For decades, the federal government has operated wind turbines at the mouth of Eldorado Canyon. But soon, some of them will be coming down, in what could be another bad sign for renewable energy research in the state. Then, hundreds of drivers around Colorado Springs could lose their licenses thanks to cheating by their driving school. And, the Aurora school where you can learn to “break it down.”

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

CO Crane Conservation Coalition’s live crane cam.
CPR’s Sam Brasch reports on NLR plans to remove wind turbines in Boulder.
CPR’s Ava Kian reports on the driving school accused of cheating.
Journalist Justin Goodrum reports on the School of Breaking in Aurora.
Some good places to see modern breaking: Battle of Year 2025 and Red Bull BC One.

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

Federal wind turbines coming down, drivers school scandal, Aurora’s School of Breaking