Nathan Fernando-Frescas

Senior Host, All Things Considered

@heffeln [email protected]

Nathan Fernando-Frescas (Heffel) is a host for All Things Considered on CPR News.

Professional background:
Nathan returned to Colorado Public Radio in 2022, bringing years of on-air experience with radio stations across Colorado. From 2015 to 2018, he was a host and producer for CPR News' daily interview show, Colorado Matters. In 2018, he left CPR to work as an editor for NPR’s All Things Considered in Washington, D.C., before returning to Colorado to become the station manager for KRVG FM, a commercial music station in Western Colorado. Nathan was a host and reporter for KUNC in Greeley, Colo., with an emphasis on coverage of transportation, public infrastructure and LGBT issues. Prior to that, he was news manager for KUVO and began his radio career as an assistant producer for KYGO, both Denver stations.

Nathan's work has been featured on national and international radio shows including PRI's The Takeaway, NPR's Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, All Things Considered, Here and Now, and ABC's Victoria Statewide Drive. In print, The Denver Post, U.S. News and World Report and numerous other local newspapers around Colorado.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in government, Lawrence University.

Awards:
Nathan's work in journalism has been recognized by the Associated Press, the Colorado Broadcasters Association, the Society of Professional Journalists and Public Radio News Directors Incorporated.

Denver police post video pleas to solve gang violence cases

The two videos feature the family of Marcus Mason, who was gunned down in 2007. His murder remains unsolved.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

Report: Mental health, communication efforts lagged after Boulder County floods

The same report, by Boulder County Office of Emergency Management, says overall the county responded well to the disaster.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

From afar, Colorado’s Nepalese send help after devastating earthquake

For the roughly 3,000 Nepalese in Colorado, the aftermath of the recent earthquake has been stressful as many try to help their families thousands of miles away.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

Colorado may vote to keep $58M in marijuana revenue

Lawmakers say they would use it for things like school construction, marijuana education and drug prevention services.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

Colorado I-70 snow tire requirement fails

Negotiations at the state Capitol broke down Tuesday morning when lawmakers from the House and Senate tried to broker an agreement on a snow tire bill.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

RTD East Rail Line cars enter DIA station under their own power

For the first time, 2 commuter rail cars, under their own electric power, entered the station at the airport. The test marks one of the final stages before the East Rail Line opens to the public in mid 2016.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

Denver metro area expected to get 2-4 inches of heavy wet snow

Jim Kalina with the National Weather Service in Boulder says this storm has been particularly difficult to forecast.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

First marijuana talk radio station wafts through Colorado Springs airwaves

KHIG’s Program Director Len Williams says the station wanted programming that was creative and would cater to a “bustling business catagory” — that lead them to marijuana.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

Some Denver election ballot return envelopes contain wrong date

The erroneous date has no effect on voter’s ballots, but they must be returned by 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 in order to count.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

DNA testing expansion bill introduced

Sate Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver, says the bill would help police solve crimes. He adds that someone’s DNA would be added to the database only after a conviction.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

Eastern Plains under red flag warning, storm may bring cooler temperatures

Gusty winds combined with very warm temperatures and dry fuels mean conditions are ripe for fast moving wildfires.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

Bill would hold public and charter schools liable for violence on campus

The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the bill after passionate testimony from supporters including the parents of Claire Davis, who was shot to death at Arapahoe High School in 2013.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

Fuel-efficient cars flood the Denver Auto Show, even as gas prices keep dropping

As the annual Denver Auto Show kicks off, here are some of the newest, and most fuel efficient cars coming to market.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

In Denver, 25 percent of business travelers use Uber over taxis, says study

In Denver, Uber accounted for only 12 percent of the Denver market in January 2014. But by the end of 2014, it captured 25 percent.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

Colorado firmly out of the economic recession, says CU-Boulder business school

For the past eight quarters, confidence has been more stable than ever in the survey’s 11-year history.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

Police body camera bill moves forward at Colorado Legislature

While some metro area cities already employ body cameras, their use should be expanded says Rep.

By Nathan Fernando-Frescas

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