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On today’s newscast we hear a statewide survey that asks voters to identify their priorities for candidates in the general election. With at least 20 water-related deaths in the state this summer, we hear tips on staying safe. Delta Montrose Electric Association is one of two Colorado utilities to receive millions of federal dollars to help its transition to renewable energy.

Colorado’s outbreak of bird flu among dairy cattle is now the worst in the country, reports the Colorado Sun. Colorado has more cases in the past month than any other state, according to the latest state and federal data. As of Monday evening, Colorado had identified 26 herds with cases of avian influenza. Of those, 22 were identified within the past month and the herds are still in quarantine.

Today we take a mindful look at conflict.

Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living.

Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living.

High winds, hail, catastrophic wildfires starting from grass as well as overgrown forests—all add up to a perfect storm causing more expensive premiums for insurance in Colorado, writes Dave Marston. And dry land and higher temperatures add to the risk of wildfire. Western Colorado insurer Kevin Parks has some tips for people looking at where they live in a brand new, defensive way, but it means making some changes. Among other hazards, trees that provide welcome shade might just be way too close to the house.

Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living.

Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living.

Writer Jacob Richards grew up in Aspen and learned as a kid that if his dentist couldn't afford to live in Aspen— commuting from over 70 miles away— then he hadn't a prayer of living there either. But then he watched as commuter towns became pricey. Richards says Aspen's lesson is that satellite towns sending workers to rich resort towns like Aspen must come together and press hard for worker housing.

Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living.