Denver’s water crackdown results, retired priest released from ICE detention, Colorado’s saffron experiment

Denver Water implemented a strict lawn watering ban on October first. Early data suggests it's working. Then, a retired Ugandan priest had to be carried out of an ICE detention center in Aurora this week, after a judge ordered his release. The asylum-seeker claims he suffered malnutrition and pneumonia, and received minimal health care, while in federal custody. Plus, could the world’s most valuable spice become a financial lifeline for Colorado’s agriculture?

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

CPR’s Jinny Kim on the early results of Denver Water’s October irrigation ban

CPR’s Allison Sherry’s earlier reporting on Edward Nalwamba and concerns over health care for detained immigrants

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