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Front Cover: Reporter Nathaniel Minor, Denverite reporter Donna Bryson and classical host Ray White // photos by Hart Van Denburg.

Back Cover: Denverite reporter Esteban Hernandez // photo by Kevin Beaty. Indie 102.3 host Bruce Trujillo and classical host David Ginder // photos by Hart Van Denburg.

A2019 NANNUALE REPORTW CHAPTER

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©Colorado Public Radio 2019 All Rights Reserved. A new chapter in Public Radio history begins

As my first year at comes to and inspire Coloradans - from Fort Collins to the a close, I’m more honored than ever to be leading Four Corners. CPR – an organization that plays a critical role in the lives of Coloradans all across the state. This has been a year of growth and opportunity for Our Vision Colorado Public Radio, and we have YOU to thank. This year we’ve built on our commitment to Your belief and support allows CPR not just to To inform, entertain, and deliver essential news and music, knowing that survive, but thrive and become an even more vital inspire all Coloradans. communities need impartial news they can trust, resource for our state. Thank you for your and music that both excites and soothes the soul. continued support. You make what we do possible.

From expanding our newsroom and broadening Thank you, our news programming to live broadcasts, local performances and partnerships - we’ve made Stewart Vanderwilt investments in our services to further inform President & CEO

A Letter from Virginia Berkeley, Board of Directors Fiscal Year 2019 Chair of the Board of Directors Virginia Berkeley, Chair in Philip E. Johnson, Vice Chair Ann E. Hinkins, Treasurer Dear friends, W. Dean Salter, Secretary Dr. Robert Contiguglia Looking back on CPR’s 2019 fiscal year, there’s a lot to be Michael P. Dowling Jack Finlaw celebrated. It’s been a year of new beginnings, changes and Bradley Greenwald growth, and a time of re-doubled focus on our primary goal: to be Diane F. Reeder an essential news source and public service to the communities Mary Ricketson Joanna Rosenblum in Colorado who make public radio part of their daily lives. Karen Secor Bob Steele This report captures just a slice of all that has been made possible Stewart Vanderwilt, Ex Officio this year by those who believe in the value of public radio. I hope Our Mission Fiscal Year 2020 dep you take pride in counting yourself among them; I know I do. Philip E. Johnson, Chair Joanna Rosenblum, Vice Chair To deliver meaningful I look forward to our future knowing that CPR is backed by an Diane F. Reeder, Treasurer Bob Steele, Secretary news, music and cultural expert team of journalists, staff and supporters committed to Rachel Romer Carlson experiences to everyone advancing our shared mission to a more informed and Dr. Robert Continguglia in Colorado using the enriched public. But first, I’m pleased to share a look back at the Jack Finlaw Bradley Greenwald last year and all that we accomplished together. power of the human voice Ned Harding in all its forms. Balan Nair Best Regards, Wag Schorr Karen Secor Michelle Sobel Virginia Berkeley W. Dean Salter, Emeritus Board Member Stewart Vanderwilt, Ex Officio th 4 Investing in Colorado News Some of the year’s accomplishments:

