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Jan. 9, 2026: Woman killed by ICE had CO roots, Maduro arrest reaction, Stock Show returns, artist Ramblin’ Roy remembered

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People hold signs along Lincoln Street as the Party for Socialism and Liberation protests President Donald Trump’s invasion of Venezuela. Jan. 3, 2025.

The woman killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis had roots in Colorado. Plus, how Venezuelans with ties to our state view the U.S. raid to seize President Nicolas Maduro. Then, the clip-clop of cattle hooves on downtown streets means the Stock Show is back in town — we have advice for making the most of it. And finally, we remember Rambin’ Roy Smith and the artistic oasis he built in the San Luis Valley.

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This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Bazi Kanani. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Arlo Perez Esquivel, Stephanie Wolf, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.