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The Colorado news you need in 15 minutes a day, from Colorado Public Radio’s newsrooms. Get connected with your community and understand how the biggest stories in Colorado impact your life. Available each weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. with hosts Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.

  1. hace 14 h

    The conditions driving this year’s wildfires; housing activists buy infamous Aurora apartments; Mud Day!

    It’s sadly no surprise that Colorado’s historically dry, warm winter has led to such an intense wildfire season. But climate change is also driving other factors contributing to the many blazes around Colorado.  There is some good news though: the quirky Bishop Castle appears to have survived the Aspen Acres fire so far.  Then, an Aurora apartment building that went viral after claims it had been taken over by Venezuelan gang members is under surprising new ownership. Plus, we look at how an early learning center celebrates an unusual, and messy, holiday. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: KRCC’s Aeva Dye on the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s new grizzly cubs CPR’s wildfire coverage Bishop Castle website and donation link Denverite’s Kyle Harris on the future of the Edge apartments CPR’s Jenny Brundin on how playing in the mud benefits preschoolers This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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.

    16 min

  2. hace 1 d

    Firefighting, evacuations continue across Colorado, Buc-ee’s development drama, Aboriginal art at DAM

    It was a fiery 4th of July weekend across the state, with major fires burning near numerous rural communities, including Colorado City, Wetmore, Leadville and Ouray. We catch you up on where things stand and hear from those affected. Then, the land where Buc-ee’s wants to build a travel plaza in northern El Paso County has been cleared, but the fight continues. And at the Denver Art Museum, contemporary art from the world’s oldest continuous culture. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find CPR’s latest fire coverage on our news page. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin on Buc-ee’s hitting a hurdle with the planning department. CPR’s Elaine Tassy on the Australian Indigenous art exhibit at the Denver Art Museum. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Megan Verlee. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  3. hace 5 d

    What Melat Kiros’s victory says about the power of Democratic Socialists; new laws take effect; chasing bats

    Denver is poised to send a Democratic Socialist to Congress, what does that mean for the city, and the movement? Then, Colorado is getting two new gun laws this week. And even in our biggest cities, bats are a common sight at night, but where do they go when the sun comes 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 drone shows and other events to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on the DSA and Melat Kiros Rae Solomon on the new laws taking effect in Colorado CPR’s Jenny Brundin on where Denver’s bats go during the day  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.

    16 min

  4. hace 6 d

    Primary election results; fire updates

    An upset in Denver’s Congressional race is sending shockwaves through Colorado’s political establishment and adding more fuel to the debates over the future of the Democratic party. Plus, where the primaries for Governor and other statewide offices stand. And, the latest from the devastating Aspen Acres fire in southern Colorado. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find election results and CPR’s political coverage here Find all of CPR’s wildfire coverage here This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Mateo Schimpf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    17 min

  5. 30 jun

    Wildfires rage around state; Primary Day arrives; controversial oil and gas project moves forward

    Rural communities around Colorado are on edge, as fire crews try to stop the spread of multiple wildfires, with dangerous conditions expected to continue through the week. Then, we take you door to door with the last-ditch efforts from campaigns. And we hear how the Draco development, a large oil and gas project on the border between Weld and Boulder counties, cleared its final major hurdle to development.  Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find all of CPR’s wildfire coverage here Still haven’t voted yet? Consider checking out CPR’s 2026 Primary Voter Guide Keep an eye on CPR’s Politics page for election updates CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the campaigns’ final get-out-the-vote efforts Rae Solomon on the Draco Well Pad moving forward This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel & 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.

    18 min

  6. 29 jun

    Three firefighters die fighting Western Slope blaze; Aurora homeless shelter guests claim underpay; leaving no trace outdoors

    Tragedy as crews fight a massive wildfire near the Utah border where multiple firefighters died after the blaze got out of control. Then, residents at an Aurora homeless shelter make less than the federal minimum wage to clean it. They think they should be paid more. And, we’ve all heard the reminder to ‘leave no trace’ when we camp and hike … but it’s so much more than that. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Find all of CPR’s wildfire coverage here. CPR’s Stina Sieg on the three firefighters who died fighting a fire on the Utah border CPR’s Jenny Brundin on the ongoing Title IX feud between Jefferson County Public Schools and the Federal Government. Denverite’s Kyle Harris on the homeless shelter pay dispute in Aurora This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel & 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.

    14 min

  7. 26 jun

    Lawsuit over election timing; eating disorder clinic treating younger patients; get paid to find a climate-friendly job

    A coalition of voting rights organizations wants Colorado cities to re-schedule their local elections to match statewide and federal ones. The organization says it disenfranchises non-white voters. Then, a rise in children and tweens with eating disorders has one clinic changing its approach. Plus, the city of Denver is trying to encourage the next generation of climate workers by offering them cash. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denver Botanic Gardens' heavy metal send off to its blooming (and dying) agave KRCC’s Briana Heaney on the lawsuit over Colorado Springs’ local elections CPR’s Andrea Dukakis on Denver Eating Recovery Center’s new clinic CPR’s Sam Brasch on Denver’s climate job rebate program This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee, Jack Armstrong, and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    16 min

  8. 25 jun

    Massive hailstorms on the Plains; FEMA funding delays; Aurora teen stars in a Netflix film

    Colorado’s summer weather is ramping up, and with that, so is the damage from Colorado’s most expensive type of natural disaster: hail. Then, hear about how federal changes are making it harder for communities and utilities to prepare before natural disasters do strike. And, a movie starring an Aurora teen with Down Syndrome is now in global release. 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 and Molly Cruse on fire conditions in Garfield and Mesa counties CPR’s Tony Gorman on this week’s damaging hailstorms CPR’s Ishan Thakore on the changing relationship between FEMA and Colorado emergency management. (Coming soon) 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, Madilyn Rose, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

    14 min
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The Colorado news you need in 15 minutes a day, from Colorado Public Radio’s newsrooms. Get connected with your community and understand how the biggest stories in Colorado impact your life. Available each weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. with hosts Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.

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    Colorado Public Radio
  • Años en activo
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    339
  • Clasificación
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  • Derechos de autor
    © Colorado Public Radio 2026
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Colorado Today

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