KRCC-FM: Radio Colorado College News http://krccnews.org/rccnews KRCC\ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:45:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 KRCC's local news coverage, featuring news stories about Colorado and the West. KRCC is NPR Member Station for Southern Colorado and a bit of Northern New Mexico. KRCC News no KRCC News news@krcc.org news@krcc.org (KRCC News) 2009 Recent stories from the KRCC Newsroom. public radio, colorado springs, NPR, denver, pueblo, colorado college, bbc, southwest, journalism KRCC-FM: Radio Colorado College News http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/krccnewslogo.jpg http://krccnews.org/rccnews Fighting the “Amphibian Armageddon” http://krccnews.org/rccnews/fighting-the-amphibian-armageddon/2010/03/09/8048 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/fighting-the-amphibian-armageddon/2010/03/09/8048#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:45:59 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8048 Scientists are calling it an “amphibian Armageddon.” In the last 30 years, more than 100 species of frogs and toads have been wiped out by habitat loss and amphibian chytrid, a fungus that attacks their skin. No one knows why this common fungus is suddenly proving fatal. Some think climate change is making frogs more vulnerable. Whatever the reason, chytrid is spreading quickly through one of the richest frog habitats in the world: Panama’s cloud forest. That news prompted five people from Colorado Springs to pack their bags and head south for a rescue mission. Reporter Sandy Hausman went along on the trip, and has this report from Panama City.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/fighting-the-amphibian-armageddon/2010/03/09/8048/feed 0 - Scientists are calling it an "amphibian Armageddon." In the last 30 years, more than 100 species of frogs and toads have been wiped out by habitat loss and amphibian chytrid, a fungus that attacks their skin. Scientists are calling it an "amphibian Armageddon." In the last 30 years, more than 100 species of frogs and toads have been wiped out by habitat loss and amphibian chytrid, a fungus that attacks their skin. No one knows why this common fungus is suddenly proving fatal. Some think climate change is making frogs more vulnerable. Whatever the reason, chytrid is spreading quickly through one of the richest frog habitats in the world: Panama's cloud forest. That news prompted five people from Colorado Springs to pack their bags and head south for a rescue mission. Reporter Sandy Hausman went along on the trip, and has this report from Panama City. All photos courtesy Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Disclaimer: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is an underwriter of KRCC. KRCC News no 4:37 Round-Up: CO Senate Aims to Help Auto Dealers, Archbishop of Denver Defends Decision in Catholic School, and more http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-co-senate-aims-to-help-auto-dealers-archbishop-of-denver-defends-decision-in-catholic-school-and-more/2010/03/09/8059 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-co-senate-aims-to-help-auto-dealers-archbishop-of-denver-defends-decision-in-catholic-school-and-more/2010/03/09/8059#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:32:39 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8059 The Colorado Senate has unanimously approved a bill to help auto dealers who are dropped by carmakers…The archbishop of Denver is defending a decision by a Catholic school in Colorado not to allow two children to continue as students because their parents are a lesbian couple…and, workers hiked up the side a canyon today to examine another boulder that might fall onto Interstate-70.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-co-senate-aims-to-help-auto-dealers-archbishop-of-denver-defends-decision-in-catholic-school-and-more/2010/03/09/8059/feed 0 The Colorado Senate has unanimously approved a bill to help auto dealers who are dropped by carmakers...The archbishop of Denver is defending a decision by a Catholic school in Colorado not to allow two children to continue as students because their pa... (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/pix/roundup2.jpg)The Colorado Senate has unanimously approved a bill to help auto dealers who are dropped by carmakers...The archbishop of Denver is defending a decision by a Catholic school in Colorado not to allow two children to continue as students because their parents are a lesbian couple...and, workers hiked up the side a canyon today to examine another boulder that might fall onto Interstate-70. KRCC News no 1:43 Tuesday Index http://krccnews.org/rccnews/tuesday-index-6/2010/03/09/8046 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/tuesday-index-6/2010/03/09/8046#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:53:30 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8046 In Colorado Springs, the Gazette reports prosecutor Dan May has asked the city to slow down on regulating medical marijuana. KRDO reports the city is still looking into medical marijuana. KKTV reports the city is repairing more potholes.

The LaJunta Tribune-Democrat reports on the Lower Arkansas Watershed Plan.

