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Feb. 24, 2026: Colorado midterms preview, AI data centers on pause, Olympians come home, dry winter tips

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Jeff Hurd, Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank
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From left, Rep.-elect Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., Rep.-elect Gabe Evans, R-Colo., and Rep.-elect Jeff Crank, R-Colo., pose for a selfie on the steps of the Capitol, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Washington.

From a presidential snub to a new gerrymandering measure, there’s already a lot cooking around the midterm elections in Colorado. Then, residents and activists from a north-Denver neighborhood scored a small victory against big tech last night. The city is changing its approach to the data center boom, at least temporarily. Plus, you’ll hear an Olympic athlete reflect on the Milano Cortina games. And, how to help your garden survive Colorado’s historically dry winter.

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