Gov. Polis’ Tina Peters dilemma, renewable projects fast-tracked, Colorado Today hits a big milestone

Governor Polis is between a rock and a hard place when it comes to Tina Peters, the former clerk in prison for helping to tamper with Mesa County’s election equipment. He’s made it clear he thinks her sentence is too long, but shortening it could set off a furor in his party. Then, ten renewable energy projects around Colorado are racing to break ground and buy equipment in time to take advantage of federal help before it dries up. And Colorado Today first hit your podcast feeds on March 3, 2025. But if you’ve ever forgotten your anniversary, you’ll understand why we’re celebrating today.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. And don't forget to check out our March 10 event with NPR's A Martinez!Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on the long awaited return of snow to Denver. CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Tom Hesse on the pressures Gov. Polis faces as he decides what to do about Tina Peters. CPR’s Ishan Thakore on the Xcel Energy projects taking advantage of expiring tax credits This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Corey Jones, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.