In light of Friday’s Supreme Court ruling, Colorado plans to keep defending birthright citizenship. What neighboring states do is still in question. Then, a green menace to watch out for in your yard, and your neighborhood, which could eat up 15% of the Front Range tree cover. Plus, Colorado works to keep crisis services to support LGBTQ people. And, an escape to natural lakes in remote northern Colorado.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf and Jo Erickson. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR and Denverite explain the importance of SCOTUS’ birthright citizenship ruling in Colorado.
• Denverite has more on the arrival of a bug that’s killing ash trees on the Front Range.
• CPR’s Elaine Tassy answers a listener's question about what it’s like to live in a town with a population of less than 500 in this Colorado Wonders story.

Some Colorado mountain towns are trying to attract visitors, but lately, numbers are dropping. Then, the Aurora City Council puts an end to the public comment period, but experts say they can’t restrict someone's speech because of what they say. Plus, new graduates who are the first in their families to navigate the post-college job market. And, a new Trump presidential portrait to go up at the state Capitol.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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 Sarah Mulholland reports on the drop in tourism to Colorado.
• CPR’s Tony Gorman gets perspectives on Aurora’s attempt to close public comment, which has drawn a lawsuit.
• CPR’s Jenny Brundin shares stories of first-generation college students navigating the job market.
• The Colorado Sun reports on the new Trump portrait at the state Capitol.

A state mandate to track police uses of force was meant to bring clarity and empower Coloradans — but the data is falling short. Then, a controversial proposal could put federal public lands on the market for housing. Plus, results from a closely watched special election. And, a few ideas to help you plan your weekend, including comedy in Boulder.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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 Ben Markus and Allison Sherry report on the failed effort, so far, to track uses of force by police.
• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim and the Associated Press have more on the plan to sell some federal public lands.
• CPR’s Stephanie Wolf shares the results of the Douglas County home rule election.
• CPR’s Lauren Antonoff Hart has ideas for your weekend and other arts happenings.

The state official suing Gov. Polis over an immigration information-sharing order takes the stand in court. Then, a troubling new analysis reveals how quickly groundwater is vanishing in the Colorado River basin — and what can still be done to ease the crisis. Plus, a local baseball team mocked a fan who didn’t like their name. Years later, the story takes an unexpected turn.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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 reports on how Grand Junction’s minor league baseball team has embraced its alter ego after controversy.
• CPR’s Tom Hesse has the details on shortages of groundwater in the southwestern US.
• To hear much more about potential solutions to water shortages in the Colorado River basin, check out the Parched podcast, from CPR News.

Barry Morphew was just arrested for his wife’s murder for a second time. The case is about prosecutorial misconduct, true crime podcasts and rural investigations. Then, how you can protect your personal information, in this week’s Colorado Wonders. Plus, how your selfie could help wildlife live better. And, a rebellious concert at the Kennedy Center put on by Senator John Hickenlooper.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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 Ben Markus reports on the arrest of Barry Morphew and what the case means.
• CPR’s Bente Birkeland answers a listener’s question about how to get her voter data off the internet.
• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on the Kennedy Center event honoring LGBTQ Pride.

Denver says layoffs could help fix a looming budget crisis — but workers say the city isn’t being transparent, and now the union is stepping in. Then, climate change is making it harder to cool down at night — especially in Colorado’s cities. Plus, a beloved book program from Dolly Parton hits a funding snag, putting some local chapters at risk.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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 Kyle Harris reports on the controversy over expected layoffs in Denver’s government.
• Denverite’s Juanita Hurtado Huérfano and CPR’s Stina Sieg report on financial challenges for some Colorado chapters of Imagination Library.

Colorado lawmakers want to make it easier for you to get vaccinated — even if that means stepping away from CDC guidelines. Then, as psychedelics gain mainstream traction, some of the biggest voices in the field gather in Colorado to chart the future. Plus, we remember a music legend whose roots run deep in Colorado. And: what happens when hundreds of people named Ryan all meet in one place?

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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 how Colorado is steeling itself against changes to federal vaccine recommendations.
• CPR’s Kiara DeMare reports on pardons for psychedelics possessions.
• CPR’s Kiara DeMare shares Charlie Burrell’s story.
• CPR’s Ryan Warner on the Ryan meetup.

A Colorado sheriff’s deputy tips off immigration officials after making a routine traffic stop. Now a college student is in ICE detention. Plus, a new executive order from President Trump changes staffing and technology to fight wildfires. Then, Juneteenth festival-goers in Denver share the meaning of the holiday.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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 Ishan Thakore reports on changes to wildland firefighting.
• CPR’s Tom Hesse covers the investigation into a traffic stop in Mesa County.
• Denverite’s Kevin Beaty visits the Juneteenth festival in Denver.
• CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on the severe thunderstorms that hit Colorado on Tuesday.