June 6, 2025: Measles on a plane, attacker in court, transgender protections challenged, Puerto Rican festival

More than half of Colorado’s known measles cases started on an airplane from Turkey. What that teaches us about its rapid spread. Then, new charges are announced against the man accused in the firebombing attack in Boulder. Plus, a clothing company challenges the state’s new law to protect trans rights. And, a new Puerto Rican festival debuts in Lakewood this weekend. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Jo Erickson, Mateo Schimpf, and Stephanie Wolf. 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: CPR’s John Daley reports on measles in the state . CPR’s Haylee May covers the Boulder attacker’s court appearance on Thursday. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on a legal challenge to Colorado’s latest effort to protect trans rights . CPR’s Elaine Tassy has details on this weekend’s debut of Festival Flamboyán .