On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about a new research center out of Colorado State University that will study the benefits of cannabinoids. We also hear how a collaborative in Northern Colorado is weaving spooky stories into an upcoming event series. Plus we speak with legendary ski map artist James Niehues as he retires from painting trails and passes his torch forward.

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Colorado Edition: New cannabinoid research center; Colorado spooky storytelling; ski map painting

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we get the latest metrics on the spread of the coronavirus in schools. We also learn what voters will be deciding on this election cycle, and hear about disruptions in the food supply chain for Colorado schools.

COVID-19 in schools; November ballot preview; breakdowns in the school food supply chain

Today on Colorado Edition: We hear how a shortage of school bus drivers is impacting the Poudre School District. Plus, we talk with an athlete who was recently inducted into Colorado’s Special Olympics hall of fame.

Bus driver shortage; Special Olympics hall of fame

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear the latest on water supply issues in the West. We also get an update on Larimer County’s new mask requirements, and learn about the growing industry of green technology.

Ongoing drought; Larimer County mask mandate; green technology

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear about the city of Aurora’s new crisis intervention program. We also learn about new efforts to help plants and wildlife thrive in western Colorado’s wetlands, and we talk to a member of a hiking group that advocates for body diversity in the outdoors.

Aurora mobile response team; wetland wildlife, Fat Babes In The Wild

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about the development of new technology that aims to keeps residents safe from wildfires. We also hear about new spending packages meant to address climate change and speak to the winner of a pageant for women and girls with disabilities.

Battling wildfires with tech; climate change spending; Miss Amazing pageant

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear some updates on Weld County’s favorite dinosaur. We also learn how rising temperatures are impacting species like the American pika and get insight into recovering and healing after leaving a cult.

National Fossil Day; impact of climate change on wildlife; cult recovery

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we revisit some of our favorite stories. We hear how wildfire smoke is impacting air quality and learn about recently unearthed documents at a former tuberculosis treatment center in Colorado Springs. We also check in with activist Buck Adams to learn about his artistic approach in calling for prison reform.

Smoke in the air; historic property in Colorado Springs; calls for prison reform

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear about the new congressional map that was recently approved by the state’s independent redistricting commission. We also talk to a Fort Collins resident about her century’s worth of family history in Northern Colorado.

Independent redistricting commission; Latino history in Northern Colorado

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we revisit some of our favorite stories from the last few months. We hear how this summer’s Olympic games highlighted mental health struggles of professional athletes, and learn about the formative voices that helped shape NPR.

olorado Edition: Athlete mental health; celebrating NPR’s founding mothers

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we revisit some of our favorite stories from the last few months. We learn about efforts to make outdoor spaces more accessible for people with disabilities, and hear how one Colorado community is recovering after a devastating wildfire. We also speak with the first Asian American food editor at 5280 Magazine.

Colorado Edition: Accessibility in the Great Outdoors; Rebuilding Grand Lake; the Role of Identity in Food Journalism

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about an upcoming ballot proposal to cap property taxes. We also speak with the longest-serving usher at Coors Field Baseball Stadium. Plus, we hear how wildfire smoke is making its way into school classrooms. And, we dive into the impacts of racism in Loveland.

Proposition 120; longest-serving Rockies usher; smoky classrooms; history of racism in Loveland

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear how a Colorado town that is almost entirely vaccinated is still being impacted by the spread of COVID-19. We also learn about a new ballot proposal to fund educational programs, and talk to a Community College instructor about the lack of benefits for adjunct faculty.

Vaccination rates in San Juan County; a November ballot proposal; concerns of community college faculty

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we hear from janitors who went on strike at the Denver International Airport. We also learn about a new amendment proposal on the November ballot. Plus, we hear about the role of harm reduction techniques in addiction recovery services.

Janitors on strike; upcoming ballot proposals; a different approach to addition recovery

On today’s episode of Colorado Edition, we learn about the rollout of COVID-19 booster shots in Colorado. We also wrap up our series on sundown towns in the Mountain West with a look at discrimination in Loveland and a conversation with some of the journalists who worked on the project.

COVID-19 Booster Shots; A History Of Racism In Loveland; Sundown Town Series Roundtable

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