Colorado Today

A Colorado soldier wounded in Operation Epic Fury returns home. Plus, a major breakthrough in the long running effort to bring passenger rail to the northern Front Range. Then, a staged break-in, a fake business and insurance fraud; hear about the accusations aimed at a Boulder dance instructor. Finally, Arlo pays a visit to a zoo… for bugs.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 on Lockheed Martin’s contribution to the Artemis mission CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the injured Teller County soldier who returned home CPR’s Bente Birkeland on the tentative agreement for a Denver-Boulder train route Boulder Reporting Lab’s Brooke Stephenson on the charges against the Boulder dance studio owner Learn more about CSU Extension's 'Bug Zoo' This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel & Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Xcel Energy has a plan to keep your rates down even as more and more data centers go up. Then, we bring you the latest warnings about Colorado’s water supply and restrictions. And, a big potential change on the horizon for two of Denver’s biggest TV newsrooms.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Elaine Tassy on the late Colorado flamenco artist, Rene Heredia CPR’s Ishan Thakore on Xcel’s plan to deal with new data centers CPR’s Tegan Wendland reports on ways to protect your yard in a drought. Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on Lakewood voters striking down zoning changes Colorado College’s Corey Hutchins writes the newsletter, Inside The News In Colorado This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

April showers lead to May flowers, but May hail storms lead to June insurance claims. A new proposal from lawmakers aimed at bringing those damage costs down. Plus, the Denver Art Museum is reexamining and returning looted art from its collection to countries around the globe. And, meet the Grammy-winning professor teaching jazz at the University of Denver.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 on efforts to bring down homeowner insurance rates The Denver Post’s Sam Tabachnik on the Denver Art Museum’s repatriation efforts Learn more about the DAM’s provenance research at this April 21 event CPR’s Sandy Battulga on DU’s Grammy-winning jazz professor This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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.

Experts are worried Colorado is on track to see even more measles cases than last year’s exceptionally high numbers, at a time when the resources to care for infected children, in particular, are scarce. Then, school districts are on deadline to come up with cell phone policies for their students. And, trees along Denver’s water-ways have been disappearing. We uncover who’s to blame, and what’s being done about it. 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 and Denverite’s Kevin Beaty on Front Range Rail’s new name. CPR’s Ryan Warner on the Broomfield measles outbreak and the vaccination rate. CPR’s Elaine Tassy on the effort to limit cell phone use in Colorado schools. Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on Denver’s elusive beaver population. 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.

Each winter and spring, Colorado’s snowpack is painstakingly monitored at survey locations across the mountains. We tag along with a federal worker who has the painful job of measuring just how bad things are. Then, next year’s state budget is on its way to the full legislature. We have five important things to know about what is, and isn’t, in it. And, a new library in Adams County wants to connect its users to get lost in nature, as much as they get lost in books. 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 JBS workers plans to halt their strike Rae Solomon for CPR and the Colorado Sun on the state budget 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 a victory for the former Mesa County Clerk, a court has ordered Tina Peters to be resentenced, finding the original judge was punishing her for her views when he gave her nine years behind bars. Then, as the meatpacker strike in Greeley drags on, the risks are increasing for workers and the company. Plus, a musical tradition to celebrate, and torment, those you care about.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 Tom Hesse on Tina Peters’ resentencing FERN’s Ted Genoways reports on the strike at JBS. CPR’s Sandy Battulga on Orange Peel Moses, the singing telegram deliveryman This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado’s plan to move away from coal power is running into new challenges, as utilities juggle a plant they can’t seem to fix and another they’re not allowed to close. Then, for the first time in more than five years, teachers in Colorado are on strike. Plus, a unique choir is helping people with dementia reconnect through music, tapping into memories that words alone can’t reach.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 reports on Colorado’s coal plants. CPR’s Haylee May reports on the teachers’ strike in Sheridan. Colorado Matters has more on the Second Verse dementia-friendly choir. 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 an 8-1 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy for minors, finding the First Amendment protects licensed therapists who try to change a young clients’ sexual orientation or gender identity. Then, a Colorado Springs community has been dealing with a unique type of pollution: concert noise. Residents thought they had found a legal solution, then things got complicated. We break it down. Plus, Colorado’s classical music fans are saying goodbye to a long time, on-air companion, Karla Walker.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 Haylee May on the Supreme Court’s ruling against Colorado’s conversion therapy ban. CPR’s Dan Boyce on lawmakers’ efforts to give cities more power to permit noisy events and venues. Read CPR Classical host Karla Walker’s essay on her farewell to radio. You can submit your questions for CPR’s Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate here. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The sheriff’s office in Costilla County is almost empty, after the sheriff and most of his staff were criminally indicted last week. We learn more about the charges, and the temporary sheriff who was sworn in Monday. Then, the Democratic ballot is almost set for June’s statewide primaries: who will be on it, and who fell short? Plus, while you enjoy the early blossoms and shorts weather, just beware: plenty of invertebrates are enjoying it — and your home — too. Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: The Grand Junction Sentinel has the lowdown on George, the infrastructure destroying tortoise. The Daily Courier’s Priscilla Waggoner on the Costilla County Sheriff and multiple deputies being indicted. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim and Bente Birkeland on the outcome of the Democratic state assembly. CPR’s Allison Sherry on the Democratic primary for Attorney General.

