AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoad Safety Spotlight: Mesa County is facing a troubling rise in fatal crashes, with 23 deaths in 2025 (up from 17 in 2024) and a high per-capita fatality rate that puts it near the top statewide—local planners say the trend is “worrisome” and need-to-act urgency is growing. State Health Policy: Gov. Polis signed an executive order banning state agencies from buying sugary drinks for official functions, after a human services board balked at restricting food-stamp purchases—now the order also pushes for changes to SNAP rules. Summer Mobility & Costs: Memorial Day travel is expected to be huge, with Colorado warning of busy roads and CDOT suspending construction to ease congestion, while gas prices remain elevated nationwide. Local Business & Sustainability: Roadway Moving is adding 85 vehicles ahead of peak season, and a new partnership turns recycled Crocs into disc golf gear—small moves, but very “Colorado” in spirit. Water & Weather Watch: Hyland Hills Water World opens for the season with new “Summit Canyon” rides, while forecasts point to a busy Memorial Day weekend with storms possible.
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