Nov. 25, 2025: Xcel plan to raise your rate, the Republican leading on health insurance subsidies, Sand Creek Massacre

A Colorado Republican in Congress has been trying to get an extension for expanded health insurance subsidies. Now the president may be coming around to it. Then, why Xcel Energy says it needs to raise your rates. Plus, a new book tells a story of one captain’s bravery in the face of the Sand Creek Massacre, which will be commemorated this weekend. 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 Caitlyn Kim reports on Rep. Jeff Hurd’s efforts to extend ACA tax credits . CPR’s Ishan Thakore reports on Xcel Energy’s plan to raise rates . Register for the candlelight vigil in Denver to commemorate the Sand Creek Massacre . This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Stephanie Wolf, Sandy Battulga, Rachel Estabrook and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Rachel Estabrook. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.