Governor Activates Drought Task Force
Governor John Hickenlooper recently fired up a special task force in response to the state’s ongoing drought. As Aspen Public Radio’s Marci Krivonen reports, the group will focus on making sure communities across the state can deal with the effects of drought.
National Craft Beer Week: Growing Local Beer, Farm to Glass
The country’s craft beer industry is growing at a tremendous rate. Last year, more than 400 breweries opened nationwide. In some states, like Colorado, there are so many craft breweries they’re beginning to blend together. As Harvest Public Media’s Luke Runyon reports, in such a crowded field, startups are trying a more unique approach.
Colorado Springs Council Approves $10 Million for Mitigation Work
Colorado Springs City Council yesterday voted to spend $10 million from the city savings account to lessen the risk of catastrophic fire and flooding following last year’s Waldo Canyon fire. KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports.
Repairing the Rocky Ford Cantaloupe Image
Two years ago, a cantaloupe farm in southeastern Colorado was responsible for the deadliest foodborne illness outbreak in decades.
Pueblo Seeks Perspective on Food Access, Health Perceptions
Food access is getting a closer look with the help of a new survey from the Pueblo City-County Health Department. KRCC’s Eliza Densmore reports.
Colorado Springs Mayor Unveils Plan for Homeless Campus
Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach yesterday unveiled his vision for a 24-hour campus to serve the homeless. As KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports, the mayor is looking for property downtown that can provide everything from showers to meals to drug counseling.
Legislature Approves State Owned Tanker Fleet; No Funding Attached
A bill authorizing the creation of a state firefighting air tanker fleet is on its way to the governor.
Flood Meeting Scheduled for Mountain Shadows Residents; City to Distribute More Sandbags
Residents of Mountain Shadows and others are invited to an informational meeting Tuesday, May 7th.
Statewide Wildfire Preparedness Day of Service is Saturday
This Saturday marks the first statewide Wildfire Preparedness Day of Service. As KRCC’s Eliza Densmore reports, one of the more regional projects involves fuel mitigation in Black Forest.
Flooding: Yes, it Does Matter How you Arrange Those Sandbags
Dr. David Rosgen of Wildland Hydrology presented a regional study yesterday, looking at how water, sediment, and debris is predicted to flow along the Waldo Canyon burn scar.
Commission Plans Ludlow 100th Anniversary Commemoration
The Ludlow Massacre’s 100th anniversary is next year.
Civil Unions Celebrated in Manitou Springs
Yesterday, the first day Colorado’s civil unions law went into effect, 20 same-sex couples, their friends and relatives packed into a Manitou Springs art space for a public ceremony. KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports.
Seminars in Chaffee County to Address Wildfire Preparedness
Residents of Chaffee County are invited to Wildfire Preparedness Seminars, put on by Colorado State Forest Sevice, Salida District.
Governor Signs Tuition Bill
Amidst a charged atmosphere of students and civic and government leaders at Metropolitan State University in Denver, Governor John Hickenlooper signed the Colorado ASSET bill into law today.
Inspectors to Target Cantaloupe Farms and Processing Facilities
Federal food inspectors will start checking cantaloupe farms and other processing facilities throughout the country and here in Colorado for deadly food borne bacteria. As KUNC and Harvest Public Media’s Luke Runyon reports, the increased scrutiny is in direct response to two large-scale outbreaks.
Flash Point: Living with Wildfire
In the wake of last year’s destructive wildfires, Colorado’s residents, scientists, and government officials have been working hard to manage the ongoing threat.
