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Arapahoe County's road-preservation race

Preventive road work could save millions in Arapahoe County

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Arapahoe County is saving its good roads before they become teeth-rattling, budget-busting rebuilds.Why it matters: The needs outpace funding. Preserving healthy pavement can curb backlogs and costs, road and bridge infrastructure manager Doug Stern says.

Littleton tree to lose its top

Ips beetles infested the roughly 50-year-old tree near Main Street's west end, leaving one of Littleton's beloved landmarks fighting to survive.

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Littleton&#x27;s most sentimental spruce is likely to look a lot different this time next month.The big picture: Ips beetles — aka engraver beetles — infested the roughly 50-year-old tree near Main Street&#x27;s west end, leaving one of Littleton&#x27;s most beloved landmarks fighting to survive.

Double trouble: Colorado's summertime air threats

How to lessen wildfire smoke and ozone issues at home.

Colorado&#x27;s summer air is a two-front health threat as wildfire smoke and ozone blanket the Front Range.Why it matters: Poor air quality isn&#x27;t just ugly or annoying. It can trigger coughing, wheezing and burning eyes — especially for kids, seniors and people with asthma, COPD, heart disease or other underlying health problems.

Aurora mulls data center limits

Data centers have become a national flashpoint.

Aurora is poised for a wider debate over data center rules, as Councilmember Amy Wiles explores new regulations and residents question whether the city is ready for AI-fueled growth.The big picture: Aurora is the latest Colorado city grappling with data centers as communities statewide weigh the infrastructure needed to support cloud services, businesses and artificial intelligence.

"Smart" water: Outing Aurora's drought scofflaws

Smart meters are helping Aurora sniff out water scofflaws

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Plenty of Aurora residents seem to think they can sneak <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="extra sprinkler cycles" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/04/27/aurora-water-restrictions-rules-fines-2026" data-vars-content-id="c1a872da-de89-4597-aa0a-1b9b1b575d96" data-vars-headline="&quot;Smart&quot; water: Outing Aurora&#x27;s drought scofflaws" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/04/27/aurora-water-restrictions-rules-fines-2026" target="_self">extra sprinkler cycles</a> past the water department.Why it matters: Aurora Water tells Axios about 14,000 accounts have tripped its drought-rule alarms so far this year, as the city <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="battles dry conditions" data-vars-click-url="https://sentinelcolorado.com/metro/when-in-drought-aurora-prepares-for-a-year-of-severe-water-restrictions/" data-vars-content-id="c1a872da-de89-4597-aa0a-1b9b1b575d96" data-vars-headline="&quot;Smart&quot; water: Outing Aurora&#x27;s drought scofflaws" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sentinelcolorado.com/metro/when-in-drought-aurora-prepares-for-a-year-of-severe-water-restrictions/" target="_blank">battles dry conditions</a> and shrinking water supplies.

Aurora water restrictions: What you need to know

New rules limit watering days and add fines as Aurora faces low snowpack.

The City of Aurora is formally curbing water use in response to historically <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="low snowpack" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/13/colorado-snowpack-drought-record-levels" data-vars-content-id="5c2d21d6-826d-430c-93c1-de7c13753702" data-vars-headline="Aurora water restrictions: What you need to know" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/13/colorado-snowpack-drought-record-levels" target="_self">low snowpack</a> and amid growing water shortage concerns ahead of warming weather.Why it matters: Aurora Water wants a 20% reduction in water use, affecting everything from lawn watering to development, as the city tries to stretch limited supplies.

Smoke break 💨🚫

Smoke and ozone squeeze Arapahoe County

Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience

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Smoke and ozone squeeze Arapahoe County

Littleton tree to lose its top

Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience

Double trouble: Colorado's summertime air threats

Aurora mulls data center limits