Food Supply & Health: Black and pinto beans are projected to be in short supply in 2026-27 after farmers cut back acreage and buyers drew down stocks more than expected, with Canada’s colored bean production down sharply. Public Health: A frozen berry recall tied to an E. coli outbreak has expanded, adding more lots of Great Value and Trader Joe’s products sold across many states, including Colorado. Water Planning: Durango is updating its water efficiency plan and drought management plan and is asking residents for input through Oct. 19, after recent dry conditions and a record-wet September highlighted the need to refresh long-term and emergency guidance. Climate Courts: The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, a major climate-liability fight that could reshape how local governments pursue damages tied to greenhouse gas emissions. Local Business & Quality: VB Health, a Denver dietary supplement company, launched a public seven-part Supplement Quality Standard with requirements for research, dosing, verified sourcing, U.S. manufacturing, and batch testing. Energy & Industry Tech: The U.S. Army integrated Epirus’ Leonidas microwave counter-drone system into a broader command-and-control network, moving it toward real layered air-defense use.