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Round-Up: Lawmakers visit former prison near Las Animas; Closing the poverty gap; and more

On January 21, 2013 By

Some state lawmakers spent time at the former Fort Lyon Correctional Facility near Las Animas today, considering whether to repurpose the prison under a proposal from Governor John Hickenlooper…Colorado’s Latino and black residents are falling further behind the state’s white residents in some of the most important measures of social progress…and, Hundreds of people turned out for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. marade in Denver today.

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Training Santa

On December 25, 2012 By

While Christmas Eve belongs to Santa Claus and all the good little boys and girls, many who play Santa for the season train throughout the year. KGNU’s Maeve Conran visit a Santa University in Arvada and met one of their graduates in action.

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Salvation Army Suffers Thefts; Donations Down

On December 10, 2012 By

The Salvation Army says two of its red donation kettles have been stolen in Colorado Springs this season. And, as KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports, the campaign’s money troubles run deeper than that.

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Salvation Army Opens Downtown Colorado Springs Red Kettle Station

On December 4, 2012 By

The Salvation Army stationed a bellringer in downtown Colorado Springs today as part of its holiday fundraising campaign. As KRCC’s Liz Ruskin reports, this year, the city’s new panhandling ban nearly kept them away.

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2012 Holiday Gift Guide: Local Etsy Cyber Purveyors

On November 28, 2012 By

What better feeling exists than finding that perfect holiday gift for your friends and family? Perhaps that good feeling can be compounded by supporting the local economy by purchasing unique treasures from local artists and crafts people via etsy.com. We scoured the local etsy listings and found some marvelous treasures that we’re sure will put [...]

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Round-Up: Springs council to consider panhandling ban; US Capitol Christmas Tree comes to Colorado Springs

On November 9, 2012 By

Colorado Springs City Council is expected to consider a ban on panhandling downtown when it meets next week…(full story)

The US Capitol Christmas Tree is scheduled to come through Colorado Springs on Sunday. The tree was cut last week in northwest Colorado, and will be at Falcon Stadium at the [...]

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Colorado Provides this Year’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

On November 2, 2012 By

Colorado will provide this year’s U. S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The tree comes from White River National Forest in Northwest Colorado, near the town of Meeker, and it begins its journey today. KRCC’s Kate Dunn reports.

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Rose Schmoze

On February 13, 2012 By

No offense to the time-honored tradition of the Valentines Day bouqet of roses, but if it’s something erotic you’re looking for you might want to try orchids. Mary Cohagan of Island Orchids in Colorado Springs gives us the low down on the “testicle” flowers that were once considered too erotic for Victorian ladies. [...]

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Free Download of The Day, 12/23/11: “We Can’t Help (But Watch Those Snowflakes)” by The Custer St. Consortium

On December 23, 2011 By

Many thanks to Colorado Springs-based The Custer St. Consortium (Msgt. J. Thomas Champe (USAF, RET.), Rebecca Knight-Slivka, Georgia Montoya, Tasha Moreno, Steve Schaarschmidt, Ric Sincovec, Gary Tatel) for this catchy Xmas pop party. Enjoy!

We Can’t Help (But Watch Those Snowflakes) by The Custer St. Consortium

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An Out-of-Print Night Before Xmas

On December 22, 2011 By

(We recommend clicking on the arrows in the lower right-hand corner of the slideshow to watch this in full-screen.)

If you’ve ever poked around in the children’s section at the Penrose Public Library downtown then you may have seen a little locked glass cabinet full of lovely, out-of-print children’s books. We had [...]

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The Big Something Holiday Story Spectacular

On December 21, 2011 By

The Big Something Holiday Spectacular 2010

Come away with us on a journey of holiday stories full of dirty old sandals; divorce and toaster ovens; forgotten panties and batteries; trick-or-treating on Christmas Eve; Cuba and much more! These are the stories called in to our answering machine by you, our listeners. Whatever [...]

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Round-Up: CO’s tax amnesty program nets $11m; Holiday tree cutting in national forests

On December 2, 2011 By

The Colorado Department of Revenue says a recent tax amnesty program has garnered more than $11 million in back payments…and, the U.S. Forest Service urges caution when embarking on holiday tree cutting in national forests.

