The year in weather & climate, and a look ahead
In their final chat of 2023, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson tells Ryan Warner this was an extraordinary year for hail in Colorado. As winter officially arrives, Nelson also offers a short and medium-range outlook.
Dec. 13, 2023: The intersection between transit and housing; How to save and grow your money
Where people live has a lot to do with how they get around, which is why the governor is changing tracks, to some extent, when it comes to transit. Then, our series continues on how to save and grow your money with short and long-term strategies, no matter how much or how little money you have. Plus, books with a Colorado connection to read or give this holiday season.
Dec. 8, 2023: Flying through the holidays, from crowds to construction
Holiday travel’s taking off, and airports — from Denver to Grand Junction — built for a different time — are trying to keep up. Today, we re-share a holiday travel special, with hacks from airport insiders and Ryan’s favorite shortcut. Plus, how fuels made from forests or algae could take some of the guilt out of flying. And the question many are asking: is Denver’s airport going to be under construction forever?
Dec. 7, 2023: Hanukkah begins with Holiday Extravaganza memories
Tonight is the first night of Hanukkah. Light the shamash with us, that most prominent candle on the menorah that ignites all the others.
Dec. 6, 2023: Retired judge says Trump ballot case is about law, not politics; A metro-mountain passenger train
As the Colorado Supreme Court considers the case to keep Donald Trump off the Republican presidential primary ballot here, a former judge who proposed invoking the 14th Amendment early-on says it’s not about politics. Then, why a train between the mountains and Metro Denver may finally be on track. And, if cocktails are a part of your holidays, we have a tingly recommendation.
Dec. 4, 2023: Repatriating centuries-old human remains; A mural honors the ‘Queen of Five Points’
They were moved from their resting place, centuries-old graves looted. Now there’s a renewed effort to return the remains of Indigenous people to their rightful homes in Colorado. Later, “Off the Walls” with how a mural of Fathima Dickerson, the GM of Welton Street Café, has come to represent community and hope.
Dec. 1, 2023: How to avoid ‘shame-free’ parenting; The ‘Photo Ark’ marks a milestone
No matter what social media tells you, there’s no such thing as “the perfect parent.” So says Denver author and family therapist Craig Knippenberg whose new book is “Shame-Free Parenting.” Then, printing new houses. Also, the 15,000th species boards the Photo Ark. Later, how to make your poinsettias outlast the holidays. And a world of holiday ice at Gaylord Rockies.
Nov. 29, 2023: Finding resources for migrants; Understanding climate threats
They’ve fled dire conditions in Venezuela, and come to Colorado, but they aren’t allowed to work; that could change. Plus, we’ll meet two Venezuelan-Americans helping them with everything from applications to education to therapy for trauma. Then, understanding climate threats in Colorado. And later, Colorado wonders, “Where is the Western Slope?”
Nov. 27, 2023: News anchor Anne Trujillo’s inner life; Tracking respiratory illnesses in dogs
Anne Trujillo reflects on life’s lessons as she steps down as the longest-serving news anchor in Denver. Then, a new idea to help people experiencing homelessness in Grand Junction. Also, what veterinarians know about respiratory illnesses affecting dogs. And a co-owner of Townie Books in Crested Butte previews his new novel, which shatters Western tropes.
Interview: News anchor Anne Trujillo shares lessons from her 40 years on Denver TV
For Colorado Matters, Trujillo agreed to answer questions about her inner-life, and the tools she’s honed personally and professionally that we all might benefit from.
Nov. 22, 2023: How special session will impact taxes; A rabbi reflects on feeling alone
Whether you own your home or rent we’ll break down what this week’s special legislative session means for you taxwise. Then, a Denver rabbi addresses her congregation after marching on Washington, D.C. in support of Israel. And “Off the Walls” on the restoration of “Huitzilopochtli,” the Hummingbird Warrior.
‘We’re not alone,’ a Denver rabbi tells her congregation at Shabbat
As CPR shares a range of Colorado voices connected to the Israel-Hamas war, we present an excerpt of Rabbi Emily Hyatt’s Shabbat sermon at Temple Emanuel Friday night, November 17th.
Nov. 17, 2023: Mild weather hints to upcoming winter; Funding concerns for HIV/AIDS services
Winter’s just a month away but in much of the state the weather’s still mild. Denver7 chief meteorologist Mike Nelson will help us understand the patterns. Then, why there’s concern about funding for HIV/AIDS services in Colorado. And it’s now up to a judge to decide if Donald Trump can be on Colorado’s GOP primary ballot. We get perspective from Purplish.
Is ‘swetta weatha’ coming? Denver7’s Mike Nelson looks ahead to winter
October’s snowfall in Metro Denver is a distant memory. It’s been mild since. Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson has the short-term and medium-range forecast.
Nov. 16, 2023: On eve of special session, how to ‘disagree better’; ‘Control Freaks’ features whiz kids who love to win
As state lawmakers get set for a special session on property tax relief, Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat, and Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox, a Republican, talk about a concept called “Disagree Better,” aimed at reducing animosity in civic life. Then, Denver author J.E. Thomas shares her book, “Control Freaks” with Ryan and 5th grader Della Johnson.
Young readers are likely to see themselves reflected in ‘Control Freaks’
A passel of precocious pupils populates the pleasing new middle-grade novel, “Control Freaks.”
