Colorado Matters

When cities conduct sweeps to clean up parks and rivers banks, where do the people experiencing homelessness end up? Then, debating the possible future of STEM School Highlands Ranch after the shooting. Plus, ensuring all Colorado classrooms are inclusive. Also, a Denver author explores coming of age through the prism of her hair. And, a Bluegrass reunion 14 years in the making.

Gov. Jared Polis rejected one measure to repeal TABOR, Colorado's taxpayers' bill of rights, and offered only a lukewarm endorsement of one that ends statewide TABOR rebates. Then, how this Marine went from the battlefield to the classroom. Next, the debut episode of 'On Something' traces the legality of marijuana through the centuries. Finally, two Solo on the Slope runners-up.

As more and more migrants arrive at the southern border, some get bused to Denver. Then, how Colorado-based Natural Grocers is competing with Amazon's Whole Foods. Next, how much bottled water comes from our mountain streams? Also, books to read this summer. Then, what's inside a JUUL, anyway? Finally, Bela Fleck at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival.

Sen. Michael Bennet has a new book out. What does it tell us about the Democratic presidential candidate? Then, answering more questions about eating fish from the Platte. Next, from refugee to celebrated chef. Also, Polis signs an executive order to encourage vaccinations. Then, why black-market marijuana won't go away. Finally, Nirvana meets Shakespeare.

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains CEO Vicki Cowart and Republican state Rep. Lori Saine discuss the state of abortion access in Colorado. Then, a quilt sewn with treaties between the U.S. government and American Indian nations. Next, why you should try hiking a 13er. Finally, while the state is ready for renewable energy, the power grid is not.

After her 9-year-old son died of an asthma attack, Zuton Lucero-Mills looked for books to help her other children cope. When she couldn’t find any, she took matters into her own hands (and studies). Then, the future of space commerce in Colorado. Next, how marijuana grows contribute to Denver's poor air quality. Finally, the campground of the future.

With a proposal under review to demolish and rebuild Columbine High School 20 years after the shooting, we get perspective from the architect who designed the new Sandy Hook Elementary […]

The progressive group Indivisible hosted an event for Democrats seeking Republican Cory Gardner's U.S. Senate seat. Then, meet CPR's new Washington, D.C. reporter who will help cover that race. Next, the many views about what to do with the Columbine High School building. Also, a special moo-tor home is up for sale. Finally, coffee and climate change.

After Genny Soper's son died in 2015 after mixing Xanax and alcohol at a party over summer break, she created a film about his death called "If They Had Known." Then, Michael Bennet just qualified for the first primary debates thanks to people who don't know who he is. Finally, remembering the "Killdozer" rampage 15 years later.

U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn has to strike the balance between Colorado's drug laws, Denver's more liberal stance, and the federal policies that still criminalize those substances. Then, we revisit our story about the historic Denver record store Wax Trax as a documentary about the shop hits digital platforms.