The Colorado Springs Business Journal reports wines from the state will be featured in a Paris wine show for the first time.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/tuesday-index-6/2010/03/09/8046/feed 0 Amazon Fires Back at State http://krccnews.org/rccnews/amazon-fires-back-at-state/2010/03/09/8044 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/amazon-fires-back-at-state/2010/03/09/8044#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:33:18 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8044 Amazon.com is firing its affiliate marketers in Colorado just one week after a new law went into effect that aims to collect sales taxes from online purchases. Amazon calls the regulations burdensome and unconstitutional and says it will no longer advertise within the state. The Governor says the move is completely unjustified. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/amazon-fires-back-at-state/2010/03/09/8044/feed 0 Amazon.com is firing its affiliate marketers in Colorado just one week after a new law went into effect that aims to collect sales taxes from online purchases. Amazon calls the regulations burdensome and unconstitutional and says it will no longer adve... (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/money_register.jpg)Amazon.com is firing its affiliate marketers in Colorado just one week after a new law went into effect that aims to collect sales taxes from online purchases. Amazon calls the regulations burdensome and unconstitutional and says it will no longer advertise within the state. The Governor says the move is completely unjustified. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. KRCC News no 4:50 Round-Up: Amazon cuts CO affiliates, I-70 rockslide, and more http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-amazon-cuts-co-affiliates-i-70-rockslide-and-more/2010/03/08/8039 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-amazon-cuts-co-affiliates-i-70-rockslide-and-more/2010/03/08/8039#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:35:38 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8039 The online retailer Amazon is cutting off affiliates that help it sell products in Colorado because of a new tax on online sales…Colorado Department of Transportation officials are on the scene of a rockslide along I-70 between Glenwood Springs and Dotsero…and, crews from Ft. Carson and El Paso County fire departments are fighting a wind-driven fire on the base. The Gazette reports that as of this afternoon, the 700-acre fire was 80% contained.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-amazon-cuts-co-affiliates-i-70-rockslide-and-more/2010/03/08/8039/feed 0 The online retailer Amazon is cutting off affiliates that help it sell products in Colorado because of a new tax on online sales...Colorado Department of Transportation officials are on the scene of a rockslide along I-70 between Glenwood Springs and ... The online retailer Amazon is cutting off affiliates that help it sell products in Colorado because of a new tax on online sales...Colorado Department of Transportation officials are on the scene of a rockslide along I-70 between Glenwood Springs and Dotsero...and, crews from Ft. Carson and El Paso County fire departments are fighting a wind-driven fire on the base. The Gazette (http://gazette.com) reports that as of this afternoon, the 700-acre fire was 80% contained. KRCC News no 1:44 Lawmakers Debate Marijuana Dispensaries http://krccnews.org/rccnews/lawmakers-debate-marijuana-dispensaries/2010/03/08/8031 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/lawmakers-debate-marijuana-dispensaries/2010/03/08/8031#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:35:38 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8031 Medical marijuana advocates packed a state capitol hearing on Thursday, blasting a bill that would regulate dispensaries. Many say any regulation of the drug is bad and would hurt patients. Lawmakers on the house judiciary committee also had concerns with the 48-page measure, which they delayed voting on. Bente Birkeland has more from the state house.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/lawmakers-debate-marijuana-dispensaries/2010/03/08/8031/feed 0 Medical marijuana advocates packed a state capitol hearing on Thursday, blasting a bill that would regulate dispensaries. Many say any regulation of the drug is bad and would hurt patients. Lawmakers on the house judiciary committee also had concerns w... (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/marijuana.jpg)Medical marijuana advocates packed a state capitol hearing on Thursday, blasting a bill that would regulate dispensaries. Many say any regulation of the drug is bad and would hurt patients. Lawmakers on the house judiciary committee also had concerns with the 48-page measure, which they delayed voting on. Bente Birkeland has more from the state house. KRCC News no 3:48 Monday Index http://krccnews.org/rccnews/monday-index-7/2010/03/08/8037 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/monday-index-7/2010/03/08/8037#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:30:08 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8037 In Colorado Springs, Senator Michael Bennet (D) stopped in the city yesterday (KOAA). Controversy surrounds a sculpture that depicts a slave ship, which is now in front of the courthouse (Gazette). And, in case you missed it, the Gazette reports the homeless are moving out of homeless camps.

In Pueblo, the Chieftain reports on a number of judges up for retention: Spanish Peaks and Lower Arkansas Valley regions, the 11th Judicial District, and the San Luis Valley.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/monday-index-7/2010/03/08/8037/feed 0 Capitol Conversation: Raising the Energy Standard http://krccnews.org/rccnews/capitol-conversation-raising-the-energy-standard/2010/03/08/8035 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/capitol-conversation-raising-the-energy-standard/2010/03/08/8035#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:35:03 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8035 The legislature recently passed a bill requiring large electric utilities to get 30% of their energy from renewable sources by the year 2020, after hours of debate. It now awaits the Governor’s signature. As part of our Capitol Conversation series, Bente Birkeland examines why the issue has caused such partisan fighting this year.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/capitol-conversation-raising-the-energy-standard/2010/03/08/8035/feed 0 The legislature recently passed a bill requiring large electric utilities to get 30% of their energy from renewable sources by the year 2020, after hours of debate. It now awaits the Governor's signature. As part of our Capitol Conversation series, (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/pix/bente.jpg)The legislature recently passed a bill requiring large electric utilities to get 30% of their energy from renewable sources by the year 2020, after hours of debate. It now awaits the Governor's signature. As part of our Capitol Conversation series, Bente Birkeland examines why the issue has caused such partisan fighting this year. KRCC News no 5:06 Mise en Place: Lamb http://krccnews.org/rccnews/mise-en-place-lamb/2010/03/05/7968 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/mise-en-place-lamb/2010/03/05/7968#comments Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:50:58 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7968 Welcome to Mise en Place, a journey of culinary delight where anything can happen. Based on the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s list of food by month, KRCC takes a look at farmers, chefs, and fodder, all with a Centennial State bent.

Each month, the state’s agriculture department highlights a commodity and provides a recipe using that product. We take it a step further.

John Socolofsky never thought he’d be raising all-natural lamb…and though the Socolofskys primarily work with pigs, they eventually found Colorado to be a prime place for the sheepish variety. I spoke with John at the Socolofsky Farm in Larkspur, and also visited Jake & Telly’s Greek Taverna in Colorado Springs, where owner Jake Topakas and chef Ruth Henson cooked up a rustic lamb dish.

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Listen as Ruth Henson and Jake Topakas talk about making kapama, and see photos of John Socolofsky’s ewes and the cooking of kapama.

Click below for the Lamb Kapama recipe from Iakovos “Jake” Topakas and Ruth Henson of Jake and Telly’s Greek Taverna, and for a Caribbean Lamb Stew from the Colorado Department of Agriculture.


Lamb Kapama
Iakovos “Jake” Topakas, owner of Jake and Telly’s
Ruth Henson, Chef de Cuisine

Serves about 6-8

3 lbs. trimmed lamb top round, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups seasoned flour
1 cup diced onions
1 cup red wine
1 T. cinnamon
1/2 T. all spice
1 t. salt
1 t. black pepper
1 t. nutmeg
1/2 t. cayenne pepper
6 cups canned, diced tomatoes
2 cups water
2 lbs. cooked orzo

Dredge diced lamb in seasoned flour and fry in heated, oiled pan. Cook lamb until all sides are golden brown. Drain off excess grease, and place lamb in oven safe casserole dish or pan. Sautee onions in same pan, without cleaning first. When onions are translucent, add all spices and deglaze with red wine. Cook for three minutes, then add to lamb dish. Add diced tomatoes and water, cover with foil. Cook at 350 for 3.5 hours. Serve on top of cooked orzo and garnish with a rosemary sprig.

