- The Boulder poet explores love in all its forms and its power to change the world.
- The levees that protect downtown Pueblo from flooding will likely get repaired early next year, which is a bit later than expected.
- The report notes that even low levels of lead could cause serious health problems in children.
- Results of bloodwork and soil testing done in the area of the former Colorado Smelter Superfund site in Pueblo were released this week. KRCC’s Shanna Lewis reports that evidence of toxins was found. 135 people considered most at risk for exposure to lead had their blood drawn two years ago.
- The Black Canyon of the Gunnison just became Colorado’s first International Dark Sky certified National Park, and the ninth in the nation.
- The Colorado State Fair is in full swing in Pueblo. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to check out the annual celebration of the state’s agriculture and more.
- The Colorado State Fair is in full swing in Pueblo, but some legislators worry about its bottom line.
- The State Fair kicked off Friday, with a full slate of livestock competitions, concerts, rides, food and people watching.
- The late Jake Adam York wrote about the South and the forgotten victims of racial violence.
- Dan Simmons stirs up mystery, history and metaphysics in his latest book, “The Fifth Heart.”
- Mushrooms are popping up all over Colorado this year. Whether they’re delicious or pernicious, there’s a new guide to teach you about them.
- From alcohol to racism, Canon City poet Juliana Aragón Fatula doesn’t shy away from writing about the hard stuff in her life.
- A lot of dirt needs to get moved to repair the Arkansas River levee in Pueblo. So much, in fact, that officials are looking for ways to put it to use. The repair work calls for reducing the height of the existing levee by 12 feet.
- A lot of dirt needs to get moved to repair the Arkansas River levee in Pueblo, and plans for the repairs are changing so that dirt can be put to use on other projects.
- Hal Walter is dad to a kid who sees the world very differently than he does. That doesn't stop the two from sharing a love for burros.
- It's more complicated than usual to get critical information to people who live the near the Colorado Smelter Superfund site in south Pueblo.
