President Trump has called Colorado’s Jason Crow a traitor over the congressman’s message to troops. Then, the search for rare Earth elements and critical minerals in Colorado. Plus, an update on the weather, drought, and prospects for ski season. And, we remember a local legend of music and civil rights who died this week.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

• CPR’s Caitlyn Kim reports on the war of words between Trump and Crow.
• KRCC’s Shanna Lewis reports on the search for rare Earth minerals and elements.
• Hear the full interview with Lisa Hidalgo on the Colorado Matters podcast. 
• CPR’s Rachel Estabrook shares more on the life and legacy of Purnell Steen.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. 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.