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April 28, 2006
Commentary: Out Loud
April 28, 2006 7:05 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: OUT LOUD
Eva Sorovy went to a concert the other night, and it made her feel great about where she lives. Not just because the music was so good, but because of who was making it, and everyone who showed up. [LISTEN] []
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SAYING GOODBYE TO A CHRISTIAN WARRIOR: CPT. IAN WEIKEL
April 28, 2006 7:04 PM
archivesSAYING GOODBYE TO A CHRISTIAN WARRIOR: CPT. IAN WEIKEL
Ian Weikel worked hard all his life to make the world a better place. Thirsty for leadership, he proved skilled as well; captain of Fountain Ft. Carson High School's football team, West Point graduate, Army officer. Close to a thousand people gathered to say goodbye after his vehicle hit a bomb in Iraq last week. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 7:04 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Memorial , Military
FREE HEALTH FAIRS BRING OUT THE UNINSURED
April 28, 2006 7:03 PM
archivesFREE HEALTH FAIRS BRING OUT THE UNINSURED
What does it mean that tens of thousands of Coloradoans get their health care from a TV station? [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 7:03 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado Springs , Health , Media
COLORADO LEGISLATURE TELLS FEDS TO GET BUSY ON IMMIGRATION
April 28, 2006 7:02 PM
archivesCOLORADO LEGISLATURE TELLS FEDS TO GET BUSY ON IMMIGRATION
Without much power to change immigration rules at the state level, lawmakers in Denver battle over resolutions on federal laws. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 7:02 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Immigration , Legal Affairs
Colorado's Senators Stake Out Different Positions On Immigration Reform
April 28, 2006 6:59 PM
archivesCOLORADO'S SENATORS STAKE OUT DIFFERENT POSITIONS ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
Salazar: "In order to deal with immigration effectively (a new law) needs to be comprehensive."
Allard: "Those who have come in here illegally need to go back to their own country and get in line."
[LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 6:59 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Immigration , Politics
April 26, 2006
A NEW PLAN TO BRING THE UTES BACK TO ASPEN
April 26, 2006 1:39 PM
archivesA NEW PLAN TO BRING THE UTES BACK TO ASPEN
A foundation in Aspen is trying to find a niche for Ute people, the original inhabitants of the Roaring Fork Valley. The idea is to help them benefit from the valley's thriving economy and healthy lifestyle. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:39 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Health , Native American
CAPITAL COVERAGE
April 26, 2006 1:35 PM
archivesCAPITAL COVERAGE
Owens vetoes clean air law - A compromise on recreational water rights - Extension of statute of limitations for sex crimes bill advances. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:35 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Legal , Politics
GOLD! - PROTEST AT COLORADO MINING FIRM'S SHAREHOLDER MEETING
April 26, 2006 1:32 PM
archivesGOLD! - PROTEST AT COLORADO MINING FIRM'S SHAREHOLDER MEETING
As the price of gold rises more than in decades, a couple of Colorado firms are cleaning up. One does most of its mining overseas, and today protesters from four continents won a meeting with the company's CEO. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:32 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Business/Labor , Environment
April 21, 2006
TEEN ATTITUDES FROM ALAMOSA
April 21, 2006 2:41 PM
archivesTEEN ATTITUDES FROM ALAMOSA
Recent immigration rallies and demonstrations across Colorado have put a lot of teenagers in the news. The media isn't something we ask them to comment much, but producer Miles Eddy is doing just that in Alamosa, He offers these teen voices on the media. [LISTEN] []
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TEEN ATTITUDES FROM ALAMOSA
April 21, 2006 1:28 PM
archivesTEEN ATTITUDES FROM ALAMOSA
Recent immigration rallies and demonstrations across Colorado have put a lot of teenagers in the news. The media isn't something we ask them to comment on much, but producer Miles Eddy is doing just that in Alamosa, He offers these teen voices on the media. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:28 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Children & Youth , Latino/a
CONSERVATION ADVICE: MONGOLIAN HERDERS VISIT EL PASO COUNTY
April 21, 2006 1:26 PM
archivesCONSERVATION ADVICE: MONGOLIAN HERDERS VISIT EL PASO COUNTY
One of the nation's most well preserved shortgrass prairies lies just a few miles east of Colorado Springs, at the Nature Conservancy's Bohart Ranch. The Ranch draws local kids on school trips . . . and visitors from around the world. Recently, a team of scientists traveled here from Mongolia, to study how conservation methods used on the ranch might slow the expansion of the Gobi Desert. Shelley Schlender reports. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:26 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Agriculture/Ranching , Colorado Springs , Education
