Drunk or drugged driving? Training Colorado law enforcement to know the difference
This week and next, the Colorado Department of Transportation is training police officers from across the state to differentiate among different types of driving impairments. At the end of the course, they become certified drug recognition experts.
State Democratic leaders vow to represent all Coloradans with legislative session set to begin
While Republicans hoped to make inroads in last November’s midterm elections, Democrats continue to hold all three branches of Colorado’s state government. But that’s not to say theirs is a single, unified voice heading into next week’s start of the 2023 legislative session. Chandra Thomas Whitfield spoke with Julie McCluskie, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and with Senate President Steve Fenberg. We’ll hear from Republican leaders on Monday.
One year after the Marshall fire, Rep. Joe Neguse talks recovery efforts and finding long-term solutions to help future victims
“I believe that these wildfires and grass fires are going to be coming to a community near you, and so it’s important for us to be ready.”
The language of education and diplomacy: French ambassador visits school, forges Colorado connections
Denver’s first sister city was Brest, France, an alliance formed in 1948 when schoolchildren here raised money for the war-ravaged European town. It’s also the second-oldest sister city relationship in the United States. Earlier this week, a pair of schools in Colorado furthered the connection between the two countries. The language-immersion charter, Global Village Academy, received an award from French Ambassador to the United States Philippe Etienne. The ceremony was part of a whirlwind trip to the state for Etienne, who spoke with Colorado Matters about the growing importance of multilingualism, and how France and Colorado are forging partnerships in education and technology.
‘Coach Prime’ is ready to lead CU’s football team back to the top
Deion Sanders played in both the Super Bowl and the World Series, then turned his attention to coaching football. He took Jackson State University in Mississippi to an undefeated season and two bowl appearances, Now he says he can lead CU’s struggling program back to glory.
Jared Polis calls on Colorado to ‘evangelize’ red flag gun laws in the wake of the Club Q shooting
The law enabling law enforcement to take weapons away from those deemed dangerous to themselves or others needs to be enforced more, the governor said in an interview with Colorado Matters.
Adam Frisch Interview: As the world watches Colorado’s District 3, Frisch talks ballot curing, voter turnout and whether he’s ‘Democratic enough’
Frisch currently trails Rep. Lauren Boebert by a little more than 1,100 votes in the 3rd Congressional District.
After winning reelection, Michael Bennet talks aspirations for his next term, the Supreme Court and why bipartisanship isn’t dead
Control of the U.S. Senate will stay in Democratic hands.
What to know about voting in Colorado as Election Day nears
Nearly a million Coloradans have returned their ballots so far. The deadline to vote is 7pm Tuesday. The whole process, while historically smooth in Colorado, is also fraught as misinformation abounds. We check back in with the head of the Colorado County Clerks Association, Matt Crane. He’s a Republican who’s fought The Big Lie here and across the country.
Jena Griswold, candidate for secretary of state
In 2022, Jena Griswold is running for reelection as Colorado’s secretary of state. The Democrat was elected in 2018, and before that, she was an attorney.
Pam Anderson, candidate for secretary of state
In 2022, Pam Anderson is running for Colorado secretary of state. The Republican was the clerk and recorder in Jefferson County. She also led the Colorado County Clerks Association.
Jena Griswold on reelection and those voter registration mailers
The Democratic Colorado Secretary of State has been a persistent voice on issues ranging from ballot access to a woman’s right to choose.
Republican Secretary of State candidate Pam Anderson on election security, being a campaign fundraising underdog and more
Pam Anderson, a former clerk and recorder in Jefferson County, won the Republican primary over one well-funded opponent, Tina Peters. Now she faces Democratic incumbent Jena Griswold.
Election official Matt Crane talks death threats and the battle for democracy
The people who oversee Colorado’s elections are getting death threats. Sometimes their families are named. One of the loudest voices — debunking The Big Lie in Colorado– belongs to a Republican. Matt Crane is the head of the Colorado County Clerks Association.
Remembering extreme skier and mountaineer Hilaree Nelson
World-renowned extreme skier and mountaineer Hilaree Nelson of Telluride died last week after a skiing accident in Nepal. Her funeral was held Sunday at a Sherpa cremation ground in Nepal. Nelson explored mountains around the world but was especially drawn to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. She spoke with CPR’s Nathan Heffel in 2018 about the call of the mountains, and the risks they can pose.
New quarterback, new owners, new era for the Denver Broncos as regular season kicks off
For the first time in years, the Denver Broncos begin a season full of great expectations. The season opener in Seattle on Sept. 12, 2022, features some big firsts: new and historic ownership of the team and the anxiously anticipated debut of star quarterback Russell Wilson. And the buzz is that these big changes just may be what the team needs to end a six-year playoff drought. We get insight from Ryan Harris, a former Super Bowl champion Broncos player and local and national broadcaster.
