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Good morning!

I am, as of this writing, enjoying a sip of hot coffee. I’m having to savor it, because it’s probably the last time I’m going to turn on any kind of heat-producing device in my home for the day.

I’ve never quite been able to give up the hot coffee habit (which I blame on many, many broke years working in a newsroom when at least the coffee in the break room was free) to board the cold-brew train. But with another heat wave descending and pushing temps up to that triple-digit mark, I may have to relent.

But that’s a problem for drowsy afternoon Eric. Y’all are dealing with stimulated, optimistic morning Eric now, and he’s got a whole carafe of news. Let’s have a cuppa, shall we?

Eric Lubbers

CTO & Newsletter Wrangler

THE NEWS

OUTDOORS

Once-scarce wild turkeys show up en masse in northern Colorado — and their neighbors have stories

Ten wild turkeys cross the street in a west Longmont neighborhood on March 16, not far from the St. Vrain River and a chain of green spaces that provide a more natural habitat for the birds. (Doug Conarroe, Special to The Colorado Sun)

“The population may be good, but it does make it frustrating as a hunter because when they know they are safe, they’re not going to want to leave. We are excited to have a robust turkey population, but we want them to remain wild.”

— David Nikonow, Colorado district biologist for the National Wild Turkey Federation

Colorado cities and towns along the northern Front Range are reporting more wild turkey sightings than ever, Dan England reports, with gangs (one of the accepted terms for a turkey group) of Merriam’s and Rio Grande birds seen gobbling up attention in urban settings. Read more for tips on how to deal with them and what to feed them (spoiler: don’t feed them at all, they’re wildlife).

Nederland to buy Eldora Mountain Resort with support of ski industry heavy hitters

The sign welcoming skiers to Eldora was still nearly buried by snow on March 15, 2024. (Chryss Cada, Special to The Colorado Sun)

After months of delays, the town of Nederland announced it will buy Eldora Mountain Resort from Powdr using debt that would be paid off by the sale of municipal bonds and lift-ticket sales instead of adding taxes on locals. Tracy Ross has all the details, including the town’s plans to keep the resort a home-town gem.

Gabe Evans claims the Republican tax and spending bill he voted for doesn’t cut Medicaid. That’s misleading.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Fort Lupton, speaks to reporters during a news conference May 29 on the steps of the Colorado Capitol. Evans was discussing Republicans’ federal funding proposal. (Jesse Paul, The Colorado Sun)

“We’re not cutting Medicaid. Medicaid spending goes up under this.”

— U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, when presented with a letter from a constituent concerned about cuts in the GOP bill

⬇︎$1 trillion

The reduction in Medicaid spending over 10 years built into the bill

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans has said that the “big, beautiful bill” — which will implement President Trump’s tax and spending plan — that he voted for would not cut Medicaid, despite Congressional Budget Office analysis that shows the number of people covered by the health plan would drop by millions. Taylor Dolven has more.

Related: Republicans say Medicaid work requirements target the lazy. Here’s who could be collateral damage in Colorado. Millions of qualified Americans would be buried in new paperwork and kicked out of the low-income health care program, studies show.

MORE NEWS

Authorities identify Fort Collins hiker who fell to her death at Rocky Mountain National Park. Debra Stith, 66, had retired in October and spent much of her time skiing and hiking before she fell near Chasm Lake, her family said. Get ready to pass through U.S. airport security checkpoints with your shoes on. The change will go into effect immediately nationwide, Transportation Security Administration Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday.

Section by Eric Lubbers | CTO & Newsletter Wrangler

THE COLORADO REPORT

Larry the camel dies from lightning strike on Fourth of July. Larry lived at Troublesome Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation outside of Kremmling and was a frequent visitor to downtown Steamboat Springs at the Fourth of July parade and other events across northwest Colorado. RIP, Larry. —Sky-Hi News Colorado has a new rule to limit gas-powered lawn equipment in favor of electric — but isn’t enforcing it yet. The new state air quality rule went into effect June 1, banning government entities from using small gas-powered lawn equipment during the summer ozone season. — Colorado Public Radio Report shows more homes for sale in more than 14 years. Data from the Denver Metro Association of Realtors shows the metro area has the highest amount of housing inventory available since 2011.— 9News

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Section by Olivia Prentzel | Reporter

THE OPINION PAGE

COLUMNS

Texas Hill Country flooding foretells impact of Trump’s budget cuts. The slashed budgets of NOAA, FEMA and the National Weather Service are just the ones we can’t help but notice now.— Mike Littwin Trump mocks a Fox News host for her voice. I know the challenge of having a unique voice. Jessica Tarlov’s voice is more than just unique; it’s kind, courageous and desperately needed. Trump’s attacks are indecent and brutish.— Craig Silverman

The Colorado Sun is a nonpartisan news organization, and the opinions of columnists and editorial writers do not reflect the opinions of the newsroom. Read our ethics policy for more on The Sun’s opinion policy and submit columns, suggest writers or provide feedback at opinion@coloradosun.com.

SunLit

BOOKS

The Bookies Bookstore suggests stories about mom, pirates and books

Each week as part of SunLit — The Sun’s literature section — we feature staff recommendations from bookstores across Colorado. This week, the staff from The Bookies Bookstore in Denver recommends:

“This Is Your Mother” by Erika J. Simpson, a near-biblical memoir of a mother-daughter bond “Tea You at the Altar” by Rebecca Thorne, a rollicking fantasy of a lesbian pirate wedding “How to Read a Book” by Monica Wood, a tale of three connected characters who collide at a bookstore

Read what the bookstore staff had to say about each. Pick up a copy and support your local bookstores at the same time.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Section by Kevin Simpson | Writer

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to close all the blinds in my house and try to Nosferatu my way through the day. Stay cool and we’ll see you back here tomorrow!

— Eric & the whole staff of The Sun

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