Union workers protest Governor Ritter’s appearance at the Ludlow Massacre site…and, Colorado Congressman John Salazar (D, CO-3) votes against the climate change bill.
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The Army’s chief psychiatrist visits Ft. Carson…two fire departments consider consolidating…Governor Bill Ritter talks state budget, and more.
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A new racino is coming to Raton, and Wednesday New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson joined state and local officials in breaking ground for the combination horse track and casino. KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin spoke with Trinidad Chronicle-News reporter Marty Mayfield about the industry in Raton, and the groundbreaking ceremony. (Photos courtesy Marty Mayfield.)
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Congressman Doug Lamborn on health care…and, Safeway employees reject the latest contract bid.
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Resident Diane Hartshorne directs the Evergreen Cemetery Benevolent Society, and in today’s “Citizen Report,” Hartshorne explains how she’s breathed new life into old history.
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(The “Citizen Report” is a collaboration between the Colorado Springs Gazette and KRCC. More information is available at the YourHub link at ColoradoSprings.com.)
A Denver District judge has put a campaign finance measure on hold, saying it’s discriminatory and violates free speech protections guaranteed under the first amendment. Colorado voters narrowly passed Amendment 54 last fall. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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Boulder is gearing up to be this year’s host for a national celebration of African music. Zimfest is perhaps the largest annual gathering in North America of students, teachers, performers and fans of Zimbabwean music. KRCC’s Shelley Schlender has this profile of the husband and wife team whose love for the music has led them to teach it, perform it, and lead this year’s Zimfest.
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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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Plans for dedicating the Ludlow Massacre Memorial Monument as a National Historic Landmark…reviewing the state worker’s compensation program…and challenging Amendment 54.
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Colorado’s latest economic forecast shows a nearly 250 million dollar revenue shortfall before the end of the state’s fiscal year next week. The Governor says a one day transfer can temporarily fill the gap, but that means deeper cuts down the road. Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
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