Protecting firefighters’ mental health, potato palooza; interesting people from Colorado’s history

A wildland firefighter passed away over the weekend from injuries sustained while fighting the Knowles fire in Colorado. The death puts a spotlight on the many risks of the work, and we hear from a journalist and former firefighter on how we can better protect their health. Then, in just 90 minutes, a Denver nonprofit gave out more than twenty ton of potatoes. Plus, learn about some lesser-known figures who shaped Colorado’s history.Email us at coloradotoday@cpr.org. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: CPR coverage of the death of Nathan Matthews  CPR’s Anthony Cotton on the work to support wildland firefighters  Denverite’s Kiara DeMare on the potato palooza Listen to Colorado Postcards here This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Arlo Pérez Esquivel. It’s edited and produced by  Madilyn Rose, Megan Verlee and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.