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Fort Collins, CO (2009-11-20) Just because it's called "Christmas Cactus" doesn't mean it'll bloom only around the December holiday. KUNC gardner Tom Throgmorton offers tips on growing Christmas Cactus

Colorado Cities Choose Moratoriums on Medical Marijuana

Fort Collins, CO (2009-11-20) Four additional Colorado cities passed moratoriums on new medical marijuana dispensaries this week. As KUNC's Grace Hood reports, officials are citing the growing number of zoning and licensing concerns around the new industry.

KUNC Entertainment Report

Greeley, CO (2009-11-20) Music, Dance, Theater and Holiday Celebrations starting...

"This I Believe" -- Governor Ritter

Denver, CO (2009-11-19) For Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, exposure to a foreign culture in Africa forever altered his attitudes on hope and service. The Governor's "This I Believe" essay airs at 3:44 on Thursday afternoon, November 19, and again Sunday at 7:34 and 9:34 a.m. here on KUNC public radio, FM91.5 and 91.7 in the Denver area, statewide on other frequencies.

DeGette Continues Push for Federal Fracking Law

Denver, CO (2009-11-19) The mining practice called fracking is coming under new scrutiny by the EPA. A just-passed Interior Department spending bill includes a provision that encourages the agency to study whether fracking is polluting groundwater. Fracking is short for hydraulic fracturing. The technology has made it easier for companies to drill for natural gas in energy-rich states like Colorado. KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports.

Out of State Company to Recycle Colorado Tires

Greeley, CO (2009-11-19) For more then thirty years discarded tires have been piling up on a property just north of Hudson in Weld County. But plans are in place to begin recycling the tires and clean up the site. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with Northern Colorado Business Report Publisher Jeff Nuttall about the effort.

Hudson Correctional Facility Opens in Colorado

Greeley, CO (2009-11-18) Earlier this week federal officials toured an Illinois prison as a possible site to house Guantanamo Bay detainees. So far Colorado has not been contacted by the federal government for the project. But a recent medium-security private prison opening in Hudson yesterday could provide a glimpse of what could be gained by such a project. As KUNC's Grace Hood reports, it's brought an economic boost for the town's 16-hundred residents.

Colorado Youth News: Matt Pacheco

Denver, CO (2009-11-18) Denver teenager Matt Pacheco and his girlfriend Lynelle recently became parents. They find that it's quite a challenge juggling parenthood, going to school and trying to work.

First Lady Brings Mentoring Initiative to Colorado

Denver, CO (2009-11-16) First Lady Michelle Obama touted her White House leadership mentoring initiative throughout the Denver area Monday. The program aims to put students in touch with women who can act as mentors. KUNC's Kirk Siegler has more.

Diggs Digs Into 4th CD Race

Greeley, CO (2009-11-16) Another candidate will soon join an already crowded list of Republicans to challenge Democrat Betsy Markey in the state's 4th Congressional District. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke to "Colorado Statesman" Editor and Publisher Jody Hope Strogoff about where this race stands.

Delusions About Death Squads

Greeley, CO (2009-11-16) Overhauling the nation's healthcare system now shifts to the Senate where its future is less then certain. KUNC commentator Dr. Marc Ringel says it's also true of a provision in the recently passed house bill that would offer end-of-life counseling.

KUNC Entertainment Report

Greeley, CO (2009-11-13) Music, Theatre, and Dance all to enjpy along Colorado's Front Range--

Fort Collins Builds a Smarter Electric Grid

Fort Collins, CO (2009-11-13) In the digital age, most of us have come to expect our credit card purchases and bank accounts to be updated in real time. But when it comes to energy consumption, many consumers are left in the dark. Boulder is making headlines by changing this picture with so-called "smart grid" technology, and now Fort Collins is following suit. KUNC's Grace Hood reports.

Boulder County Hospitals Team Up To Save Money

Greeley, CO (2009-11-12) Health-care reform tops the agenda in Washington, but several Boulder County hospitals are addressing cost containment on their own. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with Boulder County Business Report publisher Chris Wood about how the hospitals are working to reduce expenses.

Budget Presented to Lawmakers

Denver, CO (2009-11-11) Governor Ritter formally presented his plan to cut 1 billion dollars from the state budget to lawmakers on Tuesday. Members of the joint budget committee asked few questions, but wondered whether all the proposals would be feasible. Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.

Krista Tippett - Speaking of Faith in Ft. Collins

Greeley, CO (2009-11-11) The intersection between theology and the human experience is one way to describe Krista Tippett's weekly radio program "Speaking of Faith". Tippett says it's more about drawing people out on important topics then religion. She's sharing her reflections on faith, the media and public life in Ft. Collins tonight. KUNC's Brian Larson has more.

Colorado Home Sales Offer Mixed Picture

Denver, CO (2009-11-10) Home sales in Colorado took an upswing in the third quarter. The National Association of Realtors says median home prices in the Denver metro area also climbed. But as KUNC's Kirk Siegler reports, the numbers may not be that much to cheer about.

Medical Marijuana Advocates Challenge Colorado Board of Health

Fort Collins, CO (2009-11-10) Advocates of medical marijuana are going to court this morning to challenge a ruling on who can supply the drug to patients. As KUNC's Grace Hood reports, it's the latest development in an industry that's coming under increasingly close scrutiny.

Website Aims to Reduce Wildlife Accidents

Denver, CO (2009-11-09) Vehicle collisions with animals along Interstate 70 through the Colorado mountains have risen by eighteen percent in the past five years. A group of conservationists and state wildlife officials are hoping a new website launched Monday will help mitigate the rising problem. KUNC's Kirk Siegler explains.

Governor Proposes Latest Round of Budget Cuts

Denver, CO (2009-11-09) Faced with cutting another one-billion dollars from the state budget - Governor Bill Ritter has announced his recommendations for cuts. KUNC's Brian Larson spoke with "Colorado Statesman" Editor and Publisher Jody Hope Strogoff about who's going to feel the pinch in this latest round of cuts.