ Weld County: Commissioners voted unanimously to build the county’s new judicial center in downtown Greeley, expanding the current courthouse campus to handle rising caseloads tied to population growth. (See Details)

➤ Colorado Springs: Prosecutors filed federal charges against two residents accused of distributing fentanyl to a 15-year-old girl, resulting in her overdose death on June 7. (See Details)

➤ Denver: CDOT demolished five historic buildings at Burnham Yard, the possible site of a new Broncos stadium. Historic preservationists called the decision “deeply immoral.” (See Details)

➤ Northglenn: Over 100 cats and dogs were rescued from a local home in an animal cruelty and neglect case. The Riverdale Animal Shelter, which took in all 115 animals, is asking for donations to help care for them. (See Details)

➤ Rocky Mountain National Park: Authorities identified human remains found in June as those of Steven Noto, 40, of New York. Foul play has been ruled out as a cause of death. (More)

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➤ The Denver Broncos signed wide receiver Courtland Sutton to a four-year, $92 million contract extension through 2029. (More)

➤ Colorado State’s collegiate logging team lost an estimated $50,000 to $60,000 worth of equipment in a fire, putting their season in jeopardy. Other logging teams from around the country have donated money and equipment to help the student-funded program recover. (More)

➤ Former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders asked his father, Deion, to stay away from Browns training camp due to his current spot on the depth chart. (More)

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➤ UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora was ranked as the state’s best hospital for the 14th year in a row by U.S. News and World Report. (See List)

➤ Teenage employees of Astro Fun World, an indoor amusement park in Westminster, say they were never paid in full after the park abruptly shut down on July 7. (More)

➤ Efforts are underway to relocate and preserve El Rancho, a shuttered 77-year-old Evergreen restaurant, after its property was acquired by QuikTrip earlier this year. (See Details)

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➤ Thomas the Tank Engine will come to the Colorado Railroad Museum for three weekends this September. The event features full-size train rides, photos with Sir Topham Hatt, live entertainment, and more. (See Details)

➤ The Million Dollar Highway, a scenic but treacherous mountain road in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, ranks among the nine most scenic drives in the U.S. on a list by WorldAtlas. (See List)

➤ Jordan Champalou, an Arvada man, and Donkey, his pet donkey, have achieved local fame and social media stardom for their neighborhood walks and story of companionship. (See Video)

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