PBS12
Proposed Bow Mar Gate Being Taken to Court by Denver, Littleton
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- Proposed Bow Mar Gate Being Taken to Court by Denver, Littleton
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- 3:00
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- 1 day ago
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- Should cities and towns be able to put gates on public roads to block through traffic? That’s what Bow Mar wants to do, but neighboring Denver and Littleton are suing to stop the plan. In this clip from tonight’s episode, our Colorado Inside Out panel breaks down the issues at-hand.
#denver #cityplanning #bowmar #littleton #pbs12
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- Adrian Molina // Warm Cookies of the Revolution // Future Town // CCI Change Leader
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- 14:50
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- 1 day ago
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- Explore how arts, culture, and grassroots dialogue are reshaping civic engagement across Colorado with Adrian Molina, co-director of Warm Cookies of the Revolution and coordinator of the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) Change Leader program. In this interview from the CCI Summit in Trinidad, Molina discusses how creative expression serves as a vital bridge across social and political divides, spotlighting dynamic initiatives like The People vs. AI, The Huddle, and Future Town Tours. Learn how communities from Alamosa to Leadville are shifting the narrative from declining ghost towns toward empowered, forward-looking hubs of culture and interdependence.
Molina also breaks down the statewide impact of the Change Leader convening in Glenwood Springs, the Interdependence Day celebration at the Trinidad History Museum, and the upcoming six-month Future Town 2045 exhibition across community hubs in Alamosa. Whether utilizing sports, food, or lowrider car culture, discover wh...
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- Armando Silva // WeldWalls Mural Festival
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- 13:37
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- 1 day ago
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- Join Greeley-based painter, muralist, and public artist Armando Silva as he unpacks the process of transforming municipal environments into living, breathing open-air galleries. Speaking on-site at the CCI Summit, Silva shares the origin story of @WeldWallsMuralFestival , a five-day mural festival in Weld County that pairs regional and visiting artists shoulder-to-shoulder with local business partners like WeldWerks Brewing. Discover how intentional storytelling, public-private collaboration, and a unique campus model are elevating the profile of visual arts in northern Colorado.
Silva also reflects on his journey immigrating to Colorado from Mexico, explaining how visual expression became his vehicle for civic contribution and belonging. From navigating partnerships with downtown development authorities to establishing best practices for artist compensation and mentorship, this conversation offers an essential playbook for municipal leaders and working creatives looking...
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- Brooke Dilling // Denver Arts & Venues
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- 13:03
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- 1 day ago
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- Discover how civic cultural policy shapes vibrant metropolitan centers in this interview with Brooke Dilling, Director of Cultural Affairs at Denver Arts & Venues. Recorded at the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Dilling details how Denver manages iconic facilities like Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Denver Performing Arts Complex while advancing the city's comprehensive cultural plan, Denver Creates. Learn how dedicated municipal funding streams—including the 1% for Public Art program and targeted grants like P.S. We Are Here—are deploying creative activations to revitalize urban cores.
Dilling examines pressing challenges facing the creative sector today, from post-pandemic shifts in audience habits to the urgent need for affordable, permanent real estate for artists. She discusses initiatives like the 16th Street Performers Network, the opening of the Loretto Heights Theater, and how Denver Arts & Venues partners with CCI to align statewide data with local mun...
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- Carol Fleisher // Durango Independent Film Festival
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- 6:31
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- 1 day ago
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- Did you know Colorado is home to roughly 100 film festivals throughout the year? In this interview from the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Carol Fleisher of the Durango Independent Film Festival reflects on why Colorado rightfully earns its title as "the film festival state". Fleisher breaks down the post-pandemic resurgence of independent cinema in southwest Colorado, highlighting record-breaking sellout crowds, an expanded venue lineup, and film submissions pouring in from 50 countries worldwide.
Beyond the box office, Fleisher shares why cinematic storytelling serves as the ultimate community connector, bringing politically and geographically diverse audiences together for open dialogue. From driving hospitality revenue in rural mountain towns to the vital role of local volunteers and business sponsors, this conversation illuminates the cultural and financial footprint of independent cinema in Colorado. Subscribe for more stories from the frontline of Colorado’...
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- Crisosto Apache // Colorado Poet Laureate
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- 17:57
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- 1 day ago
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- Gain deep insight into the power of contemporary Indigenous literature, identity, and mentorship with celebrated poet, artist, and educator Crisosto Apache. In this intimate interview recorded at the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, the Colorado Poet Laureate discusses his journey as a Mescalero Apache multidisciplinary artist and the vital importance of documenting living oral traditions and contemporary Native experiences through the written word. Apache also speaks candidly about Two-Spirit advocacy and using creative expression to build visibility and courage for LGBTQ+ youth.
