Anthony Cotton

Colorado Matters Senior Producer

@AnthonyCottondp[email protected]

Anthony Cotton is a senior producer for Colorado Matters on CPR News.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, Northwestern University.

Professional background:
Anthony joined Colorado Public Radio in 2016, bringing decades of writing experience ranging from politics to sports. He worked for 14 years for The Denver Post and has also served on the staff of Sports Illustrated and The Washington Post.

Awards:
Anthony was named 2011 Print Journalist of the Year by the Colorado Association of Black Journalists.

Colorado Matters

PBS film ‘Make A Circle’ examines challenges in the early childhood care system

It may seem obvious, but one of the most important things for a young child is developing his or her brain. Along with parents, this crucial stage often falls to early childhood educators. But across the country, those essential workers have traditionally been underpaid and under valued. The film, “Make a Circle,” streaming on PBS, examines early childhood education and the challenges faced by parents and care providers.
By Anthony Cotton
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Colorado Matters

Memories of Demaryius Thomas fill Broncos’ Ring of Fame induction

Sunday brought a delirious ending to the Denver Broncos’ game against the New York Giants, and it brought to mind another fantastic finish — the 2011 AFC playoff game that ended with Demaryius Thomas catching an 80-yard touchdown pass from Tim Tebow. The play was arguably Thomas’ singular moment in a Broncos’ uniform, and it was perhaps fitting that Sunday’s heroics came on the day the home team honored Thomas by inducting him into its Ring of Fame.
By Anthony Cotton
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Colorado Matters

Great expectations have returned as Broncos begin 2025 NFL season

After years wandering through the football wilderness, there’s a lot of talk about the Denver Broncos returning to the NFL elite this season — and some of it is coming from the team’s Dove Valley headquarters. Ryan Harris, a local and national sportscaster, and a former Broncos player, joined Colorado Matters to discuss the team’s chances of living up to the hype.
By Anthony Cotton
Photo shows a young man in dark clothing standing on a dark stage holding a microphone. The "Youth on Record" logo is behind him.
Colorado Matters

How music helped Aurora theater survivor turn his nightmare into a ‘Daydream’

A young man gets up on stage at an open mic night in Denver– and forgets the words to his song. That’s a scenario that’s probably played out hundreds, if not thousands of times in Colorado. But this night – this song, is different. Jacob Garrett spoke with Youth on Record about how music helped him cope with being a survivor of the 2012 Aurora Theater shooting, as well as his troubled home life.
By Anthony Cotton
Photo shows hands holding a drawing of stone etchings of Maya sign language. The man holding the sketch is wearing a dark grey shirt in the background.
Colorado Matters

Metropolitan State University of Denver professor has possibly unlocked the key to the world’s oldest sign language

Almost everyone talks with their hands, a form of communication whose roots can be found in ancient history — like way, way, way back. At least that’s the theory proposed by Metropolitan State University of Denver archeology professor Rich Sandoval. Sandoval says sign language may go back as far as the late 700s, among the Mayan people. He spoke with Colorado Matters about his “hands-on” experience working with the ancient ruins that led to his discovery.
By Anthony Cotton
Colorado Matters

A new 20,000-foot view for measuring snowpack

It may seem a little counterintuitive, given the blazing heat that’s being forecast, but let’s talk snowpack. It’s an ongoing concern in Colorado as it melts into water, perhaps especially during summer. But the way we measure exactly how much water is out there and available is changing.
By Anthony Cotton