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July 28, 2006
COMMENTARY: VOTE FOR JAY FAWCETT
July 28, 2006 8:20 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: VOTE FOR JAY FAWCETT
The November election is only a little over 100 days away. Commentator Bud Gordon is urging you to vote for Democrat Jaw Fawcett in the race for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Republican Joel Hefley. Gordon says a vote for Fawcett is a vote against the failed policies of the Bush administration in the middle east. [LISTEN] []
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THE STEALTH ATTACK ON LAND USE PLANNING IN THE WEST
July 28, 2006 8:18 AM
archivesTHE STEALTH ATTACK ON LAND USE PLANNING IN THE WEST
High Country News Editor Greg Hanscom says a well funded, urban Libertarian movement is out to destroy land use regulations one state at a time through a false grassroots effort. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 8:18 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Environment , Interview
NAVAJO PRESIDENT CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF POLICE SHOOTING
July 28, 2006 8:15 AM
archivesNAVAJO PRESIDENT CALLS FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF POLICE SHOOTING
The justification of a shooting by Farmington, N.M. police of a 21-year-old Navajo man is not being accepted on the reservation. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 8:15 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Legal , Native American , New Mexico
TASK FORCE SAYS MORE WOMEN GETTING HOOKED ON METH
July 28, 2006 8:14 AM
archivesTASK FORCE SAYS MORE WOMEN GETTING HOOKED ON METH
Colorado's new methamphetamine task force got to work this week. Members say addictions are snaring more women than any other drug. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 8:14 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Health , Women's Issues
KILLER CLAIMS 48 VICTIMS OVER 25 YEARS
July 28, 2006 8:13 AM
archivesKILLER CLAIMS 48 VICTIMS OVER 25 YEARS
Robert Browne, already serving a life sentence for murdering a 13-year-old in 1991 has pleaded guilty to another, older killing, and now claims he has killed up to 48 people in nine states and two countries since 1970. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 8:13 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Legal Affairs , Regional
July 27, 2006
COMMENTARY: "END THE D-11 CHAOS"
July 27, 2006 9:18 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: "END THE D-11 CHAOS"
The local joke in Colorado Springs is that if you're looking for night out filled with drama, you don't go to the theater or movie house, you head to a School District 11 board meeting. A local group calling itself "End the D-11 Chaos" is circulating petitions to recall a couple of the board's most constroversial members, in this commentary, Jessica Touchard makes the case for recall. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:18 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Commentary , Education
COLORADO'S FORESTS ARE DYING LIKE NEVER BEFORE
July 27, 2006 9:16 AM
archivesCOLORADO'S FORESTS ARE DYING LIKE NEVER BEFORE
A bark beetle infestation of epic proportions is killing the forests of northern Colorado at a historically unprecedented rate. KGNU's Sam Fuqua talks with U.S. Forest Service experts about potentially devastating impacts to watersheds, wildlife and people. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:16 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Environment , Health
SIX REPUBLICANS VIE FOR COLORADO'S "SAFE" REPUBLICAN HOUSE SEAT
July 27, 2006 9:13 AM
archivesSIX REPUBLICANS VIE FOR COLORADO'S "SAFE" REPUBLICAN HOUSE SEAT
GOP hopefuls try to distinguish themselves to run against a Democrat who says, "I believe in God, I own a gun, and if you're a citizen, the Constitution protects you, period." [LISTEN] []
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COLORADO HOUSE RACE ONE OF THE TIGHTEST IN THE U.S.
July 27, 2006 9:11 AM
archivesCOLORADO HOUSE RACE ONE OF THE TIGHTEST IN THE U.S.
Created four years ago, Denver-area House District 7 is evenly split between Republicans, Democrats and Independents. President Bush came to town last week to raise money for the Republican candidate, meanwhile, three Democrats are fighting for their party's nomination. Bente Birkeland reports. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:11 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Politics
July 21, 2006
HANDICAPPING COLORADO'S LEGISLATIVE RACES
July 21, 2006 11:04 AM
archivesHANDICAPPING COLORADO'S LEGISLATIVE RACES
Colorado's party primaries are less than a month away. That means campaign season will soon be in full swing, and there's a lot at stake for the parties in this year's state legislative races. In 2004 the Democrats won control of both the state house and senate for the first time in four decades - but their lead is small. They have a one seat edge in the Senate and a five seat margin in the house - so if the Republicans can win take just four seats, they could win both legislative bodies back.
Sam Fuqua, the news director at KGNU in Boulder recently handicapped key house and senate races with John Straayer, the Colorado State University professor who literally wrote the book - his "The Colorado General Assembly" is a standard text in local political science classes.
