January 8, 2008
Colorado Muslims Reach Out to Activist Rabbi
January 8, 2008 6:04 PM
The largest community of Muslims in Colorado opened its doors to a Jewish rabbi this week, a man known for challenging the status quo of Arab-Israeli relations. Left wing Rabbi Michael Lerner of San Francisco addressed a standing room only crowd at the Colorado Muslim Society in Aurora, and said many Jews in the United States feel solidarity for Muslims in the post 9-11 world. Helen Gray was there.
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December 19, 2007
Electronic Voting Machines Decertified
December 19, 2007 7:24 AM
Colorado has decertified two electronic voting systems for failing to pass security tests. The ruling has county officials wondering how they'll run the 2008 elections, since they say there's not enough time to buy new equipment and train poll workers before the August primary. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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December 12, 2007
Statement From Killer's Parents
December 12, 2007 12:04 PM
Text of a statement issued Wednesday by Ronald and Loretta Murray, parents of Matthew Murray, the gunman who killed four people at a Colorado church and youth mission center on Sunday:
Out of respect for the grieving families of the victims of this unthinkable tragedy, our family will not be making any statements to the press until funeral services for all the victims have concluded. Our thoughts and constant prayers are with the families of Stephanie and Rachel Works, Phillip Crouse and Tiffany Johnson as well as those who were injured in the shootings.
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November 20, 2007
Local News Roundup Tue., Nov. 20, 2007
November 20, 2007 6:22 PM
DIA Forecasts 2nd Busiest Travel Weekend Ever
Front Range Airport May Start Taking Passenger Jets
Beaver Creek Delays Opening For Lack of Snow
Feds: Denver Violating Ozone Limits
State Unemployment Rate Drops
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November 14, 2007
Fitz-Gerald Resigns to Run for Congress
November 14, 2007 11:24 AM
The first ever female president of the state senate announced her resignation Tuesday. She says she's giving up her seat to focus on a run for Congress. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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November 8, 2007
Pueblo Artist Paints Portraits of Vets for Free
November 8, 2007 6:01 PM
Sunday is veterans day. There are a lot of ways to honor vets, and we bring you now the story of one artist's gesture. Sally Lincoln of Pueblo doesn't think that sitting for a portrait painted by an oil painter should be a privilege reserved for the rich and famous. Lately she's been going to the Veteran's Administration Nursing Home and Care Unit in Denver to paint portraits of the residents and patients there. No money is exchanged. Instead she just snaps a few photos of the painting and then gives it to the person who sat for it. The portraits have had a surprisingly emotional impact on the vets and the staff at the facility. Shanna Lewis reports.
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October 30, 2007
Colorado Lures Snow Sports Convention Away from Vegas
October 30, 2007 5:23 PM
Colorado has landed the largest convention contract in the state's history, the ski and snowboard industry's annual trade show. Governor Ritter says it's expected to bring in more than $350 million to the state and a boost to downtown Denver and ski resorts across Colorado. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver
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October 18, 2007
New Air Pollution Standards Working?
October 18, 2007 6:37 PM
A new report from the state says it's too soon to tell if air pollution controls for the oil and gas industry are improving air quality. Last year Colorado created statewide emission standards for the industry for the first time. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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October 9, 2007
$850,000 for Capitol Sercurity
October 9, 2007 5:44 PM
State lawmakers voted Tuesday to spend 850 thousand dollars to beef up security at the capitol in the wake of a deadly shooting last July. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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October 4, 2007
Native Americans Will Try to Stop Denver's Columbus Day Parade
October 4, 2007 6:25 PM
Protestors say they will try to stop Denver's annual Columbus Day Parade on Saturday. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Columbus day holiday. Colorado was the first state to begin celebrating it. Celebrations have been controversial in the past and even erupted in violence. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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September 21, 2007
Denver Schools Make Gardening Part of the Curriculum
September 21, 2007 5:00 PM
Three new farmers markets got started in Denver this summer, and they've beenselling things that are grown on the grounds of three different public schools. These schools are finding out how much there is to teach and learn in a garden, and that growing plants can generate hands-on lessons in science, math and social studies. This year they are teaching students about how the garden can be a business too. KCFR's Helen Gray visited the farmers Market at a school near Washington Park and has this report.
