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Show Summary – Western Skies #102– April 6, 2006
NEWSCAST
A judge says no to more radioactive waste in Canon City, Leadville's Climax
Mine to reopen, and lawmakers from both parties shun a public forum on "The
Village at Wolf Creek" resort development. [LISTEN]
SENATE IMMIGRATION COMPROMISE
Colorado's senators comment on the Senate's compromise immigration reform
legislation. [LISTEN]
LATINO FILM FEST IN DENVER
Denver's Xicanindie film festival shows the world through the eyes of American
Latinos. [LISTEN]
CAPITOL COVERAGE
Lawmakers debate new taxes for healthcare, and contentious issues like immigration,
the "morning after" pill and creating a "rainy day fund" crop up as the
Senate takes on the budget bill. [LISTEN]
HIGH COUNTRY NEWS INTERVEIW
High Country News Editor Greg Hanscom talks about the culture of heroin
addiction that has taken root in northern New Mexico. [LISTEN]
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