Colorado Matters

Colorado's largest utility, Xcel, made record profits at the same time customers opened sky-high bills. In Purplish, CPR climate and environment correspondent Sam Brasch joins public affairs reporter Andrew Kenney for a closer look at utility bills, and if it's time to rethink the energy business model. Then, Denver's vanishing landmarks.

Housing is expensive in this state. Governor Jared Polis has a plan that could reshape cities and towns, and upend the power structure. Then, Denver7 Chief Meteorologist Mike Nelson on the spring outlook and a dire new climate change report. Plus, "My Story So Far" with Luis Antonio Perez shares people's stories-- in their own words. And old-school entertainment with Pea Green Saturday Nights.

After a shooting at East High School, we hear about safety issues and the lack of resource officers. Then, knowing breast density is critical because mammograms can miss cancer signs. Plus, the CASA youth soccer club gives Latino and Latina students a chance to develop their skills with an eye on education. And, Colorado Wonders about money for road repairs.

An Ethiopian immigrant whose childhood was shadowed by violence wants her Denver ice cream shop to be a place of peace. We visit during Black Restaurant Week. Then, students in Delta County win their long fight to replace the offensive names of two local geographic features. And Purplish examines lawmakers' efforts to make Colorado more accessible.

In light of national banking troubles, what should you know about banking in Colorado? Then, the solutions for homelessness are as varied as the reasons people become unhoused. And sometimes, getting back on your feet can begin with a safe place to park. Also, avalanche beacons can save lives, but only if they’re used correctly. And, Colorado’s pinball wizard.

Minister Glenda Strong Robinson has won a lifetime achievement award from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission. She marched with Dr. King in Memphis 55 years ago, just before his assassination. Robinson's racial justice work continues with Second Baptist Church Boulder and the NAACP of Boulder County.

The last few elections have not been kind to the state's Republican Party, but its new chairman, former state representative Dave Williams, says he's ready to put in the work to reverse that trend. Then a CU regent remembers Pat Schroeder. Also, a memorial to Irish miners in Leadville. Plus, Denver mayoral candidates on environmental racism. And Colorado's connection to Danny Boy.

Doctors increasingly see people contracting colon cancer before the recommended screening age of 45. We meet a wife and husband who were both diagnosed with it, Kacie Peters and Erik Stanley, of Denver. They juggle chemo, hospitalizations, and parenting. We also hear from oncologist Dr. Christopher Lieu, of the University of Colorado Cancer Center. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Pat Schroeder was the first woman elected to Congress in Colorado, serving 24 years. She died Monday at the age of 82. She's remembered as a trailblazer. Then, a new state law prevents HOAs from racking up fines for minor violations and trying to foreclose on homeowners for such violations. Plus, Denver's candidates for mayor on mental health and well-being.

A Washington Post investigation finds a lay group in Colorado has monitored priests who use dating and hookup apps, mostly those geared toward same-sex relationships. Then, Denver mayoral candidates on homelessness.