- The towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff may soon earn international recognition for their nighttime skies. KRCC’s Dana Cronin reports. The “community” designation comes from the International Dark Skies Association and recognizes dedication to night sky preservation. Jim Bradburn is the President of Westcliffe’s Dark Skies community.
- A new study on the Colorado River estimates the Basin would lose almost two-thirds of its economic value were the waterway to run dry. KRCC’s Dana Cronin reports. Researchers at Arizona State University found the Colorado River system accounts for more than 1.4 trillion dollars in economic activity and provides nearly 16 million jobs.
- UPDATE: 01/29/15, 9:41 AM: CSFD released official details of the fire last night. It burned a total of 5.92 acres, with five agencies responding: Colorado Springs Fire Department, Colorado Springs Utilities Wildland Team, El Paso County Wildland Team, Pike National Forest Fire, Broadmoor Fire Rescue.
- Pueblo’s first needle exchange is set to take place Friday. KRCC’s Dana Cronin reports. The exchange is geared toward illegal injection drug users in order to help prevent the spread of Hepatitis B and C, and HIV. Access Point Pueblo is a legal syringe access program and is hosting the exchange. Dr.
- This year has seen a spike in Colorado waterway fatalities. But, as KRCC’s Dana Cronin reports, those in the rafting industry continue to predict a good season overall. Four deaths have occurred during commercial rafting trips in Colorado this year, including two on the Arkansas River. This comes after several years without incident.