About this season
Rocky Mountain PBS flagship history series exploring the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado's rich heritage.
Episodes (14)
1. Boggsville
Aired 1 October 2015 • 27 min
Explore the booming 1866 town on the Eastern Plains and the colorful characters who lived there until tragedy struck in the 1880s.
2. Indulgences of the West
Aired 8 October 2015 • 27 min
From opium Joss Houses and Lydia E. Pinkham's Tonic to the 1937 Marijuana Tax Act, discover the early addictions of the west.
3. The Sheriff
Aired 15 October 2015 • 27 min
As El Paso County's first sheriff, Rankin Scott Kelly helped pursue the Espinosa Brothers and found himself in numerous shootouts with notorious outlaws.
4. National Western Stock Show
Aired 22 October 2015 • 27 min
From rodeos and parades to auctions and cowboy art, discover the globally known event that has occurred annually since 1906.
5. Last Stop 'til Denver
Aired 29 October 2015 • 27 min
From Mary Cawker to Millie Booth, meet the pioneering women whose hard work and vision brought the oldest house in Denver to life.
6. Speer & the City
Aired 5 November 2015 • 27 min
Meet the controversial Mayor who's City Beautiful vision built Denver's Civic Center Park and parkway system in the last 1890s.
7. The San Luis Valley
Aired 12 November 2015 • 27 min
Examine the lasting impact of the cultural, artistic, and architectural contributions of Colorado's First Town.
8. Cinema on the Plains
Aired 19 November 2015 • 27 min
Discover the glamorous Hollywood-style movie theaters that served as social hubs from 1910 to the 1950s.
9. Gateway to the High Country
Aired 26 November 2015 • 27 min
Marvel at the engineering achievement of Colorado's most famous and frequently used tunnel, the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel, and discover the tragedies it has seen since it opened in 1973.
10. Colorado Coined
Aired 17 December 2015 • 27 min
Step inside the historic 1906 building, investigate the wild robbery of 1922, and discover the secrets behind the Denver Mint.
11. Ladies of the Mines
Aired 14 January 2016 • 27 min
Discover the hardships, innovations and tenacity of the women caught up in Colorado's mining bug.
12. Pleasant Hill Bus Tragedy
Aired 21 January 2016 • 27 min
Delve into 1931 when a winter blizzard took the lives of five children who were stranded in a school bus.
13. Miss Opportunity: The Life & Times of Emily Griffith
Aired 28 January 2016 • 27 min
Meet the women whose lasting legacy on education lives today, even as her murder remains an unsolved mystery.
14. Garden of the Gods
Aired 4 February 2016 • 27 min
A look at the history and beauty of the Garden of the Gods, a treasured park and tourist attraction near Colorado Springs that boasts stunning red rocks and breathtaking views.