Universal childcare push: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston unveiled a universal childcare task force and “Mile High Line” development vision in his State of the City, aiming to cut red tape for providers, build a caregiver pipeline, and make care affordable within five years. Education funding & access: In Grand Junction, supporters rallied around Proposition NN, which would raise the TABOR cap to keep more revenue for K-12, with hopes for smaller classes and better resources. Historic preservation meets hospitality: Denver’s old Cathedral High School (built in 1921) is set for renovation into a boutique hotel, with advocates highlighting its layered history across education, religion, and LGBTQ+ and creative communities. Immigration detention scrutiny: Colorado health officials say they still lack access to investigate a reported TB concern at GEO’s Aurora ICE facility, as advocates press for transparency and conditions to be addressed. Arts & culture calendar: Aspen’s Wheeler Opera House won a national Historic Theatre Award, and Buena Vista’s Road to Smalltown stop brings Bonfire Dub for an all-ages riverside concert. Local community news: Jenkins Middle School’s rebuilt campus is set to reopen this fall for 650 students after closure and repairs. Western culture: Whitehall PRCA is back for the 2026 Whitehall Frontier Days celebration. Data center cost fight: The House advanced the Ratepayer Protection Act, pushing for data centers to pay their own way instead of shifting energy costs to consumers.