Colorado Today

An investigation into this summer’s firefighter deaths near Grand Junction reveals disturbing details about communication problems during extreme fire conditions. Then, the federal government and Jeffco schools have agreed to a legal ceasefire over policies protecting trans students — but how long will it last? Plus, for those itching to get into the winter backcountry, there are some key things to remember to stay safe.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Jackie Sedley, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Denver policymakers are considering whether to allow developers to build up to four units on single-family lots anywhere in the city. Denser housing is a cause long-championed by Gov. Jared Polis. As he prepares to leave office, the governor reflects on the mixed outcome of that effort. Plus, how virtual ballots and a couple of helicopter flights ensured Coloradans impacted by the southwestern floods still had their votes counted.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Jackie Sedley and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Jackie Sedley, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

ICE has been letting people out of detention, just to arrest them again, moments later. And the practice has federal judges threatening sanctions. Then, with screens becoming ubiquitous in the classroom, some families want to see more limits on tech during the school day. Plus, DIA’s oldest restrooms are in a sorry state, but maybe not for much longer.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Jackie Sedley and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Jackie Sedley, Megan Verlee and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado’s next governor and legislature will have to implement ballot measures many of them are opposed to. Then, as the region continues to dry, the Western Slope is finding new ways to make every drop count. Plus, a new memoir traces the long shadow mass shootings leave on those who survive

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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.

After their drubbing last week, Republican leaders are questioning how the party can regain some of its lost influence in Colorado. Then, many people turn to religious leaders in a time of crisis. A new training aims to help those leaders understand their options when the person confiding in them seems like they could be a danger to themself or others. You might think ice hockey is a young person’s game — but never tell that to the inductees of the 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose and Megan Verlee. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Democrat Eileen Laubaucher led Republican incumbent, Lauren Boebert, by around 3,000 votes on Thursday evening. What’s behind the potential flip in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District? Then, more than 50 people have been rescued from the recent floods in Southern Colorado. We get an update from Durango on how people are recovering. And, we bid farewell to a certain delicatessen in Denver.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Editor's Note: The original audio for this episode of Colorado Today contains an error. We said Amendment 85, which requires ballot measures be written at an 8th grade level, was passing. As of Thursday morning, it had gotten more than 50% of the vote, but as a constitutional amendment, it needs 55% to pass. The show audio has been updated.

Front Range voters gave the green light to a new tax for passenger rail, so when will things really get rolling? Then, Colorado Springs might be about to send its first Democrat to Congress, ever. Jessica Killen talks about her priorities if she goes to Washington. Plus, people keep saying this was a historic election in Colorado, so we talked to someone on our team who’s seen her share of the state’s political history.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Colorado voters delivered a historic election result, with Democrats leading in all four of the state’s Republican-held congressional districts as votes continue to be counted. Democrats also made gains across state offices, sending familiar faces into new roles. We break down the ballot measures and election results that could reshape Colorado’s laws, from public education funding to criminal justice and transgender athletes in sports. Plus, we take you to watch parties across the state. 

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Jackie Sedley and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Jackie Sedley, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Megan Verlee. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The southwestern corner of the state is dealing with a second round of historic flooding, with muddy floodwaters overwhelming communities and disrupting daily life. Then, the U.S. will hear arguments Tuesday over Colorado’s Universal Preschool program, and whether the state can require religious preschools follow nondiscrimination policies in order to get funding. Plus, after more than a decade of legal wrangling, a class action lawsuit alleging forced labor at the Aurora immigrant detention center reached a deal on the eve of trial.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Jackie Sedley, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

With less than 24 hours to go before Election Day, we get a final update on Democrats’ ambitious play to flip one or more congressional seat in Colorado. Then, how are your fellow Coloradans feeling this election season? We hear from voters across the state. And, for election professionals, this fall has been a particularly fraught time — how are they preparing for any potential election challenges?

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose and Megan Verlee. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.