Antitrust & Consumer Costs: A Colorado federal magistrate recommended $60,000 against a Romanian publisher’s infringing case, while a separate Colorado lawsuit says the four biggest ski resort operators shared nonpublic info to keep lift-ticket and pass prices “artificially high,” with class-action claims naming Vail/Alterra and others. Big Tech Scrutiny: The FTC and 22 states sued Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharges in search advertising auctions, joining Colorado AG Dave Sunday’s action seeking restitution for businesses. Local Business & Construction: Harmony Painting finished a same-day restaurant repaint in Denver’s Greenwich after new ownership demanded upgrades without disrupting service. Education & Facilities: Garfield Re-2 approved November bond and mill levy measures, including science/engineering lab upgrades and employee housing plans. Public Safety & Environment: Colorado’s Arkansas River downstream of Pueblo faces health warnings after a 4.2-million-gallon sewage spill; advisories remain in effect pending testing. Wildlife: Colorado logged another bear attack in Estes Park, underscoring an “extraordinary bear year” and renewed trapping efforts. Energy & Permitting: Gov. Polis issued an executive order to speed permitting for “strategic industries” via a statewide portal pilot.