Lawsuit over NCAR's future, Walsenburg water woes, DeGette caucus surprise, Denver bison transferred to tribes

The group that oversees the National Center for Atmospheric Research is suing the government departments that fund it, arguing NCAR is being dismantled not for policy reasons, but to punish Colorado. Then, the Southern Colorado city of Walsenburg has been without reliable water since last week, as crews try to plug leak after leak. Plus, after a surprising assembly upset, a political newcomer will appear first on Denver’s Democratic ballots, over 15-term congresswoman Diana DeGette. And each year Denver transfers juvenile members of its bison herd to different tribes and nonprofits. We’ll take you to this year’s load up.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Sam Brasch on the lawsuit to stop NCAR’s dismantling. Matthew Craddock’s coverage of the Walsenburg water leak for the Huerfano World Journal. Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on Melat Kiros’ surprisingly strong performance at the Denver Democratic assembly. CPR’s Molly Cruse on the annual Denver bison transfer. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Mateo Schimpf and Madilyn Rose. 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.