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September 18, 2007
Local News Round-Up for September 18, 2007
September 18, 2007 6:18 PM
Senate OKs Pueblo Depot Cleanup Money
Anti-Abortion Minister Vows to Protest Dem Convention in Denver
CSU Gets TB Research Money
TB Patient Goes Back to Arizona
Gov. Ritter to Testify on Global Warming in DC
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September 12, 2007
Denver Lawmaker Asks For State Money For City Schools
September 12, 2007 5:07 PM
A Democratic lawmaker from Denver wants to take part of the money slated to shore up the state education fund and use it for Denver Public Schools. The extra money would come from the Governor's controversial proposal that freezes local property tax rates. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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September 6, 2007
Local News Roundup- Sept. 6, 2007
September 6, 2007 5:09 PM
Salazar Amendment Stalling Pinon Canyon Expansion Passes Senate
Feds Close Roads on Roan Plateau
Hunter Busted for Baiting Bear
Mountain Lion Kills Tiny Horse
Kelsey Grammer Fighting Parole for Sister's Killer
DIA Needs More Snow Stuff
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September 5, 2007
Capitol to Beef Up Security
September 5, 2007 4:49 PM
In the wake of a deadly shooting last July Governor Ritter says he wants to install metal detectors and beef up security at the state capitol. The Governor wants the new measures in place before the legislative session starts in January. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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August 15, 2007
State Petroleum Industry Says Natural Gas Fights Global Warming
August 15, 2007 4:19 PM
Colorado's oil and gas industry is holding its annual conference in Denver this week. This year's theme is promoting natural gas as a way to reduce human caused global warming. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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August 9, 2007
PeaceJam May Be Up for Nobel Prize
August 9, 2007 4:53 PM
Governor Bill Ritter says the Denver-area based PeaceJam festival is being considered for a Nobel Peace Prize. Ritter announced this afternoon that six Nobel Prize laureates have nominated the group, founded by Dawn Engle and Ivan Suvanjiff.
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Ritter Urges New Ozone Action Plan
August 9, 2007 4:16 PM
State scientists say parts of Colorado will violate federal ozone standards this year. Governor Bill Ritter is urging a regional air quality council to craft a new plan to address the problem. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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July 16, 2007
Armed Man Shot and Killed at Capitol
July 16, 2007 4:49 PM
An unidentified man was shot and killed by police today after entering the state capitol with a pistol. We talked to NPR Staff Reporter Jeff Brady in Denver.
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June 15, 2007
Homelessness during DNC
June 15, 2007 6:24 PM
The nation's eyes will be on Colorado next summer when Denver hosts the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Controversy is already brewing with one group accusing the city of trying to hide the region's homeless population from delegates. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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May 30, 2007
TB Patient Coming to Denver
May 30, 2007 6:43 PM
The man with a highly drug-resistant form of tuberculosis who American health authorities put under quarantine after he took two transatlantic flights is coming to Denver for treatment. Bente Birkeland has more.
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May 1, 2007
Activist: Immigrants Not Going Away, Still Want Reform
May 1, 2007 6:09 PM
More than 1,500 people marched in Denver today to call for reform of America's immigration policies. The turnout, estimated by the Denver Post, was far smaller than last year, when an estimated 75,000 people marched in Denver. Nationwide it's estimated that more than a million people gathered to call for immigration reform last year.
Among those at the March in Denver today was Joe Barrera, co-chair of the Colorado Springs Black Latino Leadership Coalition. We talked to him at the event a little after one this afternoon.
