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San Juan County, with its single incorporated town of Silverton, is one of the top 10 most-vaccinated counties in the nation. But despite high vaccination rates, the pandemic is still impacting the day to day for many. We explore what’s going in San Juan County now that its approaching the end of a bump in tourism, and what lessons the rest of the state can take away from their experience.

The Colorado Community College System has pledged to make secondary education more equitable and accessible to all students. But some faculty in the system feel excluded from that mission.

On Monday, the Colorado Supreme Court unanimously approved a new congressional map, drawn for the first time by an independent commission instead of by members of the state legislature. Several legal challenges were made after the map was submitted, arguing the district boundaries had been drawn unfairly, but the court ultimately rejected those arguments.

Today on Colorado Edition, we talk to three guests about the results from Colorado’s recent election and why the three statewide ballot measures ultimately failed. And, we speak to an environmental poet about the intersection of literature and climate action.

More than 17% of Coloradans are renters. According to an analysis from Headwaters Economics, a Montana-based, independent think tank, the largely unprecedented growth in housing costs over the last year has impacted renters more than homeowners. This is especially the case with housing unaffordability.

A new exhibit at the Greeley History Museum puts the spotlight on the importance of voting to create lasting change in society. The idea for the exhibit, titled “Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy: League of Women Voters of Greeley-Weld County” stemmed from last year’s celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which officially granted women the vote — although in Colorado, women had fought for, and won, voting rights more than two decades earlier.

Today on Colorado Edition, we learn how renters are impacted by an increase in housing unaffordability over the last year. We also hear about a controversial proposal to address the affordable housing crisis. And, we check out a new exhibit on the history of women’s voting rights in Weld County.

Today on Colorado Edition, we learn how Colorado hospitals are grappling with the latest surge of COVID-19. We also hear how schools are dealing with staffing shortages, and the drastic measures some are now forced to take.

The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Colorado is at its highest level since last December. With hospitals filling up, Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order on Oct. 31 that gives the state control over hospital admissions and transfers.

Today on Colorado Edition, we get an update on COVID-19 safety measures in Northern Colorado. We also learn why Denver is vying to be a host city for the 2026 Men’s FIFA World Cup.