You Had Questions About The Great Colorado Payback, So We Checked Out The Vault
Have you ever checked to see if there’s something waiting for you in Colorado’s Unclaimed Property Fund?
How A ‘Stolen’ Train Depot Became The Heart Of Lamar
The century-old Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe train depot in Lamar, Colorado is a tourist attraction and a testament to the town’s history. But until this year, it wasn’t actually recognized as a historic place. CPR’s Joella Baumann looked into why, and discovered that the depot plays a unique role in how Lamar was founded.
Meet Velveta Howell, A 2020 Colorado Women’s Hall Of Fame Inductee
The latest inductees to the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame are a diverse bunch: a frontier doctor, civil rights activists, lawyers, and a restaurant owner.
One of them, Velveta Howell, has been a life-long champion for social justice. As a criminal prosecutor she broke down barriers for women, especially women of color. One of her many achievements: she was the first woman of color appointed as Colorado’s Deputy District Attorney. Howell spoke with CPR’s Avery Lill about her childhood in segregated Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 1963, she said, was pivotal.
This Technology Helps Denver Police Hear Gunshots Remotely. But Does It Cut Crime?
A national study of three cities, including Denver, looked at how agencies used a remote sensing network called ShotSpotter and assessed its impact on violent crime.
Meet The Colorado Artist Who Paints The Presidents
A portrait of President Donald Trump has joined those of past presidents in the Colorado Capitol rotunda. Pranksters highlighted the absence of a Trump portrait last summer when they hung a portrait of Vladimir Putin in the vacant space. Colorado Senate President Kevin Grantham then started a crowdfunding campaign and raised $11,000 to pay for a portrait of Trump. Sarah Boardman, an artist from Colorado Springs, won the commission. She also painted Colorado’s portrait of former President Barack Obama.
A Gallery Complete: Portrait Of President Donald Trump Now Hangs In The State Capitol
In July 2018, a portrait of Vladamir Putin had been placed on an easel in front of the vacant space where Trump’s portrait now hangs.
Colorado’s Unclaimed Property Division Is Failing To Meet Its Core Responsibility, Officials Say
The Office of the State Auditor found that the state treasury has done a poor job of reuniting residents with lost or forgotten property.
As BLM Moves To The Western Slope, Some Colorado Lawmakers Urge Parks And Wildlife To Follow
The Feds announced that they would move BLM headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Grand Junction earlier this month. Some state lawmakers want Colorado Parks and Wildlife to follow suit.
Senate President Leroy Garcia Was Governor For A Day — In Pueblo
With both Gov. Jared Polis and Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera out of the state, Senate President Leroy Garcia took on the role of Colorado’s chief executive.
Feds Seek $25 Million In Damages From Durango Train For Causing The 416 Fire
U.S. Attorney has filed a lawsuit on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service against the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Company over the 416 Fire.
Paroled Coloradans Are Now Eligible To Vote
Under the new law, which went into effect July 1, once a person receives parole he or she is immediately eligible to vote and automatically registered.
Coloradans Can’t Vape In Public Indoor Spaces Anymore — And Smokers Outside Have To Be Farther From Doors
Colorado lawmakers hope changes to clean air laws starting July 1 will deter youth from vaping and better protect people from secondhand smoke.
Mars’ Mysterious Smoky Clouds Are Actually Frozen Pieces Of Space Dust
Scientists have tracked the seeds of high-altitude clouds to “meteoric smoke” caused when space rocks crash into the Red Planet’s atmosphere.
Live From The Inside: Arapahoe Sheriff Uses Facebook Tour To Sell Voters On A New Jail
Sheriff Tyler Brown said the facility built in 1986 just can’t hold up much longer and they’re pushing for a whole new building.
Curbside Attendants At Denver Airport Strike, Cite Lack Of Training, Unsafe Conditions
Prospect Airport Services contracts with Southwest, Frontier airlines at DIA to handle baggage and assist travelers who need wheelchairs.
Three Men Who Escaped From Immigrant Detention Facility In Aurora Are Still At Large
The details on how the men were able to escape are still unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.
