Colorado Today

Water needs in a fast-growing county, answers in a deadly dairy farm accident, and bolo tie history

October 8, 2026·13 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Douglas County is facing a growing demand for water as development continues. Then, the families of six dairy workers who died when pipes to exploded at their worksite are suing, and the investigation is turning up new details o what happened. Plus, we dive into the history of one of Colorado’s signature accessories: the bolo tie. Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Havalin Haskell on Douglas County's water plan CPR's Elaine Tassy on the lawsuit over the dairy workers' deaths in Weld County Vogue on William Matthews' 'Bolo: Design, Style, Heritage' This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Jackie Sedley. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, and Michael Hughes. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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