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Andrea Chalfin

@andreachalfin.bsky.social
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Managing Editor for KRCC, public radio for Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Music & media lover, food eater, and road traveler.

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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Buc-ee’s meets zoning criteria for “convenience store” or similar use, El Paso County commissioners say www.cpr.org/2026/08/27/b... via @andreachalfin.bsky.social @krccnews.bsky.social #copolitics
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Buc-ee’s meets zoning criteria for “convenience store” or similar use, El Paso County commissioners say
In a 4-1 vote, El Paso County commissioners have approved an appeal from Buc-ee's that says the giant travel plaza meets the criteria for building in a
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Is Buc-ee's a convenience store? El Paso County commissioners set to hear arguments.
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El Paso County Commissioners set to hear Buc-ee’s zoning appeal
At issue is whether or not the giant travel center can be classified as a convenience store.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
If you're a foodie in #ColoradoSprings, you might want to check out this special live taping of Side Dish with Schniper and with KRCC's @andreachalfin.bsky.social on Aug 18. www.cpr.org/event/krcc-l...
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KRCC Live: Michelin in the Springs with Side Dish | Colorado Public Radio
Join KRCC’s Andrea Chalfin and food and drink journalist, podcaster, and Side Dish host Matthew Schniper for a special live taping of Side Dish with
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Have you seen Medano Creek in the Great Sand Dunes National Park? This year, you might not. #water #drought www.cpr.org/2026/05/22/m...
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Water in seasonal creek at Great Sand Dunes National Park down to roughly 5 percent of normal
Medano Creek typically reaches peak flow around Memorial Day through early June.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
You've been waiting for nearly a month, spork in hand and wet nap at the ready. Now? Well now you know where to get the Top #Slopper in 2026. #PuebloCO
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Pueblo's traveling chile trophy and 2026 Top Slopper award goes to …
The winner of the popular vote in Pueblo's slopper contest is an oldy but a goody.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
It's no secret that many many people looooove Buc-ee's. Many people also apparently don't.
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Buc-ee's is loved by shoppers—but it got a big red flag from a consumer watchdog authority. Here's what you need to know
Popular Texas-based gas station chain Buc-ee's recently received a failing "F" rating from the Better Business Bureau. Here's why.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
IT'S SNOWING!!!!! #cowx
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
“This is a little bump in the road, but it might straighten out.” Some mixed reactions out of southern Colorado after a bipartisan bill to help make it easier for localities to pay for a clean water pipeline was vetoed by Pres. Trump. via @caitlynkim.bsky.social
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Arkansas Valley Conduit veto draws a mixed reaction in southeast Colorado
Some think President Trump’s action is not the final word, as the water pipeline project moves forward.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
Decades after it was first planned, there's another hitch in the effort to bring clean drinking water to southeastern Colorado. via Chuck Murphy, @caitlynkim.bsky.social and Shanna Lewis. #water #CO #rural
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Trump vetoes bipartisan bill to provide clean water to rural Colorado
The legislation to complete the Arkansas Valley Conduit passed Congress with unanimous support but was branded an ‘expensive and unreliable’ project by the President.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
The most recent casualties in the fight over whether or not the town will allow Buc-ee’s on Monument Hill are two trustees and the city attorney, all of whom resigned last week. #buc-ees www.cpr.org/2025/12/16/b...
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A year into the grueling fight over Buc-ee's development, Palmer Lake officials keep resigning
Two town trustees and the town's attorney have resigned.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
The Army is collecting comments online or through the mail for its plans to "modernize" its Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site in #SOCO through Jan. 13, 2026 and at two scoping meetings, one in La Junta and another in Trinidad.
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Fort Carson looks to 'modernize' Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site in Southern Colorado
The Army is in the process of collecting public comments.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
From the Denver Mint to the Money Museum, Coloradans say goodbye to the penny www.cpr.org/2025/11/20/o... via @elainetassy.bsky.social & @andreachalfin.bsky.social
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From the Denver Mint to the Money Museum, Coloradans say goodbye to the penny
Well, except, technically, ‘the United States has never made a penny.’
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
March is typically the snowiest month in #SOCO. #wx
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Worried that it hasn’t snowed yet in most of Southern Colorado? It isn’t that late yet according to weather history.
The latest first measurable snowfalls for Alamosa, Pueblo and Colorado Springs have all occurred in late December.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Residents of Palmer Lake, CO are voting in a special election with its origins in deliberations over a potential new Buc-ee's.
