10 Years of Colorado Matters
On September 3, 2001, Colorado Public Radio launched a new daily interview program. Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner speaks with the founding host, Dan Drayer, about the launch.
By Ryan Warner
When Satchel Paige Wowed Denver
Interview produced by David Hill In August of 1934, a lanky African-American pitcher named Satchel Paige put on memorable performance for baseball fans in Denver.
By Ryan Warner
Deas Retrospective at DAM
Interview produced by David Hill The career of western artist Charles Deas was like a supernova. It burned hot but faded quickly.
By Ryan Warner
Update on Denver Union Station
Story Produced by David Hill Starting today, light rail passengers headed to and from Union Station have a new station.
By Ryan Warner
Listener Comments July 26, 2011
Last month, we aired an interview about the death of a Durango renaissance man. Gleb Derujinsky was a fashion photographer, glider pilot, bicycle builder, jewelry maker, and musician.
By Ryan Warner
To Mic Or Not To Mic
To mic or not to mic. That is the question. For years, audiences members have complained they can’t hear the actors at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.
By Ryan Warner
Dispensary Workers Fear Crackdown
Each day when Sonia Gomez goes to work she faces the possibility of being arrested. Gomez manages a medical marijuana dispensary in Denver called Urban Cannabis.
By Ryan Warner
Listener Comments – July 13, 2011
Interviews about counseling soldiers in a war zone, teacher effectiveness, and problem pet owners generated responses from listeners. Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner shares the feedback.
By Ryan Warner
State Climatologist Explains Wacky Weather
Story Produced by Pat Mack In recent weeks, metro Denver and northern Colorado have seen flash floods, stunning lightning and thunder, and hail.
By Ryan Warner
Wildflower Festival Turns 25
Crested Butte has the distinction of being the wildflower capital of Colorado. This year, the town’s festival turns 25.
By Ryan Warner
Listener Comments July 6, 2011
Host Ryan Warner reads from comments about a recent interview with Congressman Cory Gardner.
By Ryan Warner
LED Lights Get Pot Growers’ Attention
Leo Hayes, of Pagosa Springs, never saw himself making money off marijuana. He has always loved plants.
By Ryan Warner
Colorado StoryFiles
Now and again, we dip into our StoryFiles and listen back to memorable moments on Colorado Matters. Today, Colorado author Craig Childs and his encounters in the wild.
By Ryan Warner
Colorado StoryFiles
Now and again, we dip into our StoryFiles and listen back to memorable moments on Colorado Matters. Today, Colorado author Craig Childs and his encounters in the wild.
By Ryan Warner
Teaching Massage to Untouchables
Story Produced by Elise Thatcher In Nepal, “untouchables” are at the bottom of the caste system. As the name implies, it’s taboo even to touch them.
By Ryan Warner
Crime Scene Technology Used to Preserve History
Story Produced by Elise Thatcher Homicide investigators sometimes bring a special scanner to crime scenes to create a 3-D representation of, for example, the room where a body was found.
By Ryan Warner