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Colorado Legislature: Mining Issues
New regulations govern mining in Colorado. One is aimed at protecting groundwater near a mining site; the other requires greater transparency during the early prospecting stages.
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By Ryan Warner
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Colorado Struggles With Voter Registration System, Part 1
Some local election officials fear Colorado’s new statewide voter registration system, called SCORE, may be be too slow to use on election day.Others say a recent test proves the system […]
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By Ryan Warner
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Colorado Legislature: Transportation Issues
Despite a pressing need for more transportation funding, the 2008 session of the state legislature failed to find new revenue.
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By Ryan Warner
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Above-normal Snowpack Boosts Water Supply
The snowpack in Colorado’s mountains remains above normal. A slow and steady spring melt has reduced flood danger and is bringing good news for both farming and recreation.
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By Ryan Warner
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The Pine Beetle Epidemic: Landowners
Acres of dead trees can mean expensive bills for landowners – and a sense of loss. But there are benefits, too.
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By Ryan Warner
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Regional Food Program Teaches Shopping Skills to Needy
As the economy weakens, some Coloradans are skimping on food – to pay other bills. A local program teaches low-income families to make the most of their food dollars.
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Craig Celebrates Centennial
The city began as a railroad hub for northwestern Colorado. Its economy rises and falls along with the fortunes of farmers, ranchers and energy companies.
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By Ryan Warner
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The Pine Beetle Epidemic: Communities Respond
An unprecedented pine beetle outbreak in Colorado means a record number of lodgepole pine trees are now dead or dying across the state’s high country.
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By Ryan Warner
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Author Rabbi Jamie S. Korngold, God in the Wilderness
In her new book Korngold, known as “the adventure rabbi”, explores Judaism’s roots in nature – and why that spiritual relationship with the outdoors matters today.
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By Ryan Warner
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Greeley Family’s Link to Abe Lincoln
Ryan Warner talks to Dean Moore. Since the 1930’s, his family has owned a letter that describes a first-person account of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination.
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By Ryan Warner
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Sending Colorado Juveniles to Adult Court
Colorado is one of about a dozen states that allow prosecutors to charge juveniles as adults.But there’s a campaign to give these young offenders a second chance – as part […]
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Craig Hospital Using Video Game for Rehabilitation
Physical therapists at Craig say the Wii video game console is helping patients with balance and motor skills.Ryan Warner talks with therapist Alissa Thiebault and Justin Moninger, who uses the […]
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By Ryan Warner
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Talking Turkey Calls
It’s spring turkey-hunting season in Colorado – and if you want to bag a bird, you’ve got to know how and when to sound like a turkey.
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Historic Dewey Bridge Burns
The 92-year-old Dewey bridge – a national historic landmark and a once-vital link between Colorado and Utah – burned down April 6th.Ryan Warner speaks with Travis Schenck, director of the […]
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By Ryan Warner
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State Voting Machines Controversy April 2008
Voting machines will be back at the polls for this year’s primary and presidential elections, after months of uncertainty. Some people are still concerned about their reliability.
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By Ryan Warner
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Letters – April 11, 2008
Ryan Warner reads from your letters – reactions to our recent stories on umbilical blood cord transfusions, a transgendered student – and high school basketball.
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