In 2016, a CPR tradition was born: The Colorado Matters Holiday Extravaganza. We still have to pinch ourselves that Denver jazz legend Dianne Reeves kicked things off for us. Plus, country singer Clare Dunn of Two Buttes, Colorado; A klezmer Chanukkah; and Muppet memories.

Hundreds of migrants have arrived in Denver; we look at what's brought them here and how locals are helping in small -- and big -- ways. Then, three Iranian-American women on how protests in Iran compare to the U.S. civil rights movement. And later: a question -- through Colorado Wonders -- about the growing demand for food stamps in our state.

Some are calling long COVID the next public health disaster; to treat it, doctors are turning to an unexpected condition for answers: concussions. The latest research and updating other seasonal viruses like the flu and RSV. Then, from a high-tech thriller about genetic manipulation, to efforts to maintain wild mustangs, plus stories for kids...we'll share gift-giving book ideas, all with Colorado or Western ties.

The French Ambassador to the U.S. has been in Colorado this week. Senior Host Ryan Warner caught up with Philippe Etienne at the state Capitol to discuss trade, Ukraine, and the French language. Then, you've heard of white noise. What about brown noise? It's catching on, especially among people with ADHD. And, preserving the history of Sikhs in Colorado.

The Orion spacecraft splashed down last weekend. Coloradans helped design and build it. Then, how the LGBTQ community fares in traditionally conservative Colorado Springs. Plus, a Colorado nonprofit helps people afford solar power. And, “The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience” taps into pop culture and speaks to diversity and inclusion.

To solve cases of missing and murdered Indigenous Coloradans, the state created a new office. Then, the plan is taking shape to reintroduce gray wolves to Colorado. Plus, Colorado's new teacher of the year hits just the right note with his students through his love of music. And a reptile rescuer near Boulder wants people to reconsider giving animals as gifts.

Congress just passed some protections for same-sex marriage, but that right to marry is still vulnerable in Colorado. Then, CPR News investigates the number of mass shootings this year in Colorado. Later, how “blah” weather impacts climate. Plus, as "The Whale" opens in movie theaters, it got its debut in Denver as a play. And another runner-up in our Southern Colorado holiday show contest.

Daniel Aston and Derrick Rump, killed in the shooting in Colorado Springs, were considered the heart of Club Q. They were recently lauded by friends, family and coworkers. Then, it's well-known that the pandemic added new mental health challenges for people. That includes eating disorders like anorexia, where the number of cases is increasing.

Prosecutors have charged the alleged attacker in the Club Q shooting with 305 criminal counts, ranging from first- degree murder to bias-motivated crimes. Then, a look at the fraught history between the LGBTQ community and police. Also, public pressure leads the Colorado Healing Fund to change how it allocates money.

Colorado is the first state with a law designed to ensure underrepresented communities are not overcharged for insurance. Then, we talk with the founder of Latin Fashion Week Colorado about how he uses visual art and design to create inclusion. Also, college faculty who don't have tenure say they're at a breaking point at the state's public universities because of huge pay gaps.