What falling oil prices mean for Colorado’s economy
Oil prices in Colorado are at a level not seen in five and a half years. That’s both good and bad in this oil-producing state.
Bill to assess Indian-themed school mascots to hit Colorado Legislature
A Colorado lawmaker is proposing the state set up a commission of American Indians to judge whether school nicknames are offensive.
Ouray to celebrate 20 years of climbing on a sheet of ice
The Ouray Ice Festival kicks off Thursday. The town attracts ice climbing’s biggest names — and novices on “bucket list” trips.
Missy Franklin, Rick Reilly and Phil Liggett top a year of sports interviews
As the year winds down, Colorado Matters looks back at some of its favorite conversations in 2014 with athletes and other sports figures.
The year in Colorado music: Hot Rize, Esme Patterson and Ron Miles
Colorado Matters compiles some of the show’s best music interviews from 2014.
Coloradans face choice: tax refund or pay for services, governor says
CPR’s regular interview with Gov. John Hickenlooper covered TABOR refunds, how to make housing more affordable and “disappointing” news about the state’s health exchange.
Rocky Mountain Institute merging with Richard Branson’s climate nonprofit
The 30-year-old RMI, based in Pitkin County, and Branson’s group, Carbon War Room, both focus on combating climate change through market forces.
A year after Arapahoe shooting, former student calls for more transparency
Brett Stewart was in school the day his classmate opened fire. Now he wants to start a dialogue about whether the shooting could have been prevented.
Colorado water plan’s big hurdle: uniting Western Slope, Front Range
Amid fiercer competition for scarce water supplies, Colorado attempts to create a plan for the future.
Colorado sociologist helps parents, teachers talk about Ferguson with kids
As protests were staged nationwide in response to events in Ferguson, Missouri, and Staten Island, History Colorado hosted workshops to help adults talk with kids about race.
Report: Colorado job growth to continue, but below 2014 levels
The 2015 Business Economic Outlook shows signs of promise for areas of the state still recovering from the recession and explains why DIA is so vital to the state’s growth.
CSU president makes it official, wants new stadium built on campus
CSU is not a college football powerhouse, but the Rams are having a very good year, and will also get a new, $200-million stadium.
Parents, kids need to talk about race, Colorado expert says
Research shows parents are more likely to pretend they are “colorblind,” which can hurt them and their kids.
Colorado teen struggles to navigate her black and white identities
April Edwards says her parents didn’t talk about race at home. Now she’s taking it on at home and at school.
Report: 75K immigrants illegally in Colorado eligible for presidential relief
Compared with other states, many immigrants living in the state illegally are eligible for relief. But the total number of these immigrants in Colorado is dropping.
Chris McCandless’ sisters explain why he went ‘Into the Wild’
The history behind McCandless’ journey to Alaska, which is the subject of a well-known book and film, is revealed in a new memoir.