Sept. 15, 2025: Violence and teen brains; Gov. Jared Polis on endorsements and what’s next
School shootings reverberate beyond any single classroom or campus or community. We’ve invited back a family therapist to discuss the violence we’ve seen here and elsewhere lately. Then, do Democrats take Colorado for granted? It’s a question we have for Gov. Jared Polis in the final installment of our special from Grand Junction. Plus, what it takes to convert a vacant office building into homes in the Denver Tech Center. And a pet project takes sixth graders from the classroom to Fountain Creek.
Gov. Jared Polis on endorsements, Colorado’s political landscape, and what’s next
Do Democrats take Colorado for granted? They have total control of state government. It’s been 20 years since a Republican was governor. It’s a question we have for Jared Polis in the final installment of our special from Grand Junction. Ryan also asks about endorsements and what’s next for the term-limited Polis after he leaves office.
Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 20 Oktoberfest — The American Legion Post 170 will be hosting its first Oktoberfest to benefit the Wreaths Across American program, a nationwide program to place wreaths on […]
Celtic Mountain Highland Games and Art Festival
$5 Saturday, September 27 Celtic Mountain Highland Games and Art Festival Here Ye, Here Ye!
Chautaqua – El Vaquero
Free Sunday, September 28 Chautaqua – El Vaquero The Westcliffe Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to bring back Chautauqua to the Jones Theater stage, with Angel Vigil embodying […]
Westcliffe Wide Open Fall Gallery Fest and Sangres art Guild Free Art Reception
Free Saturday, October 4 Westcliffe Wide Open Fall Gallery Fest offers visitors a chance to see artists demoing, enjoy lots of local creativity, local musicians, refreshments and one day only […]
“The Suits” Concert
comprised of four talented guys who perform four genres of music from the 50’ through the 80’s, Motown, Doo Wop, Pop and Rock.
Wild Connections Celebrating 30 Years of Protecting Wildlands with Speaker Ben Goldfarb
Join us for a momentous celebration honoring Wild Connections’ three decades of conservation excellence across central Colorado’s Arkansas and South Platte River watersheds.
House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese resigns
In a letter to supporters, Pugliese cited both the explosive end of the special session, as well as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
September 15, 2025: Students walk out over violence, deportations alter Hispanic Heritage Month, Mormon church expands
The latest on the investigation into the shooting at Evergreen high school, and what students said when they walked out of class in solidarity. Then, with immigration detentions happening on the streets, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations are changing. Plus, the Mormon church built a new, gleaming temple on Colorado’s western slope.
A new study finds eastern Colorado is drying faster than the Western Slope due to climate change
The split could leave the Front Range even more dependent on piping water across the continental divide.
How do you legally immigrate to the United States?
Immigration in America is as currently high profile as it is confounding. And one CPR listener asked the newsroom via Colorado Wonders to help break down the legal immigration process as it stands now.
ICE scrutiny means scrapping outdoor, public events for Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations around Colorado
Colorado Hispanic groups are exercising caution during their celebrations, including switching to indoor events or less public activities.
