July 9, 2025: Contamination and bad labeling on cannabis, flooding risk, Ute exhibit, heat advisory

You expect product labels to tell you the truth about what’s inside, but regulators and consumers do not actually have a good grip on what’s in the cannabis on dispensary shelves. Then, local disaster experts say the tragedy unfolding in Texas can be a wake up call, particularly about the risks of flash flooding here. And, a new exhibition promises to celebrate Ute tribes’ past, present and future. Plus, it’s going to be very hot today. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf and Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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: Denverite’s Paolo Zialcita reports that heat and wind are coming on the Front Range today . CPR’s Ben Markus reports on a secret shopper study that shows cannabis companies are mislabeling the strength of their products . CPR’s Haylee May digs into the flooding risk in Colorado, and what can be done to prevent disaster . KRCC's Andrea Chalfin reports on first responders going to Texas to help with search and recovery efforts . CPR’s Hayley Sanchez and Colorado Matters have more on a new permanent exhibition in Colorado Springs celebrating the past, present and future of Ute People .