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Show Summary – Western Skies #103– April 11, 2006
IMMIGRATION RALLIES
Thousands rally for immigration rights across Colorado, Stephen Raher reports
from Pueblo. [LISTEN]
WOLF CREEK RESORT DEVELOPERS FACE THE PUBLIC
The would-be developers of a controversial resort adjacent to the Wolf Creek
ski area faced the public in Creede last week. Some like their plan, others
are skeptical. KSUT's Victor Locke reports. [LISTEN]
CAPITAL COVERAGE
Lawmakers in Denver try to close a loophole in campaign finance reform,
and debate Colorado's participation in the electoral college. Hospitals
next year could be required to report information allowing for comparison
shopping by patients. Plus, our regular coverage of the state legislature.
[LISTEN]
STATE OF THE ROCKIES: FIGHTING HABITAT FRAGMENTATION
The rate of population growth in the Rocky Mountains is three times that
of the rest of the country. It is fragmenting wildlife habitat. We hear
from representatives of The Nature Conservancy about why protecting private
land in the Rockies is so important, and about the challenge of doing so.
Coverage of a panel discussion at this year's State of the Rockies conference
at Colorado College. [LISTEN]
SNOWYAKKING
Springtime in the Rockies: Skiing is over, and kayaking has not yet begun.
From Monarch Resort, we have this snapshot of eager boaters who took their
kayaks onto the ski hill and the hilarity and chaos that ensued. [LISTEN]
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