July 2, 2025: Wind and solar tax shock, local traffic cameras used by feds, UMS is ending as we know it

Congress’ Big Beautiful Bill targets wind and solar energy – two industries that have been booming in Colorado. Then, traffic cameras that help police crack down on crime could have been used in immigration enforcement. Plus, organizers of the Underground Music Showcase festival in Denver say future years won’t look the same. And, an international barbershop quartet convention is in town. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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 Ishan Thakore and Sam Brasch report on a proposal to impose additional taxes on the wind and solar industries . Denverite’s Kyle Harris uncovers how traffic cameras are being used for other purposes . Kyle also has the surprising story of what form the Underground Music Showcase could take in the future . Denverite’s Kevin Beaty tells you how to get in on the barbershop quartet convention .