Colorado Today
Colorado Today is a daily news podcast from Colorado Public Radio that delivers the state news you need in about 15 minutes. It helps listeners stay connected to their communities and understand how major Colorado stories affect their lives. New episodes are available each weekday morning at 6:00 a.m., hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. The show is produced by CPR's newsrooms, and listeners are encouraged to support future episodes by donating at cpr.org.
Episodes
Accusations fly at the Boebert - Laubacher debate, life after school consolidation, hiking the Great Colorado Route
The candidates running to represent Colorado’s reddest district traded accusations at a debate this week. Did we learn anything new about the race? Then, schools are being forced to close around the state. How are parents and principals coping?. Plus, we check out one man’s route for a hike that spans the entire state.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s
Railroad ballot measure snafu, an early flu season, the secret behind Denver’s port-a-potty placement
Editor's note: The mRNA influenza vaccine, mFLUSIVA, will only be available to adults 50 years and older in Colorado this fall. More information can be found at Immunize Colorado.Nearly a million Coloradans received ballots with a measure that wasn't meant for them. How did so many people end up with the wrong question about a railroad? Then, this year’s flu season may come earlier than u
Governor candidates forum, DOJ sues Denver over mask policy, music lift from Avourneen
Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates faced off in a forum last week. Was there anything to sway Colorado voters? Then, the federal government is suing Denver for its restrictions on immigration agents. And, a Coloradan takes his music on the road and across the sea.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show:
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Victor Marx’s unusual campaign spending, a Venezuelan migrant and an international gang, the soulmate booth
Colorado’s Republican candidate for governor is in hot water for accepting more in donations than the law allows, but where is all that money going? Then, it’s been two years since Aurora was dragged into the infamous Tren de Aragua headlines by President Trump. A new podcast from CPR and Latino USA follows the story of one Venezuelan migrant caught in the crossfire. Plus, a lot of people
Water needs in a fast-growing county, answers in a deadly dairy farm accident, and bolo tie history
Douglas County is facing a growing demand for water as development continues. Then, the families of six dairy workers who died when pipes to exploded at their worksite are suing, and the investigation is turning up new details o what happened. Plus, we dive into the history of one of Colorado’s signature accessories: the bolo tie. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is suppo
Maroon Bells under new management? dueling income tax proposals, delivery drones for Denver
The federal government no longer wants the expense of managing the scenic — and incredibly popular — Maroon Bells, so it’s looking to turn that responsibility over to Pitkin County. But the arrangement is raising some concerns. Then, voters will see two questions on their ballots about income taxes, with very different implications. And delivery drones could be coming to Denver skies soon
Justices weigh climate liability, the economics of CO’s largest gold mine, CSprings pumpkin tradition
The eight Justices hearing Boulder’s lawsuit against Suncor and Exxon Mobile had tough questions during oral arguments Monday. Now the future of the case is in their hands. Then, the massive open pit mine in Teller County is touting its economic benefits, as it looks to expand into the future. And in Colorado Springs, drought hasn’t put a damper on Venetucci Farm’s annual pumpkin give-awa
Boulder v. Suncor at the Supreme Court, downtown office demolitions, Rangely’s musical water tank loses a champion
The Justices hear arguments today over whether local governments can use state courts to try to hold companies responsible for the costs of climate change. Then, with many downtown office buildings sitting half empty, demolition could be an attractive option, but there are barriers. Plus, we remember Bruce Odland, who helped bring the unearthly acoustics of a Western Slope water tank to t
Legal immigrants lose Medicaid coverage, CPW suspends killing wolves, meet our new host!
