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June 25, 2025: Is there a ‘Goldilocks’ amount of rain?; Douglas County voters reject home rule

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Tornado Damage Eastern Plains Bennet Ellizabeth
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A car heads west on a wet County Road 194 near Elizabeth.

Too much rain fosters growth of grasses and underbrush, and not enough rain makes everything dry out, raising the risk of wildfires. So, is there a "Goldilocks" amount of rain that's just right? That's just one thing we ask Denver7 chief meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo in our regular conversation. Plus, a Western Colorado University student on the challenges of forecasting weather in Gunnison. Also, Douglas County voters reject home rule. Then, what it takes to become a confidential voter in Colorado. Plus, the Boulder Comedy Festival, how to find Indie films in movie theaters, and celebrating Pride with the Local 303.