El Patrón
In the wake of the Colombian armed conflict, the Gallo family returns home only to find their livelihood threatened by a soon-to-be-built dam. The Javier and his two kids, Maikol and Michel, fight to protect the region’s last free-flowing river, traditional knowledge of the land and dreams of a better future.
El Refugio
The night before its scheduled closure, the owner of a run-down motel opens her doors to a group of Venezuelan migrants. The motel becomes a refuge to hundreds of asylum seekers as they reflect on the reality of life in the United States.
The lonely life of Colorado's last sheepherders
Colorado’s 350 sheepherders work alone in the remote forests and deserts of Colorado with minimal oversight. They’re more vulnerable and abused than other farmworkers in the state — and for decades, it’s kept labor advocates worried.
All guts and no glory
Bull riding is one of the most dangerous sports. These Colorado teenagers are the future of the sport.
Derby world
Inside the tight-knit family of demolition derby
Snowmakers
Ski areas are increasingly reliant on machine-made snow. But making snow is resource intensive.
Taco Bell Ultra
During the Taco Bell 50k, runners must complete 31 miles and eat at nine Taco Bell restaurants. What could go wrong?
Fighting fire with fire
After decades of fire suppression, experts eye prescribed burns
Tariffs squeeze small town hat maker
Slaughterhouse
Superior Farms, the city’s only slaughterhouse, would be shut down if voters pass Ordinance 309. Here’s how the proposed ban could affect Coloradans.
Calving season is a round-the-clock job
Long's Gardens
120-year-old Boulder farm blooms again
A matter of size
For competitive gardeners, bigger is always better.
Lowriders
Inside Greeley’s lowrider scene
Bone dry
Farming in Colorado's extreme drought
Soundscapes
Meet the sound artist who's exploring the symphony of nature at Rocky Mountain National Park
Landscapes
Capturing the 'modern prairie' with landscape photographer Alex Burke
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