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Colorado Today

Colorado Public Radio

The Colorado news you need in 15 minutes a day, from Colorado Public Radio’s newsrooms. Get connected with your community and understand how the biggest stories in Colorado impact your life. Available each weekday morning at 5:00 a.m. with host Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.

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19:24

Victor Marx’s unusual campaign spending, a Venezuelan...

Colorado Today ·

2026/10/09

Colorado’s Republican candidate for governor is in hot water for accepting more in donations than the law allows, but where is all that money going? Then, it’s been two years since Aurora was dragged into the infamous Tren de Aragua headlines by President Trump. A new podcast from CPR and Latino USA follows the story of one Venezuelan migrant caught in the crossfire. Plus, a lot of people use dating apps to find that special someone. Some are trying out the Soulmate Booth.Email us at

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13:18

Water needs in a fast-growing county, answers in a...

Colorado Today ·

2026/10/08

Douglas County is facing a growing demand for water as development continues. Then, the families of six dairy workers who died when pipes to exploded at their worksite are suing, and the investigation is turning up new details o what happened. Plus, we dive into the history of one of Colorado’s signature accessories: the bolo tie. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show:CPR’s Havalin Haskell on Douglas

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16:14

Oct. 7, 2026: Maroon Bells under new management?...

Colorado Today ·

2026/10/07

The federal government no longer wants the expense of managing the scenic — and incredibly popular — Maroon Bells, so it’s looking to turn that responsibility over to Pitkin County. But the arrangement is raising some concerns. Then, voters will see two questions on their ballots about income taxes, with very different implications. And delivery drones could be coming to Denver skies soon, thanks to Walmart.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read

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13:45

Justices weigh climate liability, the economics of...

Colorado Today ·

2026/10/06

The eight Justices hearing Boulder’s lawsuit against Suncor and Exxon Mobile had tough questions during oral arguments Monday. Now the future of the case is in their hands. Then, the massive open pit mine in Teller County is touting its economic benefits, as it looks to expand into the future. And in Colorado Springs, drought hasn’t put a damper on Venetucci Farm’s annual pumpkin give-away.Correction: Today's podcast incorrectly identifies which Boulder County Commissioner is speaking in

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16:03

Boulder v. Suncor at the Supreme Court, downtown...

Colorado Today ·

2026/10/05

The Justices hear arguments today over whether local governments can use state courts to try to hold companies responsible for the costs of climate change. Then, with many downtown office buildings sitting half empty, demolition could be an attractive option, but there are barriers. Plus, we remember Bruce Odland, who helped bring the unearthly acoustics of a Western Slope water tank to the world.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on

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15:42

Legal immigrants lose Medicaid coverage, CPW suspends...

Colorado Today ·

2026/10/02

People who rely on food stamps, and legal immigrants who got their health insurance from the government, are seeing those benefits cut thanks to federal changes approved by Congress last year. Then, the state says it will stop using lethal means to deal with wolves that attack livestock, at least for now. Plus, introducing Colorado Today’s new co-host, Jackie Sedley! Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s

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17:18

Govr’s race in full swing, COCO spends big on...

Colorado Today ·

2026/10/01

The Republican and Democrat vying to be Colorado’s next governor have been working the campaign trail lately, firing up their supporters to help get out to vote. But what’s motivating the voters who back them? Then, a taxpayer funded campaign shared positive information about Front Range rail all summer, ahead of voters being asked to support a tax for the train. Plus, a special field day brings together deaf and hard of hearing students from around the state.Email us at

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15:44

Sept. 30, 2026: AG trying to block new ICE detention...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/30

Colorado’s Attorney General is asking the courts to halt renovations at a planned immigration detention center in Hudson, arguing the federal government has skipped necessary steps. Then, more than 70 people are suing over May’s deadly runway collision at DIA, alleging responsibility for the tragedy goes far beyond the man who walked onto the tarmac. And, to end on a gentler note, we explore a fruity chapter of Colorado’s history, one that is still celebrated each fall in Jefferson

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15:58

Trump Administration’s approach to public lands,...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/29

The Trump administration is rewriting the rules for federal lands, and it could mean big changes for the parks, forests and trails around you. Then, Colorado Springs is trying to build relationships with the Alabama city that beat it out for Space Command, in the hopes of continuing to develop its space economy. Plus, a lonely pet tarantula from Golden finds love with the help of an online personal ad.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more

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16:07

Schools and fuel prices, judge orders return of...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/28

The soaring cost of diesel is putting the squeeze on farmers, truckers, and school districts. We look into how they are adapting. Then, ICE deported a man to a country he’d never been to, halfway around the world. Now he’s fighting to get back to Colorado. Plus, we look for the truth behind the tale of a lady stage coach robber and her tragic end.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Donate to CPR’s Fall Pledge Drive at CPR.org/donate Read more on

