Luke Runyon covers the Colorado River Basin for KUNC, digging into stories that show how water issues can both unite and divide communities throughout the Western U.S. Previously, Runyon covered the agriculture and food beat for five years as the station’s Harvest Public Media reporter. He also reported for Aspen Public Radio in Aspen, Colo. and Illinois Public Radio in Springfield, Ill. His reports have been featured on NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Here & Now and APM's Marketplace. Runyon’s work has been recognized by the Society of Environmental Journalists, Radio Television Digital News Association, the Colorado Broadcasters Association and the Public Media Journalists Association.