Colorado Today

Justices weigh climate liability, the economics of CO’s largest gold mine, CSprings pumpkin tradition

October 6, 2026·13 min
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The eight Justices hearing Boulder’s lawsuit against Suncor and Exxon Mobile had tough questions during oral arguments Monday. Now the future of the case is in their hands. Then, the massive open pit mine in Teller County is touting its economic benefits, as it looks to expand into the future. And in Colorado Springs, drought hasn’t put a damper on Venetucci Farm’s annual pumpkin give-away.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: See cute pictures of the Denver Zoo and Conservation Alliance’s new baby anteater CPR’s Ishan Thakore and Caitlyn Kim on Monday’s oral arguments at the Supreme Court KRCC’s Shanna Lewis on the economic impact of the Cripple Creek and Victor Mine KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin on why Venetucci Farm’s gives away pumpkins to school kids each year This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Madilyn Rose, Jackie Sedley, Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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