Snowpack Numbers Still Low

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Snow over the weekend may not mean much help for the state’s average snowpack…

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Sequestration Impact on Local Military Establishments

On March 1, 2013 By

With the pending sequestration comes across the board government cuts, but many entities are already feeling the heat, including the Department of Defense. KRCC’s Katherine-Claire O’Connor has more on what that means for some local military establishments.

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La Junta and Pueblo Water Use

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Pueblo won’t be considering seasonal water restrictions amidst exceptional drought in south eastern parts of Colorado…

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Congressman Lamborn to Attend State of the Union

On February 12, 2013 By

After skipping out last year, Representative Lamborn chooses to attend the State of the Union tonight…

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Fort Carson Civilian Police Bill Passes State Senate

On February 8, 2013 By

A Fort Carson police bill passed unanimously in the state senate earlier this week. The bill would provide a new classification and more training to officers at the Mountain Post. KRCC’s Katherine-Claire O’Connor reports.

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AM Round-Up: Gov’s Energy Office stripped of funds; Rep. Polis moves to decriminalize marijuana; Pueblo considers lease to Ft. Carson

On February 6, 2013 By

State senators took the unusual move of voting to take away a portion of state money from the Colorado Energy office for the rest of the fiscal year…Democratic Congressman Jared Polis has introduced a bill in the House to end prohibition of marijuana at the federal level…Pueblo’s City Council is considering a proposal that would allow Fort Carson’s HAMET program, or High Altitude Mountain Environment Training, to rent space at the Pueblo Memorial Airport.

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Pueblo Memorial Airport Considers Leasing Space to Army

On February 5, 2013 By

Army helicopters may soon be flying in and out of the Pueblo Memorial Airport…

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Western Skies: February 2013, “Fracking”

On February 3, 2013 By

One of the biggest topics right now across the state is oil and gas development, specifically, hydraulic fracturing. Communities, industry, and the state are all working to ensure their interests are protected. But it’s a complicated issue, and often contentious. This month for Western Skies, we’re holding a magnifying glass up to fracking, the rules, regulations, and community concerns. (This month’s image by artist and rig-worker, Streeter Wright.)

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Flood Preparedness Meeting

On January 28, 2013 By

Colorado Springs’ Emergency Management department will discuss flooding at a resident preparedness meeting tomorrow night.

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Lynx Reintroduction Shifts Focus to Tracking

On January 9, 2013 By

The reintroduction of lynx into the San Juan Mountains is shifting its focus to tracking the cats. KRCC’s Katherine-Claire O’Connor reports.

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Florence Bridge Project Underway

On December 21, 2012 By

An 85 year old bridge is being replaced by CDOT just east of Florence.

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People Line up for Rare Specialty Beer

On December 13, 2012 By

Hyped as the “Worlds Best Beer” by many, Westvleteran Xll will be available for a very short time.

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Updated Fire Codes

On December 13, 2012 By

Colorado Springs CIty Council has given initial approval to new fire codes.

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Lottery Influx

On December 6, 2012 By

The Colorado Lottery recorded its highest week of sales ever, thanks to the recent $550 million Power Ball jackpot.

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School District 11 to Host Community Meetings

On December 4, 2012 By

Six community meetings will address a series of recommendations including, redrawing school boundaries and repurposing buildings.

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Warm and Dry November

On November 29, 2012 By

Colorado Springs has seen less than an inch of precipitation so far this fall. Continued drought could impact water use.

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AM Round-Up: CS Council approves oil & gas regs and panhandling ban; HAMET training begins at Fort Carson; and more

On November 28, 2012 By

Colorado Springs City Council yesterday gave initial approval to regulations concerning oil and gas drilling within city limits…Council also voted in favor of a ban on panhandling in the downtown area…Fort Carson is hosting nearly 300 soldiers and 30 helicopters from Fort Riley in Kansas for high altitude training…Firefighters battling the Fern Lake Fire in Rocky Mountain National Park have ordered more resources to help contain the blaze.