A strike, a protest, and a party assembly, we get you caught up on all the action and other big crowds from this weekend. Then, there’s another zoning battle on the ballot about more types of housing near single-family homes. Plus, it sounds like a real medical drama, but it's just practice. We visit the program where actors are training doctors.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 Caitlyn Kim headed down to Pueblo for the Democratic state assembly. And Denverite’s Kiara Demare followed the Rep. DeGette drama and Lakewood zoning fight. CPR’s Sarah Mulholland had the latest on the JBS strike extension. Freelancers Maddie Browning and McKenzie Lange attended the latest No Kings protests. And Colorado Matter’s Andrea Dukakis on actors and doctors. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel / Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Alejandro Alonso Galva, Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado’s population growth slowed down in a major way in 2025, but some counties saw a bump in residents. Then, we have updates on water restrictions in Colorado and a Coloradan freed in Afghanistan. Plus, Colorado’s new professional women’s soccer team, Summit FC, plays its first home game Saturday in front of a record breaking crowd.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 Colorado’s population changes. Andy and CPR’s Molly Cruse on water restrictions in Denver and across the state. The Associated Press reports on the release of Dennis Coyle by the Taliban This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Alejandro A. Alonso Galva, Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

How early should you arrive for your flight? The partial government shutdown has led to staffing shortages for TSA. We check in on wait times at DIA. Then, Colorado is building more affordable housing, but advocates are worried about the homes going off the market. Plus, now’s your chance to have a say in what parts of Colorado history should be marked on our roads.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Paola Zialcita reports on DIA’s wait times. The Colorado Sun’s Brian Eason reports on the state’s strategy for affordable housing. CPR’s Haylee May on the 150 new historic markers coming to Colorado This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel /andBazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Data shows that Coloradans are losing more money than ever to online sports betting. Two bills at the state legislature could put some limits on both sportsbooks and the state lottery. Then, a state program that offers Medicaid-style coverage to undocumented children and pregnant women is way over budget, and could be on the chopping block for big cuts. Plus, Bella’s Bagels in Colorado Springs is headed to a regional taste test in Los Angeles.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: FAQ on installing a new Archbishop, from DenverCatholic.org. CPR’s Ben Markus on potential restrictions to online betting. The Colorado Sun’s Jesse Paul and John Ingold on how Cover All Colorands blew past its budget. Learn more about the battle for best bagel at bagelfest.com. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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.

Colorado’s justice system is under scrutiny over whether some of its youngest defendants are being denied protections meant for those presumed innocent, especially when detention can worsen underlying conditions. Then, state leaders aim to strengthen civil rights enforcement as federal priorities shift… but funding those efforts could prove a challenge. Plus, a CSU researcher is studying the science behind friendship, and what it really takes to find people you click with.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 on the Juvenile Detention Lawsuit. Last Week Tonight segment featuring Allison’s work. CPR’s Elaine Tassy on the Civil Rights Bill. CPR’s Hayley Sanchez on the science of friendship. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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.