Recipe from the Colorado Department of Agriculture

Caribbean Lamb Stew
Chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., Valley Country Club, Aurora, Colo.

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1-1/2 Lbs. Lamb Loin, trimmed of excess fat, diced large
1 Red Onion, diced medium
1 Zucchini, diced medium
1 Yellow Squash, diced medium
1 Tbsp. Jerk Paste
4 Cloves Fresh Garlic, chopped
1 Tsp. Dried Oregano
1 Tsp. Dried Mint
1 Tsp. Ground Garam Masala
1/4 Tsp. Ground Allspice
2 Cups No Salt Chicken Broth
1-1/2 14oz. Can Diced Tomato, pureed
2 Cups Garbanzo Beans, cooked (1 cup pureed, 1 cup whole)
1/2 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
2 Cups Cous Cous, cooked in no salt chicken broth
3 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped, no stem

Heat large sauté pan, add olive oil and bring back to temperature. Add lamb meat in batches and brown, remove and repeat until all lamb is browned. Add onions and repeat the same process as above. Add the zucchini and yellow squash and repeat the same process as above. Add the jerk seasoning, garlic, and spices and sauté. Deglaze with 1/2 of chicken broth. Add back the lamb, vegetables and all spices. Add the tomato puree and puree of garbanzo beans and stir well, then add the whole garbanzo beans. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and add the black pepper. Finish with 1 serving of cous cous per bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro.

]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/mise-en-place-lamb/2010/03/05/7968/feed 0 Welcome to Mise en Place, a journey of culinary delight where anything can happen. Based on the Colorado Department of Agriculture's list of food by month, KRCC takes a look at farmers, chefs, and fodder, all with a Centennial State bent. - Each month, (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/mees.jpg)Welcome to Mise en Place, a journey of culinary delight where anything can happen. Based on the Colorado Department of Agriculture's list of food by month, KRCC takes a look at farmers, chefs, and fodder, all with a Centennial State bent. Each month, the state's agriculture department highlights a commodity and provides a recipe using that product. We take it a step further. John Socolofsky never thought he'd be raising all-natural lamb...and though the Socolofskys primarily work with pigs, they eventually found Colorado to be a prime place for the sheepish variety. I spoke with John at the Socolofsky Farm (http://www.socolofskyfarms.com/index.html) in Larkspur, and also visited Jake & Telly's Greek Taverna (http://www.jakeandtellys.com/) in Colorado Springs, where owner Jake Topakas and chef Ruth Henson cooked up a rustic lamb dish. Listen as Ruth Henson and Jake Topakas talk about making kapama, and see photos of John Socolofsky's ewes and the cooking of kapama. Click below for the Lamb Kapama recipe from Iakovos "Jake" Topakas and Ruth Henson of Jake and Telly's Greek Taverna, and for a Caribbean Lamb Stew from the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Lamb Kapama Iakovos "Jake" Topakas, owner of Jake and Telly's Ruth Henson, Chef de Cuisine Serves about 6-8 3 lbs. trimmed lamb top round, diced into 1/2 inch cubes 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups seasoned flour 1 cup diced onions 1 cup red wine 1 T. cinnamon 1/2 T. all spice 1 t. salt 1 t. black pepper 1 t. nutmeg 1/2 t. cayenne pepper 6 cups canned, diced tomatoes 2 cups water 2 lbs. cooked orzo Dredge diced lamb in seasoned flour and fry in heated, oiled pan. Cook lamb until all sides are golden brown. Drain off excess grease, and place lamb in oven safe casserole dish or pan. Sautee onions in same pan, without cleaning first. When onions are translucent, add all spices and deglaze with red wine. Cook for three minutes, then add to lamb dish. Add diced tomatoes and water, cover with foil. Cook at 350 for 3.5 hours. Serve on top of cooked orzo and garnish with a rosemary sprig. Recipe from the Colorado Department of Agriculture Caribbean Lamb Stew Chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., Valley Country Club, Aurora, Colo. 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1-1/2 Lbs. Lamb Loin, trimmed of excess fat, diced large 1 Red Onion, diced medium 1 Zucchini, diced medium 1 Yellow Squash, diced medium 1 Tbsp. Jerk Paste 4 Cloves Fresh Garlic, chopped 1 Tsp. Dried Oregano 1 Tsp. Dried Mint 1 Tsp. Ground Garam Masala 1/4 Tsp. Ground Allspice 2 Cups No Salt Chicken Broth 1-1/2 14oz. Can Diced Tomato, pureed 2 Cups Garbanzo Beans, cooked (1 cup pureed, 1 cup whole) 1/2 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper 2 Cups Cous Cous, cooked in no salt chicken broth 3 Tbsp. Fresh Cilantro, chopped, no stem Heat large sauté pan, add olive oil and bring back to temperature. Add lamb meat in batches and brown, remove and repeat until all lamb is browned. Add onions and repeat the same process as above. Add the zucchini and yellow squash and repeat the same process as above. Add the jerk seasoning, garlic, and spices and sauté. Deglaze with 1/2 of chicken broth. Add back the lamb, vegetables and all spices. Add the tomato puree and puree of garbanzo beans and stir well, then add the whole garbanzo beans. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and add the black pepper. Finish with 1 serving of cous cous per bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro. KRCC News no 5:00 Friday Index http://krccnews.org/rccnews/friday-index-5/2010/03/05/8019 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/friday-index-5/2010/03/05/8019#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:45:59 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8019 In Colorado Springs, the Gazette reports Penrose-St. Francis Health Services plans to close the doors to its historic St. Francis Health Center. The Business Journal looks at the Economic Development Corp. in light of a stalled relocation of a wind power company and incentives some home owners are using to sell their homes.

In Pueblo, the Chieftain looks at the planned judicial building in light of the economic climate.

