Saturday, July 11, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1955, the first 306 cadets were sworn in at the newly established U.S. Air Force Academy, then based at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver. It moved to its permanent home near Colorado Springs in 1958.

Slowing how fast you age sounds like it should take a punishing diet or a shelf of supplements. New research out of Japan says otherwise. Scientists found that one small daily habit, paired with another, slowed the body's biological aging about as much as cutting your calorie intake by a quarter. In today's Flyover Podcast, Amy shares exactly what the study found, why it surprised the researchers, and what those two simple habits are. Tune in here to learn more.

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DOJ Threatens Colorado Election Officials

The U.S. Department of Justice sent Colorado election officials a letter this week threatening criminal prosecution if noncitizens are allowed to vote.

The letter, from Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, tells Colorado's secretary of state to explain within five days how the state will comply with federal voter-list law. The DOJ sent similar letters to all 50 states.

Secretary of State Jena Griswold called it a "thinly veiled attempt" to intimidate election officials and pledged to defend Colorado's voters.

Voter-advocacy groups, including Common Cause Colorado, said the state already verifies its rolls through automatic updates tied to driver's licenses and death records. Colorado's constitution already bars noncitizen voting.

Denver Launches $100M Jobs Agenda

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced a $100 million, four-part plan Thursday aimed at supporting 10,000 jobs over the next three years.

The four-part Denver Jobs Agenda includes Open Denver ($40 million to attract new companies) and Work Denver ($45 million for workforce training), plus smaller pots for startups and small businesses. Johnston said almost none of the money comes from the city's general fund.

The push comes as Denver's office vacancy rate sits near 40% even though unemployment, at 3.6%, is below the national rate. City officials say they're already working with 52 prospects that could add more than 12,000 jobs.

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO J.J. Ament said talent is the top factor employers weigh when deciding where to expand, and that the plan directly targets that gap.

Colorado Hot Springs Crack National Rankings

Four Colorado hot springs landed in USA Today's rankings of the nation's 10 best hot springs, released this week.

The readers'-choice program has an expert panel nominate contenders in each category before the public votes on the winners. Durango Hot Springs Resort & Spa placed highest among the Colorado entries, landing at No. 3 overall with more than 30 mineral soaking pools.

Iron Mountain Hot Springs and Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, both in Glenwood Springs, came in at No. 4 and No. 5, while The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs also made the list. Glenwood's resort is home to the world's largest outdoor mineral pool.

A hot springs resort in Murrieta, California took the top overall spot in this year's rankings.

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➤ Ouray: Eight helicopters flying out of two helibases are playing a central role in the fight against the Gold Mountain Fire, which has grown to more than 32,000 acres with 8% containment. Crews use the aircraft for reconnaissance, transporting personnel, and dropping water on the flames. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: As Cyclospora cases in Colorado have climbed to 90 so far this year, health officials are reassuring the public that there is no increased risk from consuming produce sold in the state. (More)

➤ Denver: Unaffiliated congressional candidate Shimon Blau said his campaign submitted nearly 2,200 petition signatures, well over the 1,500 required, to appear on the ballot against Democrat nominee Melat Kiros in the 1st Congressional District. (More)

➤ Mesa County: Human remains found near the Wild Rose Picnic Area on Grand Mesa had been scavenged by a bear and other wildlife, the sheriff's office said, prompting a death investigation. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Colorado fell 14 spots to No. 25 in CNBC's 2026 "America's Top States for Business" rankings, which for the first time factored in permitting speed. Ohio claimed the top spot this year. (See List)

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➤ The MLB Draft begins today in Philadelphia, with the Colorado Rockies picking 10th overall. SI's final mock has them taking Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick, a strong defender who hit 18 home runs this season. (More)

➤ Big-mountain freeride skiing and snowboarding will debut at the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, the International Olympic Committee announced this week. The discipline, born from the extreme skiing movement in Crested Butte in the 1990s, will feature 44 athletes competing for four gold medals. (More)

➤ Deion Sanders said at Big 12 Media Days this week that his coaching staff, not his players, will be on curfew when Colorado opens the season at Georgia Tech on Sept. 3. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Sanders also explained why he won't appear in EA Sports College Football 27, which launched this week: "If I'm not in the game, that means they weren't paying enough." (More)

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➤ The Southern Colorado Cares Telethon, benefiting Aspen Acres Fire victims, blew past its original $100,000 goal, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars from donors across Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Castle Rock. (See Details)

➤ Jefferson County deputies used a drone to pinpoint a hidden fire near Golden Gate Canyon on Wednesday after residents reported smoke they initially mistook for dust from a nearby quarry. The aircraft gave firefighters exact coordinates. (More)

➤ About 4,000 cyclists will take over Loveland Pass this morning during the annual Triple Bypass bike tour, closing the route to drivers on U.S. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect heavy delays on I-70. (More)

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➤ Researchers found that these daily habits can slow the body's aging rate about as much as cutting your calorie intake by a quarter. (Hear More)

➤ Tyler Robinson declined to take the stand at the preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case, and the next move rests with the judge. (Listen Now)

➤ China has announced plans for a space-and-ground network to spot dangerous asteroids before they reach Earth.(Podcast Available)

Have you ever visited hot springs in Colorado?

Yesterday's Results:

Colorado's summer harvest is rolling in. Which are you looking forward to most?

All of them: 28%
Palisade peaches: 20%
Olathe sweet corn: 14%
Rocky Ford cantaloupe: 11%
Pueblo green chile: 10%
None of them: 9%
Other: 8%

In Colorado's San Luis Valley, at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, a national park protects the tallest sand dunes in North America. What is it?

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