Wildfire Health: Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties are under an air quality health advisory due to wildfire smoke, with officials warning of worsened asthma and other lung and heart risks. Wildfire Damage: Colorado wildfires have burned nearly 125,000 acres statewide, with the Aspen Acres fire driving rapid growth and evacuations in southern Colorado. Food Safety: CDC is investigating a parasite outbreak causing “explosive” diarrhea (cyclosporiasis) across 17 states, including Colorado, with dozens hospitalized and no single source identified yet. Health Policy: A federal appeals court rejected a Trump administration policy requiring detention without bond for certain immigrants, ordering a bond hearing—an issue with direct community health and safety implications. Medicaid Costs: New Jersey is charging employers whose workers are on Medicaid, a model other states may consider as Medicaid work requirements and coverage rules shift. Mental Health Access (West): Gov. Green took over the Western Governors’ Association chair role, launching “Health Beyond Healthcare” to tackle mental health through housing, education, workforce and other drivers.