Sam Brasch

Colorado wildfires leave vast trail of destruction

Sam Brasch, Steve Inskeep

Fast-growing Colorado wildfires have destroyed hundreds of structures and forced evacuations of entire towns.
Researchers say snow levels are at a record low in the Rocky Mountains

Sam Brasch

Surveyors say they've never seen so little snow at their annual spring measurements in the Rocky Mountains.
Denver bison herd helps Indigenous residents connect with their heritage

Sam Brasch

Since 1914, Denver, Colorado, has maintained a small bison herd in a park outside the city. In recent years, an Indigenous group has slaughtered one annually to feed urban Native people.
Electric vehicle sales increase as federal tax credits for them come to an end

Sam Brasch

Federal discounts for electric vehicles expire at the end of the month. The deadline has led to a spike in EV sales and whiplash for auto dealers.