Colorado Matters

Colorado's lax homeschool laws create opportunities for some parents to abuse their children, The Colorado Sun reports. Then, in the latest episode of Purplish, why so many Coloradans with a felony record don't know that they can vote. Next, where the marijuana tax money goes. Also, hiring women could solve construction's labor shortage.

Experts debate the pros and cons of Propositions 109 and 110 on this year's ballot, which voters will choose between for transportation funding. Next, a CU professor studies voles to learn about how humans grieve partners. Then, how Todd Bol, who died this week, created Little Free Libraries. Also, a nurse puts on an immersive dance performance at her hospital.

The ins and outs of Proposition 111, which could wipe out payday loan businesses in Colorado by capping interest rates. Then, the politics of Jefferson County. Next, how climate change will lead to more floods and more droughts. Also, a poet gives a voice to an enslaved woman. Finally, the Boulder comedian who was the first woman to win this comedy fest.

How a person heals after a crime varies for each victim. Restorative justice is one approach, where a facilitator guides a conversation between the victim or their family and the perpetrator of a crime. Next, how a Western Slope brewery doubles as a water conservation organization. Brewing beer takes a significant amount of water.

CPR reporters traveled to every corner of the state to talk to everyday Coloradans ahead of the November election. In this round table, a few of those journalists discuss what the people they met were worried about. Next, how the Western Slope town of Montrose has tried to reshape itself as a destination for vets over the last six years.

NPR national correspondent Kirk Siegler traveled to Grand Junction and Mesa County to continue his reporting on suicide and mental health in rural America. Then, Offline October challenges young people to get off social media for a month to better their mental health. Next, in the latest episode of Purplish, how Colorado became purple in the first place.

David Repsher, a flight nurse, was burned over 90 percent of his body three years ago when the medical helicopter he was riding in crashed. Soon, though, they’ll start a new chapter. The couple is about to move back to their beloved mountain home in Silverthorne, and they're fighting to hold those responsible for the helicopter crash accountable.

Stacey Freedenthal, a psychotherapist in Denver who studies suicide as an associate professor at the University of Denver, kept a secret for years. She herself had struggled with depression in her 20s. Then, preservationist Dana Crawford is honored today. She is responsible for saving Larimer Square and other iconic Denver spots.

A hard summer for Colorado agriculture was led by severe drought and NAFTA renegotiations. Then, why the Hatch Chile is more popular than the Pueblo Chile. Next, in light of the UN climate change study, what Colorado companies are doing. Also, a new CU Boulder project puts artists and scientists to work. Finally, the Boys and Girls Club "Youth of the Year."

When CPR News reporters traveled statewide on a pre-elections road trip, they asked Coloradans what they thought of President Trump. Then, how the AP calls election races. Next, Deborah Ramirez is glad she came forward. Also, this robot comforts seniors with dementia. Then, a Fruita woman who was a Rockford Peach. Finally, Molly Brown's story is a ballet.