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November 14, 2006
DENVER MAYOR STEAMED OVER VOTE SNAFU
November 14, 2006 4:10 PM
archivesDENVER MAYOR STEAMED OVER VOTE SNAFU
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper said the problems with voting in his city, quote, made his blood boil. Bente Birkeland reports on what he intends to do about it [LISTEN] []
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VOTING IN DENVER: WHAT A DRAG
November 14, 2006 4:07 PM
archivesVOTING IN DENVER: WHAT A DRAG
Bente Birkeland reports on the hassles associated with voting the Colorado's capitol city this year. [LISTEN] []
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November 8, 2006
LONG LINES, MACHINE MALFUNCTIONS SLOW DENVER VOTE
November 8, 2006 3:39 PM
archivesLONG LINES, MACHINE MALFUNCTIONS SLOW DENVER VOTE
Bente Birkeland, who staffs our Denver bureau, visited polling places and talked to voters about their frustrations. [LISTEN] []
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November 6, 2006
COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE RACE
November 6, 2006 3:54 PM
archivesCOLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE RACE
Honest and fair elections. That's what the candidates for Colorado Secretary of State are promising. Improving voter turnout is another top priority. Our Denver reporter Bente Birkeland spoke to both candidates, and asked them why they want to be the state's chief election officer. [LISTEN] []
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October 27, 2006
THE HARDEST CONGRESSIONAL SEAT FROM COLORADO TO WIN
October 27, 2006 10:22 AM
archivesTHE HARDEST CONGRESSIONAL SEAT FROM COLORADO TO WIN
Bob Beauprez' decision to run for governor opened up Colorado's newest seat in Congress, the one representing the 7th Congressional District. The 7th is a sprawling, L-shaped conglomeration of mostly of Denver suburbs, and almost evenly split between Republicans, Democrats and unaffiliated voters. KUNC's Nancy Greenleese reports on the Democratic former state lawmaker and Republican ex-cabinet member who are duking it out. [LISTEN] []
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September 29, 2006
THE 65% SOLUTION? COLORADO'S SCHOOL FUNDING BALLOT MEASURES COMPARED
September 29, 2006 2:53 PM
archivesTHE 65% SOLUTION? COLORADO'S SCHOOL FUNDING BALLOT MEASURES COMPARED
Two ballot measures this fall would require school districts to spend most of their operating budgets on classroom costs in an attempt to improve K - 12 education. But critics say the measures won't help teachers or students and could have a devastating effect on schools. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. [LISTEN] []
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September 1, 2006
COLORADO TOLL ROADS PART 2: TROUBLED NORTHWEST PARKWAY
September 1, 2006 9:38 AM
archivesCOLORADO TOLL ROADS PART 2: TROUBLED NORTHWEST PARKWAY
A toll road built in 2003 is in financial trouble. The 11-mile long Northwest Parkway linking Broomfield and E-470 north of Denver collected less than half of projected revenues from drivers last year. That means that the authority in the built the road is in danger of defaulting on its debt obligations. Private investors are now coming forward with offers to buy the toll road. KGNU's Karen Hammer spoke with one state lawmaker who is an outspoken critic of the road, and worries that it might be sold to foreign investors. [LISTEN] []
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August 25, 2006
ACLU DEMANDS INVESTIGATION INTO COLORADO PHONE RECORDS
August 25, 2006 9:51 AM
archivesACLU DEMANDS INVESTIGATION INTO COLORADO PHONE RECORDS
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission says it's not ready to investigate whether phone companies in the state illegally turned over records to the federal government. The American Civil Liberties Union says it should the commission should investigate without delay. From Denver Bente Birkeland reports. [LISTEN] []
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August 21, 2006
VOTERS IN CONGRESS' "MOST COMPETITIVE" DISTIRCT SPEAK
August 21, 2006 9:26 AM
archivesVOTERS IN CONGRESS' "MOST COMPETITIVE" DISTIRCT SPEAK
Analysts say Colorado's 7th Congressional District race will be one of the closest most expensive house races in the nation this November. Both parties are vying for the seat and the candidates, Republican Rick O'Donnel and Democrat Ed Perlmutter, are gearing up for a tough battle. Our Denver reporter Bente (BEN tuh) Birkeland decided to check out the district and talk to the people who live there about their neighborhoods and the issues they care about. [LISTEN] []
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August 2, 2006
COLORADO GOES CRAZY FOR SCOOTERS
August 2, 2006 9:52 AM
archivesCOLORADO GOES CRAZY FOR SCOOTERS
Filling up the car is rapidly becoming an effective way to drain your checking account. With fuel hovering around 3 dollars a gallon, many Colorado drivers are switching from gas-guzzling cars to gas-sipping scooters. The Motorcycle Industry Council reports that U.S. scooter sales have more than doubled since 2000 and Colorado dealers say demand is accelerating with rising gas prices.
Nancy Greenleese attended a scooter rally in Denver last weekend, and has this report.
