July 1, 2025: ICE weighs new Colorado facility, Boulder attack victim dies, new gun law in effect, firefly conservation

Federal immigration officials are eyeing Colorado for a second detention center, which would open in the southern part of the state. Then, a month after the firebombing in Boulder, one of the victims has died. Plus, gun laws go into effect across the state. And, a guide to spotting one of Colorado’s most magical nighttime insects: fireflies. This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. 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: CPR’s Allison Sherry reports on the death of Karen Diamond in Boulder . CPR’s Dan Boyce reports on the prospects of a new ICE detention center in Colorado . CPR’s Megan Verlee runs down the new state laws in effect today . CPR’s Sam Brasch follows scientists trying to protect and expand the population of fireflies .