Colorado Today

A problem with Apple Podcasts caused today's episode not to appear in people's feeds, so we are trying again. Apologies if this means you're getting the same episode twice.A new report raises concerns about conditions inside Colorado’s largest immigrant detention center in Aurora. Then, a long-distance bus network across the state is seeing explosive growth, but the popular service is also running out of money. Plus, a citizen police oversight commission created after the Black Lives Matter protests is now asking to be disbanded. And we take you to one of Colorado’s fiercest competitions this year…. A high school student's battle for the state poetry title.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kyle Harris on conditions in the Aurora ICE detention center. CPR's Haylee May on Bustang's budget troubles. KRCC's Andrea Chalfin on Colorado Springs' Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission request to disband. More information about Poetry Out Loud in Colorado. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

A new report raises concerns about conditions inside Colorado’s largest immigrant detention center in Aurora. Then, a long-distance bus network across the state is seeing explosive growth, but the popular service is also running out of money. Plus, a citizen police oversight commission created after the Black Lives Matter protests is now asking to be disbanded. And we take you to one of Colorado’s fiercest competitions this year…. A high school student's battle for the state poetry title.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show:Denverite’s Kyle Harris on conditions in the Aurora ICE detention center.This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

In today’s show, two new measles cases are causing disruption for some students at a Front Range high school. Plus, Denver is auditioning for a starring role in the next presidential election. Then, a pipe bombing trial decades in the making is delayed in Grand Junction. And a young musician from Denver who’s making a name for herself shredding on the electric violin.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. And don’t forget to get your tickets for our anniversary event next week, Colorado Today Live with Up First’s A Martinez.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley on the recent measles cases at Broomfield High School. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on Denver’s being named a finalist for the DNC. CPR’s Tom Hesse on the trial delay in an infamous Grand Junction pipe bombing case. CPR’s Sandy Battulga’s interview with Denver-born electric violinist Mia Asano. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Dan Boyce. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado’s Democratic members of congress are likely to join an effort to check President Trump’s power to wage war with Iran. Then, Denver has set up a potential federal show down by banning all law enforcement officers — including ICE — from hiding their identities while working. Plus, a bill to remove all criminal penalties for prostitution is stirring up talk at the state Capitol. And bears spend their winters hibernating, so what does it mean when winter never really arrives?Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Tickets are still available for our anniversary event next week, Colorado Today Live with Up First’s A Martinez.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the congressional reaction to the war with Iran. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on Denver banning masks for law enforcement. The Colorado Sun’s Jesse Paul on the prostitution decriminalization proposal at the Capitol. More information about the Colorado Bear Coalition HERE Colorado Parks and Wildlife information on 2025 bear encounters This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Dan Boyce. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

President Trump is reportedly considering an emergency order that could upend how Colorado and other states conduct their election. But even if that doesn’t happen, the state’s top election official is concerned by what she’s hearing from Washington. Then, pine beetles are attacking the Front Range’s ponderosa forests with devastating consequences. And a fashion exhibit in Fort Collins explores the hidden history of… Pockets.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Tickets are still available for Colorado Today Live with NPR’s A Martinez.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Bente Birkeland on the election security call held by DHS and FBI. CPR’s Bente Birkeland on the damage pine beetles are doing along the Front Range. Listen to today’s Colorado Matters episode for Ryan Warner’s full conversation from the Avenir Museum’s pocket exhibit (closing March 14). This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Dan Boyce, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

It’s been a scary week for fire danger on the Front Range, but a ray of hope is on the horizon. Then, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston signed an executive order that limits what ICE can do in the city, setting up potential conflicts between federal and local law enforcement. Plus, parents are turning back to an old technology to help their kids learn communication and social skills: landlines.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members — thank you to everyone who gave during CPR’s recent pledge drive!Read more on the stories in today’s show: Get tickets for Colorado Today Live with NPR’s A Martinez. CDOT warns: Speed warnings begin on I-25 this weekend. CPR’s Kevin Beaty on the damage from Wednesday’s grassfire in Thornton. Denverite’s Kyle Harris on the Denver mayor’s ICE order. CPR’s Allison Sherry on ‘Tin Can’ phones for kids. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Do religious schools have a right to public funding? That’s the question at the center of the ongoing debate about an elementary school in southern Colorado that opened last year billing itself as “Colorado’s first public Christian school.” Then, “blight” could be the label coming to the industrial area around Denver’s Burnham Yard, where the Broncos are planning to build their new stadium. That designation could have big impacts on future development there. And, AI-powered robotic masseurs have arrived in Colorado. We tried one out.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Ann Schimke reports on the latest fallout from Riverstone Academy for Chalkbeat. Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on the Broncos’ blight request. Get tickets for Colorado Today Live: Up First with A Martinez. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

