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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 13 MIN

April 16, 2025: New Colorado monument, warning to drivers, economic uncertainty, parking at DIA

from Colorado Today · host Colorado Public Radio

A new memorial is approved for the state Capitol grounds, to help Colorado acknowledge its colonial past and heal relationships with Native people. Then, a father asks lawmakers to get tougher on careless driving after a motorist who killed his son got a misdemeanor conviction. Plus, a local economist speaks to your economic anxiety, and what to expect in the months ahead. And a two-time high school poetry champion represents Colorado at nationals.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 [email protected] Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Tony Gorman and Nathaniel Minor report on an effort to strengthen laws for reckless driving. CCNA’s Lucas Brady Woods has details on the new Sand Creek Massacre memorial planned at the state Capitol. Denverite’s Paola Zialcita explains new parking rates at DIA.

A new memorial is approved for the state Capitol grounds, to help Colorado acknowledge its colonial past and heal relationships with Native people. Then, a father asks lawmakers to get tougher on careless driving after a motorist who killed his son got a misdemeanor conviction. Plus, a local economist speaks to your economic anxiety, and what to expect in the months ahead. And a two-time high school poetry champion represents Colorado at nationals. 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 [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Tony Gorman and Nathaniel Minor report on an effort to strengthen laws for reckless driving. CCNA’s Lucas Brady Woods has details on the new Sand Creek Massacre memorial planned at the state Capitol. Denverite’s Paola Zialcita explains new parking rates at DIA.

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