People who rely on food stamps, and legal immigrants who got their health insurance from the government, are seeing those benefits cut thanks to federal changes approved by Congress last year. Then, the state says it will stop using lethal means to deal with wolves that attack livestock, at least for now. Plus, introducing Colorado Today’s new co-host, Jackie Sedley! Email us at coloradot
Govr’s race in full swing, COCO spends big on ‘education’ campaign, Field Day for deaf and hard-of-hearing kids
The Republican and Democrat vying to be Colorado’s next governor have been working the campaign trail lately, firing up their supporters to help get out to vote. But what’s motivating the voters who back them? Then, a taxpayer funded campaign shared positive information about Front Range rail all summer, ahead of voters being asked to support a tax for the train. Plus, a special field day
AG trying to block new ICE detention center, lawsuit over DIA tarmac death, Lakewood Cider Days
Colorado’s Attorney General is asking the courts to halt renovations at a planned immigration detention center in Hudson, arguing the federal government has skipped necessary steps. Then, more than 70 people are suing over May’s deadly runway collision at DIA, alleging responsibility for the tragedy goes far beyond the man who walked onto the tarmac. And, to end on a gentler note, we expl
Trump Administration’s approach to public lands, CSprings builds ties with new Space Command home, a tarantula hook-up
The Trump administration is rewriting the rules for federal lands, and it could mean big changes for the parks, forests and trails around you. Then, Colorado Springs is trying to build relationships with the Alabama city that beat it out for Space Command, in the hopes of continuing to develop its space economy. Plus, a lonely pet tarantula from Golden finds love with the help of an onlin
Schools and fuel prices, judge orders return of Honduran man deported to Africa, the legend of Jane Kirkham
The soaring cost of diesel is putting the squeeze on farmers, truckers, and school districts. We look into how they are adapting. Then, ICE deported a man to a country he’d never been to, halfway around the world. Now he’s fighting to get back to Colorado. Plus, we look for the truth behind the tale of a lady stage coach robber and her tragic end.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorad
Electrical grid upgrades, Bus Rapid Transit: coming soon to Colfax, the inaugural Dolly Days
The Trump administration has awarded $250 million to help Colorado upgrade its transmission system to better connect with other states, and the result could be more renewable energy powering homes here. Then, Colorado’s first Bus Rapid Transit project has snarled East Colfax for years, but now the first section is almost ready to open. Plus, a weekend of Dolly Parton-themed celebrations k
Methane emission rules tightened, Jeffco tackles pine beetles, Christian Glass memorialized with new art center
Colorado has long been a step ahead of the rest of the country when it comes to reining in methane emissions. New rules will help make sure the technology that does that is actually working. Then, some mountain homeowners are getting help to slow pine beetle damage on their land. Plus, four years after Christian Glass was killed by a sheriff’s deputy, his family has opened a new art cente
Armed security at USPS facility, homebuilding down, wild horse contraception, the Bug Man of Hollywood
As private security guards are being sent to a postal service processing facility in Denver, some state officials are concerned about timing ahead of the election. Then, the number of single-family homes being built in Colorado is at its lowest level in at least six years. Also, the BLM is turning to birth control to help rein in wild horse herds. Plus, the Tarantula Festival in La Junta
Oxygen supply scare at UCHealth, FEMA aid denials, Denver neighborhood tries to protect local beavers
Patients at Colorado’s largest hospital had to rely on the emergency backup oxygen after someone disrupted the main supply to the building. Then, the Aspen Acres Fire is mostly contained, but the people who lost their homes to it just found out they won’t be getting help from the federal government. Plus, a Denver neighborhood worries a park upgrade could drive away their beloved beavers.