A commonly used pesticide in Colorado is under scrutiny after beekeepers say it’s harming pollinators as well as pests, and a new bill is deepening the divide between farmers and environmentalists. Then, we learn more about the deaths of six workers at a Weld County dairy farm and what consequences their employers could face. Plus, a longtime equestrian group drops a controversial element from its performances, and we remember a pioneering voice in Denver radio: James “Dr. Daddio” Walker.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Rae Solomon’s story on neonicotinoids for CPR. CPR’s Chandra Thomas Whitfield on the legacy of James Dr. Daddio Walker. The Denver Post’s Elizabeth Hernandez on the Westernaires dropping Native American dances from their performances. CPR's Elaine Tassy with an update about the death of dairy workers in Weld County. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Haylee May, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

From a presidential endorsement snub to a new gerrymandering effort, there’s already a lot cooking around the midterm elections in Colorado. Then, residents and activists from a north Denver neighborhood has scored a small victory against big tech, with the city is changing its approach to the data center boom, at least temporarily. Plus, you’ll hear an Olympian from Colorado reflect on the Milano Cortina games. And, how to help your garden survive Colorado’s historically warm, dry winter.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Tickets for our March 10th event with Up First's A Martinez are still available here.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the redistricting ballot effort in Colorado and Democratic ambitions to flip CO-5. CPR’s Sam Brasch on Denver’s data center moratorium. AP on Lindsey Vonn’s emergency surgery. CPR’s Ryan Warner and Hayley Sanchez on winter gardening tips. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

It’s hard to drive very far on the Front Range without having your license plate scanned by an automated camera. But in the face of privacy concerns and fears the data could be used for immigration enforcement, lawmakers may set new limits on their use. Then, an undulating sign made from nearly a thousand LED light poles greets drivers on their way to DIA — but the display is costly — and troubled. And Denver comedian Josh Blue has a new memoir, Something To Stare At.If you’re enjoying Colorado Today, please consider supporting us during the CPR funddrive. All gifts right now are also an automatic entry to win a trip for two to Panama (you can also enter the sweepstakes without a gift): get all the info here.And there’s still time to get tickets to Colorado Today’s first anniversary event, with A Martinez from Up First. More information here.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kiara DeMare reports on two state bills that would restrict how data from Flock cameras and other surveillance networks can be used. CPR’s Ben Markus on why the DIA sign has so many troubles CPR’s Ryan Warner talks with Josh Blue about his new memoir. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Denver voters approved major funding for mental health care and addiction treatment, but a new audit questions how that money is being handled. Then, a federal judge in Colorado is expressing frustration as ICE agents are accused of continuing to make arrests without warrants, potentially violating his order. Plus, as Lunar New Year celebrations begin, we go behind the scenes with some lion dancers preparing for the big performances.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Join us next month for our anniversary event, Colorado Today Live: Up First with A Martinez, March 10 at the Holiday Theater in north Denver. Get your tickets at cpr.org/coloradotodaylive.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Ben Markus reports on the Denver auditor’s review of spending on mental health, and Ben's original investigation into Caring For Denver. CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on the feds apparent noncompliance with a court order blocking warrant-less arrest. CPR’s Sandy Battulga learned how to Lion Dance. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

We have some safety advice after a wacky week in Colorado weather – from fragile avalanche conditions in the high country to deadly dust storms on the plains. Then, one woman's fight to get Colorado to issue her a birth certificate could change the future for other stateless adults. And, one of the last professional theater critics in Colorado shares his recommendations for what to go see this winter.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Freelancer John Henderson on Mikaela Shiffrin’s Olympic gold medal performance. CPR’s Haylee May on Colorado’s dangerous avalanche conditions. CPR’s Dan Boyce on Colorado’s new rules for stateless people and Abigail McKinnon's life without a legal identity. CPR’s Raise the Curtain series, which shines a light on Colorado theater and the people who make it possible. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee, Bazi Kanani and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado’s highest court is back to full strength, after Gov. Polis appointed a judicial veteran to fill its open seat. Then, a splashy set of indictments last summer was supposed to show the danger a Venezuelan gang poses to Colorado, but when CPR News followed up on those legal cases, the outcomes we found tell a different story. Plus, ski areas get all the attention in low snow years, but plenty of other businesses are taking a hit to the bottom line too. And the Swedish DIY furniture giant is preparing to open a third Colorado outpost.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Rae Solomon on Colorado’s newest Supreme Court justice. CPR’s Allison Sherry on the plea deals being offered to Venezuelan immigrants arrested on gun and drug charges. CPR’s Haylee May on the businesses suffering from this dry winter. CPR’s Ryan Warner covers the 2011 opening of the Centennial IKEA. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Haylee May and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

