Michelle P. Fulcher

Colorado Matters Radio & Digital Producer

@MPFulcher[email protected]

Michelle Fulcher is a producer for Colorado Matters. She has reported at a Denver business weekly, at the Colorado Springs Gazette and The Denver Post where she served as a state and local government reporter, an assigning editor, city editor and national/international editor.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, University of Colorado Boulder.

Professional background:
Michelle first joined Colorado Public Radio in 2007 and was part of the "Colorado Matters" team for five years. She then worked at CU-Boulder as communications director for the College of Media, Communication and Information before returning to CPR in 2016. Michelle began her reporting career at a Denver business weekly, spent five years at the Colorado Springs Gazette and later moved to The Denver Post where she served as a state and local government reporter, an assigning editor, city editor and national/international editor.

Awards:
As city editor at The Denver Post, Michelle helped lead the newspaper to a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the mass shootings at Columbine High School.

Colorado Matters

Look, up in the sky — it’s Polymele

Around 200 astronomers are gathering in Colorado this week before heading east in a search for clear skies and a view of an asteroid that’s 500 million miles away. The project is part of an effort to learn more about asteroid Polymele and its tiny satellite before a NASA flyby in 2027.
By Michelle P. Fulcher
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Colorado Matters

CSU’s new president says she’ll prioritize a more diverse student body

Amy Parsons, who’s held several different jobs at CSU, takes over the Fort Collins campus at a time of record undergraduate enrollment. She says her goals include increasing the number of students of color and first-generation college students. She also hopes to increase the number of students from different parts of the state. Parsons says another priority will be ensuring graduates are prepared for the workforce.
By Michelle P. Fulcher
Colorado Matters

Orion’s test flight around the Moon was a success. Now it’s time for the astronauts.

The Orion spacecraft splashed down last weekend after more than 25 days in space. Colorado’s Lockheed Martin Space Systems played a big role in the vehicle’s design and construction. Lockheed engineer Mark Baldwin helped prepare Orion for the challenges of space. The voyage was the first in NASA’s Artemis project, which aims to send astronauts to establish a permanent base on the Moon.
By Michelle P. Fulcher
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Colorado Matters

Artemis poised to usher in new era in space exploration

After months of delays, NASA will try again this week to return to the moon. The Artemis mission is just a start. Eventually, the goal is to build a lunar waystation to Mars. Colorado’s Lockheed Martin built the Orion spacecraft that’s at the heart of all this. Engineering manager Heather McKay has worked on the project for more than a decade. We spoke with her in August.
By Michelle P. Fulcher
Colorado Matters

Will the national ‘Red Wave’ miss Colorado? What to expect in next week’s midterm elections

The buildup to the 2022 midterms is almost complete; with Election Day on Tuesday, political analysts Sara Hagedorn, an associate professor of political science at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and Eric Sondermann, a columnist and former public policy consultant, discuss potential outcomes and why national trends may not apply in Colorado.
By Michelle P. Fulcher
20220929-POLIS-CM
Who's Gonna Govern?

Jared Polis, candidate for governor

In 2022, Jared Polis is running for reelection as Colorado’s governor. The Democrat was elected in 2018. He is a former congressman and entrepreneur. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org. Host: Ryan Warner Producer: Michelle P.
By Michelle P. Fulcher
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Who's Gonna Govern?

Heidi Ganahl, candidate for governor

In 2022, Heidi Ganahl is the Republican nominee for governor. She currently serves as a CU regent, making her the only Republican to hold statewide office in Colorado. She is also an entrepreneur, founding a doggy daycare business called Camp Bow Wow, which she has sold. For more information to help you decide on ballot measures and big races, find the complete 2022 voter guide at cpr.org. Host: Ryan Warner Producer: Michelle P.
By Michelle P. Fulcher