Energy & Utilities: Colorado Springs Utilities’ Energy Wise summer rates kick in June 1, shifting customers to higher on-peak pricing (5 p.m.–9 p.m. weekdays) and lower off-peak rates to cut bills. Workplace & Courts: Colorado’s Supreme Court ruled workers can use self-defense at work even with “don’t chase or confront” policies, while federal cases move forward on issues ranging from Haitian meatpacking workers’ discrimination claims to Amazon workers’ unpaid COVID screening suit and an EEOC deal over a no-beard policy. Wildfire Insurance: New Colorado law takes effect July 1 requiring insurers to be more transparent about wildfire risk models and giving homeowners a chance to appeal scores. Data Centers & Water: Neighbors in Colorado Springs are preparing appeals after planning approval for Project Taurus, citing power, water, and noise concerns; across the West, Lake Mead is projected to sink back to record lows, underscoring pressure on Colorado River supplies. AI Infrastructure Funding: Boulder-based Hydra Host raised $100M to help data centers pool and manage GPUs for AI workloads. Housing & Community: Denver-area residents protested teardown activity in Virginia Village as investors pursue duplex development near Colorado Boulevard, and families at George Washington High School urged faster funding for aging athletic facilities. Food & Industry Recognition: Colorado chefs and restaurants continued to rack up James Beard honors, including Penelope Wong’s win for Best Chef: Mountain.