It’s a painful question many Colorado homeowners may find themselves asking this year: my home value went down, so why is my property tax bill going up? Plus, men can struggle to make the social connections that are so vital for mental wellbeing. A dinner program in the high country aims to help with that. And we remember a self-taught flutist who delighted downtown Denver for decades.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Andy Kenney on what’s happening with Colorado’s property taxes. CPR’s John Daley on Dude Talk Dinners in Idaho Springs. You can learn more about Jentry McCombs in two documentaries about his life and music: Denizen ep. 6 by Rob Shearer and Jentry McCombs: 2nd to none and still Number 1. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Bazi Kanani, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The Colorado Today team is taking a hard earned break for President’s Day. We’ll be back with all the latest in Colorado news tomorrow. But in the meantime, we want to give you a chance to discover Purplish, the politics podcast from CPR News and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance.Colorado, like the rest of the country, is experiencing more, and worse, climate disasters, wreaking havoc on people’s homes — and their homeowner’s insurance rates.In the wake of devastating hail storms and massive wildfires, Coloradans face rising premiums, less choice and availability, and in some cases, getting dropped by insurers altogether. The state is now one of the top ten most expensive in the country for homeowners insurance.CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Andrea Kramar from Rocky Mountain PBS explain how insurance reached the breaking point, and explore what our state is trying to do to turn the tide.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Enjoyed today’s episode? Find the Purplish podcast here. Watch the RMPBS/CPR documentary, Undercovered: Colorado’s Home Insurance Dilemma, from Andrea Kramer and Bente Birkeland CPR’s Ishan Thakore with the latest on how hail is driving up homeowners insurance in Colorado. Purplish’s producer is Stephanie Wolf. Sound designed and engineered by Shane Rumsey. Theme music is by Brad Turner. CPR’s executive producer of podcasts is Megan Verlee.Purplish is produced by listener-supported CPR News and the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun, and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state. Funding for the Alliance is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Colorado hospitals are now required to share personal information about undocumented immigrants with the federal government. The data could be used by ICE. Then, RTD announced it would revive pre-pandemic transit schedules days after closing the door on a decades-long rail project. Plus, an old family castle is added to the list of endangered places in Colorado. And, if you’re lookin’ for love this Valentine’s weekend, May-belle is available. We take you to a kissing booth… with a fine bovine.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.And finally, you're invited to join us in celebrating Colorado Today’s first anniversary, with an event featuring A Martinez of Up First, March 10 at the Holiday Theater in Denver. Find ticket information here.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley and Bente Birkeland report on new data sharing rules for Colorado hospitals. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney reports on RTD’s increased rail service. CPR’s Ava Kian on the hottest Valentine’s date in Colorado. CPR’s Ryan Warner learns about Hartman Castle. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

President Trump labeled a video in which Democratic members of congress, including Rep. Jason Crow, urged members of the military not to follow unlawful orders as "sedition." But a federal grand jury refused to indict him. Then, former state DNA scientist Missy Woods pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that she tampered with results in more than a thousand cases. Plus, we dive deep into the topic of domestic violence. A bill at the statehouse would require lawmakers conduct a lethality assessment when they respond to situations of possible abuse. The sponsor says the tool might have helped her, if it had been used years ago. But while the assessment can encourage survivors to seek services, around half of Colorado's counties don't have an emergency shelter they can go to. What does that mean for helping people break out of abusive situations?And finally, Michelin says it will start looking statewide, when it reviews restaurants in Colorado.You're invited -- in honor of the show's first anniversary, Colorado Today is hosting an event with A Martinez of Up First, March 10 at the Holiday Theater in Denver. Find ticket information here.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite's Kyle Harris on the rain on tap for Denver this weekend. The Associated Press reports on the grand jury's refusal to indict Rep. Crow and others for unlawful orders video. CPR's Ava Kian on Missy Wood's not guilty plea Wednesday. CPR’s Ava Kian reports on a bill that would make a protocol for domestic violence victims mandatory statewide. University of Denver’s Kaitlyn Sims writes about the state’s dearth of emergency shelter programs for domestic violence survivors for The Conversation. CPR's Tom Hesse on the Michelin Guide going statewide. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Democratic lawmakers are trying to stop some of the president’s new policies, right at the state line. You’ll hear how they plan to do it. Then, more layoffs at one of the state’s largest research laboratories. And we meet a group of women responsible for sending love around the world each Valentine’s Day.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Haylee May takes you inside the Loveland Remailing Program. CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on the most recent layoffs at the National Lab of the Rockies. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Haylee May, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The former state lab scientist accused of mishandling years of DNA evidence is set to appear before a judge for her long-delayed arraignment Wednesday — raising questions about justice for victims whose cases were affected. Then, the shooting at Evergreen High School is fueling a push to force social media companies to respond more quickly when law enforcement investigates online threats. Plus, last year was supposed to be the last year for the Underground Music Showcase, but the festival now plans to continue, in a different part of Denver.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: You can vote for your favorite zoo here. CPR’s Ava Kian recaps the Missy Woods case ahead of her arraignment. Also, CPR’s Ava Kian on Rep. Pettersen’s bill in response to the Evergreen shooting. Denverite’s Kyle Harris writes about the rebirth of UMS. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

