Colorado Matters

Soil testing at the former Rocky Flats nuclear weapons site could lead to new trails. Then, CPW has a message about wildlife encounters. Plus, the history of Nucla as the power provider works to go green. Also, what happened after the historic Apollo landing on the Moon. And, answering the need for rural sign language interpreters in Colorado.

A Netflix show focused on wrongful convictions has helped the Korey Wise Innocence Project in Colorado. Then, what the protests in Hong Kong mean to a Colorado professor. Plus, reflecting on the Storm King Mountain fire. Also, what life will be like for "El Chapo" in Colorado's "Alcatraz of the Rockies." Finally, the color of conversation.

An investment idea when David Bowie was a struggling musician, may help college students pay for their education. Then, empowering women to play football. Plus, what his golf game may say about President Trump. Also, arrests after a historic church is set on fire. Finally, the mysteries of snow algae, and the music of Gingerbomb.

What the Bureau of Land Management’s move means for Grand Junction. Then, a Colorado company restores NASA's mission control for the historic Apollo moon landing. Plus, understanding what could cause a highway like U.S. 36 to crack. Also, what's next for John Hickenlooper's presidential bid, and Colorado's soccer stars share their World Cup journey.

Anticipated ICE enforcement is not unprecedented. Then, Gov. Polis and Rep. Buck speak at the Western Conservative Summit. Plus, why Hawaiians call the Western Slope home. One of the last men to walk on the Moon recalls the Apollo missions. We get perspective on river rafting deaths in the state, Colorado wonders about greywater, and hail damage adds up.

The Red Cross offers first aid training to faith leaders to help them provide care when disasters strike. Then, young Southern Ute tribal members attend culture camp. Next, 3-on-3 basketball will debut at the 2020 Olympics. Also, visiting Casa Bonita for the first time. Then, a 40-man opera on a tiny stage. Finally, remembering Denise Nickerson.

NPR's Yuki Noguchi covers the complicated relationship between ICE and private firms that run some immigration detention centers. Then, the Centennial Institute's Jeff Hunt previews the Western Conservative Summit. Next, teaching at age 81. Also, the Pueblo vs. Hatch chile rivalry heats up. Finally, a reboot of "Unsinkable Molly Brown."

Hans Meyer, a leading immigration attorney in Denver, shares how the Trump administration's threats of mass deportations are affecting his clients. Then, one of the world's premier mosquito experts is a CMU professor. Next, are wolves the key to stopping chronic wasting disease? Finally, NPR host Ari Shapiro performs with Pink Martini at Red Rocks.

An online quiz from the nonprofit More in Common shows the taker how their perception of the other political party may be off. Then, how Denver Post photojournalist RJ Sangosti was inspired to report on air quality in Elyria-Swansea. Next, a new mural honors the first black world cycling champion. Finally, is this the oldest photo of Denver?

Boulder scientists are launching a landmark study into wildfire smoke's health effects. Then, what's the evidence behind the Trump administration's sagebrush fire break plan. Next, Colorado support a suffragette memorial. Also, recapping the World Cup. Then, Colorado's canals evolve. Next, what Colorado smells like. Finally, an artist's map obsession.