In less than two weeks, western Colorado’s Roan Plateau could be opened up to oil and gas drilling; unless a late hour move to thwart or at least stall development on the scenic landmark is successful. This week opponents of drilling submitted thousands of formal protests to federal land managers. From KUNC-FM, Kirk Siegler reports.
Closing arguments were presented Thursday in a lawsuit filed by the Colorado Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union aimed at protecting free speech rights during the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
A 22 year old Thornton man was arrested on Tuesday for beating a transgender woman to death in Greeley. Angie Zapata was found lying on the living room floor of her apartment covered by a blanket. A recent study from the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs says reported cases of violence
against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people have actually decreased in Colorado over the last year. Bente Birkland reports from Denver.
The deadline for filing protests against leasing the Roan Plateau for gas drilling has passed. Steve Zelaznik of KDNK reports from Glenwood Springs, while Bente Birkland reports on Governor Bill Ritter’s decision to protest the decision.
Colorado Democrat Diana Degette is trying to win more support for food safety legislation. Her plea comes after state health officials say a jalapeno pepper purchased in Southwest Colorado was linked to a multi-state outbreak of salmonella. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.
The ACLU makes its free speech case in Denver, and the Senate has blocked federal tax cuts for renewable energy production. Plus, Roan Plateau protests and cleanup, and Senator John McCain raises funds in Denver.
Talking about Colorado’s homeland security in Denver, and break dancing in the Springs. Plus, Senator John McCain returns to the state, the Colorado Department of Education releases test scores, and Governor Ritter seeks federal assistance.
Presumptive Republican Presidential nominee John McCain spoke to Mexican American veterans in Denver on Friday. The Arizona senator then flew to Aspen to meet with the Dalai Lama. Bente Birkeland reports.
McCain visits the state and is favored by polled Colorado voters, DNC Chairman Howard Dean visits Mile High, the plague in Pueblo, and kayakers hit the World Cup.
The U.S. Department of Interior has issued draft guidelines to produce oil shale. The energy source sits in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. But federal law bans its production and nobody has found an efficient way to extract it. Steve Zelaznik of KDNK has more.
More cuts for the Denver airport’s top two airlines…Senator Salazar co-sponsors new legislation, Governor Ritter returns from the Arctic, and the “spam king” escapes from prison camp.Governor Bill Ritter has until the end of the month to decide if he’ll formally protest the federal leasing of the Roan Plateau for natural gas drilling. Over objections from some lawmakers and environmental groups the Bureau of Land Management plans to lease out the area all at once starting in August. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
1,000 acres of formerly privately owned land has been added to Cheyenne Mountain State Park, located in southwest Colorado Springs. The Cheyenne Mountain State Park Service held a public meeting Tuesday evening to discuss plans for the park’s newly acquired property. KRCC’s Rachael DeWitt attended the meeting and has this report.
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations and Environment, Keith Eastin (LEFT). Maj. Gen. Mark Graham, Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson commanding general. (RIGHT) Photo: A. ChalfinThe United States Army has released a report examining proposed expansion plans at the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in southeast Colorado. At the same time, the Army is announcing they’re dropping their desired acreage for the training ground by three-quarters. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin reports.