In Italy, Colorado downhill racer Lindsey Vonn's Olympic comeback hopes ended with her being airlifted from the course. Then, why online and in person DMV services will be interrupted in the coming weeks, and what families had to say to the owner of a Penrose funeral home who left their loved ones to decay. Plus, what's behind the labor troubles at the JBS beef plant in Greeley. And finally, as Colorado Springs' Olympic and Paralympic Museum celebrates the Winter Games, we hear how a former bobsledder first caught the spark.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR contributor John Henderson on Lindsey Vonn’s crash Sunday. Information about DMV closures this month is here … and Denverite’s Kyle Harris explains what they mean for Denver residents in particular. The Associated Press on the sentencing of Return to Natural funeral home owner Jon Hallford. CPR’s Ben Markus on JBS workers’ strike authorization vote. Find the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum’s Winter Games event schedule here. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Shorts-weather in February? The Front Range is having another warm, dry week as drought worsens around the state. In the shadow of this nearly-snowless winter, Western states are trying to cut a deal on the future of the Colorado River. Then, meet some of Colorado’s Winter Olympians to watch, from comeback stories to first time events. And, fmr. Sen. Ken Salazar’s roots in Colorado go back much further than there’s been a Colorado. Now his family history is part of a new exhibit, "Borderlands," at History Colorado.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find information on Puppy Bowl XXII. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on Denver slipping into ‘severe’ drought. CPR’s Ishan Thakore on the approaching Colorado River deadline CPR’s Tony Gorman reports on some of the Colorado athletes at the Winter Olympics CPR’s Ryan Warner talks with Ken Salazar about “Borderlands” This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Bazi Kanani,Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee, and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The controversy over whether to build a Buc-ee’s on Monument Hill may be on pause, after the company dropped its annexation application. Plus, the investigation into the Evergreen High School shooting ends without charges for the shooter’s parents. Then, Colorado election officials respond to the president’s call for Republicans to “take over” elections in some places. And the family of a man killed by a Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy has filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Finally, meet the Broncos’ Fan(s) of the Year, and the former firehouse they converted into a shrine to the team.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin and CPR’s Bente Birkeland on Buc-ee’s change of plans on Monument Hill. CPR’s Ava Kian on the results of the Evergreen High School shooting investigation. Colorado County Clerks head Matt Crane talks to Colorado Matters about President Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections. CPR’s Tony Gorman on the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Jalin Seabron. KKTV tours the converted fire station where the Broncos Fan of the Year couple houses their collection. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Bazi Kanani, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Avian flu has returned to Colorado, putting poultry farms, wild birds and backyard flocks at risk. Then, we'll look at efforts by Democratic state lawmakers to put new controls on how immigration enforcement agents operate in Colorado, including opening them up to civil suits. And one of the state’s most well-known Olympians is pushing through a major knee injury to compete on one of winter sports’ biggest stages in Italy.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Teagan Wendland on the new avian flu outbreak in Weld County. Here's the USDA's bird flu data. The Colorado Sun’s Taylor Delvon on Democratic efforts to further regulate federal immigration enforcement in Colorado. Outside Contributor John Henderson on Lindsey Vonn's determination to race in Olympics. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Arlo Perez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

