Colorado Today

Colorado’s Republican candidate for governor is in hot water for accepting more in donations than the law allows, but where is all that money going? Then, it’s been two years since Aurora was dragged into the infamous Tren de Aragua headlines by President Trump. A new podcast from CPR and Latino USA follows the story of one Venezuelan migrant caught in the crossfire. Plus, a lot of people use dating apps to find that special someone. Some are trying out the Soulmate Booth.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Ben Markus on the Marx campaign’s unusual spending CPR’s Mateo Schimpf and Futuro Media’s Maria Hinojosa’s new podcast, The Whisper Game Denverite’s Camelia Heins on the Soulmate Booth This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Alejandro A. Alonso Galva, Jack Armstrong and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Douglas County is facing a growing demand for water as development continues. Then, the families of six dairy workers who died when pipes to exploded at their worksite are suing, and the investigation is turning up new details o what happened. Plus, we dive into the history of one of Colorado’s signature accessories: the bolo tie. Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Havalin Haskell on Douglas County's water plan CPR's Elaine Tassy on the lawsuit over the dairy workers' deaths in Weld County Vogue on William Matthews' 'Bolo: Design, Style, Heritage' 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.

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 [email protected]. 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.

The eight Justices hearing Boulder’s lawsuit against Suncor and Exxon Mobile had tough questions during oral arguments Monday. Now the future of the case is in their hands. Then, the massive open pit mine in Teller County is touting its economic benefits, as it looks to expand into the future. And in Colorado Springs, drought hasn’t put a damper on Venetucci Farm’s annual pumpkin give-away.Correction: Today's podcast incorrectly identifies which Boulder County Commissioner is speaking in the introduction to our segment about Supreme Court arguments. The audio is of Commissioner  Marta Loachamin. We are working on updating the audio for the show.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: See cute pictures of the Denver Zoo and Conservation Alliance’s new baby anteater CPR’s Ishan Thakore and Caitlyn Kim on Monday’s oral arguments at the Supreme Court KRCC’s Shanna Lewis on the economic impact of the Cripple Creek and Victor Mine KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin on why Venetucci Farm’s gives away pumpkins to school kids each year This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Jackie Sedley, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The Justices hear arguments today over whether local governments can use state courts to try to hold companies responsible for the costs of climate change. Then, with many downtown office buildings sitting half empty, demolition could be an attractive option, but there are barriers. Plus, we remember Bruce Odland, who helped bring the unearthly acoustics of a Western Slope water tank to the world.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Ishan Thakore on today’s Supreme Court arguments over Boulder’s climate lawsuit. CPR’s Sarah Mulholland on the potential for some of downtown Denver’s empty office buildings to be demolished CPR’s Ryan Warner interviewed Bruce Odland in 2016. Listen to the full interview here. CPR’s Brad Turner also reported on the legacy of the Tank in 2017.  Read The Tank’s full tribute to Bruce here.  This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Sandy Battulga and Madilyn Rose. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.