Avery Lill

The number of Colorado teens who vape hasn’t budged in the last couple of years despite efforts to curb the high rate. Then, Denverite’s Donna Bryson on the encampment sweep at a local middle school. Later, a telephone company created to keep farmers in touch celebrates 100 years. And, a new novel explores the cracks in the justice system for Indigenous people.

The side gigs author Kali Fajardo-Anstine once used to supplement her book income are gone. Then, pregnancy can be lonely in the age of COVID. And, the tiny town of Marble has a trove of famed, well, marble. Also, two green energy companies win international recognition.

NASA’s latest Mars mission has a rover and a drone helicopter. Then, on COVID’s frontlines in a Grand Junction hospital. Plus, a parent copes with Denver’s latest school delay. And, the debate over Native American imagery in sports. Also, a chemical hotspot near an oil and gas refinery. Finally, a horse trainer’s story in “Half Broke.”

The pandemic’s toll on kids’ mental health, and what will happen when school begins. Then, key figures have left Colorado’s health department, hurting virus response efforts. Also, Colorado’s congressional delegation on new priorities for virus relief. Plus, a father’s 60-foot tribute to his daughter. And, naturalization ceremonies are different now.

A Lakewood man lost his eye and suffered serious facial injuries after police intervened during a protest in Denver in May. Then, tracking increased deaths during the pandemic. Plus a Louisville nurse reflects on her work helping expectant moms. Also, how Olde Town Arvada’s helping businesses. And, escaping the pandemic through fly fishing.

The drought has implications statewide but it’s good news for cantaloupe farmers. Then, did PPP loans save 900,000 jobs in Colorado? And, a physician’s assistant provides urgent care during the pandemic. Also, a new photo series explores misconceptions about masculinity and men of color. Plus, a graphic novel tells teenage girls’ stories about menstruation.

What Gov. Polis’ statewide mask mandate means for Coloradans. Then, it’s been 50 years since Denver students were bused in an effort to desegregate schools. How the impacts of that and redlining still resonate today. Later, a look at Neil Gorsuch’s work with SCOTUS this session. And, new rules on forever chemicals. Finally, how COVID-19 has affected midwives.

Artist Raverro Stinnett suffered brain damage when he was attacked by a guard at Union Station. Also, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock cracks down as virus cases go up. Plus, a woman left homeless by eviction. Then, a Q&A about eviction law and resources. And, the voices of frontline health care workers. Finally, Dr.

Today, the pandemic’s domino effect on cattle ranchers, feedlot operators, meat packers, and ultimately the price of beef people buy in the grocery stores. Then, how one of Colorado’s largest school districts is preparing to reopen. And, Back from Broken shares the recovery journey of Paul Scudo.

As sexual violence is on the rise in Boulder, the organization fighting to prevent it will lose a significant portion of its funding this week because of the pandemic. Then, the state’s wildlife thrived while people stayed home, now that crowds are booming again in the outdoors, how is that impacting animals? Finally, a look at voter suppression, then and now.