It was a fiery 4th of July weekend across the state, with major fires burning near numerous rural communities, including Colorado City, Wetmore, Leadville and Ouray. We catch you up on where things stand and hear from those affected. Then, the land where Buc-ee’s wants to build a travel plaza in northern El Paso County has been cleared, but the fight continues. And at the Denver Art Museum, contemporary art from the world’s oldest continuous culture.

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