Big Names Hear Livestock Industry Woes
The livestock industry is broken, but there’s not much agreement about what exactly is wrong, or how to fix it — that was the overall theme of a major hearing […]
By Megan Verlee
Colorado Volunteer Killed in Afghanistan
Durango resident Tom Grams knew the risks when he went to Afghanistan to provide dental care in a remote part of the country. Those fears were realized last Thursday when […]
By Megan Verlee
Ranchers, Meatpackers Split on Proposed Rule
The US is losing its cattle operations. In the past three decades, 41% of the nation’s ranchers got out of the business.
By Megan Verlee
Bennet, Buck, and Maes Winners in Primary
Colorado’s Tea Party flexed its muscle in Tuesday’s primary, pushing two of its candidates — Ken Buck and Dan Maes — to top Republican spots.
By Megan Verlee
CO Gets Pro Bike Race
Hundreds of cycling enthusiasts turned out at the state capitol Wednesday to hear Governor Bill Ritter and champion racer Lance Armstrong announce the return of pro racing to Colorado. Thirteen […]
By Megan Verlee
Countdown to the Primaries: Libertarians
The national Libertarian Party began in Colorado almost 40 years ago. It’s never had a primary in the state until now.
By Megan Verlee
Market Takes Local to a New Level
In grocery stores around the state you can find signs highlighting food from Colorado. Some even tout farmer bios — showing off their local cred.
By Megan Verlee
Looking Ahead to the Election
Yard signs… political rallies… attack ads. Election season is in full swing in Colorado. Before you find that mail-in ballot in your mailbox, Colorado Matters is bringing you up to […]
By Megan Verlee
Taking Compost from Green Bins to Greenbacks
In our summer series, Backyard Farmers, we’re talking trash — banana peels, coffee grounds, yard clippings, all that icky stuff most of us throw away without thinking. Organic waste makes […]
By Megan Verlee
Denver Hosts Vets Wheelchair Games
All this week injured veterans of every war since Vietnam are competing inthe 30th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Denver.
By Megan Verlee
Biennial of the Americas
On July 1st, Denver kicks off what officials hope will be an enduring new event for the city: The Biennial of the Americas. This art show and cultural happening is […]
By Megan Verlee
Black Market Marijuana Struggling?
Colorado’s medical marijuana dispensaries are gearing up fornew regulations. But those changes may well affect somepeople who haven’t been going by the rules: dealers selling on the black market.Colorado Public […]
By Megan Verlee
AG Candidates Meet in 1st Debate
Of all the statewide offices up for relection this year, Attorney General holdsa rare distinction — with no primary challenges, voters already know which twocandidates will face off in November. […]
By Megan Verlee
Refugee Kids Cultivate New Future
Backyard Farmers: The group Growing Colorado Kids started out to teach gardening skills to refugee youth in Denver, but organizers say they’ve ended up learning a whole lot more.
By Megan Verlee
More Cuts Ahead for CO Budget
State economists say Colorado is still on the road to recovery, but it’s goingto be a bumpy ride getting there… and that’s bad news for the state budget. Anew budget […]
By Megan Verlee
Community Gardens Bloom in the Springs
In Colorado Springs, a budget crisis has shuttered the city’s greenhouses, which means no flowers in the parks this summer. But one group is stepping in to plant something new […]
By Megan Verlee