Published Works

According to him - Stephanie Riggs Speaks Candidly with Steven Farber (PDF)
No one is that powerful, influential or rich, when it comes right down to it. You might say Denver's top power broker, attorney Steve Farber, wrote the book on the subject. He has been on the "A" list for as long as anyone in this town can remember, the man behind the deals involving the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and so much more. But none of that really mattered when he found himself on a list no one wants to be on. It's the genesis of his best-seller; On The List; Fixing America's Failing Health Care System. Farber describes a roller coaster ride that only his family and closest friends knew, until now. This is the private side of Steve Farber, and as he shared his heartache and victory with Stephanie Riggs and explained why he wrote On The List; he said he didn't have a choice, it was a matter of life and death.

Making It Big - Colorado View (PDF)
Before they were big, they apparently were bad. Just ask Rob Squires' mom: "After their concerts at Red Rocks, I go into their room and tell them not to let the fame go to their heads, because I remember when they were so bad." Colleen Squires should know - she raised Big Head Todd & the Monsters bassist Rob Squires in Bear Valley. She set the record straight recently, watching from the control room as the band recorded its new song, Beautiful, live in KBCO's Studio C with DJ Keefer. Squires said she and her husband would take long walks to get away from the horrible noise.

Running For Their Lives - Colorado View (PDF)
The heart of Africa is shattered into a million pieces. A million people a year have died in the last five years in the Democratic Republic of Congo, more deaths than in Iraq and Afghanistan together. There is a dark, dirty secret in Congo, home to the deadliest conflict since World War II. Women and children ages 3 to 73 are the targets of this mindnumbing war, and rape is the weapon, giving Congo the title of rape capital of the world.

According to him - Colorado View (PDF)
Brady Quinn was a mega star at Notre Dame. But now the household name is one of four competing for quarterback of the Denver Broncos. Even though the 26-year-old is new to Denver, he's sure to make a name here quickly because of his presence in a crowd. The six-foot-four heartthrob is a devout Christian who reads his bible every day and signs every autograph with favorite scripture. Stephanie Riggs talks to Brady Quinn to find out what else makes him tick. (watch her entire interview on VistaTVDenver.com).

Connected for Life - Colorado View (PDF)
Emily and Jim Stark didn't know the odds stacked against them and their unborn girls. They knew only that they wanted their babies.

Identical twins joined in utero are called conjoined twins, a rare phenomenon that happens once in 200,000 live births. Between 40 percent and 60 percent of conjoined twins are stillborn, and 35 percent survive only a day, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center website. No one knows why 70 percent of conjoined twins are girls or why it even happens, for that matter. One theory suggests that the fertilized egg only partially splits. Another maintains that the egg splits normally but stem cells in one twin seek out similar stem cells in the other, connecting their lives, usually with tragic consequences.

According to him - Colorado View (PDF)
The scouts dubbed Matt Duchene the best player available in the draft. And felt certain he'll be the next big NHL superstar. At just 18 years old he was dreaming of playing for his favorite team and then suddenly he was on it. Straight from training camp to the 2009-2010 roster as a high scoring forward for the Colorado Avalanche. Stephanie Riggs talked to Duchene about living the dream.

Forgiving is Freedom: Let The Past Be The Past At Last - Colorado View (PDF)
The movie Invictus portrays one of the most remarkable examples in the 20th century of a man showing us how to forgive. Nelson Mandela served 27 years of political imprisonment in South Africa, but when he was released in 1990 he told his people to forgive their oppressors and focus on the future. He championed the cause of forgiveness, leading a nation to rebuild despite the devastating trauma of apartheid. His attitude turned his country around.

Embracing a Dream: The Legacy of Oumar Dia - KCNC News 4
One seemingly random act of violence set off a chain of random acts of kindness. The more Colorado learned about this crime, the more we learned about this man, the smaller the world became.

Never Sell Yourself Short - Book
As evidenced in this photo-essay, everyday living can be a challenge. However, with a confident attitude, supportive family and friends, and adjustments to physical surroundings, the teen is well adjusted and a school leader. Bill Youmans took the pictures and Stephanie Riggs wrote the text. They are giving the profits to The Little People of America.