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October 10, 2025: Federal shutdown effects, ranchers rebuilding from wildfire, dragonflies in trouble, lion cubs

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Congress Shutdown
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The Capitol is seen at dusk as Democrats and Republicans in Congress are angrily blaming each other and refusing to budge from their positions on funding the government, in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.

With workers not getting paid and delays at DIA, Coloradans are feeling the government shutdown. Hear what the state’s representatives in Washington will try to do about it. Then, you’ll go to the scene of this summer’s wildfires to see the devastation they left behind, and how ranchers and others are faring. Plus, dragonflies have thrived here, but they’re in trouble. And, new lion cubs debut and bring cuteness to Denver.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Corey Jones, Sandy Battulga, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.