As Colorado struggles to balance its budget, families at risk of losing Medicaid services are anguished — and angry — to learn the program lost tens of millions of dollars due to an overpayment error. Then, the state wants to shutter all of its remaining coal plants by 2031, but the Trump administration has thrown a wrench in those plans. Plus, the Colorado Symphony just wrapped up a sold out run on two of New York City’s most legendary stages — and hopes its home state takes note.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley on reaction to the Medicaid overbilling revelations. CPR’s Sam Brasch on the fight over the future of Colorado’s coal plants. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the Colorado Symphony’s New York City concerts. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado parents could soon be allowed to use federal education dollars for private school tuition and other expenses , a shift supporters say opens the door to new possibilities. Then, a Colorado family pleads for help as they wait for answers about a loved one being held by the Taliban. Plus, in Colorado Wonders, we tour a corner of Denver where developers once imagined building a Scottish-style village, and the traces of that vision that still remain.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on Colorado signs up for federal scholarship program that could fund private education CPR’s Sarah Mulholland reports on Streets in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood tell a story about a Scottish-inspired dream This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado’s political climate is growing more intense, with protests and public confrontations adding new pressure on its members of Congress. Then, a second fatal crash this winter involving a youth sports team. And Democratic lawmakers approve roughly 800 new prison beds despite no progress on a plan to reduce the state’s inmate population. Plus, most Colorado teachers are white, while most of their students are kids of color. That has one classroom asking whether representation matters… and what could change.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite's Andrew Kenney on DPS participation in Friday's general strike. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim, Bente Birkeland and Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on Colorado congressmembers facing angry crowds. CPR's Tony Gorman on the fatal crash snowplow crash on I-70. KUNC’s Kyle McKinnon on state lawmakers reversing course on prison funding. CPR’s Jenny Brundin on students taking on the shortage of teachers of color. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Bazi Kanani, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Schools and health care facilities could ask a judge to remove someone’s gun, under an expansion of Colorado’s Red Flag law being considered at the state Capitol. The idea is to head of suicides or violent attacks before they can happen, but opponents are worried about how the law could be used. Then, city officials in Telluride and neighboring Mountain Village have had to resign over off-the-books negotiations with the owner of Telluride Ski & Golf. We catch up on all the mountain town drama. And Colorado has a new Poet Laureate: Crisosto Apache.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Colorado Matters’ interviewed author Shelley Read. KUNC’s Lucas Brady Woods on the effort to expand Colorado’s Red Flag gun law. CPR’s Tom Hesse on the drama around local officials’ meeting with the owner of Telluride Ski & Golf. CPR’s Rae Soloman on Crisosto Apache, Colorado’s 11th Poet Laureate. Win tickets to Yo-Yo Ma’s concerts in Colorado. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

From moving Space Command to shutting down NCAR, Democrats say President Trump is singling out Colorado. Republicans see it differently. Plus, new census numbers suggest the state’s population boom has turned into more like a trickle. And, a couple working to create photos you can touch and feel, not just see. Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on Colorado lawmakers reacting to Trump’s actions against the state. Denverite’s Andy Kenney on Colorado’s slowing population growth. CPR’s Haylee May on the state’s 10-year wildlife plan winning federal approval. CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart reports on two artists who developed a technique for printing tactile photographs. CPW's interactive species data. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel / Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Sandy Battulga, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado voters are being asked to decide whether local law enforcement should have to contact immigration authorities in certain cases. Plus, ICE agents reportedly left calling cards with violent implications at the site of Eagle County arrests last week. Then, can a plan to inject cow manure deep under Colorado play a small role in helping rewind climate change? And a musical lift with a psychedelic cumbia from local act, The Savage Blush.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: The text of Advance Colorado’s proposed constitutional amendment on immigration enforcement. CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on Ace of Spades cards left by ICE in the high country. CPR’s Sam Brasch on the manure-based carbon capture plans of Vaulted Deep. Indie 102.3’s Local 303 feature on The Savage Blush. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, and Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Amid the cold and snow in Denver this weekend, Broncos fans saw their Super Bowl hopes dashed, while demonstrators gathered at the state Capitol to protest the killing of Alex Pretti. Then, state lawmakers are frustrated with the Department of Corrections over the growing prison population. Plus, the legalization of sports gambling in Colorado has come with a rise in gambling addiction. And, the reopened investigation into gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson's death has wrapped up.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: The Associated Press on Alex Pretti's parents' statement after his killing by Border Patrol agents. CPR’s Bente Birkeland on the fight over how to handle crowding in state prisons. CPR’s Andrea Dukakis and Ben Markus on the rise in gambling addiction. CPR’s Ava Kian on the conclusion of the Hunter S. Thompson death reinvestigation. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Bazi Kanani and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado now has a new way for people to report alleged misconduct by federal agents, including ICE, as state leaders say they want better oversight and documentation. Then, Colorado Parks and Wildlife says no new wolves will be brought to the state this year, after federal action stopped Colorado from importing wolves from Canada. Plus, a local musician and radio host who’s worked with major pop acts explains why you might want to spend a little more time listening to classical music, too.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Ava Kian reports on ICE and knowing your rights. CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on failing to find winter wolves. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Bazi Kanani and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

