Budget Breakdown: Educating Inmates
Colorado’s prisons offer everything from GED programs to woodworking classes, but state budget cuts will mean fewer teachers at the prisons.
John Denver Inducted As First Member of Music Hall of Fame
John Denver became the first musician to be inducted into the new Colorado Music Hall of Fame in Broomfield. G. Brown is curator.
Life After Columbine
On April 20, 1999, following the shootings at Columbine High School, the lives of 13 families were connected forever.
One Prisoner’s Story
Kids cannot be sentenced to life without parole in this state. Even for the most serious crimes, they’re eligible for parole after 40 years. That wasn’t always the case.
Smart Girl
Some Colorado schools are offering the Smart Girl program to middle school girls. It’s supposed to help adolescent girls develop confidence and stay out of trouble.
Lawmakers Debate Solitary Confinement
Inmates in solitary confinement spend every day, nearly all day in their cells–sometimes for years at a time. They don’t go outside, and all of their meals are given to […]
Local Author on Violence Against Pakistani Women
One night, eight years ago, former Denver county judge Jacqueline St. Joan was at a dinner party.
Life After Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
(Photo by Air Force Academy) Right now, the top military brass, and the Obama administration are hammering out the details of repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
Help for Veterans Behind Bars
Veterans can have a tough time adjusting to civilian life after they’ve served in the military. Some turn to drugs, and some even end up behind bars.
How States Legislate Same-Sex Unions
Same-sex couples in Colorado could have many of the same rights as married couples.
Budget Breadown: A Small Town and a Prison
For a decade, the tiny city of Las Animas in southeastern Colorado has relied on a prison for good jobs. Now, The Fort Lyon Correctional Facility is on the state […]
New Prison Chief Takes Helm
Tom Clements is the new director of Colorado’s prisons. He started his career as a parole officer in Missouri. He says he stills draws on that experience today.
Rescued Lions Coming to Colorado
(photo credit Animal Defenders International) Today, a DC-10 arrives in Denver with some unusual passengers: Twenty-five lions from Bolivia.
State’s Lieutenant Governor Tackles Two Jobs
(Photo courtesy of the state of Colorado) Ryan Warner speaks with Joe Garcia, who wears two hats these days.
Out in the Cold
While most of us are bundled up indoors, Chris Conner is outside, driving around on the coldest nights of the year, to find people who need shelter.
Iraqis Test Out New Farming Techniques
A few months ago, we brought you the story of George Melton. He’s from Fort Collins, and he works in Iraq for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.