Your Source For Colorado News Twelve new reporters were welcomed to the CPR CPR acquired Denverite with philanthropic news team, helping Colorado communities stay support from Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, up-to-date and informed. More reporters enabled Colorado Media Project, Ellenoff Family Fund CPR to produce more than 200 election stories, and Gates Family Foundation. As an online news An informed public is essential to any democracy. including a voter’s guide that more than 300,000 source for the city, Denverite provides enhanced users accessed to help inform their decisions. coverage of Metro-’s politics and its vibrant Additionally, CPR was live on the ground tracking arts and culture scene. Trusted news has never been more important given the changes in the media the ‘bomb cyclone’ that hit the state in March and landscape in Colorado and nationally. With unprecedented community support CPR closed much of Denver. The newsroom also Colorado Public Radio received a $500,000 grant rose to the challenge and produced more Colorado-focused news. Together you produced the Since Columbine podcast and from the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation to special reports, an exploration of the impact of the support the expansion of CPR News. The helped CPR expand the depth and breadth of our newsroom, provide a broader shooting at Columbine High School 20 years later. transformational gift made the Foundation a lead range of stories across the state and bring Colorado more frequent news updates investor in CPR’s mission to become the home throughout the day. Of the 12 new reporters hired, two are regional institution for Colorado news. reporters, Stina Sieg and Dan Boyce, who report from the Western Slope and southern Colorado. CPR News announced a 70 person 9,000 square- The newsroom also welcomed its first foot news headquarters near the Colorado state Washington, DC-based reporter, Caitlyn Kim, who Capitol. Establishing CPR News in close proximity Among the stories CPR has covered this year: Ranchers and trade, teacher strike, marijuana cultivation and vintage baseball. Also, here’s CPR reporter Grace Hood expands CPR’s political coverage and provides a to the Capitol and Denver’s newsmakers supports in the field. // photos by Hart Van Denburg. Reporter Donna Bryson and Habitat For Humanity // photo by Kevin Beaty. much-needed resource for Colorado news more timely production and delivery of meaningful originating from the nation’s capital. Kim is currently news throughout the day. the only Colorado reporter based in Washington, DC for a Colorado news organization. In April, CPR received a one million dollar pledge for Audio Innovations from the Ned and In January, CPR added 17 national programs to its Nathalie Fund. schedule, including 1A, The Daily, Marketplace and Latino USA. As a result, listeners can hear the most CPR expanded on-demand audio production with important news while being exposed to a diversity two new podcasts - Purplish and On Something. of new voices and innovative storytelling. Purplish explores Colorado’s unique approach to democracy, while On Something discusses the With a $300,000 family foundation gift, the CPR impacts of marijuana legalization five years after newsroom launched its first investigative team, recreational marijuana was legalized in Colorado. led by the new investigative editor, Chuck Murphy. When fully staffed, this team will produce Colorado Matters also continued its highly deeply researched, data-driven, robust journalism successful live events series, which included that provides critical resources for the Colorado shows at the Newman Center at the University of community. CPR News announced the formation Denver and the Avalon Theater in Grand Junction, of a Climate Solutions reporting team with a with subjects ranging from climate change to a $1.21 million grant from the Jacques M. Littlefield retro holiday show designed to celebrate Foundation. This landmark investment is aimed community and the power of music. at increasing CPR’s environmental reporting and creating a hub of information for solutions to climate-related issues. 6 A Good Year to Invest in Colorado Music

Music stirs the imagination to match the soul. This year we sought to feed the souls of our communities with music discovery and cultural experiences through live broadcasts, local performances and partnerships with organizations across the state. From the Aspen Music Festival to Red Rocks, we were on site bringing the very best classical and new music to Coloradans, and we have our donors to thank for making it possible. Thank you.

CPR Classical performance by Bang On A Can, Underground Music Showcase band Dressy Bessy // photos by Hart Van Denburg.

CPR Classical broadcast world renowned cellist from masterworks to contemporary - more Yo-Yo Ma live from in a accessible for listeners in northern Colorado. This sold-out show. This was the first time CPR Classical marked the first time CPR Classical has been heard broadcast live from Red Rocks, and it kicked off a in Fort Collins since 2008. two-year global tour of Yo-Yo Ma, who played all six solo cello suites by Bach. In the second series of CPR Classical’s The Great Composers podcast, conductor and lecturer CPR Classical expanded to Fort Collins at 88.3 FM, Scott O’Neil explored the life and music of making CPR’s extensive range of classical music - Sergei Rachmaninoff with host Karla Walker.

In the summer, CPR’s OpenAir became Indie 102.3, Leading the charge is music industry expert and the organization’s revamped independent music radio veteran Willobee Carlan, Indie 102.3’s discovery station with a more focused library, program director. With nearly four decades of tightened spotlight on local artists and a new experience in programming and operations, schedule of programs. Carlan will continue the station’s growth and focus on building awareness and trial among new music enthusiasts. 7 Partnering With Our Community

Throughout the year, CPR News strove to present an in-depth view of issues that are critical to the Colorado community through its partnerships with other organizations, both national and local.

