http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=section&SECTION_ID=1 en-us KUNC Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:19:06 GMT Public Podcaster 30 mailbag@kunc.org Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia no kunc news,colorado Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1574854 So much music, theatre and more to delight all along Colorado's Front Range. kunc Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/869471/mp3/news/podcast/204/869471.mp3 00:00:00 no ENTERTAINMENT REPORT So much music, theatre and more to delight all along Colorado's Front Range. So much music, theatre and more to delight all along Colorado's Front Range. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1574667 The makeup of many western farming towns is changing as a result of immigration and the settling of refugees from far corners of the world. In some places this has led to cultural clashes. Perhaps the most high profile in the region is in Colorado, where Somali workers at a Greeley meatpacking plant were at the center of a dispute over prayer breaks during last year's Ramadan. This "unsettling of the West" is chronicled in the latest High Country News. kunc Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/869378/mp3/news/podcast/204/869378.mp3 00:00:00 no The makeup of many western farming towns is changing as a result of immigration and the settling of refugees from far corners of the world. In some places this has led to cultural clashes. Perhaps the most high profile in the region is in Colorado, The makeup of many western farming towns is changing as a result of immigration and the settling of refugees from far corners of the world. In some places this has led to cultural clashes. Perhaps the most high profile in the region is in Colorado, where Somali workers at a Greeley meatpacking plant were at the center of a dispute over prayer breaks during last year's Ramadan. This "unsettling of the West" is chronicled in the latest High Country News. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1574313 Colorado realtors are joining the chorus asking Congress to extend the first time home buyers tax credit. It's set to expire at the end of the month. Congress could do that as early as today. Right now more than 6,000 Coloradans have already taken advantage of the credit. KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports. kunc Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/869219/mp3/news/podcast/204/869219.mp3 00:00:00 no Colorado realtors are joining the chorus asking Congress to extend the first time home buyers tax credit. It's set to expire at the end of the month. Congress could do that as early as today. Right now more than 6,000 Coloradans have already Colorado realtors are joining the chorus asking Congress to extend the first time home buyers tax credit. It's set to expire at the end of the month. Congress could do that as early as today. Right now more than 6,000 Coloradans have already taken advantage of the credit. KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1574177 Greeley-based JBS USA is already the world's largest beef producer. But a soon to be completed deal will truly make it a global player. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with Northern Colorado Business Report publisher Jeff Nuttall about the company's pending merger with poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride. kunc Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/869142/mp3/news/podcast/204/869142.mp3 00:00:00 no NCBR Greeley-based JBS USA is already the world's largest beef producer. But a soon to be completed deal will truly make it a global player. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with Northern Colorado Business Report publisher Jeff Nuttall about the Greeley-based JBS USA is already the world's largest beef producer. But a soon to be completed deal will truly make it a global player. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with Northern Colorado Business Report publisher Jeff Nuttall about the company's pending merger with poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1573697 The Governor's race is just under a year away but some clear election themes are emerging. Among them is energy development and the role natural gas plays in the state's economy. Governor Bill Ritter has long championed wind and solar power. But lately he's also been touting natural gas as a clean burning fuel. kunc Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/869010/mp3/news/podcast/204/869010.mp3 00:00:00 no The Governor's race is just under a year away but some clear election themes are emerging. Among them is energy development and the role natural gas plays in the state's economy. Governor Bill Ritter has long championed wind and solar power. The Governor's race is just under a year away but some clear election themes are emerging. Among them is energy development and the role natural gas plays in the state's economy. Governor Bill Ritter has long championed wind and solar power. But lately he's also been touting natural gas as a clean burning fuel. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1573719 Today the Colorado Board of Health updated rules regulating how medical marijuana dispensaries conduct business across the state. As KUNC's Grace Hood reports, it's a change that raises more questions than answers. kunc Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/868928/mp3/news/podcast/204/868928.mp3 00:00:00 no Today the Colorado Board of Health updated rules regulating how medical marijuana dispensaries conduct business across the state. As KUNC's Grace Hood reports, it's a change that raises more questions than answers. Today the Colorado Board of Health updated rules regulating how medical marijuana dispensaries conduct business across the state. As KUNC's Grace Hood reports, it's a change that raises more questions than answers. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1572671 Colorado energy companies are spending big bucks lobbying in Washington as Congress considers climate change legislation. And analysts say their efforts are making a big difference. Manuel Quinones reports for KUNC from Capitol Hill. kunc Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/868433/mp3/news/podcast/204/868433.mp3 00:00:00 no CNC Colorado energy companies are spending big bucks lobbying in Washington as Congress considers climate change legislation. And analysts say their efforts are making a big difference. Manuel Quinones reports for KUNC from Capitol Hill. Colorado energy companies are spending big bucks lobbying in Washington as Congress considers climate change legislation. And analysts say their efforts are making a big difference. Manuel Quinones reports for KUNC from Capitol Hill. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1572669 Some of the biggest names in cycling are behind efforts to bring the country's first international stage race back to Colorado. The Coors Classic ended in1988 after launching the careers of some of the sports greatest riders. The Governor, an enthusiastic bike rider himself, says he'll try to make it happen. But as KUNC's Bente Birkeland reports - in tight economic times, financial backing from the state is unlikely. kunc Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/868432/mp3/news/podcast/204/868432.mp3 00:00:00 no Some of the biggest names in cycling are behind efforts to bring the country's first international stage race back to Colorado. The Coors Classic ended in1988 after launching the careers of some of the sports greatest riders. The Governor, an Some of the biggest names in cycling are behind efforts to bring the country's first international stage race back to Colorado. The Coors Classic ended in1988 after launching the careers of some of the sports greatest riders. The Governor, an enthusiastic bike rider himself, says he'll try to make it happen. But as KUNC's Bente Birkeland reports - in tight economic times, financial backing from the state is unlikely. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1572665 It's hard to switch topics - especially when there's new information to build on what you've already talked about. That's the case for KUNC commentator Dr. Marc Ringel. kunc Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/868431/mp3/news/podcast/204/868431.mp3 00:00:00 no RINGEL It's hard to switch topics - especially when there's new information to build on what you've already talked about. That's the case for KUNC commentator Dr. Marc Ringel. It's hard to switch topics - especially when there's new information to build on what you've already talked about. That's the case for KUNC commentator Dr. Marc Ringel. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1571995 Colorado is digging out this morning from a powerful early season storm that dumped up to three feet of snow on parts of the region. Forecasters say it was one of the largest October snow storms on record. KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports. kunc Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/868144/mp3/news/podcast/204/868144.mp3 00:00:00 no Colorado is digging out this morning from a powerful early season storm that dumped up to three feet of snow on parts of the region. Forecasters say it was one of the largest October snow storms on record. KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports. Colorado is digging out this morning from a powerful early season storm that dumped up to three feet of snow on parts of the region. Forecasters say it was one of the largest October snow storms on record. KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1571535 Music Theatre and Halloween celebrations all along Colorado's Front Range kunc Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/867913/mp3/news/podcast/204/867913.mp3 00:00:00 no ENTERTAINMENT REPORT Music Theatre and Halloween celebrations all along Colorado's Front Range Music Theatre and Halloween celebrations all along Colorado's Front Range Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1571499 Hardscapes are the walls, floors and accents that create our outdoor rooms. These features blend in as functional parts of the landscape. KUNC gardener Tom Throgmorton has more. kunc Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT mailbag@kunc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/kunc/.jukebox/media/kunc/867903/mp3/news/podcast/204/867903.mp3 00:00:00 no THROGMORTON Hardscapes are the walls, floors and accents that create our outdoor rooms. These features blend in as functional parts of the landscape. KUNC gardener Tom Throgmorton has more. Hardscapes are the walls, floors and accents that create our outdoor rooms. These features blend in as functional parts of the landscape. KUNC gardener Tom Throgmorton has more. Brian Larson, Kirk Siegler, Katie Goetz, Deanna Garcia