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March 10, 2026: Iran war impacts in CO, CSU’s new nursing program, oxygen on-demand

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A young man in army fatigues stands in front of an American flag.
Courtesy: U.S. Department of Defense
Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, a soldier from Fort Carson, died on March 8, 2026, from wounds suffered during an attack at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

While the war with Iran is thousands of miles away, its effects are already being felt locally. That includes higher prices at the fuel pump. Then, Colorado is in danger of running short on nurses. The state’s universities hope to shore things up. Plus, can pumping oxygen into your home help with altitude sickness and insomnia?

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.