Apache details an ambitious state initiative: compiling a statewide youth anthology featuring one representative voice from every single one of Colorado's 64 counties. Discover how state cultural networks, academic institutions, and grassroots literary organizations can connect emerging rural writers with the resources they need to thrive.
@coloradocreativeindustries
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- David Chavez // Maxxed Out Films // Kick Ass Film Fest
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- 14:58
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- 1 day ago
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- Get an honest look at the grind, hustle, and economics of indie filmmaking with David Chavez, co-founder of the 72 Hour Kick Ass Film Fest and video producer for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. Interviewed during the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Chavez breaks down his panel session, "Cinematic Catalyst," and shares actionable strategies for filmmakers balancing commercial day jobs while shooting ambitious personal film projects.
Chavez explains why timed filmmaking challenges teach directors and crews the invaluable art of pivoting under pressure, highlighting how a weekend Bond-themed fan film garnered hundreds of thousands of views across Colorado locations. He also tackles the broader state film market, advocating for breaking down regional silos, capitalizing on incoming state leadership, and treating film production as a proven driver of jobs and commercial growth. Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes interviews with leaders transforming Colorado’s cr...
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- David Meens, PhD // University of Colorado, Boulder
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- 13:49
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- 1 day ago
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- Examine how higher education research can step out of the lecture hall and directly serve rural communities in this interview with Dr. David Meens, Assistant Vice Chancellor with the Office for Outreach and Community Engagement at CU Boulder. Recorded at the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Meens outlines how partnering with state-certified creative districts—from Ridgway and Mancos to Trinidad—allows academic researchers and students to collaborate face-to-face on local economic development and cultural challenges.
Meens discusses why applied, community-engaged learning serves as a critical antidote to post-pandemic digital fatigue, motivating students to engage directly with complex social issues. He also explores how stepping beyond Front Range bubbles enriches academic scholarship, demonstrating that creativity is fundamentally an act of openness, empathy, and listening. Don’t forget to hit subscribe for more conversations bridging research, education, and C...
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- Garrett Mayberry // Boettcher Foundation
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- 6:58
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- 1 day ago
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- Uncover how strategic philanthropic investment catalyzes long-term economic development with Garrett Mayberry, Grants Program Officer at the Boettcher Foundation. Recorded in the historic Space to Create building in Trinidad during the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Mayberry details how early foundation support for creative live-work studio housing creates a powerful ripple effect across rural downtown districts.
Learn how establishing over 40 units of affordable creative housing attracted follow-on private investment, new restaurateurs, and commercial revitalization to a historic mining town. Mayberry also shares Boettcher Foundation’s approach to evaluating community vitality through the arts, illustrating how creative infrastructure directly improves broader social determinants of health and economic resilience across Colorado. Subscribe for more insights on philanthropy, grantmaking, and creative placemaking.
@coloradocreativeindustries @Boettche...
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- Gary Steuer // Stanley Partnership for Arts, Culture and Education (SPACE)
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- 22:02
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- 1 day ago
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- Step inside the future of cultural capital financing and trust-based philanthropy with Gary Steuer, board member of SPACE (Stanley Partnership for Arts, Culture and Education) and former president of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation. Speaking at the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Steuer breaks down how the Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority (CECFA) issued a landmark $400 million bond to acquire the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park and build a world-class arts and entertainment complex featuring screening rooms, a performing arts theater, Sundance programming, and a museum with Blumhouse.
Steuer also offers deep insights into philanthropic leadership, explaining why foundations must pivot toward unrestricted general operating support and prioritize historically marginalized, grassroots arts groups. From forging cross-sector funding alliances with health organizations to measuring the emotional, long-term impact of the arts over mere ticket sales...
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- Hanna Shell // Filmmaker // Professor, University of Colorado, Boulder
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- 14:33
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- 1 day ago
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- Discover the intersection of scientific discovery, industrial history, and media practice with Dr. Hanna Shell, filmmaker and professor at CU Boulder. Speaking at the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Shell details her documentary feature project, Climax, which explores how a high-altitude solar observatory atop the Climax Molybdenum mine in 1940 paved the way for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Learn how archival storytelling and experimental film create surprising bridges connecting mining towns, climate research, and local communities.
Shell discusses how creative practitioners translate complex data into awe and wonder, highlighting upcoming installations at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum in Leadville, gallery showcases at CU Boulder, and public science partnerships supported by the Office of Outreach and Community Engagement. Discover how art breaks open public dialogues surrounding environmental change, resource extraction, and t...
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- Ismael Madrid // Actor and Podcast Host
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- 8:26
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- 1 day ago
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- Explore how personal storytelling, vulnerability, and acting serve as vital lifelines for mental health with Ismael Madrid, creator of The Growth Code podcast. In this interview from the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Madrid reflects on how candid conversations with co-host Victoria evolved into a dedicated platform helping audiences realize they are not alone in navigating psychological struggles. He shares how an unexpected eight-month recovery from a severe leg injury reaffirmed his lifelong passion for dramatic arts, modeling, and performance.