Medicaid busting the state budget, courts shutdown livestreams over fears of misuse, St. Mary’s glacier has vanished
Medicaid continues to be the 800-lb gorilla in the room when it comes to the state budget — with cost overruns that could get close to a half a billion dollars this year. Then, Colorado judges are turning off the livestreams in their courtrooms, after hundreds of clips of proceedings have shown up on social media. Plus, the snowless winter and summer heat were too much for one iconic snow
Uncertain winter snow forecast, Colorado universities tackle enrollment, fall bird migration
The super El Nino has raised Coloradans’ hopes for an extra snowy winter, but even as we move into fall, forecasters aren’t sure whether the weather pattern will deliver. Then, some campuses in the CU system are seeing a precipitous drop in foreign enrollment, while CU Pueblo has developed a new approach to reach students who might not think of themselves as college material. Plus, millio
Travel troubles on the roads, Congress tackles data centers, new Giraffes Center at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
CDOT is warning motorists that it’s shutting down part of I-70 westbound near Denver this weekend. Then, a data center energy bill sponsored by GOP Rep. Gabe Evans passed the House yesterday, another sign that Colorado’s delegation is joining the mounting congressional concern over the AI revolution. Plus, the giraffes at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo have some fancy new accommodations, designed
Evergreen parents question gun laws, Trump-backed PAC spends in CO, one-woman show tackles a mother’s dementia
Colorado law requires gun owners to safely store firearms where kids can’t get to them. But last year’s shooting at Evergreen High School has some parents there questioning whether the law is tough enough. Then, a superPAC connected to President Donald Trump is spending a half million dollars to help Rep. Jeff Crank’s reelection effort. It’s the latest sign that Republicans are worried ab
Can Democrats turn rural counties blue, legal showdown looms for the Colorado River, Coloradans don’t like AI
Colorado Democrats have long struggled to win over rural voters, but could their midterm strategy buck the trend? Then, as levels continue to drop on the Colorado River, a Supreme Court showdown is looking more and more likely. Plus, there’s new Colorado polling on AI and Data Centers. Spoiler alert: they’re very unpopular.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by
‘Aridification’ has reached Denver, farmers frustrated with sewage spill, a foothills hummingbird sanctuary
Forecasts suggest we could be in for another dry winter in Colorado, and that has the state’s largest water utility warning its customers that things like lawns are likely to get even more expensive. Then, in the lower Arkansas River valley, water users are asking hard questions about the spill that poured millions of gallons of untreated sewage into the waterway. Plus, we visit a humming
Why are so many Coloradans betting on…table tennis? Teaching 9/11 in schools, rare photos from ground zero
For people worried that problem gambling is on the rise in Colorado, there’s one sport in particular they point to: table tennis. Then we take a closer look at the legacy of 9/11. First, students are learning about the influence that moment in history still has on their present. Then, a FEMA photographer from Colorado whose photos from ground zero are now on display in Denver.Email us at
Where to get a COVID vaccine, Denver mayoral race heats up, drought brings early fall colors
While COVID-19 cases slowly rise across the country, Colorado is trying to fight falling vaccination rates by making it as easy as possible to get the jab. Then, the field is growing in the race to be Denver’s mayor, as incumbent Mike Johnston reckons with a negative approval rating. Plus, Colorado’s leaves are changing color a little early this year, thanks in part to the drought.Email u
Missy Woods sentenced for falsifying DNA evidence, lawsuits over lift ticket prices, Convict Coffee Co.
Yvonne “Missy” Woods, the former CBI DNA analyst accused of manipulating results in hundreds of cases, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Then, multiple lawsuits argue the soaring price of lift tickets is the result of illegal collusion by big ski companies. And, a cup of coffee that supports people entangled in the criminal justice system.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorad
Federal disaster help on its way, families frozen out of childcare subsidies, sumo showcase
After being rejected for federal help last year, Colorado communities will finally get access to FEMA funding to help recover from this summer’s wildfires and flooding. Then, Federal subsidies can help working parents afford care for their children, but the waitlist for the program is so long, some children are simply aging out. Plus a rare chance to see professional-level sumo wrestlers
Purplish takeover: What’s happening with Buc-ee’s?
