Colorado Matters

Simone Biles has thrown a bright spotlight on athletes' mental health; we speak with a local psychologist about the pressures they face. Then, "Back to School" takes on new meaning for one family. And, Colorado is considering one idea to keep more water in the Colorado River.

The closing of I-70 in Glenwood Canyon after mud and debris flows affects businesses that rely on the corridor for shipping. Then, meet the US' first female Olympic gold medalist in Taekwondo. Later, working to stop water from leaking out of irrigation canals. And a new plant species discovered in Rocky Mountain National Park.

CDOT's chief engineer, Steve Harelson, joins us to talk about what it will take to reopen I-70 in Glenwood Canyon and to make the highway safe from mud and debris flow. Then, licensed psychologist Rick Ginsberg on dealing with the anxiety of trying to return to normal at this stage in the pandemic. Plus, a bike opera! And, working to preserve Camp Amache.

Former Gov. Richard "Dick" Lamm, who died last week, spent his 60-year career on issues still in the spotlight. We share excerpts from his past Colorado Matters interviews and a friend’s memories. Then, the perilous situation in Glenwood Canyon shows what communities grapple with for years after wildfire.

With COVID-19 cases increasing because of the delta variant, there's increased consideration about making vaccinations mandatory. Then, we talk with actor Reid Miller about his role in the new movie "Joe Bell," a true story with ties to Colorado. Plus, Colorado Springs celebrates its 150th birthday.

Alex Marrero is the new superintendent of Denver Public Schools, the largest district in the state. We ask about masks and assessing how much learning's been lost to the pandemic. Then, Broncos training camp begins with questions about the quarterback and team ownership. Also, working to preserve Dearfield, and Lake Powell's critical water drop.

Colorado's new state historian, Nicki Gonzales, wants to engage children to understand the past and how it informs the present in a way that ensures inclusivity. Then, a vaccine clinic where a 13-year-old girl took matters into her own hands. Plus, sorting through the space debris in orbit and the threat it poses. And, the legacy of Chuck E. Weiss.

Police and residents in Denver’s Park Hill seek to balance crime reduction and police reform. Then, the “JustUs Monologues” work toward criminal justice reform through shared stories and listening. Plus, the Mount Evans highway has deteriorated and damaged the tundra around it.

More wildfires in Colorado also mean more flash floods. After a deadly flood in Poudre Canyon this week, we're talking with a meteorologist about risks and safety. Then, the organizers of Ouray County's first public Pride celebration. And, a new statue at the State Capitol will memorialize World War II major general Maurice Rose.

A new assessment about the impact legalized marijuana has had in Colorado shows disparities in arrests and prosecutions, among other things. Then, the intersection between cannabis and athletics. And, "Paper Trails" explores how the U.S.