A real dose of winter is finally on the way. We break down what to expect in Colorado this weekend, and what meteorologists see longer-term for the snow outlook. Then, Colorado bucks a national trend when it comes to organ donations and transplants. Plus, introducing an unusual sporting combination: dodgeball meets archery.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Colorado nominations for the James Beard Award semifinalists. CPR’s Tegan Wendland on this winter's snow drought. CPR’s Haylee May reports on the status of organ donations in Colorado as the nation, overall, experiences a decline. KRCC’s Kendra Carr on the mash-up of dodgeball and archery. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Dinosaur National Monument has its first new dinosaur discovery in a century. Then, when Xcel cut power in December to guard against wildfire, it left hundreds of Boulder businesses in the dark, and sent their bottom lines into the red. Plus, Colorado is trying again to unlock disaster funding for fires and floods, after it was denied by President Trump. And data centers are driving a historic construction boom. Now state lawmakers will consider two very different options for dealing with them. Finally, a tiny skateboard subculture has a new gathering spot on West Colfax — it’s the return of the fingerboard! Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Ishan Thakore on the losses companies suffered from Xcel’s public safety blackouts. KRCC’s Briana Heaney on Colorado appealing disaster aid rejection for 2025 fires and flooding. CPR’s Sam Brasch on dueling data center proposals at the legislature. Denverite’s Kevin Beaty on a Lakewood gathering spot for fingerboarding enthusiasts. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

A recent survey shows Colorado teachers are unhappy with their jobs, and it’s driving them away from the profession. Then, a Denver band is in a fight with its AI twin. We talk to its members about a case of mistaken identity – and what they can do about it. And, you might want to think twice about using the phrase rodeo clown. Protecting the riders in the ring is no joke.As promised, you can find Colorado's current custom license plate auction here.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on what’s driving Colorado teachers away from work. Hear more about Canada night at the The National Western Stock Show on the Colorado Matters podcast. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The tourism boom in Colorado’s mountains hasn’t totally gone bust, but resort communities are definitely feeling the slowdown, and making plans for an uncertain future. Then, a special tribute on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, looking back at a hymn King first heard in Denver and carried with him for the rest of his life. And forty years after it began, how Colorado became home to one of the largest MLK commemorations in the country.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: The Associated Press on the Bronco’s win and Bo Nix’s season-ending injury. CPR’s Sarah Mulholland on the decline in mountain tourism CPR’s Elaine Tassy on Dr. King’s connections to Colorado This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

In his last State of the State speech, Gov. Jared Polis focused on the cost of health care, the impacts of the Trump administration -- and renewed his pitch to officiate Taylor Swift's wedding. Then, dire warnings about how many people would lose their health insurance this year in Colorado's marketplace haven't come to pass, but covering higher premiums is putting some families in a bind. Plus, we hear from two iconic Broncos superfans ahead of Saturday's playoff game at Mile High.If you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review to help others find us. Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR's Molly Cruse on Xcel's planned power cuts for Friday's high wind day. CPR’s Bente Birkeland on Polis’ last State of the State address. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim and John Daley on how Coloradans are making due without enhanced health care subsidies. CPR’s Tony Gorman reports on Broncos super fans and the road to Super Bowl LX. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The wrong audio file for today's episode was originally uploaded. The correct audio is available now, but if you downloaded the episode, you may need to remove it and download again.There’s new information about the dozens of gas stations — and hundreds of drivers — affected by last week’s diesel fuel contamination. Plus, Denver may move to ban law enforcement from concealing their identities behind masks, while Aurora’s newly liberal city council condemns ICE actions in their city, and around the country. Then, Colorado has a plan to bring back a species eradicated from Colorado a century ago: the wolverine. And finally, as Deadheads around the world share their stories about the late Bob Weir, we remember the time he came back to visit the Colorado high school that once kicked him out!Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita lists the stations that got tainted gas. Denverite’s Kiara DeMare reports on Aurora City Council declaring its opposition to ICE tactics. Denverite’s Kyle Harris reports on a Denver proposal to ban law enforcement from wearing face masks. CPR’s Tom Hesse reports on Colorado's wolverine reintroduction plan. KRCC’s Shanna Lewis reports on Bob Weir’s Colorado school days. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The 2026 legislative session begins today and we’ll preview the politics, policies and pressures expected to shape the next four months. Plus, more Colorado students are graduating high school on time — and fewer are dropping out, than ever before. And a Colorado nonprofit is giving women and their families the stability needed for a better life. Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Capitol News Alliance colleagues report on the drama unfolding among state lawmakers as they return to the statehouse. And go deeper on what to expect for the 2026 session in a new episode of Purplish. CPR’s Jenny Brundin on the latest enrollment, graduation and dropout numbers. CPR’s Haylee May profiles the Women’s Bean Project. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Haylee May, Megan Verlee, Mateo Schimpf and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Almost six years after Suzanne Morphew’s disappearance, her husband Barry pleaded not guilty Monday in an Alamosa courtroom. We catch up on the complicated case. Then, Denver is preparing for the next phase of its expansion plans at Denver International Airport — and that includes more work on the C Concourse. Plus, it’s something everyone who goes to the airport notices eventually: that little red barn sitting next to Peña Boulevard. But what’s its story?Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kyle Harris on Aldi’s Colorado expansion plans. CPR’s Ben Markus on Barry Morphew’s arraignment. Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita reports on DIA’s latest expansion plans. The Denver Post’s Sam Tabachnik on the little red barn next to Pena Boulevard. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

