Raising Awareness About Child Abuse And Neglect In Colorado
Calls about possible child abuse have declined in Colorado, but during the pandemic, that doesn’t necessarily mean children are more safe. Minna Castillo Cohen, the director of the Office of Children, Youth, and Families at the Colorado Department of Human Services, joins us with context.
By Carl Bilek
Winter Park’s Balcony House, Red Cliff Bridge Join The List Of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places
While three places have been added to the list, bringing the state’s most endangered places to 130, two have been removed.
By Carl Bilek
Trustworthiness Might Be More Important Than Trust When Messaging About COVID-19 Vaccines To Communities Of Color
A long-documented and painful history of racism in health care and in the public health system impacts people of color to this day.
Even With No Stock Show, Keep The Holiday Lights Up And Shining!
It’s a Colorado tradition to keep Christmas lights on display until the National Western Stock Show finishes at the end of January. But what do you do this coming January, since the Stock Show’s been postponed until 2022?
By Carl Bilek
After Testing Positive For Coronavirus, Polis Says He’s Happy He Didn’t Have Thanksgiving With His Parents
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said he and first gentleman Marlon Reis are doing well and that they are asymptomatic with no fever or other symptoms.
Douglas County’s Will They/Won’t They Withdrawal From Tri-County Public Health Department
Colorado Community Media reporter Elliott Wenzler has been covering Douglas County’s uncertainty over whether or not to withdraw from the Tri-County Health Department.
By Carl Bilek
Colorado Launches Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign
It’s a hidden crime that can happen anywhere, in any neighborhood, at any time. Human trafficking knows no social inequities, although it can prey on them and exploit them. Next week, the state of Colorado launches an awareness campaign to build a culture that does not tolerate human trafficking.
By Carl Bilek
Dan Gibbs, Firefighter And Director Of Colorado’s Natural Resources, Describes Fire All Around Him On The Front Lines Of Cameron Peak
The Cameron Peak fire, Colorado’s largest wildfire in state history, is burning nearly 208,000 acres, as of Oct. 23.
By Carl Bilek
National Geographic Highlights Stargazing Sites In Colorado
Colorado’s getting some love from National Geographic. The publication recently featured eight places to stargaze in Colorado, in what it calls a “coronavirus-conscious” road trip. One of the spots is Great Sand Dunes National Park. Ryan Warner spoke with longtime ranger Fred Bunch last year when the park landed a “Dark Sky” designation.
By Carl Bilek
Voters In Denver To Decide A Dozen Local Ballot Measures
In addition to the eleven statewide ballot measures, voters in Denver will also decide an additional twelve local measures including a sales tax to help people experiencing homelessness and whether to allow pit bulls in the city. The team from Denverite has put together an election guide explaining each ballot measure.
By Carl Bilek
PART 1 OF 2: US Senate Debate Includes Pandemic Response, Health Care, Economic Priorities, Election Integrity, & Climate Change
Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Cory Gardner and Democratic challenger John Hickenlooper debated at the Denver7 studios on Friday, October 9, ahead of the November election. CPR News and the Denver Post cosponsored the debate. This segment features part one of two of the entire audio recording.
By Carl Bilek