‘The American Southwest’ explores the Colorado River’s history

A new documentary takes viewers on a journey along the Colorado River, from its headwaters in Colorado to the delta in Mexico, where water no longer flows.

For Rocky Mountain Community Radio, KDNK’s Mike Lemmer spoke with Ryan Olinger, the Director of Photography and the Producer of “The American Southwest,” after a recent screening of the film in Glenwood Springs.

The film is screening in select theaters around the region and on streaming platforms.

This report was shared with us via Rocky Mountain Community Radio, a network of public media stations in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and New Mexico, including KGNU.

This story aired on The Morning Magazine, KGNU’s weekday morning show featuring local news and community members. Click here to listen to other episodes of The Morning Magazine.