Rally to Protect NCAR, Diesel Fuel Spill Impacts Western Colorado’s Environment, Holiday Tradition is Helping Families Facing Economic Insecurity 

Headlines and local news for Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

First, we’ll hear from state and local officials at this past weekend’s rally to protect NCAR. Then, how a diesel fuel spill from a derailed train in Western Colorado earlier this month affected Colorado’s environment. Finishing out the show, we’ll hear about how a popular holiday tradition is helping families facing economic insecurity this holiday season. Hosted by KGNU’s Abby O’Brien.

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