El Paso County residents urged to take precaution, aid response during forceful winds

PLUS | Avalanche vs. Stars: 3 keys to Colorado victory in Game 1; Polis administration and lawmakers strike deal on Colorado property tax legislation and more. [View in browser]( [Share with a friend]( Springs PM Update Good evening! Today is Monday, May 6, 2024. Catch up on everything going on in Colorado in 5 minutes. [El Paso County residents urged to take precaution, aid response during forceful winds]( As strong winds ripped across El Paso County Monday, increasing fire danger and pulling down trees and power lines in their wake, Pikes Peak regional emergency officials urged residents to take diligent precautions and report emergencies to help mitigate damage and keep communities safe. [Read More]( [Researchers find dam removal in Eleven Mile Canyon already a boon to fish]( Scientists are studying the effects of removing an abandoned concrete dam in Eleven Mile Canyon, Colorado, to observe how the ecosystem repairs and reshapes itself. They're closely monitoring changes in the streambed, habitat recovery, and the response of fish populations, aiming to apply their findings to similar dam removal projects in the future, with particular attention to balancing ecological restoration with meeting water needs for municipalities. [Read More]( [Massive overhead sign falls onto Colorado interstate, shutting down all lanes]( A massive overhead sign blew onto I-25 on Monday morning, closing down all lanes of travel just north of downtown Denver. [Read More]( [Avalanche vs. Stars: 3 keys to Colorado victory in Game 1]( The Avalanche face the Stars on Tuesday in Game 1 of their playoff matchup. Here are three keys for Colorado to begin their second-round series in Dallas: [Read More]( [Broncos sign multi-year agreement with Ent Credit Union to be official banking partner]( The Broncos have signed a multi-year partnership with Ent Credit Union to be their official banking partner. The Broncos announced the move Monday. They had previously been partnered with U.S. Bank. [Read More]( [3 challenging summer hikes in Colorado to start planning now]( Longs Peak via the Keyhole Route in Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder Skyline Traverse in Boulder County, and Stratton Reservoir in North Cheyenne Caon Park are challenging hikes that require preparation and nerve. Longs Peak requires Class 3 rock scrambling, Boulder Skyline Traverse involves 12,000 feet of elevation gain, and Stratton Reservoir requires bushwhacking and navigation skills. These hikes require experienced hikers and navigators to complete safely. [Read More]( [Polis administration and lawmakers strike deal on Colorado property tax legislation]( With at least three days left in the 2024 session for a bill to make it from start to finish, Gov. Jared Polis, lawmakers, and business group heads announced a deal on property tax legislation Monday. [Read More]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here.]( Engage in the conversation in [today's eEdition]( Interested in podcasts? Check out ours [here]( Already subscribed? [Log in.]( Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe [here.]( 30 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80903