Colorado Congressional District 4 Republican candidate Lauren Boebert on immigration, water, and energy development
After four years in office, Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert is nationally known for her vehement calls to seal the southern border and crack down on government spending.
Sept. 20, 2024: Rain, snow and fall colors; Roots of Tren de Aragua
The first day of fall is Sunday. In our regular chat with Denver7 chief meteorologist Mike Nelson, we take stock of a record-hot summer, changing leaves, and what’s ahead for winter. Then, the origins of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, which has thrust Aurora into the national spotlight. Later, for “Girls in Aviation Day”, and encore with pioneering pilot M’Lis Ward.
Sept. 18, 2024: Rep. Crow on Secret Service, candidate safety; Beet field baseball
Colorado Rep. Jason Crow says the Secret Service is spread thin heading into the general election. Crow is on the task force investigating the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump in Pennsylvania. Then, people whose lives have changed because of Denver Basic Income. Then, preserving the legacy of the Sugar Beet League in Colorado. Plus, Colorado Wonders about the state’s welcome sign, and Avourneen celebrates 10 years!
‘Threats against elected officials are at historic highs’: Rep. Jason Crow on the Secret Service, protecting candidates, and attempted assassinations
Crow is one of the leaders on a task force investigating the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump in Butler, Pa. on July 13.
Sept. 16, 2024: How a theater could help drive Western Slope economy; Students are ‘bringing music to life’
Mesa County has traditionally been an affordable alternative to the Front Range, but that’s changed dramatically in recent years. Then, a new theatre at Colorado Mesa University could be an economic driver beyond the campus. Plus, we’ll talk with CMU’s president, John Marshall, about the skyrocketing student enrollment. Later, unique pinto bean recipes in Cortez, and how the Montezuma-Cortez Middle School band is “Bringing Music to Life.”
Colorado Mesa University unveils new performing arts venue fit for the stars
The Asteria Theatre was made possible thanks to $39 million from the state, the largest single grant given to CMU.
Sept. 13, 2024: A history of humanity… as told through ‘The Horse’
Without the horse, says historian Tim Winegard, the world would look nothing like it does today. The Colorado Mesa University professor has written, “The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity.” He joins Sr. Host Ryan Warner on stage in Grand Junction for our reading series, “Turn The Page.”
Sept. 11, 2024: Mesa County DA on Tina Peters case; A sisterhood of rafters; Picking the perfect peach
District Attorney Dan Rubinstein takes us inside one of the first convictions of an election official related to The Big Lie: former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters will be sentenced October 3. We’ll talk about takeaways from the case and what’s next. Then, ride the Colorado River with a sisterhood of rafters. And later, high-tech meets gut instinct: developing a new way to pick the perfect Palisade peach.
District Attorney talks the long and strange case of Tina Peters
Dan Rubinstein heads the 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office tasked with prosecuting former Mesa County Clerk.
Sept. 9, 2024: Candidates for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District make their case to fill seat vacated by Boebert
The race to represent Western and Southern Colorado in Congress is much milder than it’s been the past few cycles. Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District is an open seat this year, with Lauren Boebert having switched districts to run for a safer seat. That leaves Democrat Adam Frisch facing off against Republican Jeff Hurd. Both candidates say they want sensible energy and immigration policies, as well as protections for water, though they chart different routes to achieve that.
After a narrow defeat, Colorado District 3 Democratic candidate Adam Frisch looks to close the gap on second try
Frisch has been touting his support for abortion care and said he’s concerned about climate change.
Colorado District 3 Republican candidate Jeff Hurd talks western energy, personal connection on immigration
Grand Junction Attorney Jeff Hurd will face Democrat Adam Frisch in November.
Incarceration at Camp Amache didn’t stop Tokio Ueyama from doing what he loved
This new exhibition at Denver Art Museum showcases resiliency and humanity.
Sept. 6, 2024: Taking the pulse of public health; Amache’s great painter
Four out of ten people who worked in public health in Colorado left their jobs during the pandemic. We’ll get a pulse on what’s happening with the dean of the Colorado School of Public Health, Cathy Bradley. Then, opening statements and witness testimony offer a glimpse of what’s to come in the trial of the man who shot and killed ten people in a Boulder grocery store. Later, the Denver Art Museum showcases the artistry of a gifted painter who was incarcerated at Amache.
Sept. 4, 2024: The ballot issues voters will decide this election; RZA’s journey through classical music
Voters will decide 14 ballot measures in the November election. We’ll take a closer look at the issues. Plus, working to support startups in rural Colorado. Then, separating fact from fiction in the story of Venezuelan gangs in Aurora. Later, with Wu-Tang Clan, RZA sampled classical composers; now he’s the classical composer, and his new album with the Colorado Symphony is “A Ballet Through Mud.” And congratulations to Colorado’s YanXiao Gong who won a silver medal in the Paralympics!
Sept. 3, 2024: How ‘Our Moon’ shaped the world
Ever love a book so much you re-read it? That’s how we think of today’s encore show. “Our Moon” is the title of Rebecca Boyle’s new book. She lives in Colorado Springs, where she spoke on-stage with Ryan Warner in April at Colorado College for “Turn the Page with Colorado Matters.”