Madrid also sheds light on the collaborative creative momentum flourishing outside traditional coastal markets, explaining how he transitioned away from thinking he needed to move to Los Angeles or New York to build a career. From partnering with the 72 Hour Kick Ass Film Fest team to launching a new sketch comedy ensemble, this conversation offers an uplifting look at the power of local artistic community and peer-to-peer...
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- Jacob Rivera // Filmmaker // Kick Ass Film Fest
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- 15:32
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- 1 day ago
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- Go inside the fast-paced, high-stakes world of timed independent filmmaking with Jacob Rivera, co-founder of the 72 Hour Kick Ass Film Fest. In this conversation from the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Rivera explains how a weekend challenge requiring teams to incorporate specific characters, lines, and props has expanded over six years into a premier creative crucible, mobilizing 48 film teams and more than 480 cast and crew members across the state in a single weekend.
Rivera breaks down why creative constraints act as the ultimate antidote to procrastination, forcing filmmakers of all skill levels to make rapid decisions, master on-set adaptation, and level up their craft. He also offers candid perspectives on the role of emerging technology, explaining why human creative intuition and genuine narrative storytelling will always supersede expensive camera rigs or artificial intelligence. Subscribe to our channel for more deep dives with the innovators shaping Colo...
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- James-Allan Holmes // Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
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- 14:17
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- 1 day ago
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- Explore the evolving dynamics of cultural philanthropy and community resilience with James-Allan Holmes of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation. Speaking at the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Holmes traces the foundation’s historic legacy supporting arts and culture since 1962, emphasizing how creative expression serves as a vital determinant of public health, quality of life, and civil discourse during divided times.
Holmes provides rare insight into modern grantmaking philosophy, detailing the critical distinction between foundation "hard power" (financial grantmaking) and "soft power" (mentorship, advising, and strategic roadmap development). He also outlines the anticipated economic boost from the Sundance Film Festival, discusses the legislative impact of the Colorado Artist Companies Act, and highlights how regional foundations are helping organizations navigate federal funding uncertainties. Subscribe for more conversations examining the financial and strategic p...
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- Jaron Cook // Fathers First, Inc.
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- 15:43
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- 1 day ago
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- Discover the transformative power of narrative therapy, community advocacy, and personal reinvention with Jaron Cook, founder and CEO of Father's First Inc.. In this moving discussion from the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, the Change Leader Institute alumnus explains how his personal journey as a single father inspired him to establish peer circles that use storytelling and social-emotional learning to strengthen paternal bonds and support men's mental health.
Cook details his background with the Brink Literacy Project, tracing his evolution from student to community liaison and illustrating how graphic memoirs and comic books provide an approachable gateway into deep healing. He unpacks why unconventional artistic mediums serve as "sneaky therapy" for individuals navigating trauma, emphasizing how vulnerability and embracing discomfort can unlock an individual's unique creative superpower. Subscribe to our channel for more inspiring interviews on community leaders...
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- Jess Dervin-Ackerman // North Fork Valley Creative Coalition
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- 15:56
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- 1 day ago
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- Learn how rural communities are leveraging art, agriculture, and heritage tourism to reinvent their local economies with Jess Dervin-Ackerman, administrator of the Paonia Creative District and representative of the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition. In this interview from the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Dervin-Ackerman details how a small Western Slope town of 1,500 is building a resilient economic future following the loss of 900 regional coal mining jobs.
Dervin-Ackerman highlights the power of cross-regional solidarity, discussing the formation of the Western Slope Creative Districts network and the economic footprint of Paonia's 25th annual Mountain Harvest Festival, which generates roughly $1 million in local spending. Discover how public grants from OEDIT and private foundations are building business capacity, fostering artisan food systems, and opening new export markets for rural entrepreneurs. Don't forget to subscribe for more case studies in rural c...
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- Josh Blanchard // Colorado Creative Industries (CCI)
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- 10:46
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- 1 day ago
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- Unpack the statewide economic footprint and strategic mission of Colorado's cultural sector with Josh Blanchard, Director of Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) within the Governor's Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). In this interview from the CCI Summit in Trinidad, Blanchard reveals that Colorado’s creative industries contribute $1.9 billion to the state’s GDP and support over 120,000 jobs, making the sector a cornerstone of statewide economic vitality.
Blanchard breaks down the evolution of Colorado’s 37 certified creative districts and highlights the landmark "Space to Create" initiative in Trinidad, which brings together capital investment from the Department of Local Affairs and the Boettcher Foundation to build affordable live-work housing and community studios for working artists. Learn why elevating artists as societal truth-tellers and community builders is key to statewide resilience. Subscribe for more leadership insights int...
