Oct. 7, 2026: Maroon Bells under new management? dueling income tax proposals, delivery drones for Denver

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 more on the stories in today’s show: Colorado Parks and Wildlife's information about the kokanee salmon giveaway CPR’s Stina Seig and Caitlyn Kim on the proposal to shift Maroon Bells to local management CPR’s Voter Guide explains Amendment 87 and Proposition 136 CPR’s Havalin Haskell on Walmart’s plan to bring delivery drones to Denver This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Jackie Sedley and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jackie Sedley, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.