Colorado Today

Colorado’s airwaves are starting to fill up with negative ads, as Democrats in particular duke it out in some bitter primaries. What do the attacks say about the state of those races, and how are voters making up their minds? Then, former CBI forensic scientist Missy Woods has taken a plea deal that could put her in prison for several years. And the story of how a popular free sorbet pop-up in Englewood ran afoul of regulators and found itself iced out. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find primary election coverage from CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn KimCPR’s Primary Voter Guide CPR’s Ava Kian on Missy Woods’ plea deal. Colorado Matters’ Chandra Thomas Whitfield talks with Jeremiah Daniel and his parents about his role in ‘Color Book’ This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The legal fight over the gender-affirming care clinic at Children’s Hospital has taken another twist; the hospital says it’s ready to follow a court order and resume care, but its doctors are afraid they’ll face federal sanctions. Then, in Mesa County, the Republican primary for clerk could put an election denier in the office once filled by Tina Peters. And detailed new elevation calculations mean the official mile-high mark in Denver is about to move, again.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: The Colorado Sun’s Jennifer Brown reports on the latest legal developments with Children’s Hospital Colorado’s gender-affirming care clinic. CPR's Tom Hesse on the Republican clerk's primary in Mesa County. Denverite’s Sandy Battulga on the Capitol’s mile high marker move. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Hazel Feldstein, Jack Armstrong, Stephanie Wolf, and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

When Colorado’s growing cities look to farms along the Arkansas River to meet their thirst, they'll now have to leave that in better shape for the future. Then, we learn about a clinic that’s trying to help women from East Africa and parts of Asia with a taboo health topic: female genital mutilation and cutting. Plus, in the tiny San Luis Valley town of Del Norte, a quirky store offers everything from vinyl records, to tinned fish, to touring musical acts.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Colorado Matters goes inside the Yuan Wonton kitchen, with chef Penelope Wong KRCC’s Shanna Lewis on “Buy and Dry” in the Arkansas River Basin. CPR’s Elaine Tassy on the clinic supporting female genital cutting survivors. CPR's Dan Boyce with the story behind Trade & Post in Del Norte. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Hazel Feldstein, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

The latest on the Democratic primary in Colorado’s hotly-contested 8th Congressional district. Then, the underground tunnels at Denver International Airport are for moving baggage, but, in a few more years, travelers will be able to walk through them too. Plus, there’s a new art museum in Pueblo dedicated to Leonardo Da Vinci, and his works that few have ever seen. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Rae Solomon reports on how voters in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District are feeling about their choices ahead of this month’s primary. Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita and Colorado Matters’ Ryan Warner take you inside DIA’s tunnels, and get a preview of plans to repurpose them. KRCC’s Shanna Lewis on Pueblo’s new da Vinci Museum. Read up on Colorado’s primary races this election season with CPR News’ voter guide. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Hazel Feldstein, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

From a visiting V.P. to aquatic accusations, we hit some of the top stories from around the state. Then, former leaders of the Cherry Creek School District are accused of some ethically dubious conduct, in a situation that reveals the limits of school district oversight. And, young aspiring farmers and ranchers get the chance to learn some tough financial and physical lessons through a new government loan program.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s guide to Fan Expo 2026. Report Denver watering violations here The Denver Post’s Jessica Seaman on the ethical concerns at Cherry Creek Schools CPR’s Haylee May on the USDA loans for young farmers This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Madilyn Rose and Mateo Schimpf. 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.

The number of people experiencing homelessness last year held steady, but digging into the numbers reveals a potentially concerning trend, when it comes to youth living on the streets. Then, on Denver’s western border, officials in the tiny town of Mountain View have been filing complaints against each other at a furious clip. And we meet Lauren Frihauf, a Colorado musician who caught the judges’ ears during NPR’s annual Tiny Desk contest.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Information about Documents That Forged A Nation at History Colorado. Denverite’s Kyle Harris on what new numbers tell us about homelessness in Colorado. Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on political conflicts in the town of Mountain View. 2026 Tiny Desk Finalist Lauren Frihauf. 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.

Less than a week after Gov. Jared Polis granted clemency to former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, Polis’ own party has made its displeasure known with a censure vote Wednesday night. Then, a bill on Polis’ desk would prevent companies from using your personal data to determine how much you pay for their products, but will he sign it? And, beer production is down nationwide, but Colorado breweries are largely bucking the trend.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR's Stina Sieg on the reopening of Independence Pass, and the NPS on the status of Trail Ridge Road. CPR’s Bente Birkeland on Colorado Democrats censuring Gov. Polis Denver Post’s Seth Klamann on the bill to limit surveillance pricing CPR’s Haylee May on Colorado breweries bucking the national trends 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.

Children’s Hospital Colorado must start offering gender-affirming care again, according to the state Supreme Court. But it could face federal consequences if it does. Then, Governor Polis is under fire for commuting an inmate’s sentence – and it’s not Tina Peters. And, public health officials say a recent hantavirus death in the state is a reminder to be cautious, but not afraid. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s John Daley reports on the Colorado Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care. CPR’s Ava Kian reports on outrage over Polis clemency in Douglas County conviction. CPR’s John Daley reports on Colorado hantavirus death. 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.