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July 21, 2006
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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July 14, 2006
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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June 21, 2006
CORKY GONZALES BIRTHDAY OBSERVANCE
June 21, 2006 11:24 AM
archivesCORKY GONZALES BIRTHDAY OBSERVANCE
MUSIC INTO: In 1969 the Crusade for Justice, a Chicano/Mexicano civil rights organization began a summer freedom school for disempowered Chicano youth in Denver, for whom regular school seemed irrelevant. Heavily involved was Rodolfo "Corky" Gonzales, an activist who hoped spur pride in Chicano students, and get them more interested in education through the study of Chicano literature and history. Last Saturday Latino activists in Denver celebrated Corky Gonzales' birthday, Claudia Crag has this story. [LISTEN] []
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May 12, 2006
INDIGENOUS GAMES COME TO DENVER
May 12, 2006 9:23 AM
archivesINDIGENOUS GAMES COME TO DENVER
Colorado's two Native American tribes join to bring hundreds of Native Americans and First Nations people to Denver for a sports and culture festival this summer. [LISTEN] []
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April 21, 2006
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 7, 2006
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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March 31, 2006
WITNESS PROTECTION
March 31, 2006 1:53 PM
archivesWITNESS PROTECTION
The recent murder of a young couple willing to testify about a violent crime in Denver has lawmakers trying to reform Colorado's witness protection program. The measure is seeing wide, bipartisan support. [LISTEN] []
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March 3, 2006
Farmers Union Convention Preview
March 3, 2006 10:43 AM
archivesFARMERS UNION CONVENTION PREVIEW
This weekend, Denver will host the 104th anniversary convention of the National Farmers Union. The agenda will cover the big topics of the day for farmers and ranchers: renewable energy, trade, and the federal budget. Stephen Raher talked with the President of the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union about what's on tap. [LISTEN] []
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February 17, 2006
Overview & Ski Train Journey
February 17, 2006 1:58 PM
archivesOVERVIEW & SKI TRAIN JOURNEY
For our special railroad edition of Western Skies, Stephen Raher talks to Colorado journalist and train enthusiast Ed Quillen about the history of railroads in the Centennial State. Then Eric Whitney reports on his experience with the Denver Ski Train. [LISTEN] []
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January 13, 2006
Capitol Coverage
January 13, 2006 1:17 PM
archivesCAPITOL COVERAGE
Wednesday marked the first day of the four month marathon known as the 2006 session of the state legislature. Democrats remain in control of both the House and the Senate, and Republicans are already gearing up to regain control in November. The opening day of the session is taken up by ceremonies, housekeeping, and plenty of speeches. Daniel Costello has the first installment of our regular coverage of the 2006 session. [LISTEN] []
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Renewable Energy Summit - Part 1
January 13, 2006 1:16 PM
archivesRENEWABLE ENERGY SUMMIT - PART 1
Eric Whitney reports from a renewable energy summit organized by Senator Ken Salazar. A diverse group of over five hundred people gathered in Denver to talk over what the senator called "an imperative" - making the United States energy independent. In this segment, we examine the business interest in renewables. [LISTEN] []
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January 4, 2006
Anti-War Art Interview
January 4, 2006 5:39 PM
archivesANTI-WAR ART INTERVIEW
KGNU's Shelly Schlender speaks with George Rivera, a University of Colorado art professor. Rivera is curating a new art exhibit by Chicano and Latino artists that opens this Friday in Denver. The theme of the show is opposition to the war in Iraq. [LISTEN] []
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December 14, 2005
National Immigration Debate Comes to Denver
December 14, 2005 3:56 PM
archivesNATIONAL IMMIGRATION DEBATE COMES TO DENVER
The debate over immigration is heating up again, both nationally and locally. Yesterday, lawmakers from four states and policy experts got together in Denver to come up with strategies to reform state and federal immigration laws. Maeve Conran reports. [LISTEN] []
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August 25, 2005
Joel Hefley Interview
August 25, 2005 7:20 PM
archivesJOEL HEFLEY INTERVIEW
Stephen Raher interviews Congressman Joel Hefley, the ten term incumbent representative of Colorado's Fifth Congressional District. Hefley is home for Congress's August recess and talks about the military, the war, and his experiences on the House ethics committee. [LISTEN] []
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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] []
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March 26, 2005
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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