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October 28, 2025: College aid cut for farmworker kids, Denver bond voter guide, state tries to make snow, ski areas open
Colorado Today
15 minutes 27 seconds
2 weeks ago
October 28, 2025: College aid cut for farmworker kids, Denver bond voter guide, state tries to make snow, ski areas open
Farmworkers here have been part of an effort for decades to get their kids to local colleges. But the budgets for some of these programs are now zeroed out. Then, Denver’s mayor wants voters to approve nearly a billion dollars in debt, and the results may affect you. Plus, it’s the time of year when Colorado will try to manipulate the weather, to get extra moisture out of the clouds, and it’s trying something new. And, two ski areas have opened for the season.
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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
CPR’s Jenny Brundin reports on the end of an aid program to help farmworkers’ kids go to college.
Denverite’s voter guide to the 2025 election, including the bond questions.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Haylee May, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Colorado Today
The Colorado news you need in less than 15 minutes a day, from Colorado Public Radio’s newsrooms. Get connected with your community and understand how the biggest stories in Colorado impact your life. Available each weekday morning at 6:00 a.m. with hosts Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. Follow this show, and consider donating to support future episodes at cpr.org.
