State Historian Susan Schulten on the maps that shaped — and distorted — Colorado’s history
The new state historian will help Colorado plan its 150th birthday next year.
New leader of Colorado Springs Philharmonic inspired by bold spirit of taking risks
French conductor Chloé Dufresne is making history as the first woman to lead the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Dufresne has worked with orchestras around the world, but said programming a full season in Colorado Springs will be “fulfilling” and “allows my artistry to flourish.”
Black women reclaim the story of the American frontier in ‘Flyin’ West’
Flyin’ West follows three sisters fighting to protect their land during the 1890s in the all-Black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. Director Marisa Hébert says the production, staged by Theatreworks in Colorado Springs, reclaims traditional Western narratives — one rooted in Black womanhood, resilience, and community.
‘We’re still here’: Ute tribes reclaim narrative in new museum installation
The new Ute exhibit at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum highlights language, tradition and resilience.
How one Colorado Springs intersection and a bronze monument became a crossroads for controversy
The debate over a statue of city founder General William J. Palmer at the intersection of Platte and Nevada Avenues continues.
This church holds psychedelic rituals. But that’s not what keeps people coming back
Curiosity about psychedelics may get people in the door at this Colorado Springs church, but community is what keeps them coming back.
Colorado is getting a third medical school. Rural communities will benefit, says its dean
The UNC College of Osteopathic Medicine’s first class is expected next year. Founding Dean Dr. Beth Longenecker shares what will set this new school apart and how it aims to address Colorado’s physician shortage – especially in rural communities.
Who decides which flowers make it into your local nursery? Turns out, Colorado has a say
Each growing season, plant breeders from around the world submit their freshest varieties for testing at CSU’s Trial Gardens, where plants endure the state’s unrelenting weather, all in the name of survival and beauty.
Boy’s death raises questions about child abuse investigations in Colorado
A child’s death in a mountain town was deemed an accident. But as the Denver Post found, the fate of 7-year-old Isaiah Stark raises questions about child abuse investigations in rural Colorado and whether ties between law enforcement and families compromise cases.
Colorado Catholics rejoice as American is named next pope
Church bells rang out from the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver as a Chicagoan was named Pope Leo XIV.
Two Colorado men shaped by the fall of Saigon share their story 50 years after the Vietnam War
Chester Reed served in Vietnam. Vinh Chung fled it as a child. Today, their lives are linked through healing and friendship.
Aurora high school student answers the question, ‘What’s your message to the president?’
“What’s your message to the president?” That’s what the StudentCam documentary contest asked students across the country. For high school junior Lily Mauro who attends Vista Peak Preparatory in Aurora, the question became more than a prompt; it was a call to make something meaningful. She turned to poetry, interviews and film to explore what unity and leadership mean in her community.
Colorado Catholics reflect on the life and legacy of Pope Francis
Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday.
Honoring the labor and legacy of Black women: Chloé Duplessis brings “Twelve Tablecloths” to Trinidad
The installation features the stories of four Black domestic workers in Trinidad between 1890 and 1920.
More than a meal: Ramadan feast in Colorado Springs spreads faith, gratitude and community
For Colorado Springs couple Feda and Kamel Elwazeir, Ramadan isn’t just about food — it’s a spiritual renewal.
Spring gardening in Colorado: From sustainable lawn alternatives to pest control, how to make the most of your spring garden
When to plant, what to grow, and how to protect your seedlings, flowers and vegetables.