On this Labor Day, we’re handing the Colorado Today feed over to our colleagues at Purplish. Host Bente Birkeland and KRCC Editor Andrea Chalfin explain why, after being rejected by the small town of Palmer Lake, Buc-ee’s is closer than ever to becoming a reality in northern El Paso County.Listen to the full episode of Purplish: What the ‘Buc’?Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado T
Student ICE protests, trans youth care lawsuit, Denver economic climate, Peter Heller on ‘The Dog Stars’
At schools from Denver to Grand Junction, and many points in between, students plan to walk out of class at noon today to register their anger over the Trump administration’s widespread arrests and detention of immigrants. Plus, the state recently joined a lawsuit over a federal rule making it harder for many trans youth to get gender affirming care. Then, the head of the Denver Metro Cha
Xcel data center plan gets pushback, CoSprings Utility proposes new solar fees, Latino voters’ views
Colorado’s largest utility has laid out how it plans to meet the booming demand for energy by data centers. But critics say the plan doesn’t go far enough to require that power come from clean sources. Then, a debate in Colorado Springs over whether new rules could make rooftop solar less attractive for homeowners. Plus, a new poll offers a look at how Latino voters in Colorado view the s
Dangerous ozone summer, confidential voters exposed, private prison lawsuits, Waymo arrives
The numbers are in and Colorado’s air really did have a terrible summer, thanks in part to ground-level ozone. Then, the state accidentally made personal information about confidential voters searchable online, and one of those exposed is the Republican candidate for Attorney General. Plus, new lawsuits argue understaffing is endangering inmates at a private prison in Eastern Colorado. An
Sewage spill in the Arkansas River, ICE brutality allegations, studying dementia in dogs
Communities and parks along the lower Arkansas River have been warned to avoid the waterway as a massive wastewater spill continues to make its way downstream. Then, ICE arrests are up, and immigrant rights groups in Colorado are documenting cases where they say agents have used unnecessary and unlawful force. Plus, a lab at CSU is learning about dementia by studying cognitive decline in
School phone bans take effect, late night drag racing dangers, trying to pick a Colorado ‘smell’
This school year started with a lot fewer mobile distractions in some Colorado’s classrooms. As districts roll out their new restrictions, we hear what some students think of them. Then, after a teen was hit and injured at an unauthorized late-night car meet up, her parents are asking why law enforcement can’t do more to crack down on these events. Plus, Colorado has a state flower, a sta
Nepalis in Colorado react to flooding, K9 attack aftermath, Denverites bringing history to life
CORRECTION: In today's segment about Colorado's glaciers, we identified the expert voice throughout as Matthew Siegfried from Colorado School of Mines. However, the final two quotes are actually from Dan McGrath, associate professor of geosciences at CSU. We apologize for the error.The floods and mudslides in Nepal have horrified the world, and for some in Colorado, the pain is personal.
Colorado's stake in the Meta settlement, immigration crackdown stresses doctors, FoCo teen bikes to college (in PA!)
Colorado helped lead the lawsuit against Meta for practices the state says have harmed kids. So what will it get from the company’s big settlement? Then, doctors say fear over immigration enforcement is keeping some patients from seeking care, and it’s taking a toll on their providers, too. Plus, a Fort Collins teen may have found the most “Colorado” way possible to get to college.Email u
CO vows to fight president's mail voting order, CSP troopers attacked, adaptive motorsports, Dolly Parton remembered
Colorado election officials are vowing to maintain the state’s all-mail ballot system, even as the Trump administration moves forward with plans to restrict who can get ballots that way. Then, two state patrolmen were shot in Woodland Park Tuesday, unleashing a huge law enforcement response. Plus, we get a look behind the controls of a new adaptive race car, designed for people with serio
Denver’s ambitious hosting hopes, CO again seeks FEMA aid, preventing elder fraud, an expensive historic discovery
From political football to actual football, Denver’s jockeying to host some big-name events in the coming years. Then, Gov. Polis requested federal disaster declarations for two of this year’s wildfires. But after denying similar requests last year, will the President agree? Plus, a new law puts banks on the front lines of fighting fraud against seniors. And how a historic sewer exposed w
The latest CO River plan, for now, what’s behind this fall’s giant ballot, where is Colorado growing fastest?
A new plan from the federal government spares Colorado from having to send more water to downstream states, at least for now, and that means some unhappy neighbors. Then, you will likely find more than a dozen statewide initiatives on your ballot this fall — why has that become such a popular avenue to make policy? Plus, Colorado’s overall growth rate has slowed, but some areas are still
Glenwood Springs fears quarry expansion, managing Colorado’s wild horses, one bear’s testimony
Millions of tourists visit Glenwood Springs each year, many to visit the town's hot springs. But locals are concerned that plans to expand a nearby mining operation could forever alter that natural resource. Then, the federal government is rounding up around a thousand wild horses in the state this summer, reigniting the debate over how to manage this iconic, yet not-native species. And,
ICE contractor sued over public health order, CO’s roadless rule, emergency exercise at DIA, test driving Waymo
After weeks of back-and-forth, the state is going to court to try to force the private company running Aurora’s immigrant detention center to cooperate with a public health order. Then, why the end of the Roadless Rule won’t immediately impact Colorado’s National Forests. Plus, a look inside the massive emergency exercise at DIA Wednesday. And Waymo is inviting reporters to ride in its dr
Victor Marx’s down-ballot implications, evidence problems in Fremont Co, RMNP holds on to timed entry?