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Palmer Lake special election: Voters set to decide on recalls, the future of annexations What to know about the special election in Palmer Lake
The special election takes place on September 9.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
In a letter dated Saturday and signed by 14 elected officials in Pueblo and Pueblo County, officials called for county coroner Brian Cotter to resign. #puebloCO
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Elected officials in Pueblo call for the resignation of its county coroner
A letter was signed by 14 elected officials in Pueblo and Pueblo County. Governor Jared Polis also called on the coroner to resign Friday.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
I can’t stop right now with @overtherhine.bsky.social , one of the last shows I saw before the pandemic. Love and Revelation on #vynil but let’s go to the backroads, eh? youtube.com/watch?v=1iWm...
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YouTube video by Over the Rhine - Topic
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
40 years ago today, #JohnMellencamp released #Scarecrow. It's hard for me to connect its release date to when I first purchased it, but it's pretty close. And I never looked back.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Here’s what the agreement between Palmer Lake and Buc-ee’s looks like, mostly. The annexation still needs approval www.cpr.org/2025/07/30/p... via @andreachalfin.bsky.social #copolitics
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Here's what the agreement between Palmer Lake and Buc-ee's looks like, mostly. The annexation still needs approval
The Texas-based travel center chain would get a 1% tax rebate for its first two decades, while taking on responsibility for new water and road infrastructure.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
TIL @nezhukumatathil.bsky.social‬ is (partly) from my neck of the woods! (Yes, Bite by Bite is in my tsundoku.) orionmagazine.org/article/aime...
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Aimee Nezhukumatathil Answers the Orion Questionnaire - Orion Magazine
In which we get to know our favorite writers better by exploring the sacred and mundane.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Saving Kit Carson: Inside one rural Colorado town’s battle to stay alive and revitalize its community coloradosun.com/2025/07/20/k... #copolitics
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Saving Kit Carson: Inside one rural Colorado town’s battle to stay alive and revitalize its community
Faced with declining population, a housing shortage and flagging economic fortunes, locals — including a returning son — have stepped up
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
After 29 hours, US House passes Reconciliation Bill, 218-214. Heads to White House for bill signing tomorrow. 2 Rs - Massie & Fitzpatrick - voted no. CO votes: YES - Boebert, Crank, Evans, & Hurd NOT - Crow, DeGette, Neguse & Pettersen #copolitics
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Sale agreement inked for steel mill in Pueblo, new owners to take control later this year www.cpr.org/2025/06/27/p... via @krccnews.bsky.social
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Sale agreement inked for steel mill in Pueblo, new owners to take control later this year
A $500 million deal was announced today for U.S. based manufacturing investment company Atlas Holdings to acquire steelmaker EVRAZ North America.
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Dan Boyce @boycedan.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Dormant correctional facilities in Burlington and Walsenburg could soon be repurposed as ICE Detention Centers. For @cprnews.bsky.social www.cpr.org/2025/06/27/w...
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Two Colorado facilities eyed as possible ICE detention centers
Currently unused facilities in Burlington and Walsenburg among “top priorities” for ICE expansion.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Barry #Morphew indicted for murder in death of his wife, Suzanne www.cpr.org/2025/06/20/b...
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Barry Morphew indicted for murder in death of his wife, Suzanne
The coroner ruled her death a homicide, and found evidence of tranquilizer chemicals in her remains.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer, a popular seasonal creek in Southern Colorado isn't doing so hot.
