Community Power December 28, 2022 At 86, June Waller is Still Working to Close Gaps in Her Colorado Springs Community By Claire Cleveland A beloved advocate in Colorado Springs was just honored with a lifetime achievement award. Those who know her say it’s more than deserved. Education December 22, 2022 Despite Surprise Reprieve in Denver, School Closures Likely to Continue in Metro Area By Daliah Singer Parents and teachers hope communities are more involved in future decisions—and that equity remains a top priority. Policing & Incarceration December 14, 2022 A “Game Changer”: Incarcerated People Will Be Eligible for College Financial Aid Next Year for the First Time in Decades By Moe K. Clark Colorado programs are working to scale up amidst COVID-19, prison staffing shortages and technology backlogs. Identity & Bias December 6, 2022 To Access Assisted Living or Elder Care, Some LGBTQIA+ Older Adults Go Back Into the Closet By Claire Cleveland Some older adults in Colorado hide their sexual orientation or gender identity out of fear of abuse, harassment or neglect. Health Care November 16, 2022 One Colorado Family’s Long, Expensive Journey to Obtaining Life-saving Youth Mental Health Care By Jenny McCoy A single mom in Greeley sought help for her suicidal teenage daughter. The resulting bills wiped out her savings. Housing November 8, 2022 The Golden Girls of the Western Slope By Nancy Lofholm Grand Junction is home to what may be the only shelter in Colorado specifically serving older women. Policing & Incarceration October 31, 2022 Mesa County’s New Reentry Program Joins Others in Colorado Working to Reduce Recidivism By Sharon Sullivan The Western Slope initiative aims to prevent people from returning to jail, prison or the emergency room. Environment October 5, 2022 Advocates, Officials Seek More Clarity on Air Quality in Pueblo By Jennifer Oldham The southern Colorado city is home to some of Colorado’s biggest polluters, but little has been known about the airborne impacts. That’s about to change. Environment October 5, 2022 Colorado Towns are Taking Air Quality Monitoring into Their Own Hands By Sarah Tory Wary of increasing oil and gas development, some municipalities have begun gathering their own data to try to determine potential impacts. Community Power September 26, 2022 Suicide Prevention in Mancos Starts with Youth-Driven Solutions By Mark Stevens A tight-knit community in southwest Colorado is focusing its resources on strengthening and encouraging connectivity. 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
Community Power December 28, 2022 At 86, June Waller is Still Working to Close Gaps in Her Colorado Springs Community By Claire Cleveland A beloved advocate in Colorado Springs was just honored with a lifetime achievement award. Those who know her say it’s more than deserved.
Education December 22, 2022 Despite Surprise Reprieve in Denver, School Closures Likely to Continue in Metro Area By Daliah Singer Parents and teachers hope communities are more involved in future decisions—and that equity remains a top priority.
Policing & Incarceration December 14, 2022 A “Game Changer”: Incarcerated People Will Be Eligible for College Financial Aid Next Year for the First Time in Decades By Moe K. Clark Colorado programs are working to scale up amidst COVID-19, prison staffing shortages and technology backlogs.
Identity & Bias December 6, 2022 To Access Assisted Living or Elder Care, Some LGBTQIA+ Older Adults Go Back Into the Closet By Claire Cleveland Some older adults in Colorado hide their sexual orientation or gender identity out of fear of abuse, harassment or neglect.
Health Care November 16, 2022 One Colorado Family’s Long, Expensive Journey to Obtaining Life-saving Youth Mental Health Care By Jenny McCoy A single mom in Greeley sought help for her suicidal teenage daughter. The resulting bills wiped out her savings.
Housing November 8, 2022 The Golden Girls of the Western Slope By Nancy Lofholm Grand Junction is home to what may be the only shelter in Colorado specifically serving older women.
Policing & Incarceration October 31, 2022 Mesa County’s New Reentry Program Joins Others in Colorado Working to Reduce Recidivism By Sharon Sullivan The Western Slope initiative aims to prevent people from returning to jail, prison or the emergency room.
Environment October 5, 2022 Advocates, Officials Seek More Clarity on Air Quality in Pueblo By Jennifer Oldham The southern Colorado city is home to some of Colorado’s biggest polluters, but little has been known about the airborne impacts. That’s about to change.
Environment October 5, 2022 Colorado Towns are Taking Air Quality Monitoring into Their Own Hands By Sarah Tory Wary of increasing oil and gas development, some municipalities have begun gathering their own data to try to determine potential impacts.
Community Power September 26, 2022 Suicide Prevention in Mancos Starts with Youth-Driven Solutions By Mark Stevens A tight-knit community in southwest Colorado is focusing its resources on strengthening and encouraging connectivity.
