Rocky Mountain PBS

When you think about it, what else unifies people like music? What else makes such a profound impact on the way we think and feel? Tonight's "Nova: Musical Minds" explores music's ability to heal the body and mind. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/505/rss

Some of the most memorable trips I've taken have been to our national parks: trekking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back up again (sore is an understatement!); hiking through the Narrows of Zion National Park, a wet and wild scramble that snakes through 18 miles of towering canyon;...

Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter, and you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a free AAA membership valued at $73. We are giving away 4 AAA memberships! http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/500/rss

Students and parents from Centennial, Connection and Homestead Elementary share what it was like to be involved in Super School News. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/494/rss

Tim Sarmo from the Town of Palisade talks about about the local farmer's market. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/497/rss

Cooling your home is one of the most costly expenses you incur as a homeowner, so it is important to keep your system tuned and maintained. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/496/rss

In 2006, Colorado led the nation in foreclosures. Where do things stand now? http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/495/rss

Colorado youth organizations are reaching out to minority and underserved children to help them engage with nature. Here, we spotlight three organizations doing important work. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/486/rss

Rocky Mountain PBS is rolling out an exciting initiative called "Facing the Mortgage Crisis." It's part of a nationwide information and outreach blitz by PBS stations in partnership with public radio stations...

Here is a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the process, told by the students at one of the schools which produced a "Super School News" newscast this year (King-Murphy Elementary School in Evergreen). Enjoy! http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/492/rss

Well, it's finally here. After all the delays and preparation, Rocky Mountain PBS is transitioning our analog signal to "nightlight"* status and going digital this Friday, June 12 at midnight. For some of you it's been a long time coming or irrelevant if you have cable or satellite...

Here are photos from our Backstage Pass event with Ken Burns. What a memorable evening! Courtesy of the Station's Archived Memories (SAM) Committee. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/490/rss

On Sunday night, our studio buzzed with the energy and stories of Robert Van Camp, train aficionado and producer of "Great Scenic Railway Journeys: Celebrating North America's Steam Railways." http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/482/rss

The analog shut-off date for Rocky Mountain PBS/KRMA is set for June 12 at midnight. Visit rmpbs.org/dtv for more information. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/484/rss

Jane Flottman, Super School News' first volunteer chairperson (1979-1980), wrote in to share her memories of the program. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/483/rss

Below are short videos about three of the most popular steam trains in our state: the Georgetown Loop Railway, the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. People come to Colorado from all across the world to ride them. Enjoy...

On May 26, Ken Burns wowed a crowd of more than 150 urban youth during a Q&A and screening of "The National Parks: This is America," focusing on the contributions of minorities to the history of the national parks system. Hear what Burns had to say...

On May 26, Ken Burns was in Denver to give Rocky Mountain PBS viewers a sneak peek of "The National Parks: America's Best Idea," his new 12-hour, six-part series premiering in September...

Van Jones, President Obama's green jobs advisor, joins "Planet Forward" host Frank Sesno in a review of ideas submitted by citizens and experts on whether we should move away from fossil fuels and if so, how we should do it. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/478/rss

With his third legislative session behind him, is Colorado's chief executive measuring up to expectations? http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/477/rss

The annual televised event, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, has been going strong for 20 years. Jerry Colbert, executive producer of "National Memorial Day Concert," discusses the program's mission in this audio slideshow. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/474/rss

For 30 years, Super School News has been giving Colorado students the chance to become real newscasters. Here are photos from the first 10 years of the program, 1979-1989. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/476/rss

Students and parents from Parmalee and Rooney Ranch Elementary share what it was like to be involved in Super School News. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/475/rss

Carrier," a 10-part series filmed aboard the USS Nimitz, is now available for online viewing. The series is a character-driven immersion in the high-stakes world of a nuclear aircraft carrier. Watch now...

Two new studies on the award-winning PBS KIDS series "Super WHY!" prove that children, especially those from low-income families, are learning core early literacy skills from the TV series and its educational support materials. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/471/rss

Last week, in response to our CEO Doug Price's blog, a number of you suggested either getting rid of Promo or offering an electronic version to cut down on costs. The good news is we already offer e-promo, and more than 2,100 people so far have made the switch...

Last week, we made some tough decisions that affected staff levels at Rocky Mountain PBS. Due to our $1.5 million budget shortfall, we are moving forward with a reorganization that will enable Rocky Mountain PBS to be more hopeful about the future...

This year's Telluride Mountainfilm Festival will be held on Memorial Day weekend. Highlights include the world premiere of Ken Burns' newest documentary, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea," airing on Rocky Mountain PBS in September...

How is Denver doing with respect to urban growth issues? Which neighborhoods in Denver do you look to as models of success? http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/464/rss

Rocky Mountain PBS salutes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Here's our lineup of related programming in May. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/465/rss

An interview with wood sculptor Kofi Danso of Grand Junction.  http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/463/rs

So often what we know about World War II comes from Western documentation and perspective...

The World Health Organization has raised the threat level, and there are now cases in Colorado. How concerned are you? http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/459/rss

Here's a sneak peek of Ken Burns' new documentary "The National Parks: America's Best Idea." http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/460/rss

In this rare and deeply personal interview, Prince discusses the struggles of his youth, his strained relationship with his father, his frustration with the music industry and his decision not to vote. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/461/rss

Want to know your impact on our climate? Use this carbon footprint calculator to get an estimate of your CO2 emissions each year. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/277/rss

On April 23, Rocky Mountain PBS and KCET Los Angeles honored eight Colorado child care providers, along with their families, during an awards ceremony held at the Governor's Mansion. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/455/rss

In 2010, SuperSchool News is turning 30. Coming up, we're launching a year-long celebration of the widely popular educational outreach program and series. Were you a Super School News student 10, 20, 30 years ago? Are you a teacher or volunteer who remembers what it was like...

Over the weekend, I took a 7-mile walk on the trails that follow alongside Clear and Ralston Creeks. I kept noticing garbage in the water...

Right now, somewhere, somehow, your home is wasting energy. In fact, every year the average American spends $450 on energy wasted through holes and cracks in their home...

Solar panels are dotting the roofs of thousands of homes across Colorado as more and more homeowners realize the benefits of generating their own electricity with a solar electric system. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/453/rss

PBS KIDS was a huge hit at the 2009 White House Easter Egg Roll. Dozens of fun photos were taken at the event, which attracted a crowd of 30,000+. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/450/rss

Solar rebates are available statewide. Local program partners and the Governor's Energy Office are offering solar rebates to residents and businesses for new photovoltaic and hot water systems...

Facing an $800 million shortfall for next year, Colorado lawmakers are in cutting mode. http://www.rmpbs.org/panorama/index.cfm/entry/449/rss