Colorado Matters

The tiny towns of Nucla and Naturita work to outlast energy booms and busts. Then, Mesa County Commissioner Rose Pugliese challenges the national popular vote movement. Next, why do Grand Valley streets have fractions? Also, lavender takes root in the Western Slope. Then, a teenage goat tying champion. Finally, meet musician Donny Morales.

CPR Western Slope reporter Stina Sieg takes Ryan Warner on a walk in Grand Junction as Colorado Matters hits the road. Then, the governor talks about the BLM move and the area’s burgeoning economy. Next, the best scenic drives in Colorado. Also, cooking with local ingredients at 626 on Rood. Finally, meet award-winning musician David Starr from Cederedge.

When cities conduct sweeps to clean up parks and rivers banks, where do the people experiencing homelessness end up? Then, debating the possible future of STEM School Highlands Ranch after the shooting. Plus, ensuring all Colorado classrooms are inclusive. Also, a Denver author explores coming of age through the prism of her hair. And, a Bluegrass reunion 14 years in the making.

Gov. Jared Polis rejected one measure to repeal TABOR, Colorado’s taxpayers’ bill of rights, and offered only a lukewarm endorsement of one that ends statewide TABOR rebates. Then, how this Marine went from the battlefield to the classroom. Next, the debut episode of ‘On Something’ traces the legality of marijuana through the centuries. Finally, two Solo on the Slope runners-up.

As more and more migrants arrive at the southern border, some get bused to Denver. Then, how Colorado-based Natural Grocers is competing with Amazon’s Whole Foods. Next, how much bottled water comes from our mountain streams? Also, books to read this summer. Then, what’s inside a JUUL, anyway? Finally, Bela Fleck at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival.

Sen. Michael Bennet has a new book out. What does it tell us about the Democratic presidential candidate? Then, answering more questions about eating fish from the Platte. Next, from refugee to celebrated chef. Also, Polis signs an executive order to encourage vaccinations. Then, why black-market marijuana won’t go away. Finally, Nirvana meets Shakespeare.

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains CEO Vicki Cowart and Republican state Rep. Lori Saine discuss the state of abortion access in Colorado. Then, a quilt sewn with treaties between the U.S. government and American Indian nations. Next, why you should try hiking a 13er. Finally, while the state is ready for renewable energy, the power grid is not.

After her 9-year-old son died of an asthma attack, Zuton Lucero-Mills looked for books to help her other children cope. When she couldn’t find any, she took matters into her own hands (and studies). Then, the future of space commerce in Colorado. Next, how marijuana grows contribute to Denver’s poor air quality. Finally, the campground of the future.