Dec. 2, 2025: Uranium in Colorado reservoir, Afghan immigrant crackdown, Tenth Mountain Division ancestors

A radioactive element has put a hitch in plans to open a massive new reservoir near Loveland that was supposed to start filling up last month. Then, after the shooting of two National Guard members, the Trump administration has paused asylum decisions and is subjecting Afghans already in the country to new renewed scrutiny. We hear from a lawyer with the African Community Center about what that could mean for asylum seekers and Special Visa holders in Colorado. Plus, we take you on a trip to Italy where descendants of a fabled Coloradan’ WWII unit retraces their ancestors' steps. It’s Giving Tuesday and because you count on Colorado Today as a resource for trusted news, we’re hoping you’ll support us by giving at ColoradoGives.org . Just search for “Colorado Public Radio” and your gift will help unlock an extra $10,000. Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR’s Molly Cruse reports on uranium contamination at Chimney Hollow Reservoir . CPR’s Stina Sieg reports on descendants of the 10th Mountain Division in WWII . This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Sandy Battulga, Rachel Estabrook, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.