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Snowpack Numbers Still Low

On March 7, 2013 By

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

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A Peek at the Peak! 12 Hours Later

On February 21, 2013 By

Now that there’s daylight, let’s take a look at the top of America’s Mountain.

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Pikes Peak "East" camera

A Peek at the Peak!

On February 20, 2013 By

We know what it looks like at ground level. Here’s a peak at the Peak!

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Pikes Peak, 01/29/13 around 9:15am

Winter Storm Hits Colorado

On January 29, 2013 By

A winter storm is bringing some much-needed rain and snow to the Front Range and northern mountains.

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Second Avalanche-Related Death in as Many Weeks

On January 15, 2013 By

An avalanche killed a Summit County man outside the town of Marble this past weekend. It’s the second avalanche related death in as many weeks this winter.

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Snow Series: Water at the State Level

On January 2, 2013 By

Tackling the issue of low water supplies and increasing demand will be a top priority for lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session. As part of our series on snow, Statehouse reporter Bente Birkeland takes a look at some of the proposals being floated around and talks to state leaders about preparing for the worst.

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Snow Series: Arkansas River Basin, Snow Pack, and Drought

On December 27, 2012 By

For many in Southern Colorado, the Arkansas River is the lifeblood of healthy communities. But the region suffered through this year’s extreme and exceptional drought conditions. And as KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin reports, all along the Arkansas River, people are in some ways, holding their breaths to see what this winter brings.

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Snow Series: Ranches Struggle with Drought

On December 26, 2012 By

Business is booming at cattle sales yards throughout Colorado, but that’s not so good for ranchers. Last year’s dry winter combined with an ongoing drought are forcing the hands of many. And as KVNF’s Ariana Brocious reports as part of our series on snow, without a wet winter, ranchers will be forced to make even tougher decisions next year.

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Snow Series: Resorts Bank on International Business

On December 26, 2012 By

The ski industry runs on snow, some resorts more than others. Ski towns like Aspen and Vail still get business in spite of poor snow. Last year while many resorts took a huge hit, Aspen did well because of one type of guest: the international visitor. This sought after tourist books longer vacations, spends [...]

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Snow Series: Checking on Avalanche Conditions

On December 24, 2012 By

Avalanche warnings are out for portions of Colorado’s central and northern mountains. Based in Boulder, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center is responsible for avalanche and related-weather forecasting for the backcountry. As part of Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s series on snow, KGNU’s Jim Pullen recently went along with one of the agency’s snow [...]

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News

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Women And Children Caught In Middle Of Potato War
June 19, 2013 | NPR · The National Potato Council wants potatoes to be allowed in a supplemental food program for low-income women and children at nutritional risk. But advocates for the program say the industry just wants to circumvent the scientific process that sets policy on nutrition.
 

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It’s Beach Time… In Alaska, Where Heat Wave Breaks Records
June 19, 2013 | NPR · Some small communities hit 96 degrees, punctuating the strongest heat wave since 1969.
 

Exhibit Explores US History of ‘Rights’ Versus ‘Privileges’
June 19, 2013 | NPR · The National Archives’ upcoming exhibit, ‘The Record of Rights,’ is about the human rights struggles faced by women, African-Americans, and immigrants in the U.S. Guest host Celeste Headlee talks with one of the exhibit’s curators about some of the more unique items on display.
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Arts & Life

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The Martini: This American Cocktail May Have An International Twist
June 19, 2013 | NPR · The martini has been called “the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet.” But is this cocktail perfectly American? Maybe not entirely. In honor of National Martini Day, we decided to dig into the drink’s muddled past.
 

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The 25 Movies To Which ‘World War Z’ Is A Sequel, Probably
June 19, 2013 | NPR · How did we get all the way to World War Z?
 

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Bait And Twitch: Vice Magazine, Suicide Glamour, And Not Staying Quiet
June 19, 2013 | NPR · What do you do with something that seems designed only to offend? Ignore it, or say something?
 

Music

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Mozart’s Violin Comes To Boston, Live In Concert
June 19, 2013 | WGBH · Mozart himself never made it to America — but his violin and viola recently did. Hear the full program and see an excerpt of the performances in Boston, thanks to a collaboration between the Salzburg Mozarteum, the Boston Early Music Festival and Classical New England.
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Bearfoot On Mountain Stage
June 19, 2013 | NPR · This was one of the bluegrass band’s final concert appearances featuring its current lineup, as singer Nora Jane Struthers and bassist P.J. George are set to leave Bearfoot behind.
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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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