As you prepare for the Fourth of July weekend, you’ll hear the outlook for West Nile virus in Colorado, and what makes someone more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes. Then, schools are not getting money from the Trump administration that they expected this week. Plus, a beloved roadside attraction in Southern Colorado becomes a memorial, and hosts a service this weekend.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.
Read more on the stories in today’s show:
- CPR’s Haylee May shares what you need to know about West Nile virus.
- The Colorado Sun’s Erica Bruenlin explains the federal funding being withheld from schools.
- KRCC’s Shanna Lewis has photos and a remembrance for Jim Bishop, founder of Bishop’s Castle.
- For more information about the service on Saturday at Jim Bishop’s castle, visit the memorial Facebook page.
