Colorado River Legal Crossroads: Water experts warn the 1922 compact could hit a “tripwire” at Lee’s Ferry by October, setting up costly Supreme Court fights that could mean major cuts for the Front Range. BLM Energy Oversight: A 30-day public comment period is open for March 2027 Colorado oil-and-gas lease parcels covering 66,221 acres, with BLM saying community input will shape any future development. Colorado Water Reliability (Out of State, Big Lesson): Peoria officials say even with Colorado River uncertainty, residents shouldn’t expect tap changes thanks to storage credits and backup wells. Critical Minerals Funding: The U.S. Department of Energy selected four “Mine of the Future” projects for $73 million, including work tied to an Innovative Wireless Technologies effort with locations in Colorado. Data Center Pressure: Arizona’s AG plans a town hall and is pushing for a data center moratorium amid rising energy bills and community complaints. Colorado Agriculture & Land: Boulder County asks the public for help after vandalism cut fences across multiple open-space properties, raising safety concerns for cattle and hikers. Local Business/Community: Vista Bank is financing a new home for Eagle County’s Mountain Tots Preschool, expanding licensed childcare capacity. Hemp Policy Shock: A report says a federal hemp ban could force 68.1% of U.S. hemp businesses to shut down, with major job and tax impacts. Energy Deal Watch: Enbridge will buy Tallgrass Energy’s crude business for $2.55 billion, expanding pipeline reach into key U.S. basins.