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Christmas at the Castle

On December 1, 2011 By

Each year, the Navigators at Glen Eyrie present a truly unique holiday offering, the madrigal banquet at the former residence of Colorado Springs’ founder, William Jackson Palmer. The banquet was the brainchild of Springs resident Dave McIntosh who has been transforming the castle into a middle-ages holiday wonderland and feasting hall for the past [...]

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Honoring Memorial Day

On May 31, 2010 By

Memorial Day means many things to many people, but it’s truly a day set aside to honor those who have died in military service. From Rocky Mountain Community Radio station KWMV in Westcliffe, Shanna Lewis brings the voices of three veterans reflecting on what Memorial Day means to them.

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Round-Up: CO's Dept. of Rev. errs with contested conservation easements, religious tolerance at AFA, and more

On December 16, 2009 By

The Colorado Department of Revenue mistakenly sends back-tax notices to residents with contested conservation easements…the Air Force Academy says religious tolerance at the school has improved…and, AAA predicts about one-third of the population in the mountain west will travel more than 50 miles for the holidays.

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Round-Up

On June 24, 2009 By

CSU-Pueblo increases tuition…Colorado Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry says Republicans need to admit they made mistakes…Lynx kittens discovered in the state…and, AAA says 4th of July travel estimates for Rocky Mountain states will buck the national trend.

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Celebrating Earth Day by Dedicating a Permaculture Greenhouse

On April 22, 2009 By

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The word “permaculture” joins the concepts of “permanent” and “agriculture.” It begins with personal commitment toward protecting the Earth, then continues with action to make it happen. And, it’s the theme of an Earth Day celebration that will feature a permaculture greenhouse. KRCC’s Shelley Schlender reports from Boulder.

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Colorado Lawmakers Make History

On January 19, 2009 By

Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama take on a greater significance for Colorado’s top two legislative leaders at the statehouse. And these two lawmakers have achieved a political milestone of their own. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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News

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Taliban Attack Kills 4 Coalition Soldiers; Afghan Govt. Suspends Talks
June 19, 2013 | NPR · The developments cast doubt on the newly-announced peace talks between the insurgents and the U.S.
 

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Tick Tock: Make The Serve, Pitch, Putt Or Shot
June 19, 2013 | NPR · In baseball, golf and tennis in particular, we are being slowly lulled to sleep before every pitch, every shot. Hurry up already, says commentator Frank Deford.
 

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U.S. Automakers Are On A Roll, But Hiring Is Slow And Steady
June 19, 2013 | NPR · Profits for the nation’s carmakers are on the rise, but after years of doing more with less, higher profits are unlikely to translate into significant numbers of new jobs. There are eight fewer plants and hundreds of thousands fewer workers in the industry than before the Great Recession.
 

Arts & Life

A Family’s Secrets And Sorrows Surface In ‘Heatwave’
June 19, 2013 | NPR · Maggie O’Farrell’s new novel, Instructions for a Heatwave, follows a troubled Irish Catholic family in London over the course of four scorching July days in 1976. Reviewer Heller McAlpin says Heatwave is a beautiful book about “the importance of forgiving those you love.”
 

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The Art Of Investing: The Rewards Aren’t Always Financial
June 19, 2013 | NPR · The Internet makes collecting and even investing in art much more accessible to ordinary people. As part of his adventures in investing, NPR’s Uri Berliner pays $450 for an abstract flower study he’s only seen online. Is it an investment or a painting he’s just happy to have hang on his wall?
 

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Stalking The Elusive, Worthy Apricot
June 19, 2013 | NPR · Apricots are the finest of summer’s fruits, with dense, juicy flesh and delicate, velvety skins. That’s why it is so disheartening when you bite into one, only to find it is mealy and flavorless. To find the best ones, head to your local farmers market.
 

Music

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Kanye’s ‘Yeezus’ Packs A Bite
June 18, 2013 | NPR · After months of speculation, West’s latest album reveals itself as a trim, 10-song, 40-minute effort that’s heavy on electronic and industrial influences. It’s also another piece of the puzzle to one of pop music’s most compelling — and frustrating — figures.
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Pickwick On World Cafe
June 18, 2013 | WXPN · Hear three songs from Pickwick’s debut album — and the story behind the Seattle band’s reinvention.
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Summer Music Preview: Kanye, Neko Case, No Age, More
June 18, 2013 | NPR · On this week’s All Songs Considered, we hear a preview of some of the albums we’re most excited about this summer. A rotating cast of NPR Music team folks join hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton to talk about new music from Kanye West, Neko Case, No Age and more.
 

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