August 13, 2026: New state historian; Next chapter for neighborhood of proposed Broncos; Mark Stevens' latest thriller

Nicki Gonzales, Colorado’s new state historian has deep roots in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. It’s one reason she’s forged an expertise in the history of the American West. Particularly interested in race relations and social and political movements, Gonzales has plans for what she hopes to accomplish during her year-long tenure. Then, the neighborhood next to where the Denver Broncos want to build their new football stadium has seen a lot of changes over the years; recently, the area has housed immigrants from around the world, white-collar workers, and a significant Latino population. But Denverite reports that its next chapter has some longtime residents worried. Also, a conversation with one of the first companies in the state to produce mushrooms for psilocybin-assisted therapy. And, Colorado-based writer is back with the second chapter of his Flynn Martin trilogy, "Two Truths and a Lie."