Colorado Today

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.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on the bus shooting that killed Lakewood police agent Nicholas Graham Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on Denver’s renewed push for universal upzoning CPR’s Stina Seig on how two county clerks kept their elections running during the southwest floods 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.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: The Associated Press on the recent rise in Lake Powell CPR’s Allison Sherry on the stand-off between federal judges and ICE over detentions Rae Solomon on the debate over educational technology (coming soon) CPR’s Haylee May on DIA’s impending restroom overhaul The Reddit post on pushing Blucifer … and the art restoration team at work, touching up the sculpture (Arlo assures us his girlfriend is in there somewhere) 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 surviveEmail us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: The Colorado Sun’s Jesse Paul and Jennifer Brown on the potential tweaks Democrats are considering to the recently-passed ballot measures. CPR’s Tom Hesse on how tax funds have helped lessen drought impacts on the Western Slope CPR’s Ryan Warner interviews Krista Hanley about her memoir, How to Survive a Mass Shooting. 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.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 future of the Colorado GOP CPR’s Haylee May on clergy and Colorado’s red flag law CPR’s Tony Gorman on the 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Showcase 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.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on Lauren Boebert’s fight to keep her congressional seat. CPR News is updating coverage on flooding in southern Colorado. Denverite’s Kyle Harris covered the decision to ban foie gras in Denver. 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.