Working To Make Rock Climbing Inclusive
Indoor Sport Climbing made its debut at the Olympics in Tokyo. And while its popularity is increasing at an elite level, there’s also a growing movement to make it more inclusive. Last fall, a group of climbers working on that effort mapped out and installed a new sport climbing route in Staunton State Park, southwest of Denver. We revisit our conversation with Alan Prehmus, Lam Thuy Vo, Tiffany Blount, and Monserrat Alvarez Matehuala who worked on that new route.
Aug. 10, 2021: Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill; Fungi Lovers Meet For Mushroom Festival
What will the $1 trillion bill to address the country’s crumbling infrastructure, both physical and nontraditional, mean for Colorado? Then, it’s a great year for mushrooms heading into the Mushroom Festival in Telluride next week. Plus, as Indoor Sport Climbing debuts at the Olympics, we revisit our conversation about making the sport more inclusive.
Aug. 5, 2021: Athletes And Mental Health; Investigating Police Accountability
Simone Biles has thrown a bright spotlight on athletes’ mental health; we speak with a local psychologist about the pressures they face. Then, “Back to School” takes on new meaning for one family. And, Colorado is considering one idea to keep more water in the Colorado River.
How Elite Athletes Cope With The Pressure To Perform
Elite athletes can drive conversations far beyond the sports world. And at the Olympics, Simone Biles has thrown a bright spotlight on mental health. Afterward withdrawing from a number of events during the Tokyo Olympics, she said “mental and physical health is better than any medal.”
Reine Evereteze, a Doctor of Psychology and the team psychologist for the Denver Broncos from 2017 to 2020, discusses some of the strain athletes face when dealing with the pressure to perform.
Aug. 3, 2021: Engineering A Safer Glenwood Canyon; The Stress Of Returning To Normal
CDOT’s chief engineer, Steve Harelson, joins us to talk about what it will take to reopen I-70 in Glenwood Canyon and to make the highway safe from mud and debris flow. Then, licensed psychologist Rick Ginsberg on dealing with the anxiety of trying to return to normal at this stage in the pandemic. Plus, a bike opera! And, working to preserve Camp Amache.
July 27, 2021: Colorado’s New Historian; Sorting Through Space Debris
Colorado’s new state historian, Nicki Gonzales, wants to engage children to understand the past and how it informs the present in a way that ensures inclusivity. Then, a vaccine clinic where a 13-year-old girl took matters into her own hands. Plus, sorting through the space debris in orbit and the threat it poses. And, the legacy of Chuck E. Weiss.
July 26, 2021: Changes In Neighborhood Policing; Stories From Behind Bars And Life After
Police and residents in Denver’s Park Hill seek to balance crime reduction and police reform. Then, the “JustUs Monologues” work toward criminal justice reform through shared stories and listening. Plus, the Mount Evans highway has deteriorated and damaged the tundra around it.
July 22, 2021: Flash Flood Safety; Pride Celebration In Ouray County
More wildfires in Colorado also mean more flash floods. After a deadly flood in Poudre Canyon this week, we’re talking with a meteorologist about risks and safety. Then, the organizers of Ouray County’s first public Pride celebration. And, a new statue at the State Capitol will memorialize World War II major general Maurice Rose.
How Ouray County Created Its First Pride Celebration
Rainbow flags will fly over Ouray County in southwest Colorado this weekend. A group of LGBTQ youth is organizing the county’s first public pride celebration in Ridgway Town Park. Aaron is a 16-year-old student at Ouray High School. He’s transgender, and he’s one of the organizers. Tera is also organizing the event. She’s the mother of a transgender youth.
Colorado Building Statue To Honor World War II Hero
Colorado will build a statue to memorialize World War II Major General Maurice Rose. State lawmakers announced the project Tuesday. Rose was the highest-ranking Jewish soldier in U.S. history. He grew up in Denver with his family and was also a veteran of the First World War. One of the city’s biggest hospitals is named after him.
“Brick & Soul” Show Heads To The History Colorado Center
Denver photographer Armando Geneyro shoots to reveal the real Denver and how it’s changing.
July 20, 2021: Denver Photog Snaps A City Beyond The Stereotypes; More Homeless Sweeps
Photographer Armando Geneyro celebrates his adopted city and sends a message about how Denver’s changing. Then, Denver increases enforcement of its homeless encampment ban but experts say it’s not working. And, as the school year nears, teachers absorb lessons from the pandemic.
July 15, 2021: HUD Secretary On Housing Crisis; Denver Mayor Wants Infrastructure Money
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge talks about homelessness, the federal eviction moratorium and affordability. Then, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock lobbies for infrastructure money. And, colleges tackle new NCAA rules. Also, the U.S. Olympic museum pushes past the pandemic. Plus, camping limits near Crested Butte. Finally, short stories in “Lyrics For Rock Stars.”
Denver Mayor Hancock Lobbies Washington For Infrastructure Aid
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock was in Washington, D.C. Wednesday to talk about what the city wants from President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan, now under consideration by Congress.
We’re Hitting The Road, Colorado — What Should We Know Before We Do?
We need your help now that Colorado’s reopening! Colorado Matters is going “On the Road Again.”
July 13, 2021: Attracting African-American Baseball Players; Weiser On Antitrust Reform
While Denver became the center of baseball’s universe with the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, the number of African-American players in the contest was lacking compared to years past. It’s a situation that can be found in all levels of the game. Then, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser discusses taking on big tech and the push for antitrust reform with CPR’s Allison Sherry for the Vail Symposium.