Following a no-confidence vote, Brita Horn says she’ll resign as head of the Colorado GOP after next month’s state convention. But some candidates question whether the party can make it through that all-important step in the primary selection process. Then, in Mesa County organizers are changing the name of the upcoming Cesar Chavez Day celebration, and trying to keep the focus on honoring the labor of farm workers. Plus, who was Phil Milstein and how did his name end up on arguably the worst park in Denver?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 Rae Soloman on disarray in the Colorado GOP Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on Phil Mistein, and the woebegone park that bears his name. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose and Megan Verlee. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado’s prison system is bursting at the seams. To deal with it, the governor’s office wants money to reopen a shuttered prison, but lawmakers aren’t eager to write that check. Plus, the Denver City Council votes next week on the contract for a new vendor to replace Flock’s license plate surveillance system, but concerns remain. And if you’re listening to this with a tissue in your hand, you’re not alone — this year’s allergy season really is a doozy.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Purplish explores the prison crowding problem, and the debate over what to do about it. Denverite’s Kyle Harris on Denver’s replacement for Flock. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquive, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado is experiencing record temperatures this week, and water managers want people to start thinking about conservation now. Then, disturbing accusations about the late labor leader Cesar Chavez have Denver rethinking whether to honor him. And sentencings this week in two high profile criminal cases. Plus, a state board considers whether to ban Colorado’s SNAP recipients from using their benefits on sugary drinks. And the latest twist in Grand Junction’s long-running baseball team name drama.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Rae Soloman on the activation of the state’s drought task force. Denver’s Paolo Zialcita on Denver cancelling Cesar Chavez celebrations. CPR’s Ava Kian on the sentencing of former Littleton bus aide Kiarra Jones. The Associated Press on the sentencing of Carrie Hallford, former co-owner of the Return to Nature funeral home. CPR’s John Daley on the debate over SNAP benefits and soda. CPR’s Stina Sieg on Grand Junction’s departed Humpback Chubs. 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.

The group that oversees the National Center for Atmospheric Research is suing the government departments that fund it, arguing NCAR is being dismantled not for policy reasons, but to punish Colorado. Then, the Southern Colorado city of Walsenburg has been without reliable water since last week, as crews try to plug leak after leak. Plus, after a surprising assembly upset, a political newcomer will appear first on Denver’s Democratic ballots, over 15-term congresswoman Diana DeGette. And each year Denver transfers juvenile members of its bison herd to different tribes and nonprofits. We’ll take you to this year’s load up.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 the lawsuit to stop NCAR’s dismantling. Matthew Craddock’s coverage of the Walsenburg water leak for the Huerfano World Journal. Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on Melat Kiros’ surprisingly strong performance at the Denver Democratic assembly. CPR’s Molly Cruse on the annual Denver bison transfer. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Mateo Schimpf and Madilyn Rose. 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.

We bring you the latest on the strike on one of the largest meatpacking plants in the country. Then, Jefferson County Public Schools is pushing back as the Department of Education accuses it of Title IX violations over accommodations for trans students. And a Colorado producer talks about her work on, “One Battle After Another.”Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Sam Tabachnik writes about the JBS workers’ strike for the Denver Post. CPR’s Jenny Brundin on Jefferson County Public Schools CPR’s Ryan Warner interviews the producer of One Battle After Another This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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.

