Like many other cities around the country, Denver is trying to deal with rising numbers of residential foreclosures. And while the latest figures indicate a decrease in the number of overall foreclosures in Colorado this past quarter, certain neighborhoods are seeing rising numbers of homeowners not able to pay their mortgages. As part of a statewide economic series from Rocky Mountain Community Radio, KGNU’s Maeve Conran reports.

Across Colorado, charitable organizations that serve the poor say they’re experiencing an alarming increase in demand from those who’ve never needed help before. The resulting strain on non-profits has many worried about the future - and how they’ll keep up as the economy worsens. As part of a statewide economic series from Rocky Mountain Community Radio, KUNC’s Kirk Siegler visits an emergency shelter for women in Denver.

Governor Bill Ritter briefed reporters at the state capitol after returning from what he says was a successful ten day economic development trip to Asia. Ritter met with business leaders from China and Japan to promote the state as a renewable energy research hub and lobby for a non-stop flight from Denver to Tokyo. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Today is a big day for scientific entrepreneurs in Colorado. Half-a-dozen of the state’s most promising biotechnology start-up companies are pitching their business plans to potential investors at the annual conference known as “Bio-West” in Denver. If these start-up companies make good, it could mean billions for the state’s economy, and then there are the benefits to health and agriculture their products could provide around the world. KCFR Health Reporter Eric Whitney has this introduction to the people behind some of the state’s best bio-tech bets.

It’s been a hundred years since Democrats last met in the Mountain West for their convention. Tonight, by nominating their Presidential candidate in Denver, they are hoping to chip away the Republicans’ Rocky Mountain stronghold. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports from Denver.

Behind the glitz and glamour of the Democratic National Convention thousands of volunteers are working long hours to keep the wheels turning. Some volunteers have taken time off work and flown to Denver, and most won’t be attending VIP receptions and private parties. Bente Birkeland looks at what’s in it for them.

The Democratic Convention is coming to a close in Denver tonight. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson sends this first-person profile of one Colorado Springs delegate who’s been getting a unique education in Convention 101.

More than 75-thousand people will pack into INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium tonight to listen to Barack Obama give his acceptance speech. The event will force the closure of more than five miles of Interstate 25 - so organizers of the Democratic National Convention are urging those who are ATTENDING - to leave the car behind. KUNC’s Sarah Hughes has more.

Rage Against the Machine headlined the Tent State Music Festival on Wednesday, playing to a crowd of thousands. But as KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin reports, the activist rock group was only one element of a day-long anti-war demonstration.

Denver’s 16th street mall is a hub of activity - even without the help of this week’s Democratic National Convention. But many were taken aback on Tuesday - when a group of U.S. military veterans who’ve served in Iraq and Afghanistan staged a mock occupation of the popular downtown venue. KUNC’s Sarah Hughes has more.

At the Democratic National Convention yesterday Colorado delegates welcomed the governor of Arizona while Ute Tribal leaders gathered to discuss the importance of the Native American vote.

Sarah Baumgartner from KSUT Four Corners Public Radio has more from the Capitol.

Renewable energy was on the minds of Democratic house leaders in Denver yesterday during a mid-day press conference. The only problem for those touting the benefits of wind and solar power - was a group of determined John McCain supporters protesting the Democrats energy agenda. From Denver, KUNC’s Kirk Siegler has more.

As the Democratic National Convention continues today with a roll call vote, and speakers ranging from New Mexico Representative Tom Udall to former President Bill Clinton, another presidential candidate is gearing up for his own rally. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin reports.

Denver police arrested several anti-abortion protestors on Tuesday. The same day that DNC officials hosted their first ever caucus on religion. Panelists from across the religious spectrum discussed topics ranging from poverty, to faith based government programs. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

Democratic strategists say Barack Obama will need Latino votes if he wants to win in western such as Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. But some Latino voters in these areas remain loyal to former candidate Hillary Clinton - and they say it will take a fair amount of convincing, to move them over to the Obama camp. From Denver, KUNC’s Sarah Hughes has more.