Colorado Today

March 25, 2025: Protecting bison, a controversial presidential portrait, skiing with disabilities

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It’s budget week for the state, when lawmakers have to make final decisions on how to cut $1.2 billion. Then, a new proposal would protect wild bison at the request of tribal communities. Plus, a portrait of President Donald Trump in Colorado is the latest presidential controversy. And we mark 50 years of a transformative ski and snowboard effort.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at [email protected].

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show:

  • CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on the controversial portrait of President Trump.
  • Denverite reports on Antiques Roadshow in Colorado.
  • CPR’s Stephanie Wolf reports on efforts to protect bison in the state.
  • CPR’s Elaine Tassy reports from Eldora Mountain Resort about its support for skiers with disabilities.
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