Mining Education Push: President Trump says the federal government will fund $180M in grants for mining schools, including $100M via the Department of Energy and just over $80M from the Defense Department—highlighting Colorado School of Mines as a key workforce partner. Data Center Economics: Douglas County commissioners are set to consider a $19.3M tax rebate for a Parker data center under construction, as Colorado’s local governments clash over AI infrastructure growth, water use, and energy demand. Local Water Rules for Housing: Calhan’s 4-3 vote adopts a stricter 300-year water supply standard that could reshape a proposed 475-home development, tightening how much new projects can draw from non-replenishing aquifers. Health Care & Courts: A Colorado district court dismissed a corporate-backed challenge to Denver’s building energy code, backing local authority to cut pollution from gas appliances. Food Safety: A salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños continues to ripple across multiple states, with recalls expanding beyond initial reports. Agriculture Spotlight: Yuma County’s economy is still heavily driven by agriculture, with roughly 1 in 6 jobs linked to the sector and a long shift toward higher-value specialty crops. Breast Health Expansion: Solis Mammography opened four new imaging centers in 2026, including a Denver-area location in Westminster offering 3D mammography and added AI services.