Nathaniel Minor

Growth and Transportation Reporter

@nbminor [email protected]

Nathaniel Minor is a journalist for CPR News specializing in transportation and growth issues.

Professional background:
Nathaniel joined Colorado Public Radio in 2014 and has also published award-winning stories and documentaries on racism and power in a small Colorado town; the birth, victory and gutting of Colorado’s unique taxing law; and the trauma survivors are still feeling decades after the Columbine shooting. Nathaniel came to CPR from Minnesota Public Radio, where he began his career.

Education:
Bachelor’s degrees in sociology and journalism, University of St. Thomas.

Awards:
In 2013, Nathaniel won two fellowships to report abroad. He traveled to Nigeria to report on agriculture, development and food for MPR and the Splendid Table. Later that year, he reported from Vienna, Austria on European Union trade issues for local newspapers.

Nathaniel was also part of MPR’s award-winning digital team, which won two prestigious Edward R. Murrow awards for best website in the country for large market radio.

New Bike Lanes Taking Pueblo For A Ride, Businesses Say

Motorists are having trouble figuring a new traffic configuration out in downtown Pueblo.

By Nathaniel Minor

Nederland Resident Pushing For Town To Be Marijuana Sanctuary

Kathleen Chippi’s ballot measure would prevent the town from spending money enforcing federal drug enforcement laws applicable to the personal use of marijuana.

By Nathaniel Minor

Photos: Scenes From Craig, A Coal Town At Center Of Court Fight

Coal is king in Craig, Colorado, a small town about 40 miles west of Steamboat Springs and 200 miles northwest of Denver.

By Nathaniel Minor

Rural Summer Meal Programs’ Big Challenge: Getting Food To Kids

Trucks are an increasingly popular tool for summer meal programs in the state, it turns out.

By Nathaniel Minor

Tiny Western Slope County Leads Country In Senior Growth. Here’s Why

Here’s a hint: Back in the 70s, people were looking for more sunshine on their shoulders.

By Nathaniel Minor

Route Set For First Women’s USA Pro Challenge

The women’s race, set for Aug. 21-13, will coincide with the last few days of the men’s contest that starts Aug. 17.

By Nathaniel Minor

Rescued Circus Lions Not Coming To Colorado After All

Wild Animal Sanctuary and Animal Defenders International, a non-profit, have called off the arrangement that was first announced in March.

By Nathaniel Minor

Bennet Joins Republicans, Helps Advance Key Bill For Obama’s Trade Deal

The Senate voted 60-37 Tuesday to begin full-blown debate on Obama’s request for “fast track” negotiating authority.

By Nathaniel Minor

Longmont Principal Who Prevented Valedictorian’s Speech Leaves School

BJ Buchmann made headlines last month when prevented valedictorian Evan Young from giving a graduation speech outing himself as gay.

By Nathaniel Minor

Climate Change Likely Worsened 2013 Colorado Floods, Says Study

The study argues that thermodynamic variables like higher sea surface temperatures can supercharge extreme weather systems.

By Nathaniel Minor

Colorado Mayor In Waterless Town: ‘It’s Not Particularly Easy’

“It’s not particularly easy, but we’re in pretty good shape for the shape we’re in,” the mayor told Esquire.

By Nathaniel Minor

Renting A Better Investment Than Buying, New Report Advises Denverites

Skyrocketing home prices mean renting is a better investment than buying, a new report says.

By Nathaniel Minor

Chipotle Part-Timers To Get Paid Vacation, Sick Pay

The Denver-based chain will soon offer all part-time employees benefits once exclusive to full-time workers.

By Nathaniel Minor

Tuk Tuks, A Symbol Of The Developing World, Are Coming To Denver

A new shuttle service that began operating last month in downtown Denver uses tuk tuks, a three-wheeled rickshaw.

By Nathaniel Minor

Denver Post Looking To Cut Newsroom By 20 Staffers

The paper is looking to reduce costs by $1.5 million.

By Nathaniel Minor

Durango OKs New Panhandling Laws; ACLU Still Concerned

The new laws prohibit aggressive panhandling and ban people from lingering on specific medians.

By Nathaniel Minor

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