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Colorado Edition: Diametrically Opposed

Liz DeCoster
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Today on Colorado Edition: We鈥檒l get the latest on how Colorado鈥檚 congressional districts are set to change as an redraws districts based on numbers from the 2020 census. We鈥檒l also remember the life and legacy of former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson, and look back at his time as a football player in his home state of Colorado. Plus, we hear about an annual art exhibit involving Lakewood鈥檚 beloved Casa Bonita restaurant.

Today鈥檚 guests include: , a data journalist reporting for the Colorado Sun; and , assistant athletic director and chief of football operations for the University of Northern Colorado. And today鈥檚 show features reporting from: 皇冠网址鈥檚 rural and small communities reporter Adam Rayes; and 皇冠网址's arts and culture reporter Stacy Nick.

Colorado Edition is made possible with support from . Thank you!

Colorado Edition is hosted by Erin O'Toole () and Henry Zimmerman. Our production team includes Tess Novotny (), Adam Rayes (), Alana Schreiber () and Rae Solomon (). 皇冠网址 news director Brian Larson is our executive producer. Web was edited by digital editor Jackie Hai.

Our theme music was composed by Colorado musicians Briana Harris and Johnny Burroughs. Other music in the show by .

皇冠网址's Colorado Edition is a news magazine taking an in-depth look at the issues and culture of Northern Colorado. It's available on our website, as well as on , , , or . You can hear the show on 皇冠网址's air, Monday through Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

皇冠网址's Colorado Edition is a daily look at the stories, news, people and issues important to you. It's a window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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