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- Speaker of the House, Representative Julie McCluskie // Colorado House of Representatives
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- 14:05
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- 1 day ago
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- Gain an executive legislative perspective on Colorado’s cultural economy with Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie. Recorded at the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Speaker McCluskie discusses the critical partnership between state government and local creative communities, explaining how thoughtful policy frameworks allow regional economies, film festivals, and independent creators to thrive.
McCluskie highlights historic legislative victories, including Colorado's first-in-the-nation passage of Senate Bill 26-133 (the Colorado Artist Companies Act), which provides dedicated legal protections and business structures for independent creatives. She also details the multi-year effort to attract the Sundance Film Festival to Colorado and explains how state-certified creative districts are driving tourism and community pride across mountain resort corridors and rural towns alike. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders advancing public policy and the arts.
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- Lauren Sloan // Colorado Film Commissioner // Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media
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- 14:40
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- 1 day ago
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- Step inside Colorado's strategic vision for film production and festival growth with Colorado Film Commissioner Lauren Sloan. Interviewed at the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Sloan discusses the recent integration of the Colorado Film Commission and Colorado Creative Industries under the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), creating a unified front for statewide creative media expansion.
Sloan breaks down how Colorado is leveraging the upcoming Sundance Film Festival as an economic springboard to attract feature film and commercial productions to every corner of the state. She details Colorado's groundbreaking film festival tax incentive—the only one of its kind in the nation—and explains her mission to ensure that top-tier resident crew members, from cinematographers to technicians, can build sustainable, full-time careers without having to leave the state for work. Subscribe to keep up with the latest developments in Co...
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- Louise Martorano // Community Arts Stabilization Trust (CAST) Colorado
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- 19:09
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- 1 day ago
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- Discover how community real estate trust models are safeguarding artists against displacement with Louise Martorano, Executive Director of CAST (Community Arts Stabilization Trust) Colorado. Recorded during the CCI Summit, Martorano details the landmark acquisition of the historic East Street School in Trinidad, funded through a grant from the Colorado Health Foundation, which created 13 permanent, affordable live-work artist studios and community exhibition spaces.
Drawing on nearly two decades of leadership at RedLine Contemporary Art Center, Martorano breaks down the economic realities of the artistic workforce, explaining why subsidizing studio real estate provides crucial relief that prevents artists from having to choose between food and their creative practice. She also discusses how CAST provides legal and financial assistance to help artist collectives acquire permanent equity, transforming commercial vacancies into vibrant cultural infrastructure. Subscribe for ...
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- Dr. Marc Moss // University of Colorado School of Medicine
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- 21:33
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- 1 day ago
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- Explore the compelling intersection of clinical medicine, psychological health, and the arts with Dr. Marc Moss, pulmonary critical care physician and researcher at the University of Colorado. Speaking at the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Dr. Moss details an innovative study funded by the National Endowment for the Arts that paired creative arts therapists with healthcare workers suffering from severe stress and burnout following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Moss unpacks the rigorous randomized clinical trial evaluating four modalities—visual arts, dance/movement, writing, and music—which yielded a remarkable 36% reduction in anxiety symptoms, with positive psychological effects persisting for an entire year post-intervention. Learn how these creative interventions broke down traditional hospital hierarchies, how the protocol is scaling to educators and high-stress industries, and why institutional creative practice is becoming essential for workforce retention. ...
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- Ousmane Ndoye // Filmmaker // Askkanwii Filmmaking Hub Incubator
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- 26:10
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- 1 day ago
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- Discover how art, cultural heritage, and authentic human connection build bridges across communities with Ousmane Ndoye, founder of Diasporic Voices. Recorded at the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) Summit in Trinidad, Ndoye shares his personal journey from a small West African fishing village to Colorado, detailing how he spent decades advocating for multicultural expression and broader recognition for immigrant artists. He redefines the concept of "diaspora" as a universal human experience of carrying one’s roots, DNA, and unique story wherever one travels—whether moving between continents or between American states.
Ndoye highlights his collaborative partnership with Colorado Creative Industries, recounting how the agency opened doors to funding and institutional support when other doors were closed. He outlines his grassroots mission to expand artistic engagement beyond metropolitan corridors like Denver and Aurora by launching cultural initiatives in rural comm...
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- Shawna Schultz // Mass FX Media
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- 21:48
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- 1 day ago
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- Step inside the technical and business realities of post-production and film infrastructure with Shawna Schultz, co-owner of Mass FX Media and 38th & Post, and Vice President of the Colorado Film and Video Association (CFVA). In this conversation from the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Schultz details how her Denver-based studio transitioned from documentary visual effects on major streaming projects like The Social Dilemma to investing in a full-scale physical finishing theater and color-grading facility. She explains why in-person creative collisions and dedicated brick-and-mortar spaces remain essential for taking independent feature films over the finish line.
