‘We can choose to take action’: Filmmaker Anayansi Prado on ‘Uvalde Mom’ and what Colorado can learn from the shooting
“Uvalde Mom” is screening at the Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival at Colorado College this weekend.
Gathering Place: Fine Arts Center reimagines its permanent collection rooted in Southern Colorado
The new exhibition, “Gathering Place,” invites visitors to experience the region’s history, cultures and landscapes through a fresh lens
How a musician preserved Colorado Springs’ underground punk scene from the 80s and 90s
“It is another deep dive into this sneaky and tricky Colorado Springs music scene.” The series preserves songs from local bands between 1983 and 1994.
‘We’ve never not faced adversity, and yet we have always risen:’ Adams State University President on overcoming obstacles to serve Southern Colorado
The designated Hispanic Serving Institution regroups after federal funds are cut.
Fall gardening in Colorado: Overwintering, first frosts, and what to plant now
Colorado Matters spoke with the head grower at Phelan Gardens in Colorado Springs to discuss the best tips on gardening in Colorado during fall.
5 takeaways on the world’s seed vaults and why Colorado is part of the story
The scientist behind the Global Seed Vault in Norway visited Fort Collins, where he shared why Colorado’s seed bank plays a vital role in protecting the world’s food supply.
Colorado family reunites with grandparents’ 60-year-old wedding photos thanks to TikTok
Imagine scrolling TikTok and seeing your grandparents’ wedding photos from 1965 go viral. That’s what happened to one Colorado family. Now, the bride herself is reflecting on love, loss and the miracle of sharing memories with younger generations.
James Dobson’s death spurs reflection on his lasting and controversial mark in Colorado Springs
The founder of Focus on the Family was one of the nation’s most influential evangelical leaders.
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.
