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March 26, 2005
Commentary: State of the Rockies
March 26, 2005 4:01 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: STATE OF THE ROCKIES
Colorado College economics professor Walt Hecox previews this year's State of the Rockies Conference by asking, what does it mean to live in the west? [LISTEN] []
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Capitol Coverage
March 26, 2005 4:00 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
Lawmakers made progress on the budget this week. Also, the largest group of citizens in recent memory showed up on Tuesday to protest the proposed Super Slab toll road. Stephen Raher and David Wilson have our regular weekly report. [LISTEN] []
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Hizzonner and God
March 26, 2005 3:59 PM
archivesHIZZONNER AND GOD
In December, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper stepped into a controversy when he proposed changing the "Merry Christmas" display at city hall to "Happy Holidays." But, as Jeannine Miller reports, Hickenlooper is now looking to forge allegiances with religious congregations. [LISTEN] []
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Westboro Returns to Colorado Springs
March 26, 2005 3:58 PM
archivesWESTBORO RETURNS TO COLORADO SPRINGS
Stephen Raher reports on the return of Fred Phelps' Westboro Baptist Church; and, Eric Whitney checks in with a community dialogue on religion and tolerance that took place at the same time as the Wesboro protest. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
March 26, 2005 3:57 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
New developments with the Pentagon's plans for the Pueblo Weapons Depot, a follow up on Wal-Mart and Pueblo West (Anita Miller reports), and trouble at the Boys and Girls Club of the Navajo Nation (Joan Zwisler of KSUT reports). [LISTEN] []
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March 24, 2005
Branson School Online
March 24, 2005 11:49 AM
archivesBRANSON SCHOOL ONLINE
Stephen Raher has the story of a small Colorado town of less than one hundred people, that has nearly one thousand students enrolled in its online school. Branson School Online has won praise from parents and teachers, but at least a few state legislators want to see stricter oversight of the program. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> Branson School Online can be found at BransonSchoolOnline.com
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March 22, 2005
Ice Wine
March 22, 2005 12:11 PM
archivesICE WINE
Nancy Greenlese reports from the Western Slope on a vineyard that specializes in making rare and tasty ice wine. [LISTEN] []
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March 19, 2005
Mental Health Law
March 19, 2005 1:38 PM
archivesMENTAL HEALTH LAW
Stephen Raher reports on a recent Colorado Supreme Court case that could impact how health insurance covers mental illness. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law's website has more information on legal and insurance issues facing the mental health community
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Pine Beetles
March 19, 2005 1:35 PM
archivesPINE BEETLES
Paul Ingles reports from Santa Fe, where an inventor/scientist is developing new technologies to study the beetle infestation that's threatening the region's piņon pines. [LISTEN] []
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Capitol Coverage
March 19, 2005 1:33 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
The General Assembly considered inter-basin water transfers this week, along with a bill to implement new energy efficiency standards for appliances. Also, lawmakers received an update on the problem-plagued computer system that is supposed to track welfare benefits. Stephen Raher and David Wilson have our weekly report. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
March 19, 2005 1:32 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Eric Whitney reports on two recent court martials of Fort Carson soldiers. Also, Wal-Mart is in the news in Woodland Park (where they want to build a new store) and Loveland (where a local union is protesting a recent vote); and Colorado's senators cast votes on ANWR drilling. Stephen Raher reports on the Hide and Seek bar's last night in business. [LISTEN] []
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March 15, 2005
Commentary: Teen Kids
March 15, 2005 3:55 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: TEEN KIDS
Fran Cadez brings us some thoughts on the communications capabilities of today's youth. [LISTEN] []
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March 12, 2005
Commentary: Tenant's Bill of Rights
March 12, 2005 1:55 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: TENANT'S BILL OF RIGHTS
COMMENTARY: TENANT'S BILL OF RIGHTS
Activist Cindy Kulp talks about why the legislature needs to pass House Bill 1061, which would level the playing field for landlords and tenants. [LISTEN] []
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Crane Migration
March 12, 2005 1:54 PM
archivesCRANE MIGRATION
CRANE MIGRATION
The San Luis Valley town of Monte Vista is holding its sandhill crane festival this weekend. Paul Ingles reports on what the birds do during the winter. [LISTEN] []
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UCCS Vox Pop
March 12, 2005 1:53 PM
archivesUCCS VOX POP
UCCS VOX POP
Western Skies' Jon Wilson talks to students at UCCS about President Hoffman's resignation. [LISTEN] []
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Capitol Coverage
March 12, 2005 1:51 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
CAPITOL COVERAGE
Lawmakers spent a lot of the week discussing House Bill 1194, the Democrats' efforts to address budget shortfalls. Also, water law, implementing Amendment 35, and legislators' reactions to CU President Elizabeth Hoffman's resignation. Stephen Raher has our weekly report. [LISTEN] []
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New Mexico Hate Crime
March 12, 2005 1:50 PM
archivesNEW MEXICO HATE CRIME
NEW MEXICO HATE CRIME
Two weeks ago, a gay man was beaten in Santa Fe. The case might be the first time New Mexico's new hate crimes law is applied. Jim Williams has our report. [LISTEN] []
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Palmer High School Protest
March 12, 2005 1:49 PM
archivesPALMER HIGH SCHOOL PROTEST
PALMER HIGH SCHOOL PROTEST
Members of the Westboro Baptist Church (known for its "God hates fags" campaign) visited Palmer High School this week to protest student efforts to start a gay-straight alliance. Western Skies was there to talk to the protesters and the counter-protesters. [LISTEN] []
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March 4, 2005
Salons for Kids
March 4, 2005 8:28 PM
archivesSALONS FOR KIDS
SALONS FOR KIDS
Jeannine Miller reports on Lollilocks, a Denver-area salon for children. Business is good, and the owners are now offering franchises. [LISTEN] []
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Capitol Coverage
March 4, 2005 8:27 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
CAPITOL COVERAGE
Stephen Raher has our regular weekly coverage of legislative events. Lawmakers discussed changing the process for amending the state constitution, higher fees for hunting and fishing licenses, and the Keep Jobs in America Act. [LISTEN] []
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Natural Gas Development Fight
March 4, 2005 8:25 PM
archivesNATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT FIGHT
NATURAL GAS DEVELOPMENT FIGHT
Eric Whitney reports on the natural gas boom in Colorado, and what it means for consumers, environmentalists, the gas industry, and fish. [LISTEN] []
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Newscast
March 4, 2005 8:24 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
NEWSCAST
Stephen Raher reports on a unionization drive at Wal Mart, Jonathan Wilson has the second part of his story on potential reductions to federal "payments in lieu of taxes," and Joan Zwisler reports from Ignacio on the new director of the Colorado Commission for Indian Affairs. [LISTEN] []
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