Listener Comments of June 9, 2011
On a recent show, we talked about older drivers — the tension between safety and independence.
By Ryan Warner
The Man Behind the Monument
It’s been a century since the breathtaking red rock canyons of western Colorado became the Colorado National Monument. The man who lobbied to get them protected is a real character.
By Ryan Warner
Remembering Outdoor Enthusiast Barb Evert
Barbara Evert was the very picture of an outdoorsy Coloradan. She road biked, climbed all the state’s 14ers, and loved to backpack in foreign countries. Evert was a math teacher.
By Ryan Warner
Colorado StoryFiles and the DIA Roof
Fromtime to time, we dip into our StoryFiles and listen back tomemorable moments on Colorado Matters.
By Ryan Warner
Colorado StoryFiles
* Architect Curt Fentress on DIA’s Iconic Roof Hear the full interview from September 8, 2010 * The Only Black Baseball Team in an All-White League.
By Ryan Warner
Listener Comments May 9, 2011
Several listeners sents e-mails after Ryan’s April 28th conversation with Congressman Cory Gardner. Some thought our line of questioning about the Bush tax cuts was spot-on.
By Ryan Warner
Remembering Photographer Russ Ohlson
Russ Ohlson was 12 when he discovered his life’s passion — photography — and began using his Kodak Brownie camera.
By Ryan Warner
The Friendship of a Lifetime
Cathie Beck was a teen mom and a single mom, too. When her kids left home, she still felt young and wild.
By Ryan Warner
Colorado’s Rough Redistricting History
State lawmakers are running out of time to figure out what Colorado’s congressional districts should look like.
By Ryan Warner
Capturing the Power of Rock Art
Rock paintings and engravings are visible traces of the native people who lived in the southwest thousands of years ago.
By Ryan Warner
Listener Feedback April 26, 2010
Our interview last week with a snowboarder who survived an avalanche prompted several listeners to contact us. That includes Brian Lazar, Deputy Director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
By Ryan Warner
Cooks in the Kitchen
Our series “Cooks in the Kitchen” takes us to what you might call anaccidental restaurant — it’s The For, in Morrison.
By Ryan Warner
Cooks in the Kitchen
Our series “Cooks in the Kitchen” takes us to what you might call anaccidental restaurant — it’s The For, in Morrison.
By Ryan Warner
Coloradans Join Virtual Choir
Photo Courtesy of Eric Whitacre Conductor and composer Eric Whitacre asked singers everywhere to record one of his songs on a webcam.
By Ryan Warner
Ten Seasons of Buntport Theater Company
The actors at Buntport Theater Company in Denver write all their own material. To mark the 10th season, they’re remounting some of their favorite shows.
By Ryan Warner