Dairy & Food: Colorado confirmed its first bird flu case in dairy cattle since August 2024 at a Weld County farm. The dairy is quarantined, with weekly milk testing required; officials say pasteurized milk remains safe. Aviation: Denver International Airport opened a new international arrivals area and an eight-lane security checkpoint as its Great Hall overhaul continues, with the program expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2027. Utilities: Xcel Energy is spending about $4 million to win approval for new city franchise agreements; the utility says the cost will be recovered through customer fees. Agriculture & Environment: A planned drone herbicide application on Boulder County’s Red Hill has drawn local opposition over potential risks to wildlife, water and nearby farms. Infrastructure: Poudre Valley REA plans $9.1 million in northern Colorado grid improvements, while Loveland-based Pulse has launched what it calls Colorado’s first 20-gig residential internet service. Aerospace: Catalyst Campus has doubled its Colorado Springs aerospace and defense training facility. Energy: A new Colorado geothermal report points to opportunities for heating and power generation.