Education March 9, 2022 Many Colorado Schools Don’t Know If Their Water Contains Lead By Jennifer Oldham Aging plumbing systems and a lack of interest in testing put children at risk, but unprecedented federal assistance is on the way. Policing & Incarceration February 22, 2022 Women Leaving Prison Lack Much-Needed Resources By Daliah Singer Most reentry support is designed for men, but women make up a growing number of those incarcerated across the country, including in Colorado. Identity & Bias January 25, 2022 How a Denver-Based Nonprofit Is Working to Eradicate Skin Bleaching By Helen Santoro MySkinGlobal is dedicated to changing the narrative on skin color, and educating young people on the dangers of skin bleaching. Food December 21, 2021 Culinary Hotshots to the Rescue! By Nancy Lofholm When staffing shortages threatened a holiday meal tradition in Grand Junction-area schools, a group of students stepped up to save the day. Education December 16, 2021 A Tutoring Program Cultivates Community Bonds to Help Latinx Students in Boulder By Kate Ruder The ELPASO program has helped prevent dozens of students from falling behind in school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Power November 11, 2021 In the San Luis Valley, a Community Fights for its Land, Water and Way of Life By Sarah Tory Despite multigenerational conflict over land access and rights, communal irrigation systems called acequias remain a powerful antidote to the forces threatening rural communities. Health Care October 11, 2021 Programs Across Colorado Aim to End ‘Period Poverty’ By Fran Kritz Tens of thousands of people in Colorado may struggle to afford tampons, pads and other menstrual hygiene products. Housing October 11, 2021 Affordable Housing Crisis on Colorado’s Western Slope Shows No Signs of Easing By Sharon Sullivan Area incomes can’t keep up with rent and mortgages, a recent study found. People & Places August 6, 2021 Study on Racial Residential Segregation Finds Surprising Contrasts Between Denver and Colorado Springs By Jenny McCoy The analysis found that nationally, segregation is increasing nationwide, while some of the Colorado findings were met with skepticism. Environment July 19, 2021 As Drought in the West Worsens, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Faces a Dwindling Water Supply By Sarah Tory What climate change means for one Colorado Indigenous community. Load More Stories Sign up to receive our original stories by email. Email Address English / Inglés Spanish / Español html text Interest Collective Colorado Sign up Close
Education March 9, 2022 Many Colorado Schools Don’t Know If Their Water Contains Lead By Jennifer Oldham Aging plumbing systems and a lack of interest in testing put children at risk, but unprecedented federal assistance is on the way.
Policing & Incarceration February 22, 2022 Women Leaving Prison Lack Much-Needed Resources By Daliah Singer Most reentry support is designed for men, but women make up a growing number of those incarcerated across the country, including in Colorado.
Identity & Bias January 25, 2022 How a Denver-Based Nonprofit Is Working to Eradicate Skin Bleaching By Helen Santoro MySkinGlobal is dedicated to changing the narrative on skin color, and educating young people on the dangers of skin bleaching.
Food December 21, 2021 Culinary Hotshots to the Rescue! By Nancy Lofholm When staffing shortages threatened a holiday meal tradition in Grand Junction-area schools, a group of students stepped up to save the day.
Education December 16, 2021 A Tutoring Program Cultivates Community Bonds to Help Latinx Students in Boulder By Kate Ruder The ELPASO program has helped prevent dozens of students from falling behind in school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community Power November 11, 2021 In the San Luis Valley, a Community Fights for its Land, Water and Way of Life By Sarah Tory Despite multigenerational conflict over land access and rights, communal irrigation systems called acequias remain a powerful antidote to the forces threatening rural communities.
Health Care October 11, 2021 Programs Across Colorado Aim to End ‘Period Poverty’ By Fran Kritz Tens of thousands of people in Colorado may struggle to afford tampons, pads and other menstrual hygiene products.
Housing October 11, 2021 Affordable Housing Crisis on Colorado’s Western Slope Shows No Signs of Easing By Sharon Sullivan Area incomes can’t keep up with rent and mortgages, a recent study found.
People & Places August 6, 2021 Study on Racial Residential Segregation Finds Surprising Contrasts Between Denver and Colorado Springs By Jenny McCoy The analysis found that nationally, segregation is increasing nationwide, while some of the Colorado findings were met with skepticism.
Environment July 19, 2021 As Drought in the West Worsens, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Faces a Dwindling Water Supply By Sarah Tory What climate change means for one Colorado Indigenous community.
