Patricia Nelson Limerick, faculty director and chair of the Center of the American West at the University of Colorado, where she is also a professor of history.
Patty Limerick was the State Historian during a turbulent few years for History Colorado, marked by budget cuts and a high staff turnover.
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Smoke from at least 12 wildfires burning across Colorado and beyond continues to hang over large parts of the state.
A family friend reported Shanann Watts and her daughters missing on Monday. Shannon Watts' body was found on property owned by Anadarko Petroleum,
Traci Lundstrom has been gathering data from her classes on the benefits of yoga for incarcerated women.
Gov. John Hickenlooper discusses the new Cakeshop lawsuit and two potential oil and gas ballot measures. Then, Jack Phillips and his lawyer discuss the new lawsuit. Next, why historic communities are losing their sidewalks. Also, how yoga helps inmates. Then, a brewery that's donates to conservation causes. Finally, why mosquitoes prefer some over others.
Bad news out there for Colorado's heavy breathers.
Authorities found about 5,000 pounds of trash and infrastructure at each illegal grow site in the San Isabel National Forest.
Many Rivers Brewing on the Western Slope donates 100 percent of its profits to river improvement projects.
A vital reservoir on the Colorado River will be able to meet the demands of Mexico and the U.S. Southwest for the next 13 months.
Gov. John Hickenlooper also made it clear he opposes both oil and gas measures that could be on the ballot this November.
Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell defended the practice in front of a state judge Wednesday.
Doug Wilson has served with the Office of State Public Defender for 30 years, heading up the department during cases including the Aurora theater and Planned Parenthood shootings. Next, how Colorado can store more water as drought worsens statewide. Then, why teens are trying out e-cigarettes far more than traditional tobacco.
The 2 cent-per-ounce tax was approved in 2016 and is estimated to bring in $1.4 million more in its first year than expected.
Snow packs, reservoirs and aquifers around the state are running dry.
Megan Ring replaced Doug Wilson as the State Public Defender on Aug. 1.
Colorado Commission for the Homeless backs the program. But there are still critics at the state legislature, who promise to take a hard look at it next session.