Schultz also outlines the FAMCO (Film and Media Community of Colorado) initiative, a statewide effort designed to align film professionals, municipal leaders, and state agencies behind an actionable economic roadmap. Drawing on a multi-city town hall process, she details the "flywheel concept" used to laun...
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- Talia Siens // Visit Estes Park and the Estes Arts District
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- 9:59
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- 1 day ago
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- Explore how mountain destinations are harmonizing heritage tourism with municipal creative planning in this interview with Talia Siens, Arts and Cultural Program Director for Visit Estes Park and the Estes Arts District. Recorded at the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Siens outlines her role bridging local working artists with the region’s destination management organization, highlighting how the community’s state-certified creative district status is elevating cultural programming. She showcases the area’s dynamic creative offerings, ranging from historic venues like the Park Theatre to local music festivals and gallery walks.
Siens reveals major cultural preservation and capital expansion projects taking shape throughout the valley, including the restoration of the historic Stanley Home Museum and Whimsydoodle’s artisan spaces. She also discusses the major announcement that Estes Park will host the Colorado Creative Industries Conference in 2028, coinciding...
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- Tami Graham // KSUT Public Radio
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- 10:45
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- 1 day ago
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- Celebrate decades of grassroots cultural advocacy and community leadership with Tami Graham, recipient of the Governor's Award for Arts and Community Action. In this conversation from the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, the former CCI council member reflects on four decades of community engagement across Durango, Mancos, and Ignacio, including her role in founding the Mancos Creative District and producing over 100 community events and concerts. Graham shares how humble listening and authentic relationship-building form the cornerstone of sustainable cultural development.
Graham also details the impact of the Native Lens Project, an Indigenous-led documentary collaboration between KSUT Tribal Radio, Rocky Mountain Public Media, and Fort Lewis College. She discusses how providing direct training and distribution platforms empowers Indigenous creators to tell first-person stories on their own terms, examining complex issues of identity and heritage. Learn why collectiv...
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- Ty Bradford // Filmmaker // Writer and Director of the movie UCK
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- 19:50
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- 1 day ago
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- Go behind the lens with independent filmmaker Ty Bradford as he breaks down the creation of his genre-bending horror-comedy feature. Speaking at the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Bradford discusses how a premise about small-town carpet cleaners discovering subterranean creatures serves as a Trojan horse for an emotional father-son story and a nuanced coming-out narrative. He explains how documentary research influenced his approach to narrative fiction and why genuine vulnerability is critical to making cinema that resonates with audiences.
Bradford also details his decision to utilize 100% practical special effects, detailing his on-set collaboration with practical effects veteran Todd Debreceni and the unique performance energy physical effects bring to a cast and crew. He candidly tackles the modern hurdles facing independent filmmakers, from assembling dedicated Colorado crews to the uphill battle of theatrical roadshow distribution in a market increasingly dom...
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- Veronica Maes // City of Trinidad // Create Trinidad
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- 11:14
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- 1 day ago
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- Discover the strategic leadership and daily execution behind rural municipal revitalization with Veronica Maes, Director of Create Trinidad, Main Street Director, and Communications Coordinator for the City of Trinidad. In this interview from the Colorado Creative Industries Summit, Maes outlines how steady consistency, relationship building, and community buy-in helped transform a historic industrial hub into a designated creative district and a state-recognized Space to Create community.
Maes shares practical economic models that directly fund working artists, including a municipal agreement where Create Trinidad receives 20% of civic building rental fees to finance artist micro-grants. She also details summit initiatives like the 200-piece local centerpiece program that returned 90% of art sales directly to creators, alongside popular town events like First Fridays and the Trinidad Art Fest. Learn how resourcefulness and civic partnerships keep historic communities vib...
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- PBS12 CCI Meredith Badler Podcast
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- 11:25
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Learn how Colorado is pioneering the future of creative entrepreneurship with Meredith Badler, Deputy Director of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA). With the creative sector generating $19.7 billion for the state's economy and supporting over 120,000 jobs, Badler discusses why artists must view themselves as small business owners while society continues to value the intrinsic power of their craft.
Badler also highlights the critical infrastructure CBCA provides to help creators protect and scale their work, including pro bono legal assistance through Colorado Attorneys for the Arts and grassroots legislative updates via the Colorado Arts Action Network. Discover how over a decade of peer learning at the statewide CCI Summit has fostered collaboration between rural mountain towns and urban centers, ensuring that grassroots projects in every corner of Colorado continue to thrive. Subscribe to our channel for more in-depth interviews with the innovators, a...