Cannabis reporting and photo by Dan Boyce. On Something podcast team at the PRX Catapult Showcase in Boston // photo by Chris McIntosh. Governor ’ inauguration // photo by Hart Van Denburg. This included joining American Homefront, a through live broadcasts, local collaboration of public radio stations and NPR performances and instrument drives. focusing on the experiences of active duty military and veterans. CPR strengthens the project with CPR Classical brought live performances to substantial presence of military and VA services listeners in Denver and statewide through along the Front Range. SummerFest, which features the best classical performances from around Colorado, including CPR News teamed up with local outlets the Bravo! Vail, Colorado Music Festival and the Grand Junction Sentinel and the Durango Herald Aspen Music Festival. to follow Governor John Hickenlooper on the campaign trail soon after he announced his bid Indie 102.3 was live at the Underground for president. Music Showcase in Denver’s Baker Neighborhood where it broadcast three bands live from the main CPR partnered with WNYC to develop and stage and shared stage performances and green co-host a three-hour national call-in show - Ask a room acoustics sessions through Facebook live. part Legal State - that explored marijuana legalization in Colorado and across the country. CPR’s CPR Classical continued its partnership with the On Something host and producer, Ann Marie nonprofit Bringing Music to Life to encourage Awad, co-hosted the show, which aired on 4/20. Coloradans statewide to donate gently used instruments, which were refurbished and In collaboration with organizations across the distributed to schools in need. This year more state, CPR Classical and Indie 102.3 connected than 900 instruments were donated. the Colorado community to the power of music ner Underground Music Showcase with band Alvvays // photo by Daniel Mescher. Bringing Music to Life // photo by organization. Bravo! Vail // photo by organization.

ship 10 Revenue & Expenses

Fiscal Year: July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (In 000s) FY19 FY18 ASSETS Current Assets $23,140 $18,231 Fixed/Other Assets $26,511 $26,694 Yo-Yo Ma at Red Rocks // photo by Daniel Mescher. Columbine High School 20-Year Memorial // photos by Hart Van Denburg. Total Assets $49,651 $44,925

The Highlights of 2019 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Liabilities $14,552 $15,226 Net assets without donor restriction $32,254 $28,787 July Stewart Vanderwilt began his new position as President and CEO of Colorado Public Radio. Net assets with donor restriction $2,845 $912 Colorado Matters took its show on the road to Grand Junction. Host Ryan Warner Total Liabilities & Net Assets $49,651 $44,925 interviewed Colorado author Craig Childs on stage at the Avalon Theatre.

August CPR Classical broadcast world renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma live from Red Rocks in a sold Revenue Individual Giving 56% out show. Underwriting 26% Corporation for 4% All Other Support 14% September Ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, CPR’s Purplish podcast kept voters better informed about local politics.

October The CPR newsroom published its 2018 Midterm Election Guide, which provided Colorado voters with in-depth answers to their questions about the ballot. STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES (In 000s) FY19 FY18 November CPR Classical expanded into northern Colorado at 88.3 FM. REVENUE Individual Giving* $13,990 $13,205 December CPR Classical released Comfort and Joy, its first ever holiday music compilation, with Underwriting $6,420 $5,930 17 tracks recorded in the CPR Performance Studio. Corporation for Public Broadcasting $939 $903 Grant Revenue $2,302 ––– January CPR News launched its new schedule, which included 17 new national programs. All Other Support $1,193 $813 Total Revenue $24,844 $20,851 February Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner sat down for his first interview with newly elected Governor Jared Polis. EXPENSES Programming/Production $12,212 $10,540 March Online news organization Denverite joined the CPR family. Underwriting/Fundraising $5,071 $4,555 Management/General $1,199 $1,611 April CPR produced Since Columbine to explore the 20th anniversary of the shooting at Expenses Programming/Production 66% Total Operating Expenses $18,482 $16,706 Underwriting/Fundraising 27% Columbine High School. Management/General 6% NET FROM OPERATIONS $6,362 $4,145 CPR News received a $500,000 grant from the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation, dedicated Depreciation $963 $904 to accelerate the expansion of the newsroom. Increase In Net Assets* $5,399 $3,241 *Restricted $1,933 $912

May Host Ann Marie Awad presented the podcast On Something at a live showcase in Boston. A copy of the audited financial statements can be found at www.cpr.org.

