NEWS

Pass the Mic youth reporters Will Ela and Isaac Van Horn interview local rancher Norm Smith:

Headlines:

• Pinon Ridge Uranium Mill Hearings Continue Through Tuesday
• BLM Reduces State Acreage Available For Oil/Shale Development
• Montrose Likely To Prohibit Sale Of Marijuana
• Amendment 64 Votes Closely Followed Presidential Votes
• Colorado Voter Turnout Likely To Surpass Historic 2008 Turnout
• What To Expect From New Healthcare Law Now
• Western Senators Support Pro-Timber Industry Policies

Colorado Democrats made history on Thursday by selecting the first openly gay man to be the speaker of the state house of representatives. Bente  Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

Headlines:

• CO Dems Select 1st Openly Gay Man as Speaker of State House
• USFS Upholds West Elk Mine Expansion
• Montrose City Attorney Retires
• Cañon City Residents Concerned about Piñon Ridge Uranium Mill
• CPW Cites Med Pilot For Harrassing Elk
• Ouray Ice Park Adds Climbing Tower
• Rim Rock Drive Closed Saturday for Marathon
• State Offices Closed Monday

It's playoff season in preps volleyball and football. KVNF’s Tamie Meck reports on who’s still alive in the run for a state title