Govr’s race in full swing, COCO spends big on ‘education’ campaign, Field Day for deaf and hard-of-hearing kids

The Republican and Democrat vying to be Colorado’s next governor have been working the campaign trail lately, firing up their supporters to help get out to vote. But what’s motivating the voters who back them? Then, a taxpayer funded campaign shared positive information about Front Range rail all summer, ahead of voters being asked to support a tax for the train. Plus, a special field day brings together deaf and hard of hearing students from around the state.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: Denverite’s Kyle Harris on the Oct. 1 outdoor watering ban starting for Denver Water customers CPR’s Bente Birkeland reports from the campaign trail with Democrat Phil Weiser and Republican Victor Marx. Denverite’s Andy Kenney on the taxpayer-funded ‘public education’ campaign for Front Range rail. Rae Solomon on the annual Field Day for deaf and hard of hearing children. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel, with a guest appearance from Nathan Fernando Frescas. It’s edited and produced by Jackie Sedley, Sandy Battulga and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.