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Wednesday's opening ceremonies of the Colorado legislature were marked by the typical pomp and circumstance as in years past. But even before it started, the 2013 session made history as one of the most diverse groups of lawmakers ever to gather under the golden dome. Bente  Birkeland has more.

Delta County Commissioner Olen Lund left his county office on Monday. He served two four-year terms, the maximum allowed. During a break in his last regular commissioner’s meeting, Lund took time out to reflect on his tenure with KVNF’s Marty Durlin.

Headlines:

• Governor To Expand Medicaid Coverage
• North Fork Earthquake May Be Mining Related
• Ouray's Wright Opera House Gets New Owners, Director and Soon, New Roof
• Funding Will Help Restore Endangered Colorado Fish
• Western Slope Skies
  

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• Gun Purchase Background Check Delay Over Nine Days
• Regs Protect Wildlife During Antler Collection
• Boulder County Cannabis Co-op Is "BYOC"
  

Artist Lane Taplin talks about a new community art project that involves collecting memories from North Fork residents.

The Pass the Mic reporters talk about what makes the North Fork Valley special to them.

Ali Lightfoot speaks with Alexis Halbert,  coordinator of the community planning project,  North Fork Heart and Soul.

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• Governor Certifies Election Results For Amendments 2 and 65
• First Reefer Room Toasted After One Day
  

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• Cell Phone Helps In Snowmobilers Rescue
• Capitol Conversation: Legislative Preview
• Groups May Challenge West Elk Coal Expansion
• Cannabis Clubs Lighting Up

State lawmakers return to the capitol’s gold dome on January 9th. As part of our capitol conversation series statehouse reporter Bente Birkeland talked to fellow reporters about some of the key issues to watch out for, and the new political dynamic.