A lot fewer people are dying of violence in Denver, and changing police practices get some of the credit. Also, being an Xcel customer could be getting more expensive — again. Then, why the BLM is struggling to find buyers for recent lease sales in Colorado. Plus, E-470 drivers know the tollroad’s signs can be good for a chuckle, but who comes up with those punny slogans?If you’re enjoying the show, please leave a review; it helps other Coloradans find us. Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kyle Harris on what’s behind the drop in Denver homicides. Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on Denver Water’s rate hike. CPR’s Ishan Thakore on the BLM’s bidless auctions. CPR’s Nathan Fernando-Frescas uncovers the story behind those funny electronic signs on E-470. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The woman killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis had roots in Colorado. Plus, how Venezuelans with ties to our state view the U.S. raid to seize President Nicolas Maduro. Then, the clip-clop of cattle hooves on downtown streets means the Stock Show is back in town — we have advice for making the most of it. And finally, we remember Rambin’ Roy Smith and the artistic oasis he built in the San Luis Valley.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: NPR and the AP on the Minneapolis woman killed by ICE and her roots in Colorado. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the failed effort to overturn Trump’s veto of the Arkansas Valley Conduit Bill. CPR’s Sandy Battulga and Denverite’s Kevin Beaty on the Stock Show parade. Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on what you need to know for going to the Stock Show. CPR’s Stephanie Wolf’s 2018 profile of Ramblin’ Roy. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Perez Esquivel, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Body cameras are helping law enforcement do their jobs, but the footage they create is also bogging down the system. Can police and prosecutors keep up with mounting piles of digital evidence? Then, the Trump administration is putting conditions on funding meant to keep our state prepared for things like natural disasters, or even terrorist attacks. Colorado may have to reduce or eliminate local emergency management programs as a result. And, a family farm in Elbert County shares the secret to surviving 100 years.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on law enforcement’s struggle to keep up with their own evidence. CPR’s Ishan Thakore reports on the loss of FEMA funding in Colorado. CPR’s Hayley Sanchez visited the Gresham’s Centennial Farm. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

$300 million — that’s how much in public benefits the Trump administration says it will block from coming to Colorado, money that pays for child care subsidies, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and other programs. Officials say they’re concerned about fraud, but Colorado’s leaders say the freeze is about punishment, not policy. Then, what do new federal vaccine guidelines for children mean for families here? And the playoff-bound Broncos have a new set of supporters cheering them on: fans of a Japanese anime franchise about… horse-girls.If you’re enjoying Colorado Today, please leave us a review. And you want to get in touch, just drop us a line at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Caitlyn Kim & Molly Cruse on the Trump administration’s latest funding freeze for Colorado. CPR’s John Daley on Colorado’s reaction to the new federal vaccine schedule. Denverite’s Kiara DeMare with an update on the Leetsdale construction site fire. Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita reports on why fans of Umamusume are falling for the Broncos. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Perez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The current flu season is shaping up to be one for the record books -- why, and how can you protect yourself? Then, authorities have released more information about the victim, and mountain lion, involved in last week's fatal attack in Larimer County. Plus, with federal tax credits for home solar installation long gone, what will happen to Colorado's solar industry? And finally, we hear about the Adams County animal shelter's wild year of caring for thousands of rescued animals.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley on Colorado’s bad flu season. CPR’s Tony Gorman with the latest on the mountain lion attack. CPR’s Ishan Thakore on Colorado’s home solar industry. CPR’s Tony Gorman on the Riverdale Animal Shelter (with, yes, the picture of Nacho Cheese, the kitten) This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado unexpectedly entered the international spotlight after President Trump cited the state while justifying military action against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro… claims that don’t fully line up with what’s known about gang activity here. Then, in the wake of the state’s first potential mountain lion fatality in decades, we look at why encounters with the big cats, while still rare, become more likely this time of year. Plus, a judge blocks Colorado’s plan to require health warning labels on new gas stoves. And we explore the strange industrial relics still standing in the state’s high country.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on what’s known about Venezuelan gang activity in Colorado. CPR’s Tony Gorman with the latest on the possible New Year’s Day mountain lion attack. CPR and KRCC on Trump’s veto of Rep. Boebert’s Arkansas Valley Conduit bill. CPR’s Climate Team on the order keeping a coal-fired power plant open in Craig. CPR’s Sam Brasch on the legal challenge to Colorado’s gas stove warning law. CPR’s Stina Seig answers the question, ‘what are those bee-hive-looking things above Redstone?’ This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

