- In "Western Journeys," Denver author Teow Lim Goh reflects on her own immigation journey, and those of Chinese-Americans before her. She also celebrates the breathtaking landscapes that convinced her this was home. We read the new essay collection with our audience for our series "Turn The Page."
- Tom Hesse joins Colorado Matters as a Western Slope producer. His reporting has taken him across the West, with stops in Alaska, Idaho and Colorado. An avid skier, he’ll work — and recreate — out of Colorado Public Radio’s Western Slope office on Main Street in Grand Junction.
- A woman donated part of her liver -- to a stranger. Researchers study "altruistic donors." Then, a veteran-turned-counselor is in western Ukraine to help people cope with the psychological effects of war. Also, Denverite asks mayoral candidates the question: where's the balance between public safety and over-policing? And Colorado Wonders rides like the wind.
- Housing, homelessness and crime are key issues for the 17 candidates in Denver’s mayoral race. The election is April 4 with a probable runoff in June. Then, should Colorado create a COVID-19 memorial? Plus, Chef Byron Gomez of Pollo Tico brings Costa Rican flavor to Boulder. And, the reason some of Colorado’s 178 school districts have really weird names.
- What might victory look like in Ukraine? Rep. Jason Crow outlines one possible strategy. Then, riding RTD for 20 hours, to meet the people who'd be affected by new ridership proposals. Plus, a Gen Z perspective on pressure to save the world. Later, how climate change could affect home buying. And the best sloppers!
- Jobs are plentiful but some workers are struggling to get hired. A Colorado Springs economist explains the economy’s impact on our lives. Then, after war broke out in Ukraine last year a Colorado couple went to help. Their experiences were profound and they plan to return every year.
- Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson is back for his regular conversation about Colorado's climate and weather.
- One of the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope shows what appear to be huge, never-before-seen galaxies. The findings could upend current theories of how the universe formed. Then, the story behind Denver’s Yuan Wonton food truck. Its chef is a James Beard Award semifinalist. And, get jazzed about a new play set in Denver's Five Points.
- Schools in at least a dozen cities, including Boulder and Englewood, received threatening phone calls. No injuries were reported.
- Between overuse and a mega drought that has lasted longer than 20 years, the southwestern U.S. is dangerously close to not being able to get water where it needs to go.
- In cities and on farms, westerners use more Colorado River water than the river can provide. We talk with U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, who's pressing his colleagues downstream to devise a solution, before one's forced onto them. Then, the uncertain future of Denver's oldest commercial block, Larimer Square. Also, questions after the autopsy is released for a man who died in ICE custody in Aurora. Later, a state aroma?
- New Mexico may choose an official state aroma. A bill, inspired by 5th graders, would declare it “the aroma of green chile roasting in the fall,” which got us thinking: what would Colorado’s be? Host Ryan Warner shares your answers from social media.
- Larimer Square, Denver's first commercial block, has a new owner. Asana Partners is making much-needed investments, but longtime local businesses are leaving. Host Ryan Warner meets Chris Walker, of 5280 magazine, at the storied block to discuss his piece "Losing Larimer."
- Should people convicted of certain kinds of stalking, like when it happens online, be sent to prison? Or does that violate free speech rights? The U.S. Supreme Court will consider this Colorado case. Then, the Postal Service's historic ups and downs with CU-Denver historian Cameron Blevins, author of "Paper Trails: The U.S. Post and the making of the American West."
- Two Black ranchers in rural El Paso County say they’re the victims of racist neighbors and law enforcement. The neighbors and the El Paso County sheriff’s office deny the claims. The ranchers have themselves been charged with felony stalking. Then, the music of Arum Rae, who grew up in Colorado Springs. Her new album, “Loose Ends,” was released this month.
- Singer-songwriter Arum Rae grew up in Colorado Springs. Her new album, “Loose Ends,” was released this month.