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- Colorado Inside Out November 13th, 2026
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- 29:16
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- 1 day ago
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- Kyle is joined by Krista kafer, Patty Calhoun, Luige del Puerto, and Alvina Vasquez.
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- Can Colorado Republicans Recover?
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- 5:21
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- After another difficult election, where does Colorado's Republican Party go from here?
Our _Colorado Inside Out_ panelists discuss what Republicans need to change to become competitive again, from candidate selection and party leadership to messaging and appealing to independent voters.
They also examine how Colorado went from a reliably Republican state to one dominated by Democrats, and whether that trend can be reversed.
Catch new episodes of _Colorado Inside Out_ every Friday at 8:00pm on PBS12 Colorado.
#ColoradoInsideOut #ColoradoRepublicans #ColoradoGOP #ColoradoPolitics #Election2026 #PBS12
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- What Do The Ballot Measure Results Tell Us About Colorado Voters?
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- 5:11
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Colorado voters backed some progressive policies while supporting more conservative measures on other issues. What do those results tell us about the state's political identity?
Our _Colorado Inside Out_ panelists examine the results of the 2026 ballot measures, including votes on taxes, education, public safety, and transgender rights. They also discuss whether Governor-elect Phil Weiser and state lawmakers should revisit measures that voters just approved.
Catch new episodes of _Colorado Inside Out_ every Friday at 8:00pm on PBS12 Colorado.
#ColoradoInsideOut #ColoradoElection #BallotMeasures #ColoradoPolitics #PhilWeiser #PBS12
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- Democrats Won Supermajorities: What Now?
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- 6:12
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Governor-elect Phil Weiser will take office with Democrats holding supermajorities in both chambers of the Colorado legislature. What does that mean for the state's future?
Our _Colorado Inside Out_ panelists discuss the challenges of one-party control, the importance of government accountability, and the issues lawmakers will face in the upcoming legislative session. Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul also weighs in on what to expect from the new administration.
Catch new episodes of _Colorado Inside Out_ every Friday at 8:00pm on PBS12 Colorado.
#ColoradoInsideOut #PhilWeiser #ColoradoLegislature #ColoradoPolitics #ColoradoElection #PBS12
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- Colorado's Blue Wave: Historic Congressional Wins
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- 6:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Colorado's 2026 election delivered some historic results, including Jessica Killin becoming the first Democrat elected to represent the state's 5th Congressional District.
Our _Colorado Inside Out_ panelists examine Killin's victory over Jeff Crank, Manny Rutinel's defeat of Gabe Evans, Eileen Laubacher's close race against Lauren Boebert, and what the results reveal about Colorado's changing political landscape.
Catch new episodes of _Colorado Inside Out_ every Friday at 8:00pm on PBS12 Colorado.
#ColoradoInsideOut #ColoradoElection #JessicaKillin #LaurenBoebert #ColoradoPolitics #PBS12
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- Colorado Student Wins National Civics Bee
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- 12:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- From a regional competition in Arvada to the national stage in Washington, D.C., Colorado student Peter Daniell has become the 2026 National Civics Bee champion!
After competing against 51 other finalists from across the country, Peter took home the Bill Daniels National Civics Award and a $100,000 education savings prize.
Peter joins PBS12's Ashley Michaels to discuss his preparation, the challenges of the national competition, the moment he learned he'd won, and how the experience has shaped his plans for the future.
Support for PBS12's Civics Bee coverage is provided in part by Daniels Fund.
#StudioTwelve #NationalCivicsBee #PeterDaniell #CivicsEducation #ColoradoStudents #DanielsFund #PBS12
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- Colorado Artist Christopher Hoppe Honors Migrant Farmworkers
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- 4:47
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Colorado artist Christopher Hoppe uses bold colors and powerful imagery to honor the migrant farmworkers whose contributions often go unrecognized.
Inspired by his love of painting and his family's connections to migrant agricultural workers, Hoppe shares the stories behind his artwork, including pieces celebrating education, resilience, and the people who help feed our communities.
#StudioTwelve #ChristopherHoppe #ColoradoArtists #MigrantFarmworkers #PBS12
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- Colorado Stories on Studio 12 Season 2 Ep. 28
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- 59:01
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Senator John Hickenlooper on the midterm elections, artist Christopher Hoppe's portraits honoring migrant farm workers, and heading to DUG for Jungle Judy's tips for putting fallen leaves to work in your garden. Plus, meet Peter Daniell, the Colorado student who became a national Civics Bee champion!
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- Is Colorado red, blue, or purple?