The La Junta Tribune-Democrat reports the Rocky Ford School District plans to reorganize. The paper also looks at Brown’s Sheep Camp, listed as one of the most endangered historic places in Colorado.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/friday-index-5/2010/03/05/8019/feed 0 Recruiting Health Care Professionals to Areas with Shortages http://krccnews.org/rccnews/recruiting-health-care-professionals-to-areas-with-shortages/2010/03/04/8013 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/recruiting-health-care-professionals-to-areas-with-shortages/2010/03/04/8013#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:45:49 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8013 The state health department announced today that it’s giving doctors, nurses and other health professionals ten times as much money as it did last year to help them pay off their student loans. In return, recipients have to serve in places with inadequate health care for at least two years. As KCFR health reporter Eric Whitney explains, the big boost in funding doesn’t require any additional state tax money.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/recruiting-health-care-professionals-to-areas-with-shortages/2010/03/04/8013/feed 0 The state health department announced today that it's giving doctors, nurses and other health professionals ten times as much money as it did last year to help them pay off their student loans. In return, recipients have to serve in places with inadequ... (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/health2.jpg)The state health department announced today that it's giving doctors, nurses and other health professionals ten times as much money as it did last year to help them pay off their student loans. In return, recipients have to serve in places with inadequate health care for at least two years. As KCFR (http://kcfr.org) health reporter Eric Whitney explains, the big boost in funding doesn't require any additional state tax money. KRCC News no 3:31 Round-Up: CO named finalist in “Race to the Top,” and national monument concerns http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-co-named-finalist-in-race-to-the-top-and-national-monument-concerns/2010/03/04/8016 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-co-named-finalist-in-race-to-the-top-and-national-monument-concerns/2010/03/04/8016#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:32:41 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8016 Colorado has made the first cut in the national competition to win millions of dollars for education reform…and, two Colorado lawmakers are pushing a bill that would prohibit the president from designating a national monument in the state without local input.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-co-named-finalist-in-race-to-the-top-and-national-monument-concerns/2010/03/04/8016/feed 0 Colorado has made the first cut in the national competition to win millions of dollars for education reform...and, two Colorado lawmakers are pushing a bill that would prohibit the president from designating a national monument in the state without loc... (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/pix/roundup2.jpg)Colorado has made the first cut in the national competition to win millions of dollars for education reform...and, two Colorado lawmakers are pushing a bill that would prohibit the president from designating a national monument in the state without local input. KRCC News no 1:43 Thursday Index http://krccnews.org/rccnews/thursday-index-5/2010/03/04/8011 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/thursday-index-5/2010/03/04/8011#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:57:31 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8011 In Colorado Springs, Yellow Cab is teaming up with police to report crimes or other suspicious activity (Gazette). D-11 board members decided not to pass a preliminary budget, but look to continue examining needed cuts (Gazette, KKTV, KRDO, KOAA).

In Pueblo, CSU-Pueblo students support voting rights on the university system’s board (KRDO). The Chieftain updates the recent decision by D-70 school board members to move to a 4-day school week, and the effects it may have on school systems there.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/thursday-index-5/2010/03/04/8011/feed 0 Republican Budget Bill Killed in Committee http://krccnews.org/rccnews/republican-budget-bill-killed-in-committee/2010/03/04/8009 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/republican-budget-bill-killed-in-committee/2010/03/04/8009#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:39:49 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8009 A Republican proposal calling for across the board budget cuts got its first and final hearing at the statehouse yesterday dying on a party line vote. Majority Democrats called the measure careless and unproductive. Bente Birkeland reports from the statehouse.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/republican-budget-bill-killed-in-committee/2010/03/04/8009/feed 0 A Republican proposal calling for across the board budget cuts got its first and final hearing at the statehouse yesterday dying on a party line vote. Majority Democrats called the measure careless and unproductive. (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/oney_squeeze.jpg)A Republican proposal calling for across the board budget cuts got its first and final hearing at the statehouse yesterday dying on a party line vote. Majority Democrats called the measure careless and unproductive. Bente Birkeland reports from the statehouse. KRCC News no 3:06 Lifetime State Parks Pass for Seniors http://krccnews.org/rccnews/lifetime-state-parks-pass-for-seniors/2010/03/04/8007 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/lifetime-state-parks-pass-for-seniors/2010/03/04/8007#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:06:30 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8007 Lawmakers at the capitol are arguing over a bill that may affect many of them, or their parents. The senate cleared a measure yesterday to allow seniors to buy a lifetime state parks pass. It passed despite objections from some lawmakers who say it’s unfair for seniors to get a special break when no-one else does. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/lifetime-state-parks-pass-for-seniors/2010/03/04/8007/feed 0 Lawmakers at the capitol are arguing over a bill that may affect many of them, or their parents. The senate cleared a measure yesterday to allow seniors to buy a lifetime state parks pass. It passed despite objections from some lawmakers who say it's u... (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/forest.jpg)Lawmakers at the capitol are arguing over a bill that may affect many of them, or their parents. The senate cleared a measure yesterday to allow seniors to buy a lifetime state parks pass. It passed despite objections from some lawmakers who say it's unfair for seniors to get a special break when no-one else does. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol. KRCC News no 3:09 Round-Up: Debating punishment of people who kill a fetus, and an environmental assessment regarding the Pueblo Chemical Deopt http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-debating-punishment-of-people-who-kill-a-fetus-and-an-environmental-assessment-regarding-the-pueblo-chemical-deopt/2010/03/03/8003 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-debating-punishment-of-people-who-kill-a-fetus-and-an-environmental-assessment-regarding-the-pueblo-chemical-deopt/2010/03/03/8003#comments Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:32:36 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=8003 Colorado lawmakers are debating a bill that would punish people who kill a fetus while committing another crime, but opponents say it’s an attempt to pave the way for a ban on abortion…and, the Army has released an environmental assessment of a new plan to accelerate the destruction of mustard agent at the Pueblo Chemical Depot.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-debating-punishment-of-people-who-kill-a-fetus-and-an-environmental-assessment-regarding-the-pueblo-chemical-deopt/2010/03/03/8003/feed 0 Colorado lawmakers are debating a bill that would punish people who kill a fetus while committing another crime, but opponents say it's an attempt to pave the way for a ban on abortion...and, the Army has released an environmental assessment of a new p... (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/pix/roundup2.jpg)Colorado lawmakers are debating a bill that would punish people who kill a fetus while committing another crime, but opponents say it's an attempt to pave the way for a ban on abortion...and, the Army has released an environmental assessment (http://www.pmacwa.army.mil/info/dl/pueblo_EA_feb2010.pdf) of a new plan to accelerate the destruction of mustard agent at the Pueblo Chemical Depot. KRCC News no Wednesday Index http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wednesday-index-5/2010/03/03/7992 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wednesday-index-5/2010/03/03/7992#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:46:57 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7992 In Colorado Springs, the D-11 is set to vote on budget reductions tonight (Gazette, KKTV). The Gazette also reports Ft. Carson troops facing an upcoming deployment will be supplying troops on the front lines. KKTV also reports on criticism over how the city has been portrayed in national media. KRDO reports the city is losing “green” jobs. KXRM reports some are questioning whether the city needs a “strong mayor” form of government.