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Oil and Gas Committee Presentation

On November 27, 2012 By

Protestors gathered outside City Hall in downtown Colorado Springs today as Council prepared to hear a first reading for oil and gas regulations.

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Federal Grant Funds Reinstated for Some Pueblo Middle Schools

On November 13, 2012 By

Two of four middle schools in Pueblo will have previously revoked funding reinstated…

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El Paso County Election Watch Parties and Reaction

On November 7, 2012 By

Voters across the country took part in election night watch parties yesterday, and El Paso County was no exception. KRCC reporters attended the Democratic and Republican gatherings in the county, and this report starts with Kate Dunn, who spent the evening with the El Paso County Republicans.

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Campaign to Boost Tourism After Waldo Canyon Fire Shows Signs of Success

On October 26, 2012 By

The city’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau started its “Welcome Back” campaign in July in an effort to draw people back to the region….

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Federal Grant Funds Stripped from Pueblo Middle Schools

On October 18, 2012 By

Funds given to four middle schools have been suspended due to poor test scores.

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Downtown Parking Meters in Colorado Springs Revamped

On October 17, 2012 By

95 percent of parking meters in downtown Colorado Springs will now have longer time limits. As KRCC’s Katherine-Claire O’Connor reports, the goal is to help promote downtown businesses.

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News

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WATCH: David Beckham Tears Up At Final Home Game
May 19, 2013 | NPR · The storied midfielder walked off the pitch as fans — and former French President Nicolas Sarkozy — chanted his name.
 

Giant Renaissance Food People Descend Upon New York
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Giuseppe Arcimboldo was a 16th-century artist who liked to play with his food, transforming it into the building blocks of many of his fantastical portraits. Artist Philip Haas has taken those portraits out of museums, reinterpreting them as colossal statues that interact with the natural environment.
 

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Nonconservative Groups Say IRS Scrutinized Them, Too
May 19, 2013 | NPR · The IRS has admitted it flagged tax-exemption requests from groups with “tea party” or “patriot” in their names starting in 2010. But some liberal groups and journalism organizations say their applications also faced long delays during the same period.
 

Arts & Life

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Three-Minute Fiction: ‘Ten Ring Fingers’ And ‘Ghost Words’
May 19, 2013 | NPR · NPR’s Bob Mondello and Susan Stamberg read excerpts of two of the best submissions for Round 11 of our short story contest. They read Ten Ring Fingers by Tamara Breuer of Washington, D.C., and Ghost Words by Matheus Macedo of Winthrop, Mass.
 

Giant Renaissance Food People Descend Upon New York
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Giuseppe Arcimboldo was a 16th-century artist who liked to play with his food, transforming it into the building blocks of many of his fantastical portraits. Artist Philip Haas has taken those portraits out of museums, reinterpreting them as colossal statues that interact with the natural environment.
 

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One Couple, Nearly 20 Years, All ‘Before Midnight’
May 19, 2013 | NPR · We’ve already met Jesse and Celine, twice. In the 1995 film Before Sunset, they had a romantic encounter in Vienna. Nine years later, they found each other in Paris. In a third film, their relationship has progressed another nine years. The romance hasn’t left, says director Richard Linklater, it’s simply changed.
 

Music

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Laura Mvula: A Soulful Voice That Once Answered Phones
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Less than two years ago, Laura Mvula was a receptionist honing her phone answering skills at music organization in Birmingham, England. Now, she’s got a record deal, a lot of critical acclaim and she’s touring around the U.S.
 

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Marques Toliver: An R&B Crooner With Strings Attached
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Toliver’s music is anchored by the violin, on which he is classically trained. He says he discovered the instrument in fifth grade — and that in a way, it chose him.
 

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Draco Rosa: A Pop Survivor Returns From The Brink, With Friends
May 18, 2013 | NPR · In the 1980s, he was Robi Rosa, the lead singer of Menudo at the boy band’s peak of popularity. Rosa went on to write hits for bandmate Ricky Martin and develop a solo career. When Rosa was diagnosed with cancer several years ago, some of the biggest names in Latin music assembled to support him.
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