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May 15, 2025: Colorado raft supply companies navigate the uncertain waters of tariffs; Preserving oral histories

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A woman is seen working on strips of orange straps. She is standing behind a table that has square measurements on it.
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Kendra Fortin attaches cam buckles to straps in the production shop for Stiches ‘N Stuff, a Grand Junction based company that makes storage products for river rafting.

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Navigating the on-again-off-again tariffs can be like navigating the rapids on a river in Colorado. We hear from two raft supply companies about the impact. Then, words to live by from the student speaker at Western Colorado University's commencement. Plus, how older Coloradans are connecting with kids in the classroom for mutual benefit. And a creative way to preserve oral histories in Denver's Curtis Park neighborhood.