World War I Centennial: Looking Back At Colorado’s World War I History
Historian Stephen Leonard is digging into an era of the state’s history that has not been well studied.
By Shanna Lewis
Normal Toxin Levels at Two Parks in Pueblo Superfund Area
Toxin levels at two south Pueblo parks within the Colorado Smelter Superfund area are normal, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
By Shanna Lewis
Denver’s Japanese Community Marks 75 Years Since Executive Order Led To Internment Camps
On Feb 19, 1942, FDR signed an executive order that led to the forced incarceration of 120,000 people of Japanese descent. As the war ended, many of them came to Denver.
By Shanna Lewis
Honoring Vietnam War Era Veterans, Many Of Whom Feel Forgotten
Vietnam War era vets from Colorado say the upcoming 50th anniversary ceremonies recognizing their service are an important step toward healing.
By Shanna Lewis
A New NOAA Report, Led In Boulder, Emphasizes The Human Role In Climate Change
Scientist Pieter Tans of Boulder leads NOAA’s Global Greenhouse Gas Reference Network, which just produced the new report.
By Shanna Lewis
Rodeo Community Mourns Death Of Legendary Announcer
After more than 60 years behind the microphone, Hadley Barrett of Kersey was a familiar voice at rodeos around the country.
By Shanna Lewis
99-year-old Army Veteran Receives Bronze Star and Purple Heart
Private First Class Buford Johnson of Lakewood, who fought and was injured during World War II, just got some long overdue medals.
By Shanna Lewis
From Standing Rock To Colorado, American Indians Fight To Control Their Resources
Tribes have a long history of fighting for sovereignty and control of their resources. The new documentary, “Beyond Standing Rock,” looks at those struggles, including the experience of Colorado’s Southern Utes.
By Shanna Lewis
Lessons from Ludlow: A Rockefeller Visits Southern Colorado
After a 90-year absence, a Rockefeller has returned to Pueblo.
By Shanna Lewis
A Rockefeller Returns to Southern Colorado
David Rockefeller, Jr. will speak in Pueblo February 17 at a fundraiser for the Steelworks museum. It’s the first time in 90 years that a Rockefeller has been to southern Colorado.
By Shanna Lewis
American Indian Activist Led A Landmark Suit Against The Federal Government
Blackfeet activist Elouise Cobell launched the largest class-action lawsuit ever filed against the federal government. A new documentary chronicles the fight that ultimately produced a $3.4 billion settlement.
By Shanna Lewis
Poetry Meant To Be Torn Apart and Recrafted
Boulder poet Eleni Sikelianos’ new book “Make Yourself Happy” includes online data, science, history and pages meant to be torn out and turned into three-dimensional art.
By Shanna Lewis
Trinidad’s Jewish Temple Closes After 127 Years
There just aren’t enough congregants to maintain Trinidad’s Temple Aaron, so the historic building is for sale.
By Shanna Lewis
Arkansas Levee Repairs Continue, Costs Increase
Repairs continue along the aging Arkansas River levee that protects downtown Pueblo from flooding. This winter contractors removed about 3,000 linear feet of concrete from the face of the levee […]
By Shanna Lewis
Proposed Colorado License Plates Would Be Pueblo Chile Hot
Pueblo artist Teresa Vito hopes to see her painting of chile peppers cruising I-25 on special license plates.
By Shanna Lewis