SOUTHERN UTES ON THE RUNNING UTES
The NCAA recently decided to “limit the use of Native American mascots, nicknames and imagery” in playoff games. Producers from KSUT and KUTE (in Ignacio) asked Southern Utes what they think of the decision, and its impact on the University of Utah Running Utes. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

MANY MINDS IN AN ARMY OF ONE: ELIZABETH VASQUEZ
Western Skies is running a series of reflections by veterans of the Iraq war (and their family members). Today is the third installment, in which we hear from Elizabeth Vasquez, an Iraq veteran and mother of a Soldier currently deployed in the Middle East. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]
EXPANDED CONTENT–> This series originally aired on Making Contact, a weekly radio program produced by the National Radio Project.

HELPING CORRECTIONS OFFICERS
Lydia Reynolds has details on a new national organization in Fremont County. Desert Waters Correctional Outreach provides confidential counseling for corrections officers who need assistance coping with the stress that comes from working in prison. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]
EXPANDED CONTENT–> Desert Waters Correctional Outreach is online at www.DesertWaters.com.

PIKES PEAK MARATHON
Anita Miller reports on the band of brave souls who participated in this year’s Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

NEWSCAST
Stephen Raher reports on two developments in Pueblo – a possible casino and talk of the city buying the electic system. Also, local Air Force reservists are called to duty in Iraq and an investigation of rumors about flying prairie dogs in Lincoln County. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

MANY MINDS IN AN ARMY OF ONE: NADIA MCCAFFREY
Western Skies is running a series of reflections by veterans of the Iraq war (and their family members). Today is the second installment, in which we hear from Nadia McCaffrey, whose son died in combat. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]
EXPANDED CONTENT–> This series originally aired on Making Contact, a weekly radio program produced by the National Radio Project.

COMMENTARY: RUBELLA IS HISTORY
The recent eradication of rubella has caused commentator Fran Cadez to reflect on what brought her to the Rocky Mountain. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS
Until recently, Colorado had the lowest rate of child immunization in the country. Eric Whitney reports on the initial results of Colorado’s efforts to improve its standing. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

ELECTION 2006 UPDATE
Stephen Raher talks to the leaders of Colorado’s two major political parties about what they anticipate in the 2006 elections. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]

NEWSCAST
Springs residents rally in support of Cindy Sheehan. Oil and gas drillers score a preliminary victory in La Plata County. And the 2005 Rocky Ford Cantaloupe harvest is underway. [LISTEN] [TRANSCRIPT]