Considering Ft. Lyon as a Home for the Homeless

On March 1, 2013 By

There’s broad agreement at the state capitol that more needs to be done to help Colorado’s homeless and mentally ill. There’s also agreement that southeastern Colorado could use some economic development. But a proposal by Governor John Hickenlooper to do both in one project isn’t getting much traction. CPR Health Reporter Eric Whitney looks [...]

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Mortgage Settlement

On March 16, 2012 By

Colorado will pump millions of dollars into low-income housing and programs to help people in danger of foreclosure as part of a multi-billion dollar settlement with five large mortgage lenders. Companies include JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. State officials made the announcement today. Bente Birkeland has more from the state [...]

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Round-Up: State gets $205 million in mortgage settlement; Frontier Airlines to add routes from CS airport; Manitou Incline closer to legalization

On February 9, 2012 By

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers says the state will get $205 million as part of a multistate settlement with the nations five largest national banks, including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo…Frontier Airlines has announced plans to expand routes available at the Colorado Springs airport…The Colorado Springs parks board has approved a [...]

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Round-Up: E-Town Hall Meeting for Memorial bids; CO’s foreclosure rates are down

On December 6, 2011 By

The Memorial Health System Task Force will hold a town hall meeting tomorrow to give residents of Colorado Springs the opportunity to ask questions about leasing proposals for the Health System…and, foreclosures in Colorado are down steeply as 2011 nears an end.

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Round-Up: Foreclosures down; Ferrandino expected to be next minority leader at statehouse

On November 16, 2011 By

Colorado foreclosures fell more than expected last month to a 42-month low in metropolitan counties…and, Denver Democrat Mark Ferrandino is poised to take over as his party’s next minority leader in the state house.

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Jewels Hall-Payne (L) and Molly Hall-Payne (R) stand next to their tiny home in Eaton. Photo: Susan Glairon.

Tiny Homes take Hold

On July 7, 2011 By

While the 1980s introduced luxurious large homes for middle-income families, the tide is turning, in a big, or rather, small way. Across the country tiny homes are being built, some as small as 65-square-feet. Many are vacation homes, tiny cabins set on a choice piece of land, but some homeowners have turned to tiny homes [...]

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Round-Up: CO's Attorney General Testifies in Washington, and more

On January 15, 2010 By

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers testifies in Washington on mortgage fraud…Governor Ritter gives his final State of the State address…and, Air Force Reservists from Peterson Air Force Base head to Thailand.

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Round-Up

On September 22, 2009 By

Colorado hires “Veterans Green Jobs” to weatherize homes in the San Luis Valley…and, a new program that aims to curb costs for diabetes patients proves beneficial.

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Green Public Housing

On September 21, 2009 By

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced a 300 million dollar Recovery Act grant program on Friday for building green public housing units. He made the announcement in Denver as part of a sustainable community tour. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

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Foreclosure Time Out

On March 24, 2009 By

A bill that aims to prevent more foreclosures across Colorado initially passed the state senate on Monday. The measure would let some homeowners take what’s called a foreclosure time out. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.

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Foreclosure Prevention

On February 10, 2009 By

Thousands of Coloradans each year lose their homes to foreclosure. But yesterday, state officials announced a six million dollar settlement that aims to help more people stay in their homes. Bent Birkeland reports from Denver.

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On February 9, 2009 By

Governor Ritter says help is on the way for Coloradans facing foreclosure, and the U.S. Forest Service withdraws acreage from the auction block.

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This 9-Year-Old Girl Told McDonald’s CEO: ‘Stop Tricking Kids’
May 23, 2013 | NPR · Over the years, McDonald’s has gotten a lot of flack for marketing to kids. At a shareholder’s meeting Thursday morning, Hannah Robertson, age 9, took the fast food giant’s CEO to task.
 

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Researchers Find Bird Flu Is Contagious Among Ferrets
May 23, 2013 | NPR · The virus’s ability to move between these mammals might not bode well for humans. So far, it appears that H7N9 doesn’t pass easily between people, but it could mutate over time and pose more of a threat.
 

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Hardly A Haven: Home Can Be Deadly In Natural Disasters
May 23, 2013 | NPR · Despite advances in predicting dangerous weather and better evacuation planning, some people still stay put when devastation looms. A study of deaths during Superstorm Sandy in 2012 raises a big question: Why didn’t the people at risk move to higher ground?
 

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Breakin’ The Rules: 20 General Principles Suspended In ‘Fast And Furious 6′
May 23, 2013 | NPR · There are many principles of day-to-day life that don’t make their way into the Fast, Furious universe.
 

A Read Down Memory Lane: Lessons From Your Former Self
May 23, 2013 | NPR · Writings from childhood — cards, stories and other notes — can hide for decades, like time capsules tucked away in boxes, old bedrooms, attics and journals. Writer Jim Sollisch talks about how old thank you notes from his youth foreshadowed his adult life.
 

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Really Most Sincerely Bad: Fox’s Nasty ‘Does Someone Have To Go?’
May 23, 2013 | NPR · A distasteful new show forces employees to turn on each other in a phony display of power.
 

Music

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Boards Of Canada Share New Video, Song
May 23, 2013 | NPR · After weeks of anticipation and cryptic messages the Scottish electronic duo finally shares a new song, and an eerie video.
 

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Boy On World Cafe
May 23, 2013 | WXPN · The Swiss-German duo’s sweet, honest and enchanting sound shines on its debut album, Mutual Friends.
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Where’s Your Awesome ‘Rite Of Spring’ Video?
May 23, 2013 | NPR · We’ve gotten some really funny and creative entries so far in our video project celebrating the Rite of Spring centennial. Where’s yours? Check out some videos, grab the music and get cracking — you only have until Tuesday, May 28.
 

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