School Meals & SNAP: Federal SNAP cuts are expected to ripple into school cafeterias, putting free breakfast and lunch at risk for more than a million children—especially where eligibility is tied to SNAP/Medicaid participation and where districts rely on SNAP rates for funding. Workforce & Training: Commerce City’s short-term “Promise” workforce program is ending this year as officials prepare to align eligible training with Workforce Pell, aiming to connect quick certificate programs in healthcare, manufacturing, and IT to Pell dollars. Agriculture & Policy: UW Extension’s John Hewlett is helping organize a Federal Reserve agricultural roundtable in Cheyenne, bringing producers from Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska to discuss real-world conditions like transport, marketing, and irrigation constraints. Water Infrastructure: Grand Canyon National Park says South Rim water restoration after the Aug. 29 flash flood is now on a weeks-long path, with a temporary Bright Angel Creek intake pumping about 500 gallons per minute. Colorado Business & Trade: CBP seized $142K in plywood at BWI, alleging duty-evasion via stolen identity and undervaluation. Local Growth: Pueblo Community College enrollment jumped 18% this fall, driven by specialized, lower-cost programs in healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and automotive.