In Pueblo, D-70 officials have approved a four-day week for next school year (Chieftain, KRDO, KOAA). In D-60, several schools have been put on “turnaround” status, indicating imminent changes aimed at improvements (KRDO).

The Colorado Springs Business Journal reports on the new Southern Colorado Business Partnership,

KRDO reports on the closing of the Imperial Hotel and Casino in Cripple Creek.

In Trinidad, the Chieftain looks at the pending sale of the Trinidad State Nursing Home.

The La Junta Tribune-Democrat reports officials at Bent’s Old Fort are renewing efforts for funding for a new access road, and that the Community Garden in La Junta has received a grant.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wednesday-index-5/2010/03/03/7992/feed 0 Higher Ed Cuts and a Student Vote http://krccnews.org/rccnews/higher-ed-cuts-and-a-student-vote/2010/03/03/7990 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/higher-ed-cuts-and-a-student-vote/2010/03/03/7990#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:35:01 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7990 A bill that aims to give students a vote on the board of Governors at Colorado State University initially cleared the House of Representatives yesterday. A similar measure failed to pass out of a committee last year when state lawmakers worried that students lacked the maturity and wisdom to make governing decisions. But as Bente Birkeland reports from the state house, a higher education funding crisis has given this year’s effort a little more momentum.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/higher-ed-cuts-and-a-student-vote/2010/03/03/7990/feed 0 A bill that aims to give students a vote on the board of Governors at Colorado State University initially cleared the House of Representatives yesterday. A similar measure failed to pass out of a committee last year when state lawmakers worried that st... (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/education.jpg)A bill that aims to give students a vote on the board of Governors at Colorado State University initially cleared the House of Representatives yesterday. A similar measure failed to pass out of a committee last year when state lawmakers worried that students lacked the maturity and wisdom to make governing decisions. But as Bente Birkeland reports from the state house, a higher education funding crisis has given this year's effort a little more momentum. KRCC News no 3:16 Proposed Ban on Toxins in Personal Care Products Fails in House http://krccnews.org/rccnews/proposed-ban-on-toxins-in-personal-care-products-fails-in-house/2010/03/03/7983 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/proposed-ban-on-toxins-in-personal-care-products-fails-in-house/2010/03/03/7983#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:06:26 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7983 A measure that would ban certain toxins and carcinogens from cosmetics and shampoos failed by a 7 – 4 vote in the house judiciary committee after lengthy debate. Colorado would’ve been the first state to have such a ban, but lawmakers say the science isn’t there to link the ingredients to cancer. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/proposed-ban-on-toxins-in-personal-care-products-fails-in-house/2010/03/03/7983/feed 1 A measure that would ban certain toxins and carcinogens from cosmetics and shampoos failed by a 7 - 4 vote in the house judiciary committee after lengthy debate. Colorado would've been the first state to have such a ban, (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/lotion.jpg)A measure that would ban certain toxins and carcinogens from cosmetics and shampoos failed by a 7 - 4 vote in the house judiciary committee after lengthy debate. Colorado would've been the first state to have such a ban, but lawmakers say the science isn't there to link the ingredients to cancer. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol. KRCC News no 2:02 Healthcare Overview http://krccnews.org/rccnews/healthcare-overview/2010/03/02/7981 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/healthcare-overview/2010/03/02/7981#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:44:41 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7981 Healthcare legislation may be in limbo at the federal level after intense partisan fighting, but state lawmakers are taking a more muted approach in the hopes of making smaller strides. Capitol correspondent Bente Birkeland takes a look at the healthcare agenda this session.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/healthcare-overview/2010/03/02/7981/feed 0 Healthcare legislation may be in limbo at the federal level after intense partisan fighting, but state lawmakers are taking a more muted approach in the hopes of making smaller strides. Capitol correspondent Bente Birkeland takes a look at the healthca... (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/health2.jpg)Healthcare legislation may be in limbo at the federal level after intense partisan fighting, but state lawmakers are taking a more muted approach in the hopes of making smaller strides. Capitol correspondent Bente Birkeland takes a look at the healthcare agenda this session. KRCC News no 4:21 Round-Up: Pueblo D-70 considers 4-day weeks, and more http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-pueblo-d-70-considers-4-day-weeks-and-more/2010/03/02/7987 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-pueblo-d-70-considers-4-day-weeks-and-more/2010/03/02/7987#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:32:31 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7987 Officials with Pueblo County school district 70 are considering going to a four-day school week, which could save up to $1.1 million a year…A new study from an environmental advocacy group says a bill in the state legislature that aims to increase renewable energy standards will create new jobs if approved, while critics question the longevity of those jobs…and, Republican Representative Doug Lamborn announced he will seek a third term.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-pueblo-d-70-considers-4-day-weeks-and-more/2010/03/02/7987/feed 0 Officials with Pueblo County school district 70 are considering going to a four-day school week, which could save up to $1.1 million a year...A new study from an environmental advocacy group says a bill in the state legislature that aims to increase re... (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/pix/roundup2.jpg)Officials with Pueblo County school district 70 are considering going to a four-day school week, which could save up to $1.1 million a year...A new study from an environmental advocacy group says a bill in the state legislature that aims to increase renewable energy standards will create new jobs if approved, while critics question the longevity of those jobs...and, Republican Representative Doug Lamborn announced he will seek a third term. KRCC News no 1:43 Tuesday Index http://krccnews.org/rccnews/tuesday-index-5/2010/03/02/7977 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/tuesday-index-5/2010/03/02/7977#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:02:36 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7977 In Colorado Springs, there’s questions surrounding a wind energy company planning to move into the city (Gazette, Business Journal). KKTV looks into problems with potholes. KRDO reports on issues with unemployment checks, former D-2 teachers stating there’s unfair bonus payments, and the census. KXRM also reports on the census. KOAA reports some streetlights in the city have been turned back on.