[LISTEN] []
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THE MEDIA DOGFIGHT OVER GAYS IN COLORADO SPRINGS
July 21, 2006 11:03 AM
archivesTHE MEDIA DOGFIGHT OVER GAYS IN COLORADO SPRINGS
Last month the Denver-based Gill Foundation launched a media campaign featuring a cute puppy named Norman who moos like a cow. The message is that some animals, including people, are simply born different, some are gay, for instance. Now, Focus on the Family is countering with canine themed ads of their own. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 11:03 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Denver , Gay & Lesbian , Politics
Roadless Task Force Gets Down To Brass Tacks
July 21, 2006 11:02 AM
archivesROADLESS TASK FORCE GETS DOWN TO BRASS TACKS
After nine months and more than a dozen meetings across the state, Colorado's roadless areas task force is putting the finishing touches on its recommendations to Governor Owens. The task force got together in Denver yesterday, Bente Birkeland has more from Denver. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 11:02 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Environment , Politics
July 20, 2006
COMMENTARY: IDEAS THAT DIDN'T MAKE THE CUT AT ASPEN'S "IDEAS FESTIVAL"
July 20, 2006 12:13 PM
archivesCOMMENTARY: IDEAS THAT DIDN'T MAKE THE CUT AT ASPEN'S "IDEAS FESTIVAL"
In the last week or two you may have been hearing a lot about political bigwigs in Aspen for that town's annual ideas festival, people like Karl Rove, Colin Powell and Bill Clinton. Well, Aspen resident Barry Smith says he's full of ideas, but he never gets invited, despite not needing a plane ticket to attend. [LISTEN] []
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BACKPACKING, CAMPING DECLINE IN POPULARITY
July 20, 2006 12:12 PM
archivesBACKPACKING, CAMPING DECLINE IN POPULARITY
The outdoor retail industry recently classified backpacking and tent camping as "heritage activites," and, in the Pacific northwest at least, the U.S. Forest Service is planning to close dozens of campsites that just plain don't get used much anymore. From the Northwest News Network, Tom Banse reports. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:12 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Environment , Indoor/Outdoor Recreation
UNITING FOR THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL
July 20, 2006 12:11 PM
archivesUNITING FOR THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE TRAIL
Last weekend more than 500 people came to Buena Vista to experience and support the completion of the Continental Divide Trail, which stretches 3,100 miles from Canada to Mexico. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:11 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Politics
ANALYSIS: WHICH PARTY STANDS TO GAIN THE MOST FROM THE IMMIGRATION DEBATE?
July 20, 2006 12:10 PM
archivesANALYSIS: WHICH PARTY STANDS TO GAIN THE MOST FROM THE IMMIGRATION DEBATE?
The results of a poll for the Denver Post released Sunday say that immigration is the state's top issue, surpassing the war, economics and the environment. A lot of that probably had to do with the state legislature's special session on immigration, which wrapped up the week before the poll was taken. So what does that mean for the state's political parties, who are working hard to win as many seats as possible in elections this fall? KRCC capitol bureau reporter Bente Birkeland talked with a veteran political science professor to get some perspective. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:10 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Immigration , Politics
WAR EFFORT MEANS BELT TIGHTENING AT FT. CARSON
July 20, 2006 12:09 PM
archivesWAR EFFORT MEANS BELT TIGHTENING AT FT. CARSON
Since September 11 of 2001, Congress has approved $432 billion for military operations and other costs related to the war on terror. And now, all that spending is starting to have impacts on U.S. Army bases around the world, including Ft. Carson. About ten percent of civilian jobs on base are going unfilled, and more cuts are expected in the future. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 12:09 PM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Business/Labor , Colorado Springs , Military
July 14, 2006
COMMENTARY: E-MAIL STINKS
July 14, 2006 10:35 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: E-MAIL STINKS
Andy Lyon is a professional communicator with years of experience. He remembers the days before e-mail, and has had time to learn about its positives and negatives, and evaluate it as a communications tool. Here's what he thinks. And here's how to reach him: Andy-s-lyon@msn.com [LISTEN] []
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AFTER THE FIRES, FLOODS - MASON GULCH ONE YEAR LATER
July 14, 2006 10:33 AM
archivesAFTER THE FIRES, FLOODS - MASON GULCH ONE YEAR LATER
Four years after Colorado's largest wildfire, soils are still too fragile to hold much rainfall. Runoff from the Hayman burn area washed out a state highway last week. We visit the scene of last year's biggest wildfire in Colorado, Mason Gulch in Pueblo county, which is also suffering from flash floods. [LISTEN] []
