Science & Environment
Aspen’s ‘snow farming’ success story
Despite a disastrous snowpack and record warmth, Aspen Snowmass saved millions of gallons of snow over the summer using innovative technology: huge blankets.
Kyle Cooke
News Editor
Kyle Cooke is the news editor at Rocky Mountain PBS. He previously served as the newsroom's digital media manager. Kyle joined Rocky Mountain PBS in July of 2020.
Kyle manages a team of reporters around the state and contributes reporting to rmpbs.org. His journalism has been recognized by the Colorado Broadcasters Association, The Society of Professional Journalists and the Heartland Emmy Awards. Kyle created and serves as the lead producer of the Rocky Mountain PBS daily newsletter, Lunch Break, which won "best newsletter" at the 2026 SPJ awards.
Prior to his move to Colorado, Kyle lived in Nashville, Tennessee, where he was an assignment editor and multimedia producer for WSMV, an NBC affiliate.
He was born and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, and graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in multimedia journalism. Kyle lives in Denver with his wife. He enjoys riding his bike, playing basketball and stressing about his tomato plants.
Language spoken: English
Topic expertise: Mobility, energy, the environment, breaking news
Local expertise: Colorado media, Denver-area transit, and Colorado's outdoor recreation industry
Honors & Awards: Several-time winner of the Society of Professional Journalists' "Top of the Rockies" awards, including first-place awards for coverage of the Marshall Fire and for his Lunch Break newsletter. 2021 Heartland Emmy award for Interactive media. 2020 Colorado Broadcasters Association award for best use of digital/social media.
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Food & Drink
Handmade tortillas are at the center of Denver’s culinary ascension
For years, “Den-Mex” was shorthand for an oversized, offbeat and messy brand of cuisine. Today, a growing number of Mexican chefs are using traditional techniques to produce flawless tortillas — and Michelin stars.
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