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- 2 days ago15 min
Legal immigrants lose Medicaid coverage, CPW suspends killing wolves, meet our new host!
People who rely on food stamps, and legal immigrants who got their health insurance from the government, are seeing those benefits cut thanks to federal changes approved by Congress last year. Then, the state says it will stop using lethal means to deal with wolves that attack livestock, at least for now. Plus, introducing Colorado Today’s new co-host, Jackie Sedley! Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley on the latest changes to SNAP and Medicaid The Colorado Sun’s Tracy Ross on Colorado’s decision to stop killing wolves Learn more about our new host, Jackie Sedley This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Sandy Battulga, Madilyn Rose, Jackie Sedley and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 3 days ago17 min
Govr’s race in full swing, COCO spends big on ‘education’ campaign, Field Day for deaf and hard-of-hearing kids
The Republican and Democrat vying to be Colorado’s next governor have been working the campaign trail lately, firing up their supporters to help get out to vote. But what’s motivating the voters who back them? Then, a taxpayer funded campaign shared positive information about Front Range rail all summer, ahead of voters being asked to support a tax for the train. Plus, a special field day brings together deaf and hard of hearing students from around the state.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kyle Harris on the Oct. 1 outdoor watering ban starting for Denver Water customers CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports from the campaign trail with Democrat Phil Weiser and Republican Victor Marx. Denverite’s Andy Kenney on the taxpayer-funded ‘public education’ campaign for Front Range rail. Rae Solomon on the annual Field Day for deaf and hard of hearing children. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel, with a guest appearance from Nathan Fernando Frescas. It’s edited and produced by Jackie Sedley, Sandy Battulga and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 4 days ago15 min
Sept. 30, 2026: AG trying to block new ICE detention center, lawsuit over DIA tarmac death, Lakewood Cider Days
Colorado’s Attorney General is asking the courts to halt renovations at a planned immigration detention center in Hudson, arguing the federal government has skipped necessary steps. Then, more than 70 people are suing over May’s deadly runway collision at DIA, alleging responsibility for the tragedy goes far beyond the man who walked onto the tarmac. And, to end on a gentler note, we explore a fruity chapter of Colorado’s history, one that is still celebrated each fall in Jefferson County.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 Jinny Kim on rain in the forecast thanks to Hurricane Polo CPR’s Allison Sherry on the lawsuit seeking to stop the Hudson ICE facility CPR’s Ben Markus on the lawsuit over May’s deadly runway collision at DIA CPR’s Nathan Fernando-Frescas on Lakewood’s Cider Days Festival This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Madilyn Rose. It’s edited and produced by Sandy Battulga, Jackie Sedley, and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 5 days ago15 min
Trump Administration’s approach to public lands, CSprings builds ties with new Space Command home, a tarantula hook-up
The Trump administration is rewriting the rules for federal lands, and it could mean big changes for the parks, forests and trails around you. Then, Colorado Springs is trying to build relationships with the Alabama city that beat it out for Space Command, in the hopes of continuing to develop its space economy. Plus, a lonely pet tarantula from Golden finds love with the help of an online personal ad.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 Tom Hesse on the Trump Administration’s changes to public lands CPR’s Dan Boyce on Colorado Springs’ efforts to build ties with Huntsville Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on the lonely tarantula looking for love The Denver Post on Northglenn's delivery drone policy proposal This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Jackie Sedley, Madilyn Rose, Sandy Battulga, and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 6 days ago16 min
Schools and fuel prices, judge orders return of Honduran man deported to Africa, the legend of Jane Kirkham
The soaring cost of diesel is putting the squeeze on farmers, truckers, and school districts. We look into how they are adapting. Then, ICE deported a man to a country he’d never been to, halfway around the world. Now he’s fighting to get back to Colorado. Plus, we look for the truth behind the tale of a lady stage coach robber and her tragic end.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Donate to CPR’s Fall Pledge Drive at CPR.org/donate Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Rae Solomon on the school district gas crunch CPR’s Allison Sherry on the honduran man deported to Africa from Colorado CPR’s Sarah Mulholland on the legend of Jane Kirkham. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Jackie Sedley, and Sandy Battulga. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 1 weeks ago12 min
Electrical grid upgrades, Bus Rapid Transit: coming soon to Colfax, the inaugural Dolly Days
The Trump administration has awarded $250 million to help Colorado upgrade its transmission system to better connect with other states, and the result could be more renewable energy powering homes here. Then, Colorado’s first Bus Rapid Transit project has snarled East Colfax for years, but now the first section is almost ready to open. Plus, a weekend of Dolly Parton-themed celebrations kicks off today with costume contests and children’s storytimes.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 Ishan Thakore on the Energy Department’s big investment in Colorado’s grid Denverite’s Camelia Heins and Paolo Zialcita on the opening of BRT on Colfax CPR’s Elaine Tassy on Colorado’s first Dolly DaysFind celebrations near you This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Sandy Battulga, Jackie Sedley, and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 1 weeks ago14 min
Methane emission rules tightened, Jeffco tackles pine beetles, Christian Glass memorialized with new art center
Colorado has long been a step ahead of the rest of the country when it comes to reining in methane emissions. New rules will help make sure the technology that does that is actually working. Then, some mountain homeowners are getting help to slow pine beetle damage on their land. Plus, four years after Christian Glass was killed by a sheriff’s deputy, his family has opened a new art center in his honor.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 Ishan Thakore on Colorado’s new methane emission regulations Independent reporter Amanda Williams on the proposed solutions to the pine beetle problem CPR’s Tony Gorman on The Creative Grounds arts Center in Lyons (story coming Friday) This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Jackie Sedley and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
- 1 weeks ago14 min
Sept. 23, 2026: Armed security at USPS facility, homebuilding down, wild horse contraception, the Bug Man of Hollywood
As private security guards are being sent to a postal service processing facility in Denver, some state officials are concerned about timing ahead of the election. Then, the number of single-family homes being built in Colorado is at its lowest level in at least six years. Also, the BLM is turning to birth control to help rein in wild horse herds. Plus, the Tarantula Festival in La Junta is hosting a guest from Hollywood: an entomologist who has spent decades wrangling creepy crawlies for film shoots.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 Allison Sherry on the U.S. postal service sending private security guards to the state’s largest mail-sorting facility. CPR’s Stina Seig reported earlier this summer on wild horse round-ups CPR’s Ryan Warner and Hayley Sanchez talk with Steven Kutcher, the “Bug Man of Hollywood.”The 2026 La Junta Tarantula Festival Additional reporting done by CPR’s Ben Markus This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Sandy Battulga, Jackie Sedley and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
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