Republican leaders in Colorado are wondering, and sometimes worrying, about the larger-than-life political outsider their voters chose for the governor’s race. Then, a courthouse drama in a southern Colorado county, where prosecutors are accused of holding back evidence in dozens of cases. Plus, there are lots of things that make Rocky Mountain National Park one of a kind, and these days
Unpaid medical bills for ICE detainees, bear incidents way up this year, Bent’s Old Fort deteriorating
Unpaid medical bills are piling up for the immigrant detention center in Aurora, which now owes the hospital run by the University of Colorado millions of dollars. Then, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says calls about bear encounters are spiking this year, as a poor natural food supply has them foraging in increasingly urban parts of the state. Plus, the recreation of Bent’s Old Fort in La J
Colorado farmers struggling, a ‘smoking gun’ in Trump retaliation case, new state historian
Colorado farmers are facing a deluge of challenges all at once. From drought to Congressional gridlock, we hear about what’s weighing on rural Colorado. Then, lawyers for Colorado say they found the “smoking gun” in their argument that the Trump administration acted illegally to punish the state as part of a pressure campaign to get Tina Peters out of prison. Plus, why the new State Hist
New safety rules for rideshares, Denver energy rules win in court, inspiring young jazz musicians
New rules for rideshare companies just went into effect in Colorado. We break down what they mean for riders and drivers, and why advocates wish they went further. Then, two stories on going green, from Denver winning a fight over electrifying buildings, to the state’s biggest brewer getting into the solar game. Plus, Arlo shares one last postcard from this year’s Telluride Jazz Fest, whe
Tragic crash in Mesa County, death rate trends, prison production of 12 Angry Men
We’re learning a bit more about the five teens killed when their car went off a cliff this past weekend. Youth traffic fatalities are part of why Colorado’s death rate remains above pre-pandemic levels, but it’s not the only reason. We learn more about the latest numbers. Plus, a famous courtroom drama, staged inside the walls of a Colorado prison.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colora
JeffCo schools challenging feds over Title IX, Gunnison Sheriff drops ICE cooperation, pollinators on the golf course
One of Colorado’s biggest school districts is trying to balance a potentially costly legal fight, with faltering finances. We get an update on why JeffCo Schools has gone to court to defend its policies for trans students. Then, a Western Slope sheriff is bowing to community pressure and cutting all ties with ICE. But he worries about what may come next. Plus, we take you on a tour to a g
Huge data center ignores stop work orders, Broncos development concerns, Telluride Jazz Festival takes a broad approach
Stop work orders keep piling up for a major data center project in Weld County, which appears to have been moving forward without the property zoning or permits, or a clear sense of its potential impact on nearby communities. Then, the Denver neighborhood of La Alma Lincoln Park has a long history. But with the Broncos planning to move in next door, some are worried for its future. Plus,
Law enforcement hire process investigated, walk-up addiction treatment, Colorado singer sunstoney
Do the psychological assessments given to police department hires cross the line into discrimination? A federal complaint and lawsuit against the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office could have wide implications in the state. Then, when people with opioid addictions are ready for treatment, it can still take months to get medication, but a new Denver clinic is speeding that up. Plus Denver mu
Water crisis forces hard choices in the high country, salmonella concerns, a historically fraudulent election
The historic drought is putting pressure on the water supplies for cities and towns across the West. In Kremmling, those problems have been compounded by broken infrastructure and back-of-the-line water rights. Then, Colorado may have dodged the cyclosporiasis bullet, but salmonella-tainted jalapenos did trouble some restaurant-eaters last month. And we look back to a wild story of voter
What the DIA runway death reveals about mental health care in Colorado, basic income experiment, Diasporic Film Festival
New details about the man killed by a jet on a DIA runway tell the story of a person who struggled with mental illness and clashed with law enforcement throughout his adult life. It also shows how Colorado’s mental healthcare system failed to keep him out of crisis. Then, an experiment in Southern Colorado investigates whether one big cash payment can help people achieve long-term stabili
Democrats’ shifting position on Israel, record gun sales, the contentious saga of a newly-abandoned town
The primary victory of Melat Kiros and a vote on whether to cut American foreign aid to Israel show a changing stance from Colorado Democrats, both among voters, and the members of congress who answer to them. Then, we have updates on several recent stories you’ve heard on the podcast, from the Cargill lockout in Fort Morgan to Denver’s nightlife policies. Plus, the tiny Eastern Plains to
Divvying up a drying Colorado River, Aurora PD officer charged with homicide, celebrating community at a mile-long table
The Colorado River makes life possible for communities from here to Southern California, but dividing it up is only getting harder. We hear how the federal government is stepping in. Then, homicide charges for an Aurora police officer who fatally shot a Black driver during a traffic stop last year. And, pull up a seat at a mile-long table that brings strangers together to build community.
