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October 23Federal election monitors in Colorado, whether to simplify ballot language, and a new queer roller rink
Adams County is in one of the most competitive congressional districts in the country, and now the Justice Department says it wants to have a closer eye on voting there. Then, a proposed amendment aims to make Colorado’s ballot language easier to understand, but some worry it would have other results. Plus, today is the grand opening of Rainbow Dome, a new roller rink built specifically with the metro area’s queer community in mind.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Tony Gorman on the coming change in the weather
CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim on the federal plan for election monitors in Adams County
CPR’s Ben Markus on Amendment 87 and the complexity around simplifying ballot language
Denverite’s Camelia Heins on the grand opening of Rainbow Dome roller rink

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Jackie Sedley, Megan Verlee and Zain Haque-Piccione. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
16 min
October 22Denver’s water crackdown results, retired priest released from ICE detention, Colorado’s saffron experiment
Denver Water implemented a strict lawn watering ban on October first. Early data suggests it's working. Then, a retired Ugandan priest had to be carried out of an ICE detention center in Aurora this week, after a judge ordered his release. The asylum-seeker claims he suffered malnutrition and pneumonia, and received minimal health care, while in federal custody. Plus, could the world’s most valuable spice become a financial lifeline for Colorado’s agriculture?

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Jinny Kim on the early results of Denver Water’s October irrigation ban
CPR’s Allison Sherry’s earlier reporting on Edward Nalwamba and concerns over health care for detained immigrants

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
14 min
October 21Suspicious letters to CO Congressmembers, the Attorney General's race, how an inmate made the case for early release
Five members of Colorado’s congressional delegation say their offices have received threatening letters with unidentified white powder, bringing up memories of the anthrax attacks of a quarter century ago. Then, in the attorney general’s race, the candidates are divided by their legal experience, and their approach to the Trump administration. Plus, the story of how a man serving a 30 year sentence for armed robbery convinced the prosecutor who put him there that he deserves a second chance.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Tony Gorman on the I-70 glare detours coming soon to Floyd Hill
CPR’s Nicole Vap and NPR on threatening letters sent to members of Congress
CPR’s Allison Sherry on the race for Attorney General
CPR’s Ava Kian on the story of Taveuan Williams’ early release from prison

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
15 min
October 20Early voting turnout so far, Denver’s late-night hotdog problem, and returning sacred artifacts to tribes
With two weeks until Election Day, we check in on early voting in Colorado and what turnout looks like so far. Then, downtown Denver’s late-night food scene is facing scrutiny over unlicensed hotdog vendors, including a fire that sent bystanders scrambling. Plus, a look at how History Colorado is working with tribes to steward sacred artifacts, or return them to the to the communities they were taken from.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR's Bente Birkeland on early ballot returns
Business Den’s Max Scheinblum Exploding Hotdogs Carts
Learn more about History Colorado's NAGPRA program

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
17 min
October 19Colorado teens' changing attitudes on drugs, a multi-million dollar water theft, meet the “Governor for a day”
After years of struggling to contain opioid overdose deaths, a new survey shows Colorado teens are now less likely to try fentanyl or prescription drugs. Then, a Denver man is accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of Colorado water -- but why? And, meet the Aurora teen who became Colorado’s Governor for a day.
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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
Rae Solomon on this week's free college application days
CPR’s John Daley on Colorado teens’ shifting stance on pills and fentanyl
CPR’s Ava Kian on the high country water theft case
Rae Solomon on the Aurora teen who was Governor for a day
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted, edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Madilyn Rose. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
15 min
October 16Should local law enforcement work more with ICE? Allegations of racism at Lutheran High School, local film festivals
Voters will decide this fall whether police and sheriffs departments should be involved in immigration enforcement. Then, a Parker high school is in hot water for alleged racist behavior by its fans. Plus, we talk film festivals, and no, not that one.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Allison Sherry on Amendment 81
CPR’s Tony Gorman on the racism accusations around Lutheran High School’s sports teams
CPR’s Elaine Tassy on the upcoming (non-Sundance) film festivals around Colorado

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Jackie Sedley, Madilyn Rose, and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
17 min
October 15Colorado’s closest congressional race, solar farm planned near Mesa Verde, Sand Creek massacre statue unveiled
Polls suggest this election could deliver a blue wave for Democrats nationally. But in Colorado’s most closely divided district, it still looks like anyone’s race. Then, a massive solar farm proposed for just outside of Mesa Verde National Park has some locals up in arms. Plus, after years of planning, the first element of the state Capitol’s Sand Creek Massacre memorial was unveiled this week.
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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
The Colorado Sun’s Jesse Paul on the race for Congressional District Eight.
CPR’s Haylee May on the planned solar farm near Mesa Verde National Park
Denverite’s Camelia Heins on the unveiling of the Sand Creek Massacre memorial
Editor's Note: History Colorado is a financial sponsor of Colorado Public Radio. Financial sponsors have no editorial influence.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee, and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
18 min
October 14Accusations fly at the Boebert - Laubacher debate, life after school consolidation, hiking the Great Colorado Route
The candidates running to represent Colorado’s reddest district traded accusations at a debate this week. Did we learn anything new about the race? Then, schools are being forced to close around the state. How are parents and principals coping?. Plus, we check out one man’s route for a hike that spans the entire state.
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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the debate to represent Colorado’s 4th Congressional District
CPR’s Rae Solomon on what to know about school closures and consolidations
CPR’s Havalin Haskell on the Great Colorado Route
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Madilyn Rose. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
18 min
October 13Railroad ballot measure snafu, an early flu season, the secret behind Denver’s port-a-potty placement
Editor's note: The mRNA influenza vaccine, mFLUSIVA, will only be available to adults 50 years and older in Colorado this fall. More information can be found at Immunize Colorado.

Nearly a million Coloradans received ballots with a measure that wasn't meant for them. How did so many people end up with the wrong question about a railroad? Then, this year’s flu season may come earlier than usual. Plus, a look at Denver International Airport’s latest security breach. And, we get down and dirty with the algorithm behind Denver’s port-a-potty landscape.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Shanna Lewis on the Front Range Passenger Rail measure controversy
Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on Denver’s porta-potty algorithm
CPR’s Andrea Dukakis on the upcoming COVID and flu season
CPR’s Ben Markus on the lawsuit filed against Denver airport officials

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, and FLOAT ENGINEER. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
15 min
October 12Governor candidates forum, DOJ sues Denver over mask policy, music lift from Avourneen
Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates faced off in a forum last week. Was there anything to sway Colorado voters? Then, the federal government is suing Denver for its restrictions on immigration agents. And, a Coloradan takes his music on the road and across the sea.
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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Benete Birkeland on the forum with gubernatorial candidates Victor Marx and Phil Weiser
Denverite’s Kyle Harris on the Department of Justice suing Denver over its law enforcement mask policies
Hear more of Avourneen’s music here
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Stephanie Wolf and Alejandro A. Alonso Galva. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
14 min

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