August 12, 2025: Wildfire updates, sports betting breaks records, new Temple Grandin doc, Perseid meteor shower

A new wildfire is burning near Pagosa Springs. Also, Colorado’s sports betting revenue reaches a record high – and is tied to how much betters are losing. Plus, a new documentary celebrates Colorado legend Temple Grandin. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by 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 reporting in today’s show: CPR’s Haylee May has updates on wildfires across the state .