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Show Summary – Western Skies #117– May 30, 2006
10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION OBSERVES MEMORIAL DAY
Ceremonies honoring veterans happened all over Colorado last weekend. One
of the most distinctive was held near the summit of Tennessee Pass outside
Leadville, where the World War 2 ski troopers of the 10th Mountain Division
were remembered. When the war was over, members of the 10th Mountain Division
went on to found the ski resorts of Aspen and Vail, and to head the Sierra
Club and other environmental organizations. Josh Raulerson was at the ceremony
for the Division, which is now based in New York, He says it is currently
among the Army's most frequently deployed units. [LISTEN]
UNSEEN MESA VERDE OPENED FOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Mesa Verde National Park, near Cortez, is celebrating it's 100th anniversary
this year. Part of the ongoing celebrations is opening up rarely seen parts
of the park to the public. From KSUT, Four Corners Public Radio, Victor
Locke reports. [LISTEN]
OWENS VETOES ETHANOL BILL
There are currently 5 ethanol fuel plants under construction in Colorado,
two are already up and running. So why did Governor Owens veto a bill that
would stimulate the market for the corn-based replacement for gasoline?
[LISTEN]
IRAQI MAYOR VISITS COLORADO SPRINGS
An interview with Najim Abdulla al-Jibouri, mayor of the city of Tal Afar,
Iraq. This is the city that troops from Ft. Carson spent much of last year
liberating. Al-Jibouri talks about how and why that happened, and what the
future of his city and Iraq looks like to him. [LISTEN]
SLEEP APNEA - WHEN SNORING DISTURBS THE PEACE
A visit to the Colorado Sleep Disorders Center, where we learn about sleep
apnea, and how to cure what can be a very disturbing condition. [LISTEN]
COMMENTARY: LEAF BLOWERS
Why not just use a broom? [LISTEN]
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