FEATURE: "Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink" is a new documentary that looks at how hedge funds have been buying up local newspapers around the country, often gutting their newsrooms in the process. The film highlights the case of the Denver Post, which had its newsroom slashed after it was purchased by Alden Global Capital.
This prompted the staff to push back in the form of an editorial calling out the paper's hedge fund owners. Rocky Mountain Community Radio's Maeve Conran spoke with the film’s director, Rick Goldsmith, who says the loss of local journalism has led to growing news deserts.
NEWS: Measles are on the move in Colorado. According to Delta County Public Health as of last Thursday, there have been 12 cases in Colorado. There was an exposure reported at the Loves Travel Stop on May 27th in Grand Junction. If exposed at this location symptoms may develop May 27th through June 17th. Two cases have been hospitalized. Seven measles cases have been associated with an out-of-state traveler who flew while infectious. You can find more information on vaccinations at your local public health department or healthcare provider.
The Town of Orchard City declared a critical water shortage due to ongoing drought conditions. The Board of Trustees enacted mandatory water conservation measures, effective June 1st. According to the city, its raw water supplies are already falling short of daily demand. Restrictions apply to all water users connected to the town’s potable water system, whether inside or outside town limits.
The 46th annual Pioneer Days celebration in Crawford gets under way on Thursday, June 12 th. The annual event will kick off with the popular old-fashioned melodrama: “Pillow Talk in Mattress Springs or, No Rest for the Wicked!” Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at 6:30. More details on Pioneer Days can be found at highcountryspotlight.com
OUR LIVING LANDS:
The West is known for its spectacular outdoor recreation. But for In-dig-en-ous communities, access to activities like fly fishing has been difficult. Our Living Lands Producer Daniel Spaulding spoke to Treston Chee, a Navajo filmmaker, about his new film documenting one camp's work to change that.
