Southwest Life

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democratic figure in Latino voter outreach

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego has his photo taken while he campaigns with Eileen Higgins during her campaign for mayor of…

December 21, 2025

Southwest Life

Senate advances Colorado landscape protections

These include areas across some of the highest realms of the San Juan Mountains surrounding Ice Lake Basin and the…

December 20, 2025

Southwest Life

Stewards of Colorado’s sweetest crops on high alert as invasive mussels gain ground in water supply

Wine grapes bask in the sun in Palisade, Colorado, in July, 2025. Water suppliers in the Grand Valley have started…

December 19, 2025

Southwest Life

Getting up to steam

25th Anniversary of the Durango Railroad Historical Society

December 13, 2025

Southwest Life

Ute Mountain Ute spiritual leader reflects the importance and private nature of vision quests, sun dances and sweat lodge ceremonies

Farley Ketchum, Sr., in seen in Towaoc on the Ute Mountain Ute reservation in southwest Colorado. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)…

December 7, 2025

From the Extension Office

What the four ‘H’s really mean in 4-H

Before each 4-H meeting and event, we recite the 4-H Pledge. Our pledge not only tells us what each “H”…

November 23, 2025

Southwest Life

What is the history of Raton Pass?

The view seen at Raton Pass heading south. (Briana Heaney/KRCC News) The interstate sits on what was once the Mountain…

November 22, 2025

Gulliford's Travels

Historic Hubbell Trading Post

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site not only contains several buildings on the Navajo Nation near Ganado, Ariz., but it…

March 5, 2025

Gulliford's Travels

Cathedral in the Desert: Tucson’s San Xavier del Bac

Known as the Dove of the Desert, San Xavier del Bac near Tucson, Ariz., is the finest example of Mexican…

December 7, 2024

Local News

All In Ice Fest returns

Ouray festival is carving out space in ice climbing for historically marginalized climbers

January 14, 2024

Southwest Life

Why is Lake Powell so important to the Colorado River? Here’s what you need to know.

massive lake acts like a savings bank for water users, but the account balance is low enough to make officials…

August 18, 2023

Regional News

Climbers want to know whether they can use fixed anchors to improve safety on public lands

The Beehive rock formation in Unaweep Canyon. (Tom Hesse/CPR News) Climbers in western Colorado know the thrill of working their…

July 20, 2023

Regional News

How to remove PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ from tap water without breaking the bank

National watchdog group recommends filters after federal agency finds the toxins in 45% of home faucets

July 14, 2023

Regional News

Red Rocks to revamp evacuation plans after hailstorm injuries at concert

A sunny day at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison in 2019. (Stephanie Wolf/CPR News) Red Rocks Amphitheater outside Morrison will…

June 23, 2023

Gulliford's Travels

A Dinosaur Murder Mystery at Jurassic National Monument

A dramatic exhibit at Jurassic National Monument includes a full-scale cast of an Allosaurus skeleton. Note the many wide-spaced teeth.…

May 14, 2023

Stewards of the Land

Which volunteer opportunity is right for you?

San Juan Mountains Association volunteers out on the trail (2022)cca The first time I worked with conservation volunteers, I led…

May 14, 2023

La Plata Health Watch

Hantavirus coming out of hibernation

It’s that time of year again. Spring cleaning. If you’re lucky, your spring-cleaning soundtrack will include the new arrival of…

May 7, 2023

Thinking Green

Conservation Rule Proposed for BLM

Public lands users have an opportunity over the next two months to offer feedback to the Bureau of Land Management…

April 16, 2023

Regional News

Colorado wildfire investigators would get funding, trained dogs under new bill

2022 Colorado Public Radio investigation prompts legislation

April 12, 2023

Stewards of the Land

Looking forward to summer: Interpretive events

2021 Wildflower Hike in Sand Canyon. Photo by Adriana Stimax, SJMA Education Director.cca There is no shortage of splendor in…

April 12, 2023

Regional News

Use executive action to protect more BLM land, say Colorado’s House Democrats

Rep. DeGette asking Biden to step up effort to conserve public lands

February 20, 2023

Regional News

Can Colorado’s seedling tree nursery curb forest fires and disease?

Facility has begun its resurgence with mission to be an ‘epicenter of reforestation’

February 20, 2023

From the Extension Office

4-H a positive environment for youth

Adolescence is a crucial period to develop social and emotional habits that are important for mental health and emotional well-being.…

February 15, 2023

Regional News

Fossil fuel drilling threatens air and wildlife in national parks, advocacy group finds

A methane cloud covering more than 1,200 square miles including Colorado said to have formed over four parks in West

February 13, 2023