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- In this clip from the latest episode of Colorado Inside Out, our panelists discuss the results of various ballot measures and examine what they indicate about the state’s electorate. #copolitics #midterms #advancecolorado #cio #pbs12
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- Colorado Inside Out November 6th, 2026
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- 30:46
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Colorado’s political landscape is shifting, with surprising congressional victories, Democratic supermajorities at the State Capitol, and a changing map in traditionally Republican districts. The Insiders also look at the ballot measures that passed and failed, the potential implications as lawmakers prepare for the next legislative session, and the questions facing both parties — and a state that has long prided itself on independent thinking and a strong sense of community.
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- Beyond The Shrine: Discovering Colorado’s Mother Cabrini
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- 24:31
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
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- Join PBS12 for a deep dive into the story of Saint Frances Cabrini. Kyle Dyer heads to Italy with a group of Coloradans to go beyond the famous Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado and further explore the incredible legacy behind Colorado's saint
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- Colorado Inside Out October 30th, 2026
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- 30:16
- Date posted
- 15 days ago
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- With Election Day just days away, the Insiders discuss voter turnout and the growing debate over election oversight. Which Colorado ballot measures are capturing their attention, and what factors could influence voters’ decisions? And what about the millions of dollars being spent to influence voters — does campaign funding transparency matter? The Insiders also share their projections, the surprises and what they’re watching most closely in the final days of the election.
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- Is the CoCo Rail Plan in Trouble Before it Begins? Issue 7A Ballot Blunder | Colorado Inside Out
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- 7:30
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
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- Colorado's proposed Front Range passenger rail system is facing mounting scrutiny ahead of the November election.
Issue 7A would raise sales taxes to help fund the Colorado Connector ("CoCo") passenger rail project, but a major election mistake resulted in the measure appearing on ballots sent to approximately 800,000 voters, including people who weren't eligible to vote on it.
Our _Colorado Inside Out_ panelists discuss the fallout from the ballot error, the resignation of the district's designated election official, and the appointment of former Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder Pam Anderson to oversee election responsibilities.
The conversation also examines concerns about project costs, financial oversight, consultants and whether the proposed rail system would deliver on its promises.
Catch new episodes of _Colorado Inside Out_ every Friday at 8:00pm on PBS12 Colorado.
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- Amendments 84 & 85: Election Integrity or Unnecessary Changes? | Colorado Inside Out
- Runtime
- 5:57
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Should Colorado voters be required to provide additional identification when voting by mail? And should ballot questions be written at an eighth-grade reading level?
Our _Colorado Inside Out_ panelists debate two proposed constitutional amendments that would change how elections work in Colorado.
Amendment 84 would require voters to include identifying information, such as the last four digits of their Social Security number or a state-issued identification number, on their mail ballot envelopes.
Amendment 85 would require state and local ballot questions to be written in plain language at no higher than an eighth-grade reading level.
Panelists discuss whether these changes would improve election security and voter understanding or create unnecessary complications in a system that already has strong safeguards.
Both measures would require at least 55% voter approval to amend Colorado's Constitution.
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- Amendment 87 Survives Signature Challenge, But Could It Still Be Overturned? | Colorado Inside Out
- Runtime
- 5:56
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- Colorado's Amendment 87 will remain on the November ballot after a judge dismissed a last-minute legal challenge over the validity of petition signatures. But the legal battle may not be over.
The measure would replace Colorado's flat income tax with a graduated system, lowering rates for some taxpayers while increasing them for higher earners.
Our _Colorado Inside Out_ panelists debate the proposed tax changes, questions about the petition process, concerns over the measure's economic impact and whether another court challenge could follow if voters approve it.
The discussion also raises broader questions about Colorado's citizen initiative process and whether complex policy decisions belong on the ballot.
Catch new episodes of _Colorado Inside Out_ every Friday at 8:00pm on PBS12 Colorado.
#ColoradoInsideOut #Amendment87 #ColoradoPolitics #ColoradoTaxes #Election2026 #ColoradoElections #PBS12
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- Could Democrats Flip Colorado's Republican Congressional Districts? | Colorado Inside Out
- Runtime
- 7:09
- Date posted
- 16 days ago
- Description
- With Election Day approaching, several traditionally Republican congressional districts in Colorado are becoming increasingly competitive.
Our _Colorado Inside Out_ panelists examine the races that could reshape Colorado's congressional delegation, including:
District 3: Republican Jeff Hurd's prospects in a changing political environment.
District 4: Republican Lauren Boebert faces Democrat Eileen Laubacher.
District 5: Republican Jeff Crank faces Democrat Jessica Killin.
District 8: Republican Gabe Evans faces Democrat Manny Rutinel.
Catch new episodes of _Colorado Inside Out_ every Friday at 8:00pm on PBS12 Colorado.
