History
A Jewish cemetery in Aurora receives National Historic Site designation
Mount Nebo Memorial Park and Cemetery received designation as a National Historic Site in December.
Priya Shahi
Eastern Colorado Multimedia Journalist
Priya Shahi is a Report for America corps member primarily covering rural communities and economies in Eastern Colorado.
Before joining Rocky Mountain PBS, Priya Shahi was a reporter for the Staten Island Advance, covering public health and human-interest stories, including disparities in maternal health outcomes and the region’s response to the mental health crisis. Her passion for journalism began after moving from Nepal to Queens, New York — one of the world’s most diverse places — where every block held untold stories. Today, she holds a master’s degree in journalism from Syracuse University.
Location: Eastern Colorado
Language spoken: English, Nepali
Topic expertise: Health disparities, addiction, reproductive health, mental health
Demographic expertise: People with disabilities, immigrant communities
Professional memberships: Asian American Journalists Association
Recent posts
History
Q&A: Descendant of Amache incarcerees illustrates new Junior Ranger book for historic site
A new Junior Ranger book at Amache National Historic Site invites children to explore the site’s history and learn what life was like for the Japanese Americans incarcerated there.
Immigration
In Fort Morgan, local markets connect the Somali community
A couple blocks away from downtown Fort Morgan, a small market draws dozens of Somali residents each week in search of familiar flavors, clothing, cookware and other cultural essentials.
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