June CPR News launched On Something, its first national podcast produced in collaboration with PRX that explores the impacts of marijuana legalization in Colorado and nationally. 11 12 PRODUCTION CORPORATE SUPPORT Irvin Coffee – Videographer / Photographer Annie Campbell – Senior Underwriting Associate Peter Creamer – Technical Operations Specialist Julie Fendrich – Senior Underwriting Associate David Fender – Audio Producer Kim Flynn-Neeley – Senior Underwriting Associate Matt Herz – News Production Manager David Gomez – Traffic Director Michael Hughes – Audio Editor Mark McCain – Senior Underwriting Associate Brady McNellis – Technical Operations Manager Nancy Pienkowski – Underwriting & Traffic Administrator Joe Pestovich – Technical Operations Specialist Cynthia (C.J.) Railsback – Director of Corporate Support Michael Rieck – Technical Operations Specialist Maria Ramon O’Brien – Senior Underwriting Associate Shane Rumsey – Production Editor Aimee Svenneby – Senior Underwriting Associate Cara Schiff – Production Assistant Julie Turken – Manager of Regional Support Martin Skavish – Recording Engineer / Audio Producer Nicole Wilkosz – Senior Underwriting Associate Indie 102.3 host Alisha Sweeney // photo by Hart Van Denburg. Denverite team // photo by Kevin Beaty. Natasha Watts – Production Assistant FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION DIGITAL PLATFORMS Helena Davis – Senior Administrative Assistant Jenny Gentry – Senior Vice President, Finance As of June 30, 2019 Jonathan Finger – Web Developer Staff List Daniel Mescher – Digital Producer & Administration Kim Nguyen – Digital Platforms Director Linda Heider – Listener Services Coordinator Francie Swidler – Social Media Editor Morgan Hofmann – Business Resource Manager Kathy Pittaway – Listener Services Coordinator Hart Van Denburg – Visuals Editor PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS Vic Vela – Weekend Host / Reporter ACCOUNTING OFFICE Stewart Vanderwilt – President & CEO Brennyn Buscarello – Communications Coordinator Megan Verlee – Public Affairs Editor Maria Andrejko – Accounting Assistant Susan Cole – Executive Assistant to the President & CEO Marni Myers – Creative Manager Andrew Villegas – Morning Editor Mariel Frost – Accounting Specialist Kendall Smith – Partnership & Events Manager PROGRAMMING Ryan Warner – Colorado Matters Senior Host Lori Pufahl – Controller Stephanie Wolf – Arts Reporter Lori Wilson – Business Office Assistant Sean Nethery – Senior Vice President, Programming DEVELOPMENT DENVERITE Jim East – Senior Vice President, Development CPR NEWS HUMAN RESOURCES Kevin Beaty – Reporter / Photography, Denverite Jo Ann Allen – Host/Reporter Joanne Grainger – Human Resources Assistant Donna Bryson – Reporter, Denverite LEADERSHIP GIVING Ann Marie Awad – General Assignment Reporter/Backup Host Dan Murphy – Vice President, Human Resources Ashley Dean – Editor, Denverite Sue Coughlin – Senior Leadership Giving Officer Joella Baumann – News Fellow Jane Taggart – Human Resources Generalist Esteban L. Hernandez – Reporter, Denverite Greer Hancock – Leadership Giving Associate Carl Bilek – Colorado Matters Executive Producer Roger Trigo – Human Resources Specialist David Sachs – Reporter, Denverite Laura Jepsen – Leadership Giving Officer Bente Birkeland – Public Affairs Reporter Mary McGee – Leadership Giving Director Alison Borden – Afternoon Editor ENGINEERING Karen Stern – Leadership Giving Officer Dan Boyce – Southern Colorado Reporter CPR CLASSICAL Christine Tesmer – Senior Leadership Giving Officer Patrick Neelin – Broadcast / IT Engineer Sam Brasch – General Assignment Reporter Marilyn Cooley – Music Host Joann Wooley – Legacy Circle Program Manager Dean Phannenstiel – Vice President, Engineering Jenny Brundin – Education Reporter David Ginder – Host / Producer John Van Milligan – RF Engineering Director David Burdick – Digital Managing Editor Mary Harrison – Music Specialist Ron Zastrow – Broadcast / IT Engineer - Grand Junction Anthony Cotton – Colorado Matters Radio & Digital Producer Jen Hitt – Music Librarian Assistant MEMBERSHIP Jon Zucco – Broadcast / IT Director Kevin Dale – Executive Editor Jean Inaba – Music Host Caryn Apodaca – Membership Data Systems Manager Bob Lafley – Music Host John Daley – Health Reporter Roberta Goodall – Member Services Assistant NEW MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY Andrea Dukakis – Colorado Matters Senior Producer/ Monika Vischer – Program Director Carter Harris – Member Relationship Specialist Backup Host Karla Walker – Host / Managing Producer Shannon Hopkins – Membership Systems Specialist John Bigwood – Senior Web Developer/Programmer Rachel Estabrook – News Director Matt Weesner – Music Host / Production Manager James McGrory – Membership Data Processing Associate Christopher Cross – Linux Systems Network Admin Michelle P. Fulcher – Colorado Matters Radio & Digital Producer Jeff Zumfelde – Music Director Jason Mohr – Membership Director Don Dixon – Vice President, New Media & Technology Kelley Griffin – Senior Editor Becky Morgan – On Air Fundraising Manager Justin James – Windows Networks & Systems Admin/ Jim Hill – Morning Assistant Digital Editor INDIE 102.3 Christine O’Connell – Fundraising Communications Associate Manager of User Support Grace Hood – Energy & Environment Reporter Brooke Petit – Member Communications Specialist Brian Quade – Web Developer/Programmer Willobee Carlan – Program Director Michael Weindorf – Technical Support Specialist Caitlyn Kim – Public Affairs Reporter / Washington D.C. Zach Gilltrap – Producer / Host Andrew Shaw – Senior Fundraising Producer Mike Lamp – Morning Host Jeremy Petersen – Morning Host / Producer Justin Shoman – Fundraising Communications Manager Avery Lill – Colorado Matters Producer / Reporter / Host Alisha Sweeney – Host / Assistant Music Director Elena Vetter – Membership Giving Coordinator Ben Markus – Business Reporter Bruce Trujillo – Host/Programming Assistant Xandra McMahon – General Assignment Reporter / Producer Jessi Whitten – Music Director / Assistant Program Director Nathaniel Minor – Growth & Transportation Reporter Natalia V. Navarro – Morning General Assignment Reporter Michael Elizabeth Sakas – General Assignment Reporter CONTENT TEAM Hayley Sanchez – News Fellow Doug Clifton – Chief Content Officer Kate Schimel – Topics Editor Jon Pinnow – Daily Production Manager Daniel J. Schneider – Digital Innovations Editor Rebekah Romberg – Content Producer Alex Scoville – Digital Producer Brad Turner – Senior Producer, On Demand Audio Allison Sherry – Justice Reporter 13 Stina Sieg – Western Slope Reporter 14 On Something podcast reporting, reporter Dan Boyce // photos by Hart Van Denburg. Cork and Bill Rech Mike and Jill Ogborn David and Cynthia* Becker Gifts and Pledges Marilyn and John Salzman Gordon and Pam Parker Irene and George Becker Stoddard Family Foundation Kathryn Pieplow George Belsey Tom and Kathy Stokes Carl Polhemus Christel Bemelmans and Timothy Kram Monika Vischer Robert Poorvu Barbara Benedict Colorado Public Radio saw tremendous growth and outreach in the last year. 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Martin* Linda Scott Aspen Grove Lawrence Covell Sonja E. Benson* Littleton Symphony Orchestra Virginia Berkeley Jenny Gentry Dr. Jasmine Martin Barbara Servis Aspen Music Festival and School Thomas M. Georges* Jeanie and Randal Martines Audrey and Ronald Sevalt Bonfils Blood Center Meadowlark Bar Trish Boland Metropolitan State University Graduate James L. Boone* Paula Gibson and Scott Steinke Gina Martyn and Michelle Slusher Dick and Patty Shaw Brookfield Residential Helen Gillikin Mark Masters Janice Shellhammer Classic Pianos Mindfish Test Prep Lyle E. Bourne Museum of Outdoor Arts Dr. Sally J. Boyson Kathryn J. Goff and Harold C. Scott Dennis Mateski Joan Shepardson* Comedy Works Sandy and Marty Goldhaber Melany Matheson and Eric Meer Stan Siefer Colorado Academy Neptune Mountaineering Marge Bozarth Obermeyer Wood Elizabeth Bradley and Andee Rubin Christopher Goméz Robert Thomas Matschulat* Frank E. Sitchler* Colorado River District Luann Good-deCurnou Harold May Stephen T. 