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Western Slope producer for Colorado Matters
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9YO citizen caught in Idaho FBI raid describes officers breaking car window to detain his father “I felt scared because they were pointing the guns at me. When they broke the window, I had to jump to my mom’s feet. I had glass in my mouth, and I quickly spit it away."
www.ktvb.com/article/news...
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"If You Can Keep It" is a new series from Colorado Matters that scrutinizes and contextualizes today's extraordinary politics & policy. Already we're learning extraordinary events have precursors. DU's Seth Masket is our guide. The title references Benjamin Franklin's words. Give it a listen:
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'If you can keep it.' A new series about unprecedented politics and policy | Colorado Public Radio
Benjamin Franklin said, “A Republic, if you can keep it.” He was asked – after the constitutional convention – if we were to become a republic or a monarchy? We borrowed from Franklin to name a new se...
https://www.cpr.org/show-segment/if-you-can-keep-it-a-new-series-about-unprecedented-politics-and-policy/
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Ryan (Ry) Warner
about 1 month ago
Sen. Hickenlooper bemoans cuts to the Dept. of Energy. I asked about his vote to confirm Trump's energy secretary. "I am deeply, deeply disappointed in Chris Wright. I've known him for a long time, and I don't know how to say it any better. I'm deeply disappointed," the Colorado Democrat tells me.
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about 2 months ago
Are you affected directly by the government shutdown? CPR News wants to hear from you. If you're a federal worker or contractor or someone who relies on a gov't function, please fill out our survey:
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Survey: Have you been impacted by the shutdown?
We want to know how the government shutdown is impacting you as a federal worker or recipient of federal services.
https://www.cpr.org/2025/10/06/government-shutdown-colorado-impacts-audience-call-out/
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6 months ago
Y’all, this is the creator of our extremely popular Colorado Postcards, Gillian Coldsnow! We’re asking for your contribution to CPR, so you can stay connected to your community. And you might win a trip to Italy! Give at
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7 months ago
Weren't chosen pope? Still wanna go to Italy? Give to CPR and you're automatically entered to win an Italian getaway!
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Enter to win: A one-of-a-kind Italian getaway Step into a world of history, flavor and romance with a trip for two to Italy. Explore Rome’s iconic
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Tom Hesse
Ryan (Ry) Warner
8 months ago
I awoke to pleas to investigate how a Colorado self-storage company landed a contract to manage the US' vast strategic petroleum reserve. It didn't.
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Is the US primed to house its petroleum reserve in Douglas County self-storage units?
No. But there’s a story.
https://www.cpr.org/2025/04/04/petroleum-reserve-in-douglas-county-self-storage-units/
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8 months ago
Michael Bennet, CO's senior senator, expresses "deep anger" at his own party and, when it comes to pushing back against the Trump Administration says, "We have no business giving up." We also discuss Ukraine... and that group chat. Read/listen:
www.cpr.org/2025/03/26/i...
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Ryan (Ry) Warner
8 months ago
“This was done with so much chaos and confusion and, really, cruelty.” A pediatric HIV/AIDS doc who works in Colorado and Kenya discusses the US’ about-face in the global fight against the virus. She worries, too, about domestic investment. via
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A Colorado HIV expert fears funding cuts will undo years of progress
Dr. Lisa Abougi has worked on HIV/AIDS programs in Kenya as well as at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
https://www.cpr.org/2025/03/26/a-colorado-hiv-expert-fears-usaid-funding-cuts-will-undo-years-of-progress/
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Tom Hesse
Ryan (Ry) Warner
8 months ago
Neato! I've learned I'm getting the Dennis Gallagher Community Trailblazer Award for "journalistic integrity, thoughtful and honest interviews, clear-eyed exploration of relevant intercultural topics and an engaging authentic persona.” Thanks to Denver Center for Intercultural Scholars Foundation.
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Ryan (Ry) Warner
8 months ago
"My view is that people in the United States and Mexico have to understand the border much better than we do, and the people of both countries have to understand the history of our relationship much better than we do."
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Interview: Colorado’s Ken Salazar on trade with Mexico, border security, cartels, and what he calls the Gulf
Speaking with Colorado Matters, Salazar addressed a number of topics, including the impact proposed tariffs will have on Colorado, fighting against the Mexican cartels to keep drugs out of the U.S., a...
https://www.cpr.org/2025/03/21/interview-former-colorado-senator-ken-salazar-mexico-ambassador/
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Tom Hesse
Ryan (Ry) Warner
8 months ago
He’s been Colorado attorney general, US senator and Interior sec’t. But Ken Salazar tells me ambassador to Mexico was his toughest assignment. Now that he’s back, we'll discuss trade, immigration and a more humane border Friday on a special Colorado Matters. Oh and he calls it The Gulf of Mexico.
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Ryan (Ry) Warner
8 months ago
Hello from Colorado Springs where this sign on Nevada Av. is giving me life! I’ll host Colorado Matters from KRCC tomorrow — a conversation about Pueblo’s progress on violent crime… and your maaaaany spring gardening questions ANSWERED!
