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Nov. 21, 2025: Trump calls Crow a traitor, rare Earth minerals in Colorado, snow and drought, remembering Purnell Steen

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Two women and two men examine a black colored rock held in the hand of the man at the left. The scene is outdoors, in a natural setting.
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U.S. Geological Survey scientists test the magnetic qualities of a rock in a canyon near Salida. The rock was collected from a different area. From left, Ben Magnin, Tien Grauch, Dylan Connell, Patricia MacQueen.

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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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.