Melat Kiros gets a challenge from the middle, new requirements for ‘assault weapons,’ where did the Lace House go?
Independent Shimon Blau has gathered enough signatures to be on the ballot to represent Denver in Congress, running against surprise Democratic primary winner Melat Kiros. What are his policies, and why did he enter the race? Then, new requirements for people buying high-powered rifles and shotguns took effect over the weekend, but what do they mean for Coloradans? Plus, we track down wha
Monsoons and marathon wildfires, meatpacking workers reach tentative contract agreement, how Colorado became Colorado
After a record snow-drought, dry trees and other fuels could keep the major wildfires burning around Colorado active for months to come, despite monsoon rains. Then, meatpacking workers in Fort Morgan could potentially return to work after reaching a tentative agreement with Cargill earlier this week. Plus, one final batch of Colorado Postcards to tell the story of how Colorado became the
A tight race to represent Colorado Springs, what to expect from Waymo, the history of tiny towns
Colorado Springs has long been considered a conservative stronghold along the mostly-blue Front Range, but the race for the house seat that includes the Springs is looking very close as November approaches. Then, Waymo will begin passenger service in Denver before the year is up, so how has that gone in other cities? Plus, we look at the history of tiny towns in Colorado.Email us at color
Polis defends clemency for Tina Peters, a small town dangerously low on water, Colorado’s foody history
Nearly two months after Tina Peters was released, Gov. Jared Polis continues to defend his decision, calling his censure by Colorado Democrats a troubling sign of free speech suppression. Then, the small town of La Veta in Southern Colorado is running dangerously low on water. Plus, take a bite out of Colorado history by learning about some of the state’s iconic foods.Email us at colorado
Protecting firefighters’ mental health, potato palooza; interesting people from Colorado’s history
A wildland firefighter passed away over the weekend from injuries sustained while fighting the Knowles fire in Colorado. The death puts a spotlight on the many risks of the work, and we hear from a journalist and former firefighter on how we can better protect their health. Then, in just 90 minutes, a Denver nonprofit gave out more than twenty ton of potatoes. Plus, learn about some lesse
New limits on furbearer trapping, a new medical school in Colorado, snippets of state history
New limits on the hunting of animals like foxes and coyotes expose a divide over wildlife management in the state. Then, Colorado has a brand new medical school – with hopes to fill a gap in healthcare. Plus, ahead of the state’s big birthday this weekend, we share some of our favorite historical snippets.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read
In-state tuition for undocumented immigrants challenged, Denver’s State of the City, widespread fishing closures
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Colorado over a law that offers in-state tuition rates to undocumented college students, arguing the policy is unfair to citizens from other states. Then, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston called for an expansion of affordable housing and universal childcare in his recent State of the City address, but with a single year left in his current te
Silence over TB at Aurora ICE center, ICE arrest at DIA, Flock camera firing frenzy in Grand Junction
ICE and the GEO Group are staying tight-lipped about the health of detainees at their Aurora processing center, as state officials continue to push for information on a case of tuberculosis within the center. Then, a video is circulating online of a woman being arrested by immigration officials in the boarding area of a Southwest Airlines flight at DIA. And Phil Weiser, the Democratic can
Flash floods on the Western Slope, how Coloradans feel about the state, Denver’s bar closing time delay, delayed
Moisture is good for a drought, but some parts of Colorado are getting too much rain, far too fast, causing mudslides and flash floods. Then, new survey results give a window into how Coloradans feel about the state and nation’s big birthdays. Plus, Denver is moving to let bars and clubs stay open later, but a recent shooting has delayed those plans.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colo
Water conservation results, offices turning into apartments, Colorado’s only active volcano
