Maeve Conran

2 weeks ago | kdnk.org | Maeve Conran

This week on Regional Roundup, we hear reports from across the region on the "Hands Off" protests, which drew thousands to the streets as part of a nationwide day of action against recent Trump administration policies. We also recognize National Library Week with a visit to a unique library in Westcliffe, Colorado, and a report on the elimination of federal funding for libraries and other cultural institutions.

2 weeks ago | aspenpublicradio.org | Maeve Conran

On a busy Friday morning at Tocabe American Indian Eatery in Denver, chef and co-founder Ben Jacobs checks on a batch of salsa which is being prepared while some bison ribs and a pot of beans are simmering, ahead of today’s lunchtime rush. Tocabe specializes in Indigenous ingredients, sourcing from Native producers across the region. “We get corn from Bow and Arrow brand, which is Ute Mountain Ute.

2 weeks ago | ksjd.org | Maeve Conran

This week on Regional Roundup, we hear reports from across the region on the "Hands Off" protests, which drew thousands to the streets as part of a nationwide day of action against recent Trump administration policies. We also recognize National Library Week with a visit to a unique library in Westcliffe, Colorado, and a report on the elimination of federal funding for libraries and other cultural institutions.

3 weeks ago | kdnk.org | Maeve Conran

This week on Regional Roundup, we take a closer look at the Sundance Film Festival’s recent announcement that it will move from Park City, Utah—its home for 40 years—to Boulder, Colorado, starting in 2027. We hear from a Colorado lawmaker sponsoring legislation to provide the festival with tax credits, as well as the director of the Utah Film Commission on what the move means for the state.

3 weeks ago | ksjd.org | Maeve Conran |Sarah Melotte

Outdoor recreation is estimated to contribute more than $1 trillion to the U.S. economy. In many rural communities, particularly in the Rocky Mountain West, it plays a vital role in economic development. ⁠A new podcast explores how this is playing out in several communities in our region, from Moab, Utah to Montezuma County in southwest Colorado.