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Thursday July 3, 2008
A panel of religious scholars at the Ideas Festival yesterday discussed which presidential candidate evangelicals will support in November. They talked about abortion, a new generation of evangelical voters and the candidates' struggle to appeal to religious conservatives. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.
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The City of Aspen and the town of Telluride extended their friendly competition to see which municipality can reduce plastic bag consumption the most. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.
Thursday July 3, 2008
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Senator Ken Salazar says he has some hope for his bill which aims to prevent a federal oil lease sale for land on top of the Roan Plateau. But he is still unsure when the legislation will be put through. Aspen Public Radio's Victoria Foley reports.A panel of religious scholars at the Ideas Festival yesterday discussed which presidential candidate evangelicals will support in November. They talked about abortion, a new generation of evangelical voters and the candidates' struggle to appeal to religious conservatives. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.
We hear feedback from our listeners.
The City of Aspen and the town of Telluride extended their friendly competition to see which municipality can reduce plastic bag consumption the most. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin reports.
The Aspen Public Radio news team is taking it to the streets this summer to find out what our listeners think of what's happening around the valley. Each week the news team will be roaming towns from Aspen to Rifle asking residents to give their input on the latest news in our communities. Most responses will be played back on the air during the morning news every Friday at 6:04 a.m., 7:04 a.m. and 8:04 a.m. Click here to hear the unedited responses or to write a comment of your own.
Enjoy Summer on the Streets on Aspen Public Radio and let us know your thoughts by e-mailing news@kajx.org or calling 920-9000 x15.
Enjoy Summer on the Streets on Aspen Public Radio and let us know your thoughts by e-mailing news@kajx.org or calling 920-9000 x15.
Mitzi RapkinNews Director mitzi@kajx.org
Marci Krivonen
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Victoria Foley
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Wednesday July 2, 2008
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The Town of Carbondale played host to several State and Federal politicians yesterday. Governor Bill Ritter, State Senator Gail Schwartz and U.S. Senator Ken Salazar were in town for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new solar array. They praised the Valley's commitment to renewable energy. Aspen Public Radio's Victoria Foley reports.This summer Theatre Aspen turns 25 and the non-profit group went through some challenges to get to this point. The Theatre started in the basement of the Hotel Jerome on Main Street in the 1980's. Since then, it has undergone several changes and now operates out of a large tent, near the Roaring Fork River. Recently, the Theatre faced staffing and funding problems but this season is proof the Company is again thriving. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.
Morning Newscast
Tuesday July 1, 2008
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The Pitkin County Coroner's Office ruled yesterday drowning was the cause of death for a 22-year-old man who jumped into the "Devil's Punchbowl" off Independence Pass Sunday. Nicholas McChesney was working at the T Lazy 7 Ranch near Aspen but is from Longmont. Sheriff's officials say he jumped off a rock and into the swift-moving waters of the Roaring Fork River. Aspen Public Radio's Marci Krivonen reports.Members of a subcommittee who have been looking into the Burlingame issue met with City Council members last night to make recommendations on housing. Group members have been examining the City's accounting and procedures on Burlingame. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin.
The Ideas Festival kicked off in Aspen last night and continues through Sunday. Thousands of people will be in town for the week-long Festival. Aspen Public Radio's Victoria Foley reports on the impact the event has on local business.
Morning Newscast
Monday June 30, 2008
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The Aspen Institute's Ideas Festival starts this evening and runs through Sunday, July 6th. Aspen Public Radio's Mitzi Rapkin gives details.The Town of Carbondale has cancelled two planned chemical spray programs and a third will continue as scheduled this week. The move overturns previous decisions by the Town to fight Mountain Pine Beetle and Absinth Wormwood with chemical means. Aspen Public Radio's Victoria Foley reports.
Health care facilities in Colorado find it more and more difficult to find nurses. The number of nurses is expected to fall 17% short of what's needed in the state by 2010. Bente Birkeland reports from Carbondale.