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April 30, 2005
Aspiring Writers
April 30, 2005 1:57 PM
archivesASPIRING WRITERS
Anita Miller reports from a writers conference in Colorado Springs, where aspiring authors pitch their work to publishers. [LISTEN] []
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Livestock Legislation
April 30, 2005 1:57 PM
archivesLIVESTOCK LEGISLATION
Two bills were introduced in the U.S. Senate recently to help ranchers. Stephen Raher talks to a Colorado rancher about challenges facing the cattle industry. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:57 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Agriculture/Ranching , Colorado
The Greening of Salt Lake City
April 30, 2005 1:55 PM
archivesTHE GREENING OF SALT LAKE CITY
Jenny Brundin of KUER reports on Mayor Rocky Anderson's campaign to make Salt Lake City a leader in the green cities movement. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:55 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment
Capitol Coverage
April 30, 2005 1:52 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
In the final days of the 2005 session, Colorado's legislators have been discussing private toll roads, the statewide smoking ban, and election reform. Stephen Raher reports with additional coverage by David Wilson. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:52 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Politics
April 23, 2005
Commentary: Why Super Slab is A Good Idea
April 23, 2005 12:23 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: WHY SUPER SLAB IS A GOOD IDEA
In response to our anti-Super Slab commentary last week, Bill Poleson talks about why the proposed toll road in eastern Colorado is a good idea. Poleson is a board member of the Front Range Toll Road Company. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:23 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Environment
John Nichols on Ravens
April 23, 2005 12:22 PM
archivesJOHN NICHOLS ON RAVENS
New Mexico author John Nichols reflects on some quality time he's spent with ravens. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:22 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Humor , Literature , New Mexico
Capitol Coverage
April 23, 2005 12:21 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
Discrimination was the theme this week at the General Assembly. Adding sexual orientation to the state's employment non-discrimination statute, tackling equal pay issues, and freedom of speech were all debated by our lawmakers. Stephen Raher reports with assistance from David Wilson. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:21 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Politics
April 20, 2005
Columbinus
April 20, 2005 2:12 PM
archivesCOLUMBINUS
Brian Larson reports on a group that is staging a play on the Columbine shooting in an effort to figure out what happened on that fateful day. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:12 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Arts & Culture , Children & Youth , Denver
April 19, 2005
Commentary: Unofficial Dump
April 19, 2005 11:08 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: UNOFFICIAL DUMP
Alamosa writer Mary Van Pelt with some thoughts on the meaning of a makeshift dump in the San Luis Valley. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 11:08 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Environment
April 16, 2005
Commentary: Super Slab
April 16, 2005 1:47 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: SUPER SLAB
Commentator Charles Henderson looks at the proposed Super Slab toll road and says people should pay attention to history. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:47 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Environment
Capitol Coverage
April 16, 2005 1:47 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
Legislators spent the week talking about smoking, drinking, and prescription drugs. Stephen Raher has our report, compiled with assistance from David Wilson. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:47 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Health , Politics
Desert Rock Power Plant
April 16, 2005 1:46 PM
archivesDESERT ROCK POWER PLANT
Victor Locke reports from the Four Corners about a proposed power plant that has some local residents upset. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:46 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Native American
Newscast
April 16, 2005 1:45 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Stephen Raher reports on recent developments with the Pueblo Chemical Weapons Depot, Maeve Conran reports on a Longmont city employee who has gotten swept up in the Ward Churchill controversy, and Eric Whitney finds out what's going on with Fort Carson's Third Armored Cavalry Regiment, currently deployed in Iraq. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:45 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Military , Politics , Regional
April 9, 2005
State of the Rockies, Part 3 (Western Mythology)
April 9, 2005 3:43 PM
archivesSTATE OF THE ROCKIES, PART 3 (WESTERN MYTHOLOGY)
Stephen Raher reports from a lecture by Patricia Limerick and Terry Anderson, concerning the myths, legends, and institutions that formed the Rocky Mountain West. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> Patricia Limerick is the staff director of the Center of the American West at the University of Colorado. Terry Anderson is the Executive Director of the Property and Environment Research Center.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 3:43 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , History
State of the Rockies, Part 2 (Energy Policy)
April 9, 2005 2:57 PM
archivesSTATE OF THE ROCKIES, PART 2 (ENERGY POLICY)
Eric Whitney reports from the State of the Rockies Conference on how the West could be a leader in U.S. energy policy during the coming decades. [LISTEN] []
EXPANDED CONTENT--> AmoryLovins' latest book, Winning the Oil Endgame: Innovation for Profits, Jobs and Security, is available for free at www.oilendgame.org.
Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:57 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Environment
Capitol Coverage
April 9, 2005 2:56 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
In our regular weekly look at the Colorado legislature, we hear about the new budget, school finance, and the apparent final steps of this November's ballot initiative on TABOR. Stephen Raher and David Wilson report. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:56 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Politics
State of the Rockies, Part 1 (Civic Engagement)
April 9, 2005 2:56 PM
archivesSTATE OF THE ROCKIES, PART 1 (CIVIC ENGAGEMENT)
Eric Whitney talks to Professor Walt Hecox, organizer of the State of the Rockies Conference. And Stephen Raher reviews the State of the Rockies Report Card section on civic engagement. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:56 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Politics
Newscast
April 9, 2005 2:56 PM
archivesNEWSCAST
Jon Wilson reports on Colorado's U.S. Senators and what they think about the renewal of the PATRIOT Act. Also a look at El Paso County's health and a toxic dump on the Colorado river looks like it will be cleaned up. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 2:56 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Health , Politics , Regional
April 2, 2005
Commentary: IREA and Amendment 37
April 2, 2005 12:03 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: IREA AND AMENDMENT 37
The Intermountain Rural Electric Association is asking its members to exempt the utility from last year's renewable energy ballot initiative. Commentator Mike Bowman talks about why renewable energy can help rural Colorado. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:03 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Commentary , Environment
Capitol Coverage
April 2, 2005 12:02 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
In our regular coverage of the state legislature, we hear about several water bills, a bill on oil and gas drilling, and cash gifts to lawmakers. Stephen Raher and David Wilson report. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:02 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Politics
Colorado's Community Colleges
April 2, 2005 12:01 PM
archivesCOLORADO'S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Western Skies' Jon Wilson interviews Nancy McCallin, former budget director for Governor Owens, who is now heading up Colorado's community college system. We hear her thoughts on higher education and the state budget situation. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:01 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Education
Newscast
April 2, 2005 11:56 AM
archivesNEWSCAST
Stephen Raher reports on two Colorado Supreme Court cases handed down last week, and Anita Miller has coverage of a controversial professor at CSU Pueblo. [LISTEN] []
Posted by Eric Whitney at 11:56 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Education , Legal Affairs , Regional