In Pueblo, the Chieftain reports on the Army’s assessment of the planned destruction of stored chemical weapons and on a vote in D-70 that considers a four day week.

KOAA reports that the Imperial Casino Hotel in Cripple Creek has closed and that Larkspur has repurposed restrooms from a closed rest stop along I-25.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/tuesday-index-5/2010/03/02/7977/feed 0 “Ask Your Lawmaker” featuring Congressman Lamborn http://krccnews.org/rccnews/ask-your-lawmaker-featuring-congressman-lamborn/2010/03/01/7970 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/ask-your-lawmaker-featuring-congressman-lamborn/2010/03/01/7970#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:45:39 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7970 Colorado’s 5th Congressional District is comprised of counties in the central part of the state, including El Paso County, Fremont County, and Chaffee County. Republican Doug Lamborn currently holds the seat, and recently sat down with Melinda Wittstock from Capitol News Connection for their series “Ask Your Lawmaker.” It features questions from citizens around the country about current issues in Congress. Here’s part of their conversation.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/ask-your-lawmaker-featuring-congressman-lamborn/2010/03/01/7970/feed 0 Colorado's 5th Congressional District is comprised of counties in the central part of the state, including El Paso County, Fremont County, and Chaffee County. Republican Doug Lamborn currently holds the seat, (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/lamborn.jpg)Colorado's 5th Congressional District is comprised of counties in the central part of the state, including El Paso County, Fremont County, and Chaffee County. Republican Doug Lamborn currently holds the seat, and recently sat down with Melinda Wittstock from Capitol News Connection (http://www.capitolnewsconnection.org/home) for their series "Ask Your Lawmaker." (http://www.capitolnewsconnection.org/node/14025#) It features questions from citizens around the country about current issues in Congress. Here's part of their conversation. Here's the full program from Capitol News Connection (about 18 minutes long): KRCC News no 3:09 Medical Marijuana Regulations One Step Closer to Law http://krccnews.org/rccnews/medical-marijuana-regulations-one-step-closer-to-law/2010/03/01/7973 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/medical-marijuana-regulations-one-step-closer-to-law/2010/03/01/7973#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:32:10 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7973 Regulations aimed at eliminating fraud in the state’s booming medical marijuana industry are making their way through the legislature. The house initially cleared a bill today that would require doctors to give a valid reason for recommending the drug for a patient. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/medical-marijuana-regulations-one-step-closer-to-law/2010/03/01/7973/feed 0 Regulations aimed at eliminating fraud in the state's booming medical marijuana industry are making their way through the legislature. The house initially cleared a bill today that would require doctors to give a valid reason for recommending the drug ... (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/marijuana.jpg)Regulations aimed at eliminating fraud in the state's booming medical marijuana industry are making their way through the legislature. The house initially cleared a bill today that would require doctors to give a valid reason for recommending the drug for a patient. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol. KRCC News no 1:15 Monday Index http://krccnews.org/rccnews/monday-index-6/2010/03/01/7966 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/monday-index-6/2010/03/01/7966#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:06:48 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7966 In Colorado Springs, the Business Journal reports on two committees formed to examine the city’s finances and leadership. KRDO reports El Paso County officials are planning to phase out magnesium chloride when treating slick roads. And, in case you missed it, the Gazette takes a look at medical marijuana in the city, and reports Mayor Lionel Rivera asked El Pomar Foundation to help save the city’s USOC deal.

In Pueblo, the Chieftain previews the upcoming caucus night.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/monday-index-6/2010/03/01/7966/feed 0 Capitol Conversation: 1/3rd of the Way through the Session http://krccnews.org/rccnews/capitol-conversation-13rd-of-the-way-through-the-session/2010/03/01/7963 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/capitol-conversation-13rd-of-the-way-through-the-session/2010/03/01/7963#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:21:46 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7963 State lawmakers are about a third of the way through the legislative session. Bente Birkeland takes a look at some big-ticket items still left on the agenda as part of our weekly capitol conversation series.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/capitol-conversation-13rd-of-the-way-through-the-session/2010/03/01/7963/feed 0 State lawmakers are about a third of the way through the legislative session. Bente Birkeland takes a look at some big-ticket items still left on the agenda as part of our weekly capitol conversation series. - (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/pix/bente.jpg)State lawmakers are about a third of the way through the legislative session. Bente Birkeland takes a look at some big-ticket items still left on the agenda as part of our weekly capitol conversation series. KRCC News no 6:35 Round-Up: Regional Airports Receive Funds, and the Four Corners’ New Monument http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-regional-airports-receive-funds-and-the-four-corners-new-monument/2010/02/26/7958 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-regional-airports-receive-funds-and-the-four-corners-new-monument/2010/02/26/7958#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:32:34 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7958 Regional airports are set to receive funding from the state to help facilitate maintenance and construction projects…and, a new Four Corners monument is under construction at the site where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-regional-airports-receive-funds-and-the-four-corners-new-monument/2010/02/26/7958/feed 0 Regional airports are set to receive funding from the state to help facilitate maintenance and construction projects...and, a new Four Corners monument is under construction at the site where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet. - (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/pix/roundup2.jpg)Regional airports are set to receive funding from the state to help facilitate maintenance and construction projects...and, a new Four Corners monument is under construction at the site where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet. KRCC News no 1:45 Friday Index http://krccnews.org/rccnews/friday-index-4/2010/02/26/7957 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/friday-index-4/2010/02/26/7957#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:38:40 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/friday-index-4/2010/02/26/7957 In Colorado Springs, a second candidate enters the mayoral race (Business Journal, Gazette). KRDO reports Hanover Elementary School is set to close.

