Utah Wildfire Watch: Utah is entering a hotter, drier stretch with monsoon uncertainty and already-high fire activity, including the Cottonwood Fire pushing into higher elevations near Eagle Point Ski Resort, as officials warn that conditions could keep worsening. Colorado River Water Stress: A new look at the Colorado River’s headwaters shows creeks and springs drying up, with Lake Mead and Lake Powell dropping to dangerous lows—raising alarms for power, farms, and cities across the Southwest. Lake Powell Dam Threat: Federal officials are dealing with “supercharged bubbles” that could threaten Lake Powell’s dam operations, as water levels fall and the system faces added strain. Wildland Firefighter Memorials: Wildland crews honored three firefighters killed on the Colorado–Utah border, underscoring how extreme fire seasons are putting more people in harm’s way. Public Lands Protection Fight: An op-ed argues Browns Canyon and other public lands protections are under attack, warning that boundary reviews could shrink or erase protections for habitat and recreation. Energy & Data Centers: Utah is weighing nuclear power to meet rising electricity demand from AI data centers, while local backlash against data centers continues to grow.