May 14, 2025: Suncor contract rejected, water crisis in Manitou Springs, micro trucks approved, Lady Liberty’s glow-up

Denver has decided to switch where it will buy asphalt material for roads, rejecting the local refinery. They call it a moral decision, but it may not be better for the environment. Then, it came as a surprise to people in the popular tourist city of Manitou Springs when they were told they can’t use their water this week. Plus, because of a new state law, you could soon see more Japanese Kei micro trucks on the roads. And, a modern take on the Statue of Liberty is erected in Aurora. 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: Enter to win a trip to Italy valued at $8,000 . KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin reports on water restrictions in Manitou Springs . Denverite’s Andrew Kenney reports on the city’s rejection of asphalt from Suncor . CPR’s Tony Gorman reports on the passage of a law to allow mini trucks .