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RMPBS Original Documentaries

RMPBS Original Documentaries take an in-depth look at the issues impacting communities across Colorado. Grounded in real people and places, each film explores how current events, legislation, and social shifts shape our lives. With each story, we aim to provide context, deepen understanding, and connect statewide issues to the personal stories that reveal their true impact.

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Undercovered: Colorado's Home Insurance Dilemma

RMPBS Original Documentaries Episode 3 | 26m 40s | CC

Homeowners in Colorado face difficult decisions when it comes to insuring their home. With increasing fires and more intensive hail, we look into the looming crisis - and what the state government is doing to address it.

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