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12:51

Electrical grid upgrades, Bus Rapid Transit: coming...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/25

The Trump administration has awarded $250 million to help Colorado upgrade its transmission system to better connect with other states, and the result could be more renewable energy powering homes here. Then, Colorado’s first Bus Rapid Transit project has snarled East Colfax for years, but now the first section is almost ready to open. Plus, a weekend of Dolly Parton-themed celebrations kicks off today with costume contests and children’s storytimes.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org

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14:39

Methane emission rules tightened, Jeffco tackles pine...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/24

Colorado has long been a step ahead of the rest of the country when it comes to reining in methane emissions. New rules will help make sure the technology that does that is actually working. Then, some mountain homeowners are getting help to slow pine beetle damage on their land. Plus, four years after Christian Glass was killed by a sheriff’s deputy, his family has opened a new art center in his honor.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more

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14:33

Sept. 23, 2026: Armed security at USPS facility,...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/23

As private security guards are being sent to a postal service processing facility in Denver, some state officials are concerned about timing ahead of the election. Then, the number of single-family homes being built in Colorado is at its lowest level in at least six years. Also, the BLM is turning to birth control to help rein in wild horse herds. Plus, the Tarantula Festival in La Junta is hosting a guest from Hollywood: an entomologist who has spent decades wrangling creepy crawlies for

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13:00

Oxygen supply scare at UCHealth, FEMA aid denials,...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/22

Patients at Colorado’s largest hospital had to rely on the emergency backup oxygen after someone disrupted the main supply to the building. Then, the Aspen Acres Fire is mostly contained, but the people who lost their homes to it just found out they won’t be getting help from the federal government. Plus, a Denver neighborhood worries a park upgrade could drive away their beloved beavers.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories

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15:37

Medicaid busting the state budget, courts shutdown...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/21

Medicaid continues to be the 800-lb gorilla in the room when it comes to the state budget — with cost overruns that could get close to a half a billion dollars this year. Then, Colorado judges are turning off the livestreams in their courtrooms, after hundreds of clips of proceedings have shown up on social media. Plus, the snowless winter and summer heat were too much for one iconic snowfield near Idaho Springs.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s

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15:07

Sept. 18, 2026: Uncertain winter snow forecast,...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/18

The super El Nino has raised Coloradans’ hopes for an extra snowy winter, but even as we move into fall, forecasters aren’t sure whether the weather pattern will deliver. Then, some campuses in the CU system are seeing a precipitous drop in foreign enrollment, while CU Pueblo has developed a new approach to reach students who might not think of themselves as college material. Plus, millions of birds will cross Colorado this week in their fall migration. You can do one simple thing to make

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14:49

Travel troubles on the roads, Congress tackles data...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/17

CDOT is warning motorists that it’s shutting down part of I-70 westbound near Denver this weekend. Then, a data center energy bill sponsored by GOP Rep. Gabe Evans passed the House yesterday, another sign that Colorado’s delegation is joining the mounting congressional concern over the AI revolution. Plus, the giraffes at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo have some fancy new accommodations, designed to keep them healthy and stimulated. Editor's note: When we recorded the podcast Wednesday, the average

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15:40

Evergreen parents question gun laws, Trump-backed PAC...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/16

Colorado law requires gun owners to safely store firearms where kids can’t get to them. But last year’s shooting at Evergreen High School has some parents there questioning whether the law is tough enough. Then, a superPAC connected to President Donald Trump is spending a half million dollars to help Rep. Jeff Crank’s reelection effort. It’s the latest sign that Republicans are worried about their future in Colorado Springs. Plus, a new one-woman show in Boulder explores a daughter’s

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14:46

Can Democrats turn rural counties blue, legal...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/15

Colorado Democrats have long struggled to win over rural voters, but could their midterm strategy buck the trend? Then, as levels continue to drop on the Colorado River, a Supreme Court showdown is looking more and more likely. Plus, there’s new Colorado polling on AI and Data Centers. Spoiler alert: they’re very unpopular.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show:CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on what she heard from rural

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13:52

‘Aridification’ has reached Denver, farmers...

Colorado Today ·

2026/09/14

Forecasts suggest we could be in for another dry winter in Colorado, and that has the state’s largest water utility warning its customers that things like lawns are likely to get even more expensive. Then, in the lower Arkansas River valley, water users are asking hard questions about the spill that poured millions of gallons of untreated sewage into the waterway. Plus, we visit a hummingbird sanctuary in the Jeffco foothills, where tiny fliers fuel up before beginning their epic

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