Colorado Matters

Police in Aurora are under scrutiny again for the killing of an unarmed Black man. Kilyn Lewis was fatally shot by an officer in May. Then, meet “Some Girls and a Mural,” who are brightening Colorado’s eastern plains. Later, Colorado’s big investment in quantum technology. And a new roof for Trinidad’s historic Temple Aaron.

Denver just experienced its second-hottest June on record, and that’s led to poor air quality. It’s likely a sign of things to come this summer. Then, Phillip Lamar is the founder and front man of Colorado’s premiere Prince tribute band; he reflects on The Artist’s legacy on the 40th anniversary of the iconic Purple Rain. And Aging Matters revisits scams and how to avoid them.

An hour of lunar exploration with Colorado Springs author Rebecca Boyle. In “Our Moon,” she explains how the moon has guided evolution on earth. Boyle visits moon rocks in a special storage facility. Plus, a conversation about resource extraction and lunar preservation. This episode of “Turn The Page with Colorado Matters” was recorded on a stage at Colorado College.

Strange as it seems, Native Americans became U.S. citizens only 100 years ago. Southern Ute leaders here say the milestone is reason to reflect, rather than celebrate. Then, Colorado researchers find that elephants seem to have names for one another, much like humans. Also, meet the boys who found a rare junior T-Rex fossil. Plus, an award-winning literary road trip with “Reading Colorado.” And Hanging Lake comes back from the brink.

Children who made the harrowing journey from South America to the U.S. are filling up Denver’s classrooms. Beyond teaching, schools have become a one-stop shop for everything from dental care to warm clothes and other necessities. A new film documents packed classrooms, overwhelmed teachers, and a community trying to fill the gaps. Then, Colorado has a new law that’s supposed to save renters money. But is it working? And, one man’s very personal mission to make outer space inclusive.

Some twists and turns, and perhaps some mixed messages, as Colorado tabulates the primary results and looks to the general election. We’ll get perspective from Sara Hagedorn, a political science professor at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Then, Denver’s next district attorney. Also, election integrity with Matt Crane, the head of Colorado’s County Clerks Association. And, escape to the Rocky Mountains with the iconic Judy Collins.

The fastest growing population in Colorado is 65 and older. But instead of retirement, it can also be an opportunity to help others while staying engaged. Then, the complexities of finding missing LGBTQ+ people. Also, a summer music festival rises to a creative challenge. And he traded in the football drills for the dental ones. Plus, illustrations as art.

This country’s nuclear arsenal is “geriatric.” And many of the people who maintain it are heading towards retirement. Worrisome– if you believe, as the U.S. does, that nuclear deterrence keeps us safe. Colorado science writer Sarah Scoles examines the future of nuclear defense in her new book, “Countdown.” She spoke with Ryan Warner at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte during the recent Mountain Words Festival.