#ColoradoInsideOut #ColoradoPolitics #Midterms2026 #Election2026 #LaurenBoebert #ColoradoElections #PBS12
- Title
- Can Colorado Fix Its Child Care Crisis? Lawmakers and Community Leaders Weigh In
- Runtime
- 6:42
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- Child care costs are putting enormous pressure on Colorado families, but finding solutions may be one issue that brings people together across political and economic divides.
Following the premiere of _Helping Hands_ at Gary Community Ventures in Denver, U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, Colorado State Sen. Scott Bright, Nicole Riehl, President and CEO of Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC), and Joe Ziegler, Executive Director of El Nidito in Fort Collins, came together to discuss the challenges facing Colorado's child care system and what can be done to improve it.
From affordability and access to early childhood education and workforce development, the panelists explore why investing in child care benefits families, businesses and communities across Colorado.
We also talk to Will Holden, Director of Communications & Storytelling at Gary Community Ventures, about the importance of raising awareness and building support for solutions.
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- Why These Filmmakers Took On Colorado's Child Care Crisis
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 17 days ago
- Description
- What inspired the documentary Helping Hands? Filmmakers Kaitlyn Buldoc and Kate McMahon from Homefront Productions share the personal experiences and the conversations that led them to explore Colorado's child care challenges.
From health care workers struggling to find affordable care to the ripple effects on employers and communities, the filmmakers discuss why child care is an issue that affects everyone, not just parents.
Hear how their experiences shaped the documentary and why they believe communities can work together to find solutions.
Helping Hands was produced by Homefront Productions in partnership with Gary Community Ventures and PBS12.
#HelpingHands #ChildCare #Colorado #Documentary #StudioTwelve #PBS12
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- Season 2, Ep. 26- Colorado Stories from Studio Twelve
- Runtime
- 1:00:31
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- This episode explores how child care supports patient care, highlighting a Grand Junction hospital’s $5 million investment in its workforce. Inside the powerful documentary “Helping Hands” with exclusive filmmaker interviews and expert panel reactions. Plus, what’s next for Colorado’s economy and competitiveness in a changing landscape.
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- Roger Ogden // 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) Hall of Fame Induction 10-23-26
- Runtime
- 13:46
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Roger Ogden's remarkable Colorado broadcasting career spans nearly seven decades.
Roger Ogden started as a young teenager working in radio and eventually moved into television. Roger advanced in his career, becoming an accomplished reporter, a news director, and eventually a General Manager, leading two of Denver’s biggest television stations: first at KCNC and then at 9NEWS KUSA.
In between, Roger spent a few years leading operations at NBC Europe.
Roger closed out his television career as president of Gannett Broadcasting, overseeing dozens of television newsrooms across the country.
In the words of his colleagues, “he always knew what to do. There was never any doubt. There was never any conflict within him. You always knew that he knew what he was doing.
…His legacy is his ability to kind of see the next thing, the next opportunity, the next obstacle, and not be overly concerned, but really sort of focused on how do we get t...
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- Ron Zappolo // 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) Hall of Fame Induction 10-23-26
- Runtime
- 14:47
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Some careers are measured by ratings, others by awards, but the truly remarkable ones are measured by the trust they earn. For more than four decades, Ron Zappolo has earned that trust, becoming one of Colorado's most respected and recognizable broadcasters.
His journey began more than 50 years ago in Washington, D.C. at WTTG-TV. Starting as a “copy boy”, Ron learned every aspect of the newsroom through hard work, determination, and a relentless passion for storytelling.
He worked his way up to reporter, sports reporter, and eventually sports anchor. Along the way, legendary broadcaster Maury Povich mentored him, teaching lessons that would shape a lifetime in journalism. In 1977, Ron accepted what he thought would be a short-term opportunity in Denver as a sports anchor at KOA-TV, now KCNC.
Ron became one of Denver's premier sports journalists, covering the Broncos, the Nuggets, the Avalanche, Rockies, and countless unforgettable moments th...
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- Reynelda Muse // 2026 Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) Hall of Fame Induction 10-23-26
- Runtime
- 11:03
- Date posted
- 18 days ago
- Description
- Some people report the news. Others make history while reporting the news. Reynelda Muse did both. A trailblazer, a pioneer, a barrier breaker, and a woman whose remarkable career didn't just change the face of television news in Colorado; it changed the face of television news nationwide.
She was the first Black woman to co-anchor the noon, 5 PM, and 10PM newscasts on Denver's News4. In 1980, media visionary Ted Turner tapped Reynelda Muse to become one of the founding anchors of a bold new experiment called CNN.
CNN was the world's first 24-hour television news network, but for Reynelda, the story is about much more than being first. It's about being exceptional and leaving a legacy that others could follow.
In 1992, she shattered yet another glass ceiling, becoming the first woman ever named Broadcaster of the Year by the Colorado Broadcasters Association. In that same year, the Colorado Association of Black Journalists honored her with a Lif...