With the state in the grip of a severe drought, people have been asked to majorly cut back their water use. Now that we’re well into the summer, the utilities in Denver and Aurora are starting to get a sense of whether they’ve answered the call. Then, the opening of a new office-to-apartments conversion in the Denver Tech Center shows why repurposing an old building for new purposes is fa
ICE protester shot, domestic violence funding crisis, Denver climate campaign
We have the latest on the non-fatal shooting of a woman outside the ICE facility in Aurora last week; a man who works at the detention center was arrested shortly after the incident. Then, with federal support for domestic violence services drying up, the state thought it had found a way to step in. But the solution has so far fallen short, leaving centers struggling to stay open. And in
Aspen Acres fire lawsuit, Beulah homeowners return, housing drags down employment, San Luis Valley labyrinth
A new lawsuit claims the local power utility is to blame for the massive Aspen Acres fire. Then, we get a first hand look at the fire’s devastation, as residents from Beulah return home. Plus, we all know Colorado is an expensive place to live, but a new report suggests it could also be having an impact on our broader economy. And we take you on a stroll inside an adobe labyrinth in the S
Immigration judge fired in CO, potential TB outbreak at immigrant detention center, firefighter fundraiser
A Denver-based immigration judge who was fired by the Trump Administration last month is speaking out about the system. Plus, state health officials say they’re being blocked from investigating a possible tuberculosis outbreak at the immigrant detention center in Aurora. And we visit a community movie night in Western Colorado that’s taken on a deeper resonance with this year’s fires.Emai
A tax proposal for Front Range rail; cuts coming for RTD; reality checking the cyclosporiasis parasite in CO
Front Range voters could decide this fall whether to approve a tax to build out the Colorado Connector passenger rail line. At the same time, RTD in Denver is considering major cuts to deal with a budget shortfall, including eliminating a popular free ride downtown. Plus, cyclosporiasis, the explosive diarrhea-causing stomach parasite making national headlines, is present in Colorado. But
New ICE detention center confirmed, Pena Blvd traffic solutions, a teenaged secession push
The GEO Group is under contract to open a new immigrant detention center at the site of a former private prison in Weld County, and residents’ views are mixed. Then, getting to and from the airport increasingly means sitting in traffic on Peña Boulevard. Now the airport wants the public to help it develop a solution. Plus, as the nation turns 250 years old, we meet the Boulder teenager on
A peek inside the life of a firefighter; DOJ warnings about noncitizen voting; a new step for the mile-high marker
Despite intense heat over the weekend, firefighters made good progress combatting the wildfires blazing around the state (please note: an earlier version of today's podcast was produced before news broke that a pilot has died fighting the Gold Mountain fire). Then, the US Department of Justice sent a letter to Colorado’s Secretary of State warning against noncitizen voting, something alre
Marx wins GOP gov. primary; firefighting resources focused on Colorado; a new step for Waymo
Political newcomer — and self-described ‘high-risk humanitarian’ — Victor Marx will face Attorney General Phil Weiser in the governor’s race. Then, as wildfires continue to blaze around Colorado, officials say the state has the firefighting resources it needs. But if big fires start in other states, that could start to change. Plus, autonomous taxi startup Waymo is one step closer to roll
Surveying damage from the Aspen Acres fire; lawmakers look into Medicaid costs; a new way to clean up bike lanes
New drone footage reveals a patchwork of destruction in the community hardest hit by the Aspen Acres fire. Then, lawmakers want to hear from stakeholders about the state’s public healthcare system, as they look for ways to cut costs. Plus, Denver’s bike lanes have a trash problem. Could a cute little bike-powered sweeper be the answer?Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is s
Melat Kiros on her congressional hopes; ‘hyperscale’ data center in Aurora; Colorado at the American State Fair
After pulling off a surprise upset in Denver’s Democratic congressional primary, Melat Kiros talked to CPR about how she’d approach the office, and her past comments about the war in Gaza. Then, the development of a ‘hyperscale’ data center project in Aurora has implications for metro air quality. And CPR’s congressional correspondent gives us a tour of the Colorado pavilion on the Nation
The conditions driving this year’s wildfires; housing activists buy infamous Aurora apartments; Mud Day!