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LATINO EDITOR COMMENTS ON COLORADO'S NEW IMMIGRATION LAWS
July 14, 2006 10:30 AM
archivesLATINO EDITOR COMMENTS ON COLORADO'S NEW IMMIGRATION LAWS
Denver Editor Francisco Miraval runs a Spanish language news service for more than 40 newspapers. He says the new laws have immigrants confused, regardless of their legal status. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:30 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Denver , Immigration , Politics
COLORADO'S SENATORS RESPOND TO NEW IMMIGRATION BILLS
July 14, 2006 10:27 AM
archivesCOLORADO'S SENATORS RESPOND TO NEW IMMIGRATION BILLS
Salazar says the state is sending DC a message, Allard plans Senate field hearings in Colorado. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 10:27 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Immigration , Politics
July 13, 2006
COMMENTARY: HOMELAND INVADERS
July 13, 2006 9:23 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: HOMELAND INVADERS
For the last week, headlines in Colorado have been dominated by the immigration debate, and just what state lawmakers are prepared to do about it. Our commentator, Sandra Knauf, has been dealing with homeland invaders of her own lately, although they're not the kind you typically hear about on the news. She has a modest proposal for dealing with them. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:23 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Health
HCN INTERVIEW: A DISTURBING LOOK AT THE WEST'S FUTURE
July 13, 2006 9:21 AM
archivesHCN INTERVIEW: A DISTURBING LOOK AT THE WEST'S FUTURE
High Country News Editor Greg Hanscom talks about his magazine's first foray into science fiction - they've published a story that envisions an American West in the grips of "big daddy drought." [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:21 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Environment , Interview
COLORADO PASSES "NATION'S TOUGHEST IMMIGRATION BILL"
July 13, 2006 9:16 AM
archivesCOLORADO PASSES "NATION'S TOUGHEST IMMIGRATION BILL"
The special legislative session on immigration wrapped up late Monday night. We hear from lawmakers and the Governor on what passed, including two immigration ballot measures for voters to decide on this fall. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:16 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Immigration , Politics
July 7, 2006
COMMENTARY: GIVE THE BORDER FENCE CONTRACT TO CHRISTO - IAN SHOALES
July 7, 2006 9:50 AM
archivesCOMMENTARY: GIVE THE BORDER FENCE CONTRACT TO CHRISTO - IAN SHOALES
Ian Shoales takes on two of the most talked about issues in Colorado right now. One, of course, is immigration, which our legislature is debating this week. The other is the proposal by European artists Christo and Jean Claude to drape fabric up and down the Arkansas river canyon as an art project. Why hasn't anybody come up with this before? [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:50 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Commentary , Immigration
LOVINS, WAL-MART LOVES TO SAVE ENERGY
July 7, 2006 9:48 AM
archivesLOVINS, WAL-MART LOVES TO SAVE ENERGY
Talk about strange bedfellows - the Snowmass-based Rocky Mountain Institute, a think tank devoted to saving energy and preserving the environment, has taken on a new client - Wal-Mart, the nation's largest retailer. From Aspen Public Radio, Jessica Harris reports. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:48 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Business/Labor , Colorado , Environment
HEALTH OFFICIAL TAKE THE THREAT OF AVIAN FLU SERIOUSLY
July 7, 2006 9:46 AM
archivesHEALTH OFFICIAL TAKE THE THREAT OF AVIAN FLU SERIOUSLY
Don't expect Uncle Sam to come and save your butt should bird flu sweep the globe, as many public health officials fear. It's going to be up to local health departments to help people in their communities. KUNC's Brian Larson reports. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:46 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Health
ELECTION '06: U.S. HOUSE CANDIDATES DEBATE
July 7, 2006 9:44 AM
archivesELECTION '06: U.S. HOUSE CANDIDATES DEBATE
The six men running to replace Rep. Joel Hefley in Washington talked war and military issues for over two hours at Springs VFW Post #1. They even gave Democratic candidate Jay Fawcett two minutes to speak. [LISTEN] []
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Posted by Eric Whitney at 9:44 AM| Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Posted to Colorado , Military , Politics
LAWMAKERS HOP TO IT - SPECIAL SESSION OPENS
July 7, 2006 9:43 AM
archivesLAWMAKERS HOP TO IT - SPECIAL SESSION OPENS
Today is the first day of an anticipated week-long special legislative session called by Governor Owens to deal with immigration issues. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol. [LISTEN] []
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