Schools and fuel prices, judge orders return of Honduran man deported to Africa, the legend of Jane Kirkham

The soaring cost of diesel is putting the squeeze on farmers, truckers, and school districts. We look into how they are adapting. Then, ICE deported a man to a country he’d never been to, halfway around the world. Now he’s fighting to get back to Colorado. Plus, we look for the truth behind the tale of a lady stage coach robber and her tragic end.

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Read more on the stories in today’s show:

CPR’s Rae Solomon on the school district gas crunch

CPR’s Allison Sherry on the honduran man deported to Africa from Colorado

CPR’s Sarah Mulholland on the legend of Jane Kirkham.

This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by Mateo Schimpf, Madilyn Rose, Jackie Sedley, and Sandy Battulga. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.