Think fireflies only live back East? Think again. Entomologist Christy Bills of the Western Firefly Project joins KSJD to talk about the glowing beetles lighting up wetlands across the West—including right here in Cortez.

Water experts gathered at the University of Colorado, Boulder for talks about the future of the Colorado River. Top policymakers were notably absent.

The Colorado Senior Games were held June 6–8, 2025, in Colorado Springs. Athletes age 50 and older competed in events including track and field, pickleball and bowling.

Explore environmental law, Indigenous leadership, media lawsuits, Craig Childs’ new book, and rodeo culture in this week’s Regional Roundup.

Scams targeting immigrants are on the rise in Colorado. Attorneys urge awareness and caution as fraudsters exploit fear, language barriers, and social media to extort victims.

More than 1,200 gathered in Boulder to honor victims of the Pearl Street attack, sharing grief, resilience, and calls for unity after the violent firebombing.

Researchers found massive depletion of the region's groundwater, adding more stress to the drought-stricken Colorado River.

Millions of people in the U.S. experience domestic and sexual violence each year, including children and teens. To try to prevent this from happening, Basalt-based nonprofit Response is partnering with K-12 schools from Aspen to Carbondale to teach students about consent and healthy relationships in the age of smartphones and social media.

Phillip Gover III, who is of Pawnee and Choctaw descent, will help the organization work with with tribal communities.

This week on the Regional Roundup: tree planting for heat relief, birdsong migrations, river conservation, Tibetan blessings, teen consent education, and safe housing for survivors.