It’s sadly no surprise that Colorado’s historically dry, warm winter has led to such an intense wildfire season. But climate change is also driving other factors contributing to the many blazes around Colorado. There is some good news though: the quirky Bishop Castle appears to have survived the Aspen Acres fire so far. Then, an Aurora apartment building that went viral after claims it
Firefighting, evacuations continue across Colorado, Buc-ee’s development drama, Aboriginal art at DAM
It was a fiery 4th of July weekend across the state, with major fires burning near numerous rural communities, including Colorado City, Wetmore, Leadville and Ouray. We catch you up on where things stand and hear from those affected. Then, the land where Buc-ee’s wants to build a travel plaza in northern El Paso County has been cleared, but the fight continues. And at the Denver Art Museu
What Melat Kiros’s victory says about the power of Democratic Socialists; new laws take effect; chasing bats
Denver is poised to send a Democratic Socialist to Congress, what does that mean for the city, and the movement? Then, Colorado is getting two new gun laws this week. And even in our biggest cities, bats are a common sight at night, but where do they go when the sun comes out?Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’
Primary election results; fire updates
An upset in Denver’s Congressional race is sending shockwaves through Colorado’s political establishment and adding more fuel to the debates over the future of the Democratic party. Plus, where the primaries for Governor and other statewide offices stand. And, the latest from the devastating Aspen Acres fire in southern Colorado.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is support
Wildfires rage around state; Primary Day arrives; controversial oil and gas project moves forward
Rural communities around Colorado are on edge, as fire crews try to stop the spread of multiple wildfires, with dangerous conditions expected to continue through the week. Then, we take you door to door with the last-ditch efforts from campaigns. And we hear how the Draco development, a large oil and gas project on the border between Weld and Boulder counties, cleared its final major hurd
Three firefighters die fighting Western Slope blaze; Aurora homeless shelter guests claim underpay; leaving no trace
Tragedy as crews fight a massive wildfire near the Utah border where multiple firefighters died after the blaze got out of control. Then, residents at an Aurora homeless shelter make less than the federal minimum wage to clean it. They think they should be paid more. And, we’ve all heard the reminder to ‘leave no trace’ when we camp and hike … but it’s so much more than that.Email us at c
Lawsuit over election timing; eating disorder clinic treating younger patients; get paid to find a climate-friendly job
A coalition of voting rights organizations wants Colorado cities to re-schedule their local elections to match statewide and federal ones. The organization says it disenfranchises non-white voters. Then, a rise in children and tweens with eating disorders has one clinic changing its approach. Plus, the city of Denver is trying to encourage the next generation of climate workers by offerin
Massive hailstorms on the Plains; FEMA funding delays; Aurora teen stars in a Netflix film
Colorado’s summer weather is ramping up, and with that, so is the damage from Colorado’s most expensive type of natural disaster: hail. Then, hear about how federal changes are making it harder for communities and utilities to prepare before natural disasters do strike. And, a movie starring an Aurora teen with Down Syndrome is now in global release.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colo
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Colorado’s airwaves are starting to fill up with negative ads, as Democrats in particular duke it out in some bitter primaries. What do the attacks say about the state of those races, and how are voters making up their minds? Then, former CBI forensic scientist Missy Woods has taken a plea deal that could put her in prison for several years. And the story of how a popular free sorbet pop-
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