Jan. 3, 2023: Legacy letters preserve life philosophy; Sharing migrant stories

‹‹ Colorado Matters

By Ryan Warner

January 3, 2023

Dr. William Silvers, of Denver, right, and storyteller Nancy Sharp who helped him craft a legacy letter. December 20, 2022

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Episode | 49:46

Jan. 3, 2023: Legacy letters preserve life philosophy; Sharing migrant stories

Segment 1 | 19:44
How writing a ‘legacy letter’ or ‘ethical will’ transforms the living
Segment 2 | 12:59
Migrants in Denver faced horror on their journeys to the U.S., but despite their desperate risks, many will be forced to leave.
Segment 3 | 4:53
Disposable bag fees, higher minimum wage and cage-free eggs: Colorado laws going into effect for 2023
Segment 4 | 5:00
How did Colorado Blvd. become such a reviled road?

Ethical wills, also known as legacy letters, are a way to share your outlook on life and preserve family history. Then, some of the migrants who recently arrived in Denver tell the stories of their journey and hope. Also, new state laws that took effect with the start of the new year. Plus, Colorado Wonders about Colorado Blvd. And one last hoorah for the holidays with Neyla Pekarek.