October 17, 2025: Flooding update, Boebert’s bad fundraising haul, ozone improvement, No Kings coming up

Residents and tourist attractions in southwestern Colorado are reopening after historic floods. Then, new fundraising disclosures for the candidates who want to represent you in Congress, and the big check Mike Bloomberg is writing in the governor’s race. Also, if you live along the Front Range, you were breathing easier this summer. And, be prepared for this weekend’s No Kings protests.Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Haylee May has more on the aftermath of flooding in southwest Colorado. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on fundraising for Congressional seats, and CPR’s Ben Markus details Michael Bloomberg’s big money endorsement for governor. CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on moderate improvements in ozone days this summer. Denverite’s Kiara DeMare previews the No Kings demonstrations on Saturday. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Arlo Pérez Esquivel, Sandy Battulga, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.