AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoColorado River Water Stress: Southern California’s Metropolitan Water District approved a deal with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to keep up to 200,000 acre-feet in Lake Mead this year, paying $325 per acre-foot under the Lower Colorado River Basin System Conservation and Efficiency Program as the reservoir hits record lows. Wildfire Response: The Fishhook Fire in Routt County jumped to 347 acres with 0% containment, while the Aspen Acres fire in Pueblo/Custer counties reached 99,820 acres and 35% containment, with evacuations still in effect for Rye. Airport Infrastructure: St. George Regional Airport is rebuilding a taxiway as part of routine pavement preservation, with FAA grants covering most costs and terminal expansion planning underway. AI in Schools (Jeffco): Jefferson County teachers say they’re not fully prepared for classroom AI as the district’s Gemini rollout gives teachers control over when and how students use tools. Local Business Tech: Denver-area managed IT and cybersecurity firm Bespoke Technology Group was named to MSP Summit’s 2026 “MSPs to Watch” list. Health Training in Buena Vista: Massage and Energy School in Buena Vista is launching its first professional massage certification program this September, aiming to expand local access to licensed training. Climate Science: A National Academies report says research linking climate change to individual disasters has strengthened, while noting it doesn’t push any specific lawsuit use.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.