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.