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September 15, 2025: Students walk out over violence, deportations alter Hispanic Heritage Month, Mormon church expands

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Students across Jefferson County walk out of class Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

The latest on the investigation into the shooting at Evergreen high school, and what students said when they walked out of class in solidarity. Then, with immigration detentions happening on the streets, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations are changing. Plus, the Mormon church built a new, gleaming temple on Colorado’s western slope. But some people in the community plan to steer clear.  

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

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