Colorado Matters

The state of Colorado and nonprofits are collaborating to introduce flowering plants along the I-76 to attract bees and other pollinators. Next, the changes coming to the I-70. Then, inside a documentary that exposes political corruption in the Western United States. Finally, how visiting the Arctic changed one scientist into a climate change believer.

Young kids are clocking more screen time than ever, especially in front of mobile devices. A pediatrics expert hands out advice for cutting down on smartphones. Then, the name and shame Instagram page Trail Trash of Colorado was shut down—and the creator is relieved. Next, since it's Colorado Day, we learn the backgrounds of the state bird, dance and fossil.

Between the possible Frontier Airline strike, DIA construction and shrinking seats, the next few months may be bump for Colorado airline travelers. Next, remembering the first African-American Buffs football player, Frank Clarke, who died last week at 84. Then, Red Rocks presses history onto wax with a live album spanning four decades of concerts.

Over the last six years, Montrose has transformed itself into the ideal home for thousands of veterans. Then, this female CU CompSci professor helped design the new Robotics Engineer Barbie. Next, how craft beer mother Kim Jordan built New Belgium Brewery. Also, the Central City Opera singer who grew up on country music. Finally, listen to wild birds.

Smokejumpers are specialized fire crews that jump from aircrafts to battle wildfires. Then, a CSU professor who flies to smoky airspace in the name of science. Next, the people advocating for the BLM to come to Grand Junction. Also, how esports are offering new kinds of scholarships. Then, more on the deadly mushrooms found in Aurora. Finally, listen to elk.

Nancy McCallin and Tom Boasberg are retiring from Colorado Community College System and Denver Public Schools after long-term tenures. Next, while seniors are the fastest growing marijuana user demographic, we still have little data on them. Then, why Rep. Scott Tipton is fighting for the BLM to move to his congressional district. Finally, listen to bats.

City officials hope to redevelop land along the South Platte River, which would force Elitch Gardens to move. Then, how drilling in the North Fork Valley impacts small towns. Next, how to see Mars up-close this weekend. Also, two reverends lead anti-racism workshops. Then, listen to coyotes. Finally, another addition to the Chicano Music Hall of Fame.

CU Boulder research finds that both Democrats and Republicans will prefer policy that comes from their party, over its actual content. Then, national security and foreign policy experts talk about the Trump and Putin meeting. Next, how the Cold War impacted Coloradans. Also, a sage grouse update. Finally, new editions to the Chicano Music Hall of Fame.

​Gov. John Hickenlooper opines on the campaign season, warns about the wildfire fighting budget. Sen. Michael Bennet has harsh words for President Trump on Russia, as well as immigration. And we meet a mermaid from Pueblo, Pixy "Queen Ary" Wright, who was carried into our studio by her husband, Bill Wright, while he was dressed as a pirate.

The Colorado author scaled ice fields and ancient caves to follow the route early humans would’ve taken to cross the Bering Land Bridge into North America. Ryan Warner interviewed him live on stage at the Avalon Theatre in Grand Junction. Then, extreme drought has put Colorado farmers and ranchers in a tight corner.