Exploring Colorado’s ghost towns
Colorado is full of ghost towns — abandoned for all sorts of reasons. For our series Colorado Wonders, a listener asks about some that are worth a visit. So we called an expert: Kenneth Jessen has seen, photographed, and written books about ghost towns across the state. He spoke with Mike Lamp.
Where was Colorado’s first public library? Here’s what we found
An 1859 “circulating library” in Denver doesn’t count. So what does?
What’s with all those black license plates in Colorado?
Hint: It’s a throwback. And you can get one now.
It’s looking like a very good year for wildflowers in Colorado. Here’s why
And be on the lookout for Elephant’s Head, which it turns out isn’t just something you’ll find at the zoo.
Clear Creek Will Be Closed For Tubing And Swimming On July 4
Kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding are allowed, but wear a life jacket and a helmet.
Someone Keeps Illegally Stocking This Durango Reservoir With Northern Pike
The fish has a reputation for being fun to catch, but they’re causing a lot of trouble for the Pastorius Reservoir.
How Indian Hills Grabbed The World’s Attention With A Punstoppable Teal Road Sign
Five years ago, volunteer Vince Rozmiarek used the community center sign for an April Fool’s joke, and the puns haven’t stopped.
Planning To Visit Pikes Peak This Summer? Changes Are Afoot
Just in time for this year’s busy season, most tourists will no longer be able to drive to the summit.
For One Colorado Nonprofit, A Rising Minimum Wage Has Been Costly
Some nonprofit agencies, like Community Options in Montrose, are in a bind. Paying their workers more is straining their budget.
GOP ‘Ideologues’ Drove A Tax Bill That Could Have Been Bipartisan, Sen. Bennet Says
Bennet also called for congressional action on the Children’s Health Insurance Program and immigration issues.
Rep. Coffman’s Veterans Mental Health Bill Advances To US Senate
It would allow vets with “other-than-honorable” discharges to receive mental health treatment from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
2017 Vote Was Safe And Secure, Says Secretary Of State Williams
About 1.18 million Coloradans cast ballots in 2017. Less than 1 percent of them did that the old school way, marking ballots at polling place.
Stakes are high for proposed changes to Colorado’s public pension fund
More than a half million current and former Colorado school teachers and government employees depend on the state’s pension system for their retirement.
Animal Crossings Are Helping Reduce Road Kill, CDOT Says
Wildlife collisions are up by 50 percent in Colorado, but on one stretch of highway they’ve dropped by almost 90 percent after a CDOT project built animal bridges and tunnels.
Denver Bond Issue: Measure Will Be On November Ballot
Voters in Denver will decide this fall whether to approve a city bond issue worth almost one billion dollars.
New Online Tool Will Support Access To Colorado’s Medical Aid In Dying Law
The tool searches by zip code and lists “medical facilities that have adopted policies that are supportive of patient choice,” said Kat West of Compassion and Choices.
