Denver bans ICE masks, CO congress members on Iran, prostitution decriminalization bill, bear safety in a warm, dry year

Colorado’s Democratic members of congress are likely to join an effort to check President Trump’s power to wage war with Iran. Then, Denver has set up a potential federal show down by banning all law enforcement officers — including ICE — from hiding their identities while working. Plus, a bill to remove all criminal penalties for prostitution is stirring up talk at the state Capitol. And bears spend their winters hibernating, so what does it mean when winter never really arrives?Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Tickets are still available for our anniversary event next week, Colorado Today Live with Up First’s A Martinez.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Caitlyn Kim on the congressional reaction to the war with Iran. Denverite’s Andrew Kenney on Denver banning masks for law enforcement. The Colorado Sun’s Jesse Paul on the prostitution decriminalization proposal at the Capitol. More information about the Colorado Bear Coalition HERE Colorado Parks and Wildlife information on 2025 bear encounters This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Dan Boyce. 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.