# Glenwood Springs fears quarry expansion, managing Colorado’s wild horses, one bear’s testimony

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Podcast: [Colorado Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/colorado-today-7218682)
Published: 2026-08-21T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Millions of tourists visit Glenwood Springs each year, many to visit the town's hot springs. But locals are concerned that plans to expand a nearby mining operation could forever alter that natural resource. Then, the federal government is rounding up around a thousand wild horses in the state this summer, reigniting the debate over how to manage this iconic, yet not-native species. And, bears! In our houses! In our parks! We put a bear behind the mic and ask him what's going on. 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 on the fight to protect hot springs in Glenwood Springs . Denverite's Kyle Harris on bear sightings in the capitol city . CPR's Hart Van Denburg's photo essay on the BLM's 2024 wild horse round-up . This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel and Mateo Schimpf. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Rae Solomon and Zain Haque-Piccione. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.

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