ARKANSAS RIVER FORUM SCIENTISTS TALK ABOUT THE PRESENT AND FUTURE HEALTH OF THE BASIN
April 21, 2006 1:23 PM
archivesARKANSAS RIVER FORUM SCIENTISTS TALK ABOUT THE PRESENT AND FUTURE HEALTH OF THE BASIN
A climatologist says to expect less water in the Arkansas over the long term, and a fisheries biologist says go ahead and take one home for the frying pan. Both are panelists at the annual Arkansas River Basin Forum being held this week in Poncha Springs. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:23 PM| Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Education , Environment
CAPITAL COVERAGE part II
April 21, 2006 1:21 PM
archivesCAPITAL COVERAGE PART II
A bill that would require lobbyists to report a lot more about who they work for and what they're doing has made it through the House, but faces tough sledding in the Senate. [LISTEN] []
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CAPITAL COVERAGE
April 21, 2006 1:20 PM
archivesCAPITAL COVERAGE
More than a dozen immigration-related bills have been introduced in the state legislature this year. Republicans say the majority party is making them impossible to pass. Democrats say look at the record. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 1:20 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Immigration , Politics
H.S. STUDENTS WALK OUT FOR IMMIGRATION RIGHTS
April 21, 2006 1:18 PM
archivesH.S. STUDENTS WALK OUT FOR IMMIGRATION RIGHTS
Voices of Latino students in Denver who want greater rights for immigrants. [LISTEN] []
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April 19, 2006
"NEW RANCHERS" TRYING FOR PERSONAL CONNECTION WITH CONSUMERS
April 19, 2006 11:41 AM
archives"NEW RANCHERS" TRYING FOR PERSONAL CONNECTION WITH CONSUMERS
Of every dollar you spend at the grocery store, how much does the farmer get? Half? Hardly. Try 19 cents, and that's down more than a dime since 1980. As making a living in agriculture gets increasingly tough for small operators, many are getting out. But a handful are trying to hang on by marketing their products and services directly to consumers. Colorado College student Molly Adams reports on their reception at this year's state of the rockies conference at CC. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 11:41 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Agriculture/Ranching , Business/Labor , Colorado
HCN INTERVIEW: BUSH "FIXES" UNBROKEN FIRE PLAN
April 19, 2006 11:39 AM
archivesHCN INTERVIEW: BUSH "FIXES" UNBROKEN FIRE PLAN
High Country News Editor Greg Hanscom says there's no evidence that the Bush administration "streamlined" process to reduce fire danger actually works. In fact, the old system, with more environmental safeguards, seems to be working just fine. [LISTEN] []
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CAPITAL COVERAGE
April 19, 2006 11:36 AM
archivesCAPITAL COVERAGE
Governor Owens adds flag protection to the state budget, there's no agreement on PERA, and Democrats want businesses to report how many people the do and don't offer health insurance. Our regular report from under the Dome in Denver. [LISTEN] []
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April 14, 2006
COMMENTARY:On Being Feminine
April 14, 2006 12:27 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY:ON BEING FEMININE
Caroline Vulgamore gives us the perspective of a grandmother shopping for a brand new granddaughter. She says she doesn't see much evidence of the progress she saw when raising feminist daughters in the 1960s and '70s. [LISTEN] []
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BOOK REVIEW: Mainliner Denver, The Bombing of Flight 629
April 14, 2006 12:24 PM
archivesBOOK REVIEW: MAINLINER DENVER, THE BOMBING OF FLIGHT 629
The story of United Flight 93 has been much in the news lately, as a jury decides whether Zacarias Moussaoui deserves to die for the role he played in the 9-11 attacks. Colorado has its own tragic airline sabotage story, this one dates back to 1995, when United flight 629 exploded shortly after takeoff from Denver. A new book recounts the story, and the investigation that followed. Colorado Central magazine's Ed Quillen has a review. [LISTEN] []
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WILL GLOBAL WARMING MELT THE SKI INDUSTRY?
April 14, 2006 12:21 PM
archivesWILL GLOBAL WARMING MELT THE SKI INDUSTRY?
Researchers say a key Rocky Mountain industry, skiing, is at risk from global warming. The head of the Aspen Skiing Company talks about what his company is trying to do about it. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:21 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Indoor/Outdoor Recreation
ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM IN THE ROCKIES?
April 14, 2006 12:18 PM
archivesENVIRONMENTAL RACISM IN THE ROCKIES?