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Tom Hesse
Ryan (Ry) Warner
9 months ago
US Rep. Jeff Hurd, of Grand Junction, tells me he likes a lot of what he sees from DOGE-- especially cuts to DEI programs. Meanwhile, Hurd can't say how many federal workers have lost or left their jobs in his district, but there are some he wishes hadn't. Airs in full Friday on Colorado Matters.
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Ryan (Ry) Warner
9 months ago
Independent journalism is indispensable. I welcome your support during our membership campaign, which begins today. You’ll also be entered to win a trip to Costa Rica!
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Ryan (Ry) Warner
9 months ago
Are you a federal worker who’s been laid off? Would you care to share your story? We can discuss anonymity. I know prior to “the fork in the road,” many were afraid to speak. DMs welcome. Email rwarner at cpr dot org and Signal ryebread.22
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Brendan Vogt
9 months ago
Jalen Pickett fought hard to claw his way into Malone’s trust. After a brutal start to his career, he embraced the grind and put the work in. It began with a little help from his veteran — Jamal Murray:
thednvr.com/denver-nugge...
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Denver Nuggets Extend League's Longest Winning Streak in Style - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets extended the league's longest win streak with a dominant team-win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
https://thednvr.com/denver-nuggets-extend-longest-winning-streak/
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Tom Hesse
Ryan (Ry) Warner
10 months ago
In Montrose, a homelessness solution lands a church a court date-- just as the state considers a "Yes In God's Backyard" bill. via
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Neighborly or nuisance? Western Colorado church’s unhoused solution lands them a court date
The Montrose United Methodist Church began receiving citations after allowing camping on their property.
https://www.cpr.org/2025/01/31/montrose-methodist-church-addressing-homelessness-receives-citations/
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Ryan (Ry) Warner
10 months ago
Are you a federal worker in Colorado-- just learning about Trump's resignation offer? Perhaps his return-to-facilities or DEI directives affect you. If you'd care to speak with Colorado Matters about where your head's at, send me a DM or email ColoradoMatters at cpr dot org.
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Ryan (Ry) Warner
10 months ago
“I’m attracted to beautiful places and a lot of times, they happen to be places that've been ignored. When I get to town, I always say, ‘Take me to your pigeons and your pensioners,’ and I find the beautiful buildings." RIP preservationist & developer Dana Crawford, seen here in Trinidad in March.
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Ryan (Ry) Warner
10 months ago
Gov. Polis sees land-owning school districts and churches as key to easing Colorado’s housing crunch. Me: There are obstacles in their way to build housing? Polis: There's obstacles to everything in our state, Ryan. In-depth on housing, immigration, and public safety:
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Interview: Setting his agenda for 2025, Polis lays out strategies to stand up to hail and to Trump in 2025 State of the State
In a conversation after his State of the State address, the governor details strategies for the coming year.
https://www.cpr.org/2025/01/10/interview-polis-2025-state-of-the-state-address/
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Tom Hesse
Ryan (Ry) Warner
11 months ago
Please enjoy these vintage images of Grand Junction — courtesy Patrick Flynn and the Boring Postcards Facebook group. (circa 1963)
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Ryan (Ry) Warner
almost 2 years ago
What's not in the State of the State speech can be as important as what is. My conversation with Gov. Polis— produced by
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www.cpr.org/2024/01/12/j...
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Gov. Jared Polis on passenger rail, tax cuts and what wasn’t said at his State of the State addres...
Building transit-oriented communities was a big feature of the governor's 2024 address.
https://www.cpr.org/2024/01/12/jared-polis-2024-state-of-the-state-interview/
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Grand Junction has hot pot now!
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Tom Hesse
Ryan (Ry) Warner
about 2 years ago
Meanwhile, the granary could be a stop one day on a passenger rail route.
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has another story of economic reinvention in the Yampa Valley:
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A plan to offer passenger train service through the Yampa Valley and Steamboat Springs is picking up...
“Operation All Aboard” would repurpose existing train lines in the region that deliver coal to the power plants in Craig and Hayden.
https://www.cpr.org/2023/10/19/a-plan-to-offer-passenger-train-service-through-the-yampa-valley-and-steamboat-springs-is-picking-up-steam/
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In the genre of "big ideas to help small towns," this project has considerably more local enthusiasm behind it than I usually encounter.
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A plan to offer passenger train service through the Yampa Valley and Steamboat Springs is picking up...
“Operation All Aboard” would repurpose existing train lines in the region that deliver coal to the power plants in Craig and Hayden.
https://www.cpr.org/2023/10/19/a-plan-to-offer-passenger-train-service-through-the-yampa-valley-and-steamboat-springs-is-picking-up-steam/
about 2 years ago
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Tom Hesse
Ryan (Ry) Warner
about 2 years ago
The Big Lie, which came with threats and intimidation, succeeded in pushing some clerks out, says the head of the CO County Clerks Assoc. Listen to/read this interview about what elections officials expect as 2024 draws near.
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Twenty-six grand on steel barricades.
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Grand Junction officials take heat for closing Whitman Park where city’s unhoused gathered
Whitman Park was closed unexpectedly last week. Community groups say the move makes it hard to find residents who need help.
https://www.cpr.org/2023/09/21/grand-junction-whitman-park-unhoused-gathering-closure-leaders-take-heat/
about 2 years ago
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Pleased to have this be my first bluesky post.
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about 2 years ago
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