In Pueblo, the Chieftain takes a look at the city’s personnel expenses in light of the current economic climate.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/friday-index-4/2010/02/26/7957/feed 0 Child Welfare Bill Introduced http://krccnews.org/rccnews/child-welfare-bill-introuced/2010/02/26/7954 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/child-welfare-bill-introuced/2010/02/26/7954#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:35:27 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7954 Lawmakers introduced a bill yesterday that aims to make it easier to file complaints against the state’s child welfare system, which cares for abused and neglected children. A task force studied the issue following the deaths of 13 children within the system in one year. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/child-welfare-bill-introuced/2010/02/26/7954/feed 0 Lawmakers introduced a bill yesterday that aims to make it easier to file complaints against the state's child welfare system, which cares for abused and neglected children. A task force studied the issue following the deaths of 13 children within the ... (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/pix/abuse.jpg)Lawmakers introduced a bill yesterday that aims to make it easier to file complaints against the state's child welfare system, which cares for abused and neglected children. A task force studied the issue following the deaths of 13 children within the system in one year. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. KRCC News no 3:33 Repeat Bills http://krccnews.org/rccnews/repeat-bills/2010/02/25/7948 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/repeat-bills/2010/02/25/7948#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:45:28 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7948 Each legislative session has its new issues for state lawmakers to tackle, and some not so new ideas. Bente Birkeland takes a look at the history of some bills that keep coming back year after year.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/repeat-bills/2010/02/25/7948/feed 0 Each legislative session has its new issues for state lawmakers to tackle, and some not so new ideas. Bente Birkeland takes a look at the history of some bills that keep coming back year after year. - (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/denvercapitol.jpg)Each legislative session has its new issues for state lawmakers to tackle, and some not so new ideas. Bente Birkeland takes a look at the history of some bills that keep coming back year after year. KRCC News no 4:30 Round-Up: Veteran Trauma Court Opens, Otero County Seeks Grant for Meteorological Station, and more http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-veteran-trauma-court-opens-otero-county-seeks-grant-for-meteorological-station-and-more/2010/02/25/7951 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-veteran-trauma-court-opens-otero-county-seeks-grant-for-meteorological-station-and-more/2010/02/25/7951#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:32:20 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7951 A Veteran Trauma Court is officially opening today in Colorado Springs to help veterans who may be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder or other war injuries…Otero County officials have taken the first steps toward finding out if they can develop a renewable energy industry in the region…and, the House Finance Committee yesterday killed a bill that would have allowed Colorado convenience stores to sell full-strength beer.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-veteran-trauma-court-opens-otero-county-seeks-grant-for-meteorological-station-and-more/2010/02/25/7951/feed 0 A Veteran Trauma Court is officially opening today in Colorado Springs to help veterans who may be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder or other war injuries...Otero County officials have taken the first steps toward finding out if they can de... (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/pix/roundup2.jpg)A Veteran Trauma Court is officially opening today in Colorado Springs to help veterans who may be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder or other war injuries...Otero County officials have taken the first steps toward finding out if they can develop a renewable energy industry in the region...and, the House Finance Committee yesterday killed a bill that would have allowed Colorado convenience stores to sell full-strength beer. KRCC News no 1:44 Thursday Index http://krccnews.org/rccnews/thursday-index-4/2010/02/25/7946 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/thursday-index-4/2010/02/25/7946#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:05:05 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7946 In Colorado Springs, KKTV reports on what happens now after the city council officially passed a camping ban. KOAA is reporting on reaction to a plan to turn a former campground into a campground for the homeless, and has comments from Colorado Attorney General John Suthers on the medical marijuana debate.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/thursday-index-4/2010/02/25/7946/feed 0 Ethics Investigation Changes http://krccnews.org/rccnews/ethics-investigation-changes/2010/02/25/7944 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/ethics-investigation-changes/2010/02/25/7944#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:06:29 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7944 The House of Representatives is changing how it handles ethics complaints filed against lawmakers. Legislative leaders from both parties say the change will help them better determine whether a complaint should go forward. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/ethics-investigation-changes/2010/02/25/7944/feed 0 The House of Representatives is changing how it handles ethics complaints filed against lawmakers. Legislative leaders from both parties say the change will help them better determine whether a complaint should go forward. (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/denvercapitol.jpg)The House of Representatives is changing how it handles ethics complaints filed against lawmakers. Legislative leaders from both parties say the change will help them better determine whether a complaint should go forward. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver. KRCC News no 1:29 Unaffiliated Candidates http://krccnews.org/rccnews/unaffiliated-candidates/2010/02/24/7942 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/unaffiliated-candidates/2010/02/24/7942#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:32:25 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7942 The state legislature’s only unaffiliated representative is mounting an effort to make it easier for other independent candidates to get on the ballot by sponsoring a bill to change the filing requirement. The measure recently cleared a house committee unanimously and is expected to be debated on the full floor later this week. Bente Birkeland has more from the state house.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/unaffiliated-candidates/2010/02/24/7942/feed 0 The state legislature's only unaffiliated representative is mounting an effort to make it easier for other independent candidates to get on the ballot by sponsoring a bill to change the filing requirement. The measure recently cleared a house committee... (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/denvercapitol.jpg)The state legislature's only unaffiliated representative is mounting an effort to make it easier for other independent candidates to get on the ballot by sponsoring a bill to change the filing requirement. The measure recently cleared a house committee unanimously and is expected to be debated on the full floor later this week. Bente Birkeland has more from the state house. KRCC News no 1:16 Wednesday Index http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wednesday-index-4/2010/02/24/7939 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wednesday-index-4/2010/02/24/7939#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:06:19 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7939 In Colorado Springs, city council had a number of issues on which to vote, including issue 300 (Gazette, KOAA) which passed, a proposed medical marijuana ordinance, which failed (Gazette ,KRDO, KXRM), and a no-camping ordinance, which passed (Gazette, KRDO). KRDO also reports that D-11 has decided to join with other school districts in suing the state.

