Colorado Today

Flash floods on the Western Slope, how Coloradans feel about the state, Denver’s bar closing time delay, delayed

July 22, 2026·13 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Moisture is good for a drought, but some parts of Colorado are getting too much rain, far too fast, causing mudslides and flash floods. Then, new survey results give a window into how Coloradans feel about the state and nation’s big birthdays. Plus, Denver is moving to let bars and clubs stay open later, but a recent shooting has delayed those plans.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 Tony Gorman on flood and mudslide risk on the West Slope. CPR’s Bente Birkeland on the new Colorado 150 polling data. Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on how a weekend shooting has delayed the later closing times for Denver’s bars. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Rae Solomon, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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