Colorado lawmakers face painful budget decisions that could affect programs for people with severe disabilities. Then, recycling in Colorado gets a high-tech upgrade, we visit a new facility where AI-powered systems sort materials with air cannons. Plus, rock art sites across the state reveal glimpses into the lives and ideas of people who lived here thousands of years ago.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s CPR’s Bente Budget cuts and disability services Denverite’s Kevin Beaty AI-powered Recycling KRCC’s Shanna Lewis on where to find rock art in Colorado This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel / Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado’s once booming job market has been lagging the nation for a while now, and last year it may have hit an unpleasant milestone. Plus, why thousands of workers at the JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley are preparing to hit the picket line Monday. Then, after two weeks of war Persians in Colorado are holding on to the hope that this could be the start of something better for Iran. And the state is preparing to celebrate its 150th birthday in all sorts of ways, including one that involves an acronym you possibly haven’t thought of in years: NFT.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 breaks down Colorado’s jobs numbers for 2025. CPR’s Allison Borden on the planned strike at the JBS meatpacking plant. CPR’s Ava Kian spoke with Iranians in Colorado about their hopes and fears. CPR’s Haylee May reports on the state’s plans for an art NFT auction. Denverite can help you with where and how to watch the Denver Summit FC this weekend. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

President Donald Trump has long opposed all-mail elections, now he’s trying to strong-arm Congress into banning them. For Colorado, the impact of that change could be significant. Then, ICE officials were on the stand in a Denver courtroom this week, and their testimony gave rare insights into the agency’s operations in Colorado. Plus, we meet two members of Team USA competing in wheelchair curling in Milan, and learn a bit about what the sport entails.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: 6th grader Nikhil Ganta is this year’s winner of the Colorado State Spelling Bee. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on President Trump’s push to end mail-in elections through the SAVE America Act. CPR’s Allison Sherry on what ICE officials told a judge this week during a hearing on warrantless arrests. Meet the members of Team USA competing in wheelchair curling at the Winter Paralympics. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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.

State lawmakers are considering requiring AI chatbots to implement new safety measures as concerns grow about the risks to kids. Then, the School of Mines has a new effort to prepare its undergraduates for jobs in quantum industries, and it involves a lab deep under the earth. And, a film about poet Andrea Gibson, who died of cancer last summer, is up for Best Documentary at the Oscars this weekend.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Jesse Paul with the Colorado Sun reports on the bill to put new rules on AI chatbots. CPR’s Sarah Mulholland on School of Mines’ experimental quantum mine. Listen to Ryan Warner’s full Colorado Matters interview with Tig Notaro about her documentary on Andrea Gibson, Come See Me in the Good Light. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Corey Jones, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Corey Jones. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

While the war with Iran is thousands of miles away, its effects are already being felt locally. That includes higher prices at the fuel pump. Then, Colorado is in danger of running short on nurses. The state’s universities hope to shore things up. Plus, can pumping oxygen into your home help with altitude sickness and insomnia?Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Vote for your favorite train name. CPR’s Ryan Warner on CSU’s new nursing program. CPR’s Tom Hesse on home oxygenation. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin on the death of Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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.

Colorado’s latest wildlife debate centers on fur trapping, where unlike big game hunting, trappers don’t have to report how many animals they take. Then, what a super-deep drilling experiment in Weld County might say about the energy future in Colorado. Plus, we visit a very unusual office party, thrown by artists with an unusual vision for Denver’s empty highrises.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Colorado Sun reporter Tracy Ross on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commision’s vote on commercial fur trapping CPR’s Sam Brasch on the experimental geothermal drilling project in Weld County. Denverite reporter Kyle Harris on what a DiY party in an empty highrise could say about the future of downtown Denver. Tickets for the live show! 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.

Governor Polis is between a rock and a hard place when it comes to Tina Peters, the former clerk in prison for helping to tamper with Mesa County’s election equipment. He’s made it clear he thinks her sentence is too long, but shortening it could set off a furor in his party. Then, ten renewable energy projects around Colorado are racing to break ground and buy equipment in time to take advantage of federal help before it dries up. And Colorado Today first hit your podcast feeds on March 3, 2025. But if you’ve ever forgotten your anniversary, you’ll understand why we’re celebrating today.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. And don't forget to check out our March 10 event with NPR's A Martinez!Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on the long awaited return of snow to Denver. CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Tom Hesse on the pressures Gov. Polis faces as he decides what to do about Tina Peters. CPR’s Ishan Thakore on the Xcel Energy projects taking advantage of expiring tax credits This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Corey Jones, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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.