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Andrea and Ken Cohen Lorraine and Harley* Higbie Gerry Newton Carolyn Vittorelli and Gary Carnes Stanley Marketplace Mardell Hill George Nimmo Diane L. Vliem St. John’s Cathedral Tribe Alpha Tom* and Noël Congdon Two Parts Robert Connelly Leslie Hilton Faye O’Brien Rick Foster and Julie Waggener Tansey Contemporary Kathy Hixson Dawn and John O’Connor Ruth M. Wathen* Toad&Co Urban Drainage and Flood Control District Kathleen E. Conway US Olympic and Paralympic Committee Eric Cornejo and Dr. Alan Arbuckle John Hobson Sandi and Bruce Ogin Joyce Wells The Brass Bed Fine Linens & Furnishings Elizabeth Holman Steven Okuley and Richard Dusseau Dray Wharton The Denver Brass Sue Coughlin and Dino Ianni Janet Crouch Ruth and George Hopfenbeck Edward and Jean Onderko Caleb Stepan and Myken White The Infinite Monkey Theorem Holly Hoting Tara O’Neill Aronson Lawrence Wild The Joshua School Penelope S. Cunningham* MATCHING GIFT Barry and Gay Curtiss-Lusher Laura and John Jepsen Hugh and Colleen Osborne Leslie Y. Wilson Vail Health Hospital Kevin W. and Amy B. Johnson Karamjeet Pandher and Sukhi Khera Pamela Wilson Visit Longmont COMPANIES William H. Darken and Michele M. Darken Helena Davis Leslie C. Randolph and Dr. Brann Johnson Loretta Paparella* Eve A. Wood, M.D. $1,200+ Barbara De Jong Joanna and Christopher Johnson Luke Paparella Joan E. Wood $5,000+ Doug and Rusty Johnson Perry and Virginia* Peine Joan and Tom Woodward Chevron Freeman Dhority 303 Blues Project Thomas A. Johnson Ann Pena Joann Wooley and Kurtis Mitchell General Electric Bob and Julie Diehl ACLU Richard and Mary Anne Johnston Eric Perryman and Lori Potter Margaret and Max Wycisk IBM Corporation Cyndra Dietz Anthem Colorado Doug Jones Richard A. Price Pat Zeller* Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. Deborah Distler and Garth Englund, Jr. Attention Homes Colman and Marcia Kahn Cindy and Russel Quan Bill Zinke Salesforce Edwin Dommreis* Audubon Rockies Steven B. and Sandra Phillips Kaye Gerald Quiat* Janet Burda and Bob Zupkus The Williams Companies, Inc. James P. Dougan Bing Beverage Company Walt and Mary Ruth Duncan* Leslie Kelly Marshall Quiat* Alice M. Zwanzig* BOA Construction Inc. Betty B. Dutton* Sam and Lana Kevan Melinda Quiat Boulder Organic Foods Suzanne Dysard Nancy Kipke W. Gerald Rainer, M.D.* and CAM Solar LEGACY CIRCLE Jim East and David Johns Libby Kirkpatrick* Mrs. Lois Sayre Rainer Canyon Country Discovery Center Mike and Kathy Kirwin Harland and MaryAnn Ranney *Deceased Janet Eden-Harris and Paul Harris City of Lakewood Tim A. Edgar Michael J. Klimo* George Rannie ClusterTruck Todd T. Egan Gabrielle Knox and John Edmiston Jan Rauker Clyfford Still Museum Anonymous (745) David and Lori Ann Knutson Arnold Ray Rich and Peri Abrahams Kenneth and Jacalyn Eis CoBiz Financial Bill and Sharon Elfenbein Tamara Krenz Dr. Richard Heppe and Diane F. Reeder Colorado Shakespeare Festival Dr. Debra Josephson Abrams Kathryn Snyder and Jerry Kutchey Nora Reznickova-Klein 21 The Ervin Family 22 More stories from the year: U.S. Women’s National Team soccer player Mallory Pugh, classical pianist Barry Douglass, the National Western Stock Show, Red Rocks performance with Del McCoury, opening day of the Colorado legislature, former governor and now Senate candidate John Hickenlooper, the Deer Trail Rodeo, Colorado Matters holiday show with Hazel Miller, the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Marade, the Denver teachers strike, conductor Scott O’Neil // photos by Hart Van Denburg. rel ev antReport Design by Marni Myers