July 31, 2008

Roan Plateau Feature

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.

Filed under: Colorado, Energy, Environment, Kirk Siegler, Politics — Delaney Utterback @ 2:45 pm
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Free Speech Rights at Democratic National Convention

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.

Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, Colorado, DNC, Media, Politics — Delaney Utterback @ 2:43 pm
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Transgender Death

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.

Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, Crime, LGBTQ, Regional — Delaney Utterback @ 2:29 pm
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Roan Plateau Protests

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.

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Bente Birkeland, Energy, Environment, Politics, Steve Zelaznik — Delaney Utterback @ 2:27 pm
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July 30, 2008

Food Safety

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.

Filed under: Capitol News Connection, Colorado, Health, Politics — Delaney Utterback @ 2:19 pm
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Roundup

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.

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Bente Birkeland, Capitol News Connection, Colorado, Environment, Politics, Regional — Delaney Utterback @ 2:13 pm
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July 29, 2008

Roundup

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.

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July 28, 2008

McCain Visits Veterans in Colorado

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.

Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Capitol Coverage, Elections, Latino/a, Politics — Delaney Utterback @ 4:02 pm
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July 24, 2008

Roundup

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.

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July 23, 2008

Interior Dept Endorses Oil Shale

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.

Filed under: Capitol Coverage, Colorado, Energy, Environment, Steve Zelaznik — Delaney Utterback @ 12:53 pm
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July 22, 2008

Roundup…


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.

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July 18, 2008

Roan Plateau Protests

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.

Filed under: Bente Birkeland, Colorado, Environment, Politics — Delaney Utterback @ 1:42 pm
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Cheyenne Mountain State Park Expands by 1,000 Acres

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.

Filed under: Colorado, Environment, Forest Plans, Indoor/Outdoor Recreation, Rachel DeWitt — Delaney Utterback @ 1:37 pm
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Firefighting Efforts in California

The 302nd Airlift Wing is an Air Force Reserve Command unit stationed at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. The unit recently passed the twenty-day mark in support of firefighting efforts throughout California. But it’s not just any support. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin tagged along on Tuesday’s “media day” to see what the Springs-based reserve unit is doing.

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Environment, Fire, Military — Delaney Utterback @ 1:29 pm
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Drop in Desired Acreage at Piñon Canyon


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. Chalfin
The 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.

Filed under: Andrea Chalfin, Environment, Ft. Carson, Military — Delaney Utterback @ 1:25 pm
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