Colorado

Gov. Calls for Universal Gun Background Checks

Ariana Brocious — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:45:37 +0000

Governor John Hickenlooper called for universal background checks for all gun sales in his annual state of the state address on Thursday. Hickenlooper outlined several proposals he plans to back on issues such as marijuana, hydraulic fracturing, and mental health. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

Colorado Legalizes Marijuana

Bente Birkeland — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:41:37 +0000

It’s now legal in Colorado for people over the age of 21 to smoke marijuana recreationally. Voters passed amendment 64 making Colorado the first state in the country, along with Washington State, to legalize pot. Bente Birkeland has more from Denver.

Pace, Tipton, Casida DEBATE

Ariana Brocious — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:34:17 +0000

In this debate, we hear from three candidates for Colorado's Third Congressional District: Republican incumbent Scott Tipton, Democratic challenger Sal Pace, and Independent challenger Tisha Casida.

House District 59 DEBATE

Ariana Brocious — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:14:47 +0000

Listen to the debate between Republican Incumbent J Paul Brown and Democratic challenger Mike McLachlan, candidates for State House District 59, which comprises Ouray, Hinsdale, San Juan, La Plata and parts of Archuleta and Gunnison counties. Ray Beck moderated the debate. Each candidate was given three minutes for opening remarks, and Rep. J Paul Brown was first.

State Tourism Conference Launches

Brian Cambria — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:04:22 +0000

The state’s tourism industry kicks off a three-day annual conference today in Steamboat Springs. State officials say they’ll take a look at better ways to market the state, but as Bente Birkeland reports, they’ll also discuss messaging, especially in the face of uncontrollable events such as wildfires.

Colorado TV Viewers Tire Of New Mexico Political Ads

Brian Cambria — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:58:23 +0000

It’s election season, and for anyone who turns on the television that means being bombarded with political ads and information. Now imagine those ads coming from candidates you can’t even vote for. That’s the case for some people in southwest Colorado who can only get New Mexico television. As Bente Birkeland reports, the lack of Colorado TV has been a major complaint in the region for decades, but especially flares up this time of year.

Voter Registration Up in Colorado

Ariana Brocious — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:25:09 +0000

The Colorado Secretary of State's office expects more people to register to vote this election cycle because of the closely watched Presidential race. As Bente Birkeland reports, voters have until midnight on Tuesday to register to vote online.

KVNF Local Newscast: Thursday, April 12, 2012

Brian Cambria and brian — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:07:22 +0000

Governor Discusses Water in Colorado
Capitol Coverage: Budget Debate
Public Input Sought On Colorado National Mon Park Proposal
San Miguel County Considering Regs For Med Marijuana
KVNF Sports Report
BLM Southwest RAC to Meet In Hotchkiss, Hear Comments
Southern Utah Earthquake