State lawmakers are a little more than halfway through the legislative session, and there’s been no shortage of drama and divisive issues. Bente Birkeland takes stock of what’s happened so far and what’s ahead as part of our capitol conversation series.
Take a look at the premiums KVNF is offering for your donations to the Spring Pledge Drive this year. We think you'll want to give us all your change when you see them!
Chris Sturm, Ralph D’Alessandro, Mike Zeman, Craig Ullman, Willy Kistler, Sarah Sauter, Jeff Crane and Joanna Calabrese
Looking across the wetlands area toward Mount Lamborn and Lands End. Volunteers planted hundreds of willows to create habitat for critters and help keep soil in place.
Designed and built by Ira Houseweart and Jim Hardin, the gate features sculptural creatures and offers a wide welcome to the Paonia River Park.
The bike rack made by Ryan Sylvester looks cool and is functional as well.
A dedicated troupe showed up to tramp around the Paonia River Park yesterday and mark another step in its transformation from an in-stream gravel operation into a thriving fish and wildlife habitat, wetlands, swimming and boating area, and riverside park.
A bill to repeal the death penalty in Colorado is expected to be introduced Friday. It's one of a host of issues likely to dominate the second part of the legislative session. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.
One of the most controversial Democratic gun bills at the statehouse is now headed to the Governor for his signature. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.
On Saturday March 9th, KVNF's Morning news Host Brian Cambria drove through a storm over to Denver to attend the Colorado Broadcaster's Association (CBA) Awards of Excellence Banquet. KVNF had submitted 4 reporting pieces from 2012 for consideration and three of them were chosen.
Civil unions will soon be a reality for gay and lesbian couples in Colorado. The state legislature passed a bill Tuesday allowing civil unions and it’s now off to the Governor for his signature. As Bente Birkeland reports, it marks the end of a long and often bitter legislative journey.
