Press Room

  • Colorado Public Radio boosts music education and appreciation in Colorado schools

    Third Annual Instrument Drive Winds Down; Kids’ Music Week Kicks Off CENTENNIAL, Colo. – April 5, 2012 –  Music education in Colorado is getting a much-needed boost thanks to Colorado Public Radio’s (CPR) third Annual Instrument Drive. The two-week drive to collect gently-used musical instruments wrapped up in March.

  • CPR News honored with four awards from Colorado Broadcasters Association

    CENTENNIAL, Colo. – March 27, 2012 –  Colorado Public Radio’s (CPR) news team was recently recognized with four awards at the Colorado Broadcasters Association 2011 Awards of Excellence.   “CPR prides itself on delving more deeply into local news and community issues that matter to Coloradans,” said CPR News Director Kelley Griffin.

  • Colorado Public Radio announces 2012 season of live classical music broadcasts

    The Colorado Symphony and Opera Colorado Performances to be Broadcast Statewide CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Jan. 10, 2012  – Colorado Public Radio (CPR) introduces its live broadcast season for 2012, beginning Jan. 13. CPR will broadcast three full-length performances by The Colorado Symphony and three complete performances by Opera Colorado.

  • Colorado Public Radio’s Board of Directors names three new members

    CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Jan. 3, 2012  – Newly-appointed directors Christie Cadwell, Carolyn Daniels and Bryant Reber bring extensive business management and nonprofit experience to Colorado Public Radio’s (CPR) board of directors. “Christie, Carolyn and Bryant are all proven leaders whose professional backgrounds add considerable value to the board,” said Warren Olsen, board chair.

  • Colorado Matters celebrates 10th anniversary

    Colorado Public Radio’s Award-Wining News Program ‘Colorado Matters’ Celebrates 10th Anniversary CENTENNIAL, Colo. – August 30, 2011 – Colorado Public Radio’s (CPR) award-winning daily interview program, “Colorado Matters,” celebrates its 10th anniversary on September 3. Since its inception, the program has focused on sharing insightful stories about people, issues and ideas affecting Colorado.

  • Colorado Public Radio adds chief content officer and assistant news director

    CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Nov. 14, 2011 – Colorado Public Radio (CPR) recently filled two positions with radio veterans who will play key roles in CPR’s daily programming operations.

  • New staff launches OpenAir 1340 AM in Denver on Oct. 31

    CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Oct. 26, 2011 – A staff of five will lead the launch of OpenAir, beginning Oct. 31 on 1340 AM in Denver. They’ll explore new ideas, new bands and new sounds with a Colorado perspective.

  • Colorado Public Radio’s new-music station named OpenAir, to launch Oct. 31

    CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Sept. 26, 2011– Colorado Public Radio (CPR) has named its new-music station on 1340 AM in Denver OpenAir. It will begin broadcasting on October 31. OpenAir will provide a comprehensive music experience focusing on new and recent music of the past 15 years with a Colorado perspective.

  • CPR Board of Directors changes leadership, welcomes new members

    Warren Olsen, Co-Founder of First Western Financial, Elected to Chair the Board CENTENNIAL, Colo. – July 27, 2010 – Colorado Public Radio’s (CPR) board of directors named Warren Olsen board chair.

  • CPR and Rocky Mountain PBS team up for 9/11 10th anniversary news special

    CENTENNIAL, Colo. – August 22, 2011– Colorado’s connections to 9/11 and its aftermath over the past 10 years will be the focus of a news special co-produced by Colorado Public Radio (CPR) and Rocky Mountain PBS. The half-hour feature will air on Rocky Mountain PBS at 7 p.m. on September 8, 9 p.m.