From up-front pricing for online purchases to more paid leave for parents of preemies, a lot of interesting state laws took effect on New Year's Day. Then, former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who died this week at age 92, had a remarkable life, one that included truck driving, Olympic judo, master jewelry design, and a stint driving the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree. Plus, the 'Snowstradamous' of OpenSnow, meteorologist Joel Gratz, pulls back the veil on what might lie in store for Colorado's anemic snowpack. And finally, OpenAir Local Music Director Alisha Sweeney looks back at some significant Colorado music moments of 2025, and shares some acts to watch in 2026.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on new state laws taking effect in the new year. CPR's Megan Verlee, Tony Gorman and Caitlyn Kim on the life of former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell. CPR's Molly Cruse with an update on the state's lousy snowpack. Indie 102.3 hosts share their favorite tracks from 2025. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Corey Jones, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

A U.S. District Judge in Colorado said that immigration agents can no longer arrest people based on suspicion -- what will that mean for deportations in the state. Then, as the federal government moves to downgrade cannabis on the drug schedule, many people have questions. We have some answers. And jazz pianist Annie Booth shares her love of a holiday classic.This is our final episode of Colorado Today for the year. The show will return January 2nd, with all-new stories of the events and people that shape our state. All of us at Colorado Today wish you a happy New Year and a bright start to 2026!Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR's Ishan Thakore on Saturday's protest against the president's plan to dismantle NCAR. CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on warrantless arrests in Colorado and the release of immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra. CPR’s Sandy Battulga answers your questions about Trump’s executive order on rescheduling cannabis. CPR’s Michael Hughes produces a holiday-themed music lift with Denver jazz pianist Annie Booth. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Sandy Battulga, Megan Verlee, Michael Hughes and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Denver will end this year well short of where it needs to be to meet an ambitious goal of going carbon-neutral by 2040. We look at why the city is so far behind, and we ask the mayor if Denver can get back on track. Then, at Colorado ski resorts, Mother Nature is getting lots of help from snow-makers this year. Is this the future of skiing? Plus, a visit to a high school shop class where students are tackling real world problems. Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Sam Brasch on how Denver’s mayor says the city can get back on track to its climate goals. CPR’s Molly Cruse on snowmaking at Keystone. CPR’s Jenny Brundin writes about an “empathy engineering” class. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Corey Jones and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

President Trump is downgrading how federal authorities view marijuana, which could open new doors for research, and make life easier for Colorado's industry. Then, three stories about people taking what doesn't belong to them: tips for keeping your packages safe from porch pirates; Douglas County cracks down on shoplifting; and a Lakewood man's surprisingly successful effort to track down his stolen possessions.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Sarah Mulholland, John Daley and Bente Birkeland on marijuana reclassification Zack Newman's Colorado Sun article on how Bret Dallas, with help from the internet, solved his own burglary This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Sandy Battulga, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Just as the state braces for dangerous winds, a pioneering weather research lab in Boulder could be shut down, and Colorado Democrats say the threat has more to do with politics than science. Then, we check in on how Coloradans are feeling about the economy. Plus, the surprising origin story behind DIA’s iconic tented roof: how budget pressures shaped one of the world’s most recognizable airport designs.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on the White House’s promise to dismantle NCAR. CPR's Steph Rivera on Coloradans' economic struggles. CPR’s collected Silent Recession reporting. Listen to Andrea Dukakis’ interview with the architect who designed DIA’s tent-like roof on Colorado Matters. Or get the backstory in her Denverite article. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.