Colorado Matters

Sept. 4, 2026: United's commitment to Denver, sustainable fuel; Downtown Denver vacancies, strategy

We mean business today. First, the airline business. Scott Kirby, the CEO of United, Colorado's largest carrier, sits down Ryan Warner to talk about the carrier's growth

Sept. 3, 2026: Aging Matters: Caring for the Caregivers

Caring for an aging loved one can be one of life’s greatest honors, and one of its toughest challenges too. Close to a million people in Colorado are caregiving every day

Sept. 2, 2026: Immigration rights activist Jeannette Vizguerra; Colorado's 'Roman Holiday' connection

Even in ICE detention, immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra found a way to help others struggling with their status. She's unafraid to take on the president. Time maga

Sept. 1, 2026: 'Searching for Jobie' through science; Schools rethink cellphones; Colorado's Black history

When someone dies, what happens to their energy? Some scientists theorize that consciousness could survive physical death. For our series, "Searching for Jobie," Andrea D

August 31, 2026: Working toward calm amid election chaos; 'Raising the Curtain' on Noelia Antweiler

For now, ballots in Colorado will be mailed out per usual, despite moves by the Trump administration. But county clerks have learned to prepare for the extraordinary. Plu

August 28, 2026: Search for light in 'The Wild Dark' of the night sky with a Colorado Book Award finalist

Eighty percent of the world's population can't see the Milky Way. Light pollution interferes. Author and adventurer Craig Childs, of Norwood, Colorado, writes about a tre

August 27, 2026: Colorado at center of federal lawsuits; Celebrating Colorado's 150th milestone with music

Colorado has joined 23 other states in a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service tied to a presidential executive order targeting mail-in ballots. This comes as the state

August 26, 2026: Patty Calhoun on 50 years of Westword; Inmates find sense of self, pride in performing

Trailblazing journalist Patty Calhoun talks about what she’s most proud of, what she regrets, and the state’s crankiest politician as the publication she founded, Westwor

August 25, 2026: Aging Matters: Getting the upper hand on scammers; When is it time to give up the car keys?

A new state law took effect this month to protect older Coloradans from fraud. Older Coloradans are especially at risk for scams. In an Aging Matters special, we'll explo

August 24, 2026: Stalemate over health inspection at GEO facility; James Beard winner Penelope Wong flying high

There's a stalemate between Colorado and the federal contractor running the Aurora immigration detention center over a case of tuberculosis. CPR health reporter John Dale

August 21, 2026: From a hot summer to a warmer fall?; Rebuilding Glenwood Canyon; 'Roam' with wildlife

Do the math, and this summer's been a sizzler in Colorado and nationwide. We look back, and forward, with Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Lisa Hidalgo. Then, the long restora

August 20, 2026: What dogs can teach us about dementia; 'Moments that Made Us'

Dementia is not limited to people. Dogs get it too. Breakthroughs for one species may benefit another. Andrea Dukakis visits a canine lab at Colorado State University for

August 18, 2026: Could rye help farmers weather the drought?; State law targets rideshare safety

The San Luis Valley grows many of Colorado’s potatoes, barley and wheat. But there's another crop that could help farmers weather the drought. We'll explore the Rye Resur

August 17, 2026: Victor Marx and a divided state GOP; Converting a coal mine into a solar farm

Republicans in Colorado are divided over their gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx and over the party's general direction. Then, did White House officials brainstorm ways t

August 14, 2026: History Colorado marks the state's 150th with a nod to the Women's Bank of Denver

Not that long ago, women seeking a loan or line of credit faced invasive questions from bankers: "Are you planning on having children?" "What type of birth control are yo

August 13, 2026: New state historian; Next chapter for neighborhood of proposed Broncos; Mark Stevens' latest thriller

Nicki Gonzales, Colorado’s new state historian has deep roots in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. It’s one reason she’s forged an expertise in the history of th

August 12, 2026: A protest that helped launch a movement

You can draw a line between a protest in Denver and the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A half century later, the fight for access continues. Today we sha

August 11, 2026: Why kids are more susceptible than ever before to porn and what parents need to know

Research finds that kids are exposed to online pornography more often, and at younger ages, than ever before, thanks to technology and social media. The effects are often

August 10, 2026: Creating a sustainable golf course that's wildlife, pollinator and plant-friendly

When it comes to wildlife and water use, golf courses have room for improvement. Today, a one-of-a-kind partnership between golfers and the botanic gardens. Then, the tow

August 7, 2026: Investigating law enforcement's hiring practices; A sense of place in the San Luis Valley

A sheriff's office is under federal scrutiny for its hiring practices; the effects could ripple across the state. Then, filmmaker Rick Vigil is preserving the oral histor