https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/co-150-an-oral-history 2026 marks Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood and the 250th anniversary of the United States. To mark these milestones, Rocky Mountain Community Radio stations are sharing stories that explore different chapters of Colorado’s history and the people, places, and events that have shaped the state. en-US Copyright Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:13:27 GMT https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/2026-11-10/52-years-of-music-how-tellurides-bluegrass-festival-shaped-the-town The Telluride Bluegrass Festival has shaped the town’s culture and identity over the past five decades. A longtime attendee shares her reflections on how the music, performers, and experiences have evolved while the festival tradition continues. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:13:27 GMT https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/2026-11-10/52-years-of-music-how-tellurides-bluegrass-festival-shaped-the-town Julia Caulfield https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/2026-11-10/from-ranching-to-the-silver-screen-the-draper-familys-western-film-legacy For generations, the Draper family has made its living ranching in Wetmore, in southern Colorado. As supplemental income, the family found another way to sustain their operation by providing horses, cattle, and wagons for Western movies filmed throughout the region. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:01:14 GMT https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/2026-11-10/from-ranching-to-the-silver-screen-the-draper-familys-western-film-legacy Stefanie Sere