A trial is underway for a driver who killed a young professional cyclist in Boulder, while the victim’s family pushes to make roads safer nationwide. Then, a proposal to restrict guns with detachable magazines is meant to make up for past policy failures. And a celebration of the life and legacy of “the Queen of Tejano Music,” Selena Quintanilla, is on in metro Denver. 

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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CPR’s Tony Gorman reports on <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/03/31/trial-for-driver-accused-of-killing-cyclist-magnus-white-begins-today/">the trial in the death of cyclist Magnus White</a>.
CPR’s Haylee May has <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/03/31/selena-still-dreaming-of-you-art-show-and-community-celebration-lakewood/">the story behind a local celebration of Selena</a>.
KRCC has <a href="https://www.cpr.org/2025/03/13/krcc-voter-guide-colorado-springs-2025-april-election/">a voters guide for the Colorado Springs election today</a>.

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April 1, 2025: New gun restrictions, driver on trial for hitting cyclist, local Selena celebration

APR 1, 202511 MIN
Colorado Today

April 1, 2025: New gun restrictions, driver on trial for hitting cyclist, local Selena celebration

APR 1, 202511 MIN

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A trial is underway for a driver who killed a young professional cyclist in Boulder, while the victim’s family pushes to make roads safer nationwide. Then, a proposal to restrict guns with detachable magazines is meant to make up for past policy failures. And a celebration of the life and legacy of “the Queen of Tejano Music,” Selena Quintanilla, is on in metro Denver. 

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson and Mateo Schimpf. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org.

Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.

Read more on the stories in today’s show: