Rae Solomon
Reporter, Rural and Small CommunitiesEmail: rae.solomon@kunc.org
I am the Rural and Small Communities Reporter at KUNC. That means my focus is building relationships and telling stories from under-covered pockets of Colorado.
Working in public radio is a huge passion that dates back to my youth in the suburbs of NYC, where I was surrounded by a wealth of great public and free-form radio stations. I love the immediacy of radio and I pride myself on quickly gathering information and finding ways to frame stories for maximum impact and engagement.
Before coming to the radio light, I was a licensed architect, practicing in Los Angeles, New York and Colorado. I launched my radio career as an avid volunteer KGNU, community radio for Denver/Boulder.
When I’m not at work, you can find me hiking, camping, fussing over my houseplants and doing strange art projects with my kids.
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The Trump administration’s chaotic moves on energy policy are sowing disorder in Colorado's solar energy development industry -
The USDA cut two popular federal programs supporting local food systems. -
Colorado leads on air quality rules for oil and gas. But those living near wells say it's not enoughColorado is a global leader when it comes to regulating oil and gas operators. But enforcement largely depends on self-reported industry data, which could leave nearby communities vulnerable. -
Research centers in Boulder were affected by last week’s federal layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. -
The Trump administration has blocked billions of dollars in federal funding slated for clean energy projects in Colorado -
So-called "forever chemicals" have been found in 29 water systems across Colorado. Fixing the problem could be costly for rural communities. -
A bill introduced in the state legislature last week would name Colorado’s first official state mushroom. -
A new exhibit at History Colorado highlights the unsung plains photography of John Fielder. -
The Colorado Fiddle Championships at the National Western Stock Show bring people together for the music of the West. -
A new state law mandating only cage-free eggs can be sold in the state went into effect Jan. 1, 2025.