In Pueblo, the Chieftain reports on the new weapons ban on Colorado State University campuses.

The Canon City Daily Record reports on the area’s school district meeting, and their approval of a ‘retirement incentive plan.’

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wednesday-index-4/2010/02/24/7939/feed 0 Colorado Springs’ New Camping Ordinance and the Homeless http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-new-camping-ordinance-and-the-homeless/2010/02/24/7935 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-new-camping-ordinance-and-the-homeless/2010/02/24/7935#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:35:37 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7935 Several hundred people who’ve been living in Colorado Springs’ parks will soon have to find a new address. That’s after, as the Gazette reports, the city council officially passed an ordinance yesterday to ban camping on city property. The city’s charities and police department have worked for months to get ready for the change. KCFR’s Megan Verlee has this report on their efforts.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/colorado-springs-new-camping-ordinance-and-the-homeless/2010/02/24/7935/feed 0 Several hundred people who've been living in Colorado Springs' parks will soon have to find a new address. That's after, as the Gazette reports, the city council officially passed an ordinance yesterday to ban camping on city property. (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/krccnewslogo.gif)Several hundred people who've been living in Colorado Springs' parks will soon have to find a new address. That's after, as the Gazette reports, the city council officially passed an ordinance yesterday to ban camping on city property. The city's charities and police department have worked for months to get ready for the change. KCFR (http://kcfr.org)'s Megan Verlee has this report on their efforts. KRCC News no 4:16 Governor Ritter Signs PERA Bill http://krccnews.org/rccnews/governor-ritter-signs-pera-bill/2010/02/24/7932 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/governor-ritter-signs-pera-bill/2010/02/24/7932#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:06:01 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7932 Governor Bill Ritter signed one of his top legislative priorities into law yesterday, a measure that aims to make the state’s public pension fund solvent. Bente Birkeland reports from the statehouse.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/governor-ritter-signs-pera-bill/2010/02/24/7932/feed 0 Governor Bill Ritter signed one of his top legislative priorities into law yesterday, a measure that aims to make the state's public pension fund solvent. Bente Birkeland reports from the statehouse. - (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/denvercapitol.jpg)Governor Bill Ritter signed one of his top legislative priorities into law yesterday, a measure that aims to make the state's public pension fund solvent. Bente Birkeland reports from the statehouse. KRCC News no 2:01 Police Searches and Citizen Protection http://krccnews.org/rccnews/police-searches-and-citizen-protection/2010/02/23/7925 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/police-searches-and-citizen-protection/2010/02/23/7925#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:45:14 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7925 A measure that aims to protect citizens from questionable police searches during routine traffic stops cleared the house judiciary committee on Monday on a party line vote. Bente Birkeland has more from the state house.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/police-searches-and-citizen-protection/2010/02/23/7925/feed 0 A measure that aims to protect citizens from questionable police searches during routine traffic stops cleared the house judiciary committee on Monday on a party line vote. Bente Birkeland has more from the state house. - (http://krccnews.org/rccnews/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/traffic.jpg)A measure that aims to protect citizens from questionable police searches during routine traffic stops cleared the house judiciary committee on Monday on a party line vote. Bente Birkeland has more from the state house. KRCC News no 3:50 Round-Up: state employee retiree benefits are cut, CSU outlaws concealed weapons, and more http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-state-employee-retiree-benefits-are-cut-csu-outlaws-concealed-weapons-and-more/2010/02/23/7929 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-state-employee-retiree-benefits-are-cut-csu-outlaws-concealed-weapons-and-more/2010/02/23/7929#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:32:34 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7929 Gov. Bill Ritter has signed a bill that cuts state employee retiree benefits in order to help prevent the pension system from going broke…Concealed weapons will no longer be permitted on Colorado State University’s two campuses…Shell Oil is abandoning its quest for Yampa River water rights in northwest Colorado for now.

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]]> http://krccnews.org/rccnews/round-up-state-employee-retiree-benefits-are-cut-csu-outlaws-concealed-weapons-and-more/2010/02/23/7929/feed 0 Gov. Bill Ritter has signed a bill that cuts state employee retiree benefits in order to help prevent the pension system from going broke...Concealed weapons will no longer be permitted on Colorado State University's two campuses... (http://www.krcc.org/krccnews/pix/roundup2.jpg)Gov. Bill Ritter has signed a bill that cuts state employee retiree benefits in order to help prevent the pension system from going broke...Concealed weapons will no longer be permitted on Colorado State University's two campuses...Shell Oil is abandoning its quest for Yampa River water rights in northwest Colorado for now. KRCC News no 1:43 Tuesday Index http://krccnews.org/rccnews/tuesday-index-4/2010/02/23/7919 http://krccnews.org/rccnews/tuesday-index-4/2010/02/23/7919#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:19:55 +0000 Andrea Chalfin, News Dir. http://krccnews.org/rccnews/?p=7919 In Colorado Springs, the Gazette reports on an area HOA joining others in speaking in favor of a new bill at the statehouse. KRDO reports Harrison D-2 is preparing to start a “pay for performance” scale for the district’s teachers. KOAA reports on a City Council meeting addressing city parks and budget cuts.

The La Junta Tribune-Democrat reports on a new courthouse surveillance system bid approved by the Otero County Commissioners.

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