A lot fewer people are dying of violence in Denver, and changing police practices get some of the credit. Also, being an Xcel customer could be getting more expensive — again. Then, why the BLM is struggling to find buyers for recent lease sales in Colorado. Plus, E-470 drivers know the tollroad’s signs can be good for a chuckle, but who comes up with those punny slogans?

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• Denverite’s Kyle Harris on what’s behind the drop in Denver homicides.
• Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on Denver Water’s rate hike.
• CPR’s Ishan Thakore on the BLM’s bidless auctions.
• CPR’s Nathan Fernando-Frescas uncovers the story behind those funny electronic signs on E-470.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Bazi Kanani, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The woman killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis had roots in Colorado. Plus, how Venezuelans with ties to our state view the U.S. raid to seize President Nicolas Maduro. Then, the clip-clop of cattle hooves on downtown streets means the Stock Show is back in town — we have advice for making the most of it. And finally, we remember Rambin’ Roy Smith and the artistic oasis he built in the San Luis Valley.

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• NPR and the AP on the Minneapolis woman killed by ICE and her roots in Colorado.
• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the failed effort to overturn Trump’s veto of the Arkansas Valley Conduit Bill.
• CPR’s Sandy Battulga and Denverite’s Kevin Beaty on the Stock Show parade.
• Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita on what you need to know for going to the Stock Show.
• CPR’s Stephanie Wolf’s 2018 profile of Ramblin’ Roy.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Perez Esquivel, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Body cameras are helping law enforcement do their jobs, but the footage they create is also bogging down the system. Can police and prosecutors keep up with mounting piles of digital evidence? Then, the Trump administration is putting conditions on funding meant to keep our state prepared for things like natural disasters, or even terrorist attacks. Colorado may have to reduce or eliminate local emergency management programs as a result. And, a family farm in Elbert County shares the secret to surviving 100 years.

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• CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on law enforcement’s struggle to keep up with their own evidence.
• CPR’s Ishan Thakore reports on the loss of FEMA funding in Colorado.
• CPR’s Hayley Sanchez visited the Gresham’s Centennial Farm.

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

$300 million — that’s how much in public benefits the Trump administration says it will block from coming to Colorado, money that pays for child care subsidies, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and other programs. Officials say they’re concerned about fraud, but Colorado’s leaders say the freeze is about punishment, not policy. Then, what do new federal vaccine guidelines for children mean for families here? And the playoff-bound Broncos have a new set of supporters cheering them on: fans of a Japanese anime franchise about… horse-girls.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim & Molly Cruse on the Trump administration’s latest funding freeze for Colorado.
• CPR’s John Daley on Colorado’s reaction to the new federal vaccine schedule.
• Denverite’s Kiara DeMare with an update on the Leetsdale construction site fire.
• Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita reports on why fans of Umamusume are falling for the Broncos.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Perez Esquivel, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The current flu season is shaping up to be one for the record books -- why, and how can you protect yourself? Then, authorities have released more information about the victim, and mountain lion, involved in last week's fatal attack in Larimer County. Plus, with federal tax credits for home solar installation long gone, what will happen to Colorado's solar industry? And finally, we hear about the Adams County animal shelter's wild year of caring for thousands of rescued animals.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s John Daley on Colorado’s bad flu season.
• CPR’s Tony Gorman with the latest on the mountain lion attack.
• CPR’s Ishan Thakore on Colorado’s home solar industry.
• CPR’s Tony Gorman on the Riverdale Animal Shelter (with, yes, the picture of Nacho Cheese, the kitten)

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

Colorado unexpectedly entered the international spotlight after President Trump cited the state while justifying military action against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro… claims that don’t fully line up with what’s known about gang activity here.

Then, in the wake of the state’s first potential mountain lion fatality in decades, we look at why encounters with the big cats, while still rare, become more likely this time of year. Plus, a judge blocks Colorado’s plan to require health warning labels on new gas stoves. And we explore the strange industrial relics still standing in the state’s high country.

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• CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on what’s known about Venezuelan gang activity in Colorado.
• CPR’s Tony Gorman with the latest on the possible New Year’s Day mountain lion attack.
• CPR and KRCC on Trump’s veto of Rep. Boebert’s Arkansas Valley Conduit bill.
• CPR’s Climate Team on the order keeping a coal-fired power plant open in Craig.
• CPR’s Sam Brasch on the legal challenge to Colorado’s gas stove warning law.
• CPR’s Stina Seig answers the question, ‘what are those bee-hive-looking things above Redstone?’

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

From up-front pricing for online purchases to more paid leave for parents of preemies, a lot of interesting state laws took effect on New Year's Day. Then, former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, who died this week at age 92, had a remarkable life, one that included truck driving, Olympic judo, master jewelry design, and a stint driving the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree.

Plus, the 'Snowstradamous' of OpenSnow, meteorologist Joel Gratz, pulls back the veil on what might lie in store for Colorado's anemic snowpack. And finally, OpenAir Local Music Director Alisha Sweeney looks back at some significant Colorado music moments of 2025, and shares some acts to watch in 2026.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports on new state laws taking effect in the new year.
• CPR's Megan Verlee, Tony Gorman and Caitlyn Kim on the life of former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell.
• CPR's Molly Cruse with an update on the state's lousy snowpack.
• Indie 102.3 hosts share their favorite tracks from 2025.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Corey Jones, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

A U.S. District Judge in Colorado said that immigration agents can no longer arrest people based on suspicion -- what will that mean for deportations in the state. Then, as the federal government moves to downgrade cannabis on the drug schedule, many people have questions. We have some answers. And jazz pianist Annie Booth shares her love of a holiday classic.

This is our final episode of Colorado Today for the year. The show will return January 2nd, with all-new stories of the events and people that shape our state. All of us at Colorado Today wish you a happy New Year and a bright start to 2026!

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR's Ishan Thakore on Saturday's protest against the president's plan to dismantle NCAR.
• CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on warrantless arrests in Colorado and the release of immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra.
• CPR’s Sandy Battulga answers your questions about Trump’s executive order on rescheduling cannabis.
• CPR’s Michael Hughes produces a holiday-themed music lift with Denver jazz pianist Annie Booth.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel, and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Sandy Battulga, Megan Verlee, Michael Hughes and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.