Redistribution Center
Ranya Kelly talks about her non-profit organization that redistributes unwanted clothing, food, building and other supplies to the needy. The Colorado legislature recently honored her for her life’s work.
Achievement Gap Study
Kati Haycock, director of the Education Trust in Washington D.C., talks about a report that examines how African-American and Latino students in Colorado and across the nation fall behind white […]
Cosmic Ray Observatory
An international team of scientists is considering southeastern Colorado as a possible site for an observatory to monitor cosmic rays.
New CSO Music Director
In the 2005-2006 season, Jeffrey Kahane will become the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s music director, succeeding Marin Alsop.
New CSO Music Director
In the 2005-2006 season, Jeffrey Kahane will become the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s music director, succeeding Marin Alsop.
Personal Income Growth May 2004
Richard Wobbekind, associate dean of the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business, discusses research that shows Colorado ranks eighth in the nation for per-person income.
Zero Waste
Eric Lombardi, executive director of the organization that operates the Boulder County Recycling Center, talks about making it a worldwide model for “zero waste.”
Senate Candidate Bob Schaffer
Colorado Matters is speaking with Democratic and Republican primary United States Senate candidates. Republican Bob Schaffer, former representative of Colorado’s 4th congressional district, talks about his candidacy.
Vail Speed Campaign
Vail police chief Dwight Henninger talks about cracking down on speeders on I-70. They’ll receive a warning and be given a chance at driving a racecar on a track.
Parachute Penstemon
Erin Robertson, a biologist with the Denver-based Center for Native Ecosystems, talks about efforts seeking endangered-species protection for a rare Colorado plant, the Parachute penstemon.
Racial Balance in Denver Schools
A recent report by Harvard’s Civil Rights Project shows that Colorado schools are becoming dramatically more segregated and minorities tend to be concentrated in poorly performing schools.
Big Head Todd
Few Colorado rock bands have had the popular success of Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Todd Park Mohr talks about the group’s new CD, Crimes of Passion.
Supreme Court Decision Favors Insured
Mike Hodges, president of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, on a recent Colorado Supreme Court decision that will make it easier for policyholders to collect damages for emotional distress when […]
New Lakewood Downtown
The city of Lakewood is developing its downtown into a mix of homes, shops, restaurants and offices.
The Riveters
A new group of Colorado women is working to engage more women in local politics. Heather Lurie, co-founder of The Riveters, talks about their plans.
New Denver Water Recycling Plant
Chips Barry, manager of Denver Water, talks about a recently completed wastewater recycling system.
