In a victory for the former Mesa County Clerk, a court has ordered Tina Peters to be resentenced, finding the original judge was punishing her for her views when he gave her nine years behind bars. Then, as the meatpacker strike in Greeley drags on, the risks are increasing for workers and the company. Plus, a musical tradition to celebrate, and torment, those you care about.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Tom Hesse on Tina Peters’ resentencing
• FERN’s Ted Genoways reports on the strike at JBS.
• CPR’s Sandy Battulga on Orange Peel Moses, the singing telegram deliveryman

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

Colorado’s plan to move away from coal power is running into new challenges, as utilities juggle a plant they can’t seem to fix and another they’re not allowed to close. Then, for the first time in more than five years, teachers in Colorado are on strike. Plus, a unique choir is helping people with dementia reconnect through music, tapping into memories that words alone can’t reach.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Ishan Thakore reports on Colorado’s coal plants.
• CPR’s Haylee May reports on the teachers’ strike in Sheridan.
• Colorado Matters has more on the Second Verse dementia-friendly choir.

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

In an 8-1 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Colorado’s law banning conversion therapy for minors, finding the First Amendment protects licensed therapists who try to change a young clients’ sexual orientation or gender identity. Then, a Colorado Springs community has been dealing with a unique type of pollution: concert noise. Residents thought they had found a legal solution, then things got complicated. We break it down. Plus, Colorado’s classical music fans are saying goodbye to a long time, on-air companion, Karla Walker.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Haylee May on the Supreme Court’s ruling against Colorado’s conversion therapy ban.
• CPR’s Dan Boyce on lawmakers’ efforts to give cities more power to permit noisy events and venues.
• Read CPR Classical host Karla Walker’s essay on her farewell to radio.
• You can submit your questions for CPR’s Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate here.

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

The sheriff’s office in Costilla County is almost empty, after the sheriff and most of his staff were criminally indicted last week. We learn more about the charges, and the temporary sheriff who was sworn in Monday. Then, the Democratic ballot is almost set for June’s statewide primaries: who will be on it, and who fell short? Plus, while you enjoy the early blossoms and shorts weather, just beware: plenty of invertebrates are enjoying it — and your home — too.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• The Grand Junction Sentinel has the lowdown on George, the infrastructure destroying tortoise.
• The Daily Courier’s Priscilla Waggoner on the Costilla County Sheriff and multiple deputies being indicted.
• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim and Bente Birkeland on the outcome of the Democratic state assembly.
• CPR’s Allison Sherry on the Democratic primary for Attorney General.

A strike, a protest, and a party assembly, we get you caught up on all the action and other big crowds from this weekend. Then, there’s another zoning battle on the ballot about more types of housing near single-family homes. Plus, it sounds like a real medical drama, but it's just practice. We visit the program where actors are training doctors.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim headed down to Pueblo for the Democratic state assembly. And Denverite’s Kiara Demare followed the Rep. DeGette drama and Lakewood zoning fight.
• CPR’s Sarah Mulholland had the latest on the JBS strike extension.
• Freelancers Maddie Browning and McKenzie Lange attended the latest No Kings protests.
• And Colorado Matter’s Andrea Dukakis on actors and doctors.

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

Colorado’s population growth slowed down in a major way in 2025, but some counties saw a bump in residents. Then, we have updates on water restrictions in Colorado and a Coloradan freed in Afghanistan. Plus, Colorado’s new professional women’s soccer team, Summit FC, plays its first home game Saturday in front of a record breaking crowd.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Denverite’s Andy Kenney on Colorado’s population changes.
• Andy and CPR’s Molly Cruse on water restrictions in Denver and across the state.
• The Associated Press reports on the release of Dennis Coyle by the Taliban

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

How early should you arrive for your flight? The partial government shutdown has led to staffing shortages for TSA. We check in on wait times at DIA. Then, Colorado is building more affordable housing, but advocates are worried about the homes going off the market. Plus, now’s your chance to have a say in what parts of Colorado history should be marked on our roads.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• Denverite’s Paola Zialcita reports on DIA’s wait times.
• The Colorado Sun’s Brian Eason reports on the state’s strategy for affordable housing.
• CPR’s Haylee May on the 150 new historic markers coming to Colorado

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

Data shows that Coloradans are losing more money than ever to online sports betting. Two bills at the state legislature could put some limits on both sportsbooks and the state lottery. Then, a state program that offers Medicaid-style coverage to undocumented children and pregnant women is way over budget, and could be on the chopping block for big cuts. Plus, Bella’s Bagels in Colorado Springs is headed to a regional taste test in Los Angeles.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• FAQ on installing a new Archbishop, from DenverCatholic.org.
• CPR’s Ben Markus on potential restrictions to online betting.
• The Colorado Sun’s Jesse Paul and John Ingold on how Cover All Colorands blew past its budget.
• Learn more about the battle for best bagel at bagelfest.com.

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