Researchers at Colorado College say there's evidence that the poor and minorities are disproportionately impacted by pollution and toxic releases the West. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:18 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Health , Politics
POLITICAL ACTIVISTS MAKE THE CASE FOR A WESTERN PRIMARY
April 14, 2006 12:16 PM
archivesPOLITICAL ACTIVISTS MAKE THE CASE FOR A WESTERN PRIMARY
At this year's State of the Rockies conference at Colorado College, two prominent political activists argue that its time political parties started paying more attention to the West. [LISTEN] []
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CAPITAL COVERAGE
April 14, 2006 12:14 PM
archivesCAPITAL COVERAGE
Colorado voters could face up to three different ballot questions dealing with the definition of marriage and domestic partnerships this November. And, legislators try to close loopholes in Internet law being exploited by pedophiles. [LISTEN] []
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April 12, 2006
SNOWYAKKING
April 12, 2006 12:59 PM
archivesSNOWYAKKING
Springtime in the Rockies: Skiing is over, and kayaking has not yet begun. From Monarch Resort, we have this snapshot of eager boaters who took their kayaks onto the ski hill and the hilarity and chaos that ensued. [LISTEN] []
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STATE OF THE ROCKIES: FIGHTING HABITAT FRAGMENTATION
April 12, 2006 12:55 PM
archivesSTATE OF THE ROCKIES: FIGHTING HABITAT FRAGMENTATION
The rate of population growth in the Rocky Mountains is three times that of the rest of the country. It is fragmenting wildlife habitat. We hear from representatives of The Nature Conservancy about why protecting private land in the Rockies is so important, and about the challenge of doing so. Coverage of a panel discussion at this year's State of the Rockies conference at Colorado College. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:55 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Education , Environment
CAPITAL COVERAGE
April 12, 2006 12:49 PM
archivesCAPITAL COVERAGE
Lawmakers in Denver try to close a loophole in campaign finance reform, and debate Colorado's participation in the electoral college. Hospitals next year could be required to report information allowing for comparison shopping by patients. Plus, our regular coverage of the state legislature. [LISTEN] []
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WOLF CREEK RESORT DEVELOPERS FACE THE PUBLIC
April 12, 2006 12:45 PM
archivesWOLF CREEK RESORT DEVELOPERS FACE THE PUBLIC
The would-be developers of a controversial resort adjacent to the Wolf Creek ski area faced the public in Creede last week. Some like their plan, others are skeptical. KSUT's Victor Locke reports. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:45 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Politics
IMMIGRATION RALLIES
April 12, 2006 12:43 PM
archivesIMMIGRATION RALLIES
Thousands rally for immigration rights across Colorado, Stephen Raher reports from Pueblo. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:43 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Immigration , Politics , Pueblo
April 7, 2006
HIGH COUNTRY NEWS INTERVEIW
April 7, 2006 12:47 PM
archivesHIGH COUNTRY NEWS INTERVEIW
High Country News Editor Greg Hanscom talks about the culture of heroin addiction that has taken root in northern New Mexico. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:47 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Health , Interview , New Mexico
CAPITOL COVERAGE
April 7, 2006 12:44 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
Lawmakers debate new taxes for healthcare, and contentious issues like immigration, the "morning after" pill and creating a "rainy day fund" crop up as the Senate takes on the budget bill. [LISTEN] []
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LATINO FILM FEST IN DENVER
April 7, 2006 12:42 PM
archivesLATINO FILM FEST IN DENVER
Denver's Xicanindie film festival shows the world through the eyes of American Latinos. [LISTEN] []
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SENATE IMMIGRATION COMPROMISE
April 7, 2006 12:40 PM
archivesSENATE IMMIGRATION COMPROMISE
Colorado's senators comment on the Senate's compromise immigration reform legislation. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:40 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Immigration , Politics
April 5, 2006
IMMIGRATION: PUEBLO'S POINT OF VIEW
April 5, 2006 10:43 AM
archivesIMMIGRATION: PUEBLO'S POINT OF VIEW
Activists are planning a rally in favor of immigration law reform this Saturday in Pueblo. We talk to an organizer, and to the editor of the Pueblo Chieftain newspaper, which just launched a series of stories on immigrants' impact in the southern Colorado city. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:43 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Immigration , Politics , Pueblo
SANDHILL CRANE MIGRATION
April 5, 2006 10:42 AM
archivesSANDHILL CRANE MIGRATION
We take you to the San Luis Valley, to witness the annual spring migration of some 25,000 sandhill cranes. Shanna Lewis reports that the big birds bring together elements of the human community who don't always see eye to eye. [LISTEN] []
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CAPITAL COVERAGE
April 5, 2006 10:39 AM
archivesCAPITAL COVERAGE
State legislators try to divvy up the state's $16.5 billion budget pie, talk about putting aside a little something for a rainy day, and debate whether to limit free speech at funerals. [LISTEN] []
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