Colorado Experience - Season 2

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University of Denver

1 - University of Denver

Air Date: February 7, 2014

The first 150 years of the University of Denver are explored in this Colorado Experience.

U.S. Air Force Academy

2 - U.S. Air Force Academy

Air Date: April 3, 2014

Uncover the secrets of the United States Air Force Academy with a look at the significant events, landmarks and accomplishments throughout its first 60 years.

The Manassa Mauler

3 - The Manassa Mauler

Air Date: October 2, 2014

Explore the humble beginnings of the Colorado native who came out of the mining towns of the Rocky Mountains to become the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion: the Manassa Mauler, Jack Dempsey.

The Dust Bowl

4 - The Dust Bowl

Air Date: October 9, 2014

Revisit the dust filled skies of Southeast Colorado during one of the biggest environmental catastrophes in history.

Colorado's Cold War

5 - Colorado's Cold War

Air Date: October 16, 2014

The Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant manufactured the plutonium trigger used in every nuclear weapon produced in the United States. Discover the local impact of a global conflict.

Pope John Paul II

6 - Pope John Paul II

Air Date: October 23, 2014

Take part in the largest gathering in Colorado history. Pope John Paul II's visit to Colorado in 1993 drew participants from all over the country - and the world.

Living West: Water

7 - Living West: Water

Air Date: October 30, 2014

What happened to the Ancestral Puebloans of Mesa Verde and Goodman Point? Dive into this Southwest Colorado mystery.

NORAD

8 - NORAD

Air Date: November 13, 2014

Enter through the North Portal of Cheyenne Mountain for a rare look at the top secret North American Aerospace Defense Command.

The Smaldones: Family of Crime

9 - The Smaldones: Family of Crime

Air Date: November 20, 2014

Discover the legacy of Clyde Smaldone, the head of Denver's most notorious organized crime syndicate.

Sand Creek Massacre

10 - Sand Creek Massacre

Air Date: November 27, 2014

November 29, 1864 marks a dark time in Colorado's history. Commemorate the tragic attack on a peaceful Cheyenne and Arapaho settlement.

Justicia y Libertad

11 - Justicia y Libertad

Air Date: December 18, 2014

Explore the roots, the art, the injustice and the empowerment of Colorado's Chicano Movement.

Jewish Pioneers

12 - Jewish Pioneers

Air Date: January 8, 2015

Relive the War of the Currents. Discover the eccentric personalities racing to spark history in Telluride.

Hydro Power

13 - Hydro Power

Air Date: January 15, 2015

Relive the War of the Currents and discover the eccentric personalities racing to spark history in Telluride.