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Flows at the seasonal creek at Great Sand Dunes National Park are half of where they should be
Blame a dry winter in the Sangre de Christos for Medano Creek’s lackluster spring.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
All residents and businesses in Manitou Springs should only use tap water for essential drinking needs, as the city struggles with a critical water shortage. #ManitouSprings
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Residents and businesses in Manitou Springs told to only use tap water for drinking in order to conserve supplies
Manitou Springs is trying to fix water quality issues in its primary water supply. The town's backup supply is also temporarily unavailable.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Voters in Pueblo appear to reject measure to potentially say goodbye to Black Hills Energy www.cpr.org/2025/05/07/p... via Shanna Lewis #copolitics
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Voters in Pueblo appear to reject measure to potentially say goodbye to Black Hills Energy
Despite ongoing concerns about high electric bills, voters in Pueblo appear to have overwhelmingly rejected a measure to potentially end Black Hills Energy’s franchise in the city.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert has concerns about the Front Range Passenger Rail project and she’s taking them to the Department of Government Efficiency. via @caitlynkim.bsky.social
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Front Range Passenger Rail gets some high profile push back from Rep. Boebert
Boebert wants to stop federal funds from going to the project, but not much has been slated for it.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Hundreds of life-size animal puppets have begun a 12,400 mile journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle. via @theguardian.com
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Lifesize herd of puppet animals begins climate action journey from Africa to Arctic Circle
The Herds project from the team behind Little Amal will travel 20,000km taking its message on environmental crisis across the world
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Today is her birthday... ...they're smoking cigaaaaars
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Canary yellow vinyl. Valerie June: Owls, Omens and Oracles. Brilliant as always. And thank you Amoeba Records for the special edition. #music #vinyl
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Despite several inches of fresh snow and temperatures in the 30s, hundreds were out to protest the Trump administration in #COSprings. via @stephrivera.bsky.social
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Hundreds gather for second ‘Hands Off’ protest against Trump administration at Colorado Springs City Hall
It was the second protest this month against the Trump administration and its wide-reaching policies that have impacted multiple government agencies and thousands of federal employees.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
The inaugurations come as the #COSprings grapples with controversial issues related to the city's growth, including a divisive land annexation that will go to a special election. www.cpr.org/2025/04/15/c...
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Colorado Springs City Council members sworn in after April's election
Four new councilors are among those sworn in.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
In 2024, more than 60,000 people made the trek up Little Grouse Mountain to visit Rita the Rock Planter in Victor, CO, mostly in the warmer months. But with the Ice Castles nearby in Cripple Creek, the troll still receives visitors throughout the winter.
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How a troll and a castle are boosting business in Teller County
Like many Colorado mountain towns, the economies of Cripple Creek and Victor depend on visitors taking a long trip down a winding highway. A troll and castles made of ice are helping bridge a seasonal...
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
The #COSprings skyline is about to change: via @boycedan.bsky.social
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Construction on 27-story OneVeLa, the new tallest building in Colorado Springs, may now begin
City Council denied a final attempt to stop the 300-foot tall project.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
One candidate withdrew from this week's council race because, "my family and I are unable to survive on what (the) city council stipend is each year." Council also served as the board of Colorado Springs Utilities.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes www.npr.org/2025/04/03/n...
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Trump's VA is ending a rescue program that's saved 17,000 military veterans' homes
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will end a mortgage rescue plan that has saved many veterans from needlessly losing their homes, the move could strand thousands of others who need help.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
After the second ballot drop in #COSprings, the leaders in the council district races haven't changed.
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Colorado Springs 2025 election results for city council
There are 19 candidates vying for seats in all six Colorado Springs City Council districts in this municipal election.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Voters in #COSprings will choose six district city council seats today! Need help with your ballot? Check out the KRCC voter guide, make your choice and turn your ballot in by 7 p.m. (As of early this morning, city data showed a return rate of less than 18 percent.) www.cpr.org/2025/03/13/k...
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KRCC's voter guide to the Colorado Springs 2025 municipal election
No, it's not an April Fools joke, Colorado Springs will be having a local election on Tuesday, April 1.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
The great American Dust Bowl novel inspired by a woman’s childhood on a dryland farm in Southeastern Colorado www.cpr.org/2025/03/25/s... via @krccnews.bsky.social's Shanna Lewis
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The great American Dust Bowl novel inspired by a woman’s childhood on a dryland farm in Southeastern Colorado
Did her contemporary, John Steinbeck, steal her spotlight?
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Colorado Springs City Council will revisit its recent approval of a controversial annexation.
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Petitioners force Colorado Springs city council to reconsider controversial land annexation near Space Force base
Council will have to decide city to either repeal the annexation or hold a special election on June 17 to let voters decide if it should stand.
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Ryan (Ry) Warner @ryanhasaquestion.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Hello from Colorado Springs where this sign on Nevada Av. is giving me life! I’ll host Colorado Matters from KRCC tomorrow — a conversation about Pueblo’s progress on violent crime… and your maaaaany spring gardening questions ANSWERED!
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
ICYMI: Teller County Sheriff enters governor’s race www.cpr.org/2025/03/14/t... via @andreachalfin.bsky.social #copolitics
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Teller County Sheriff enters governor's race
In his announcement, Sheriff Jason Mikesell cast a wide net over issues important to the state, like mental health, the urban/rural divide and immigration.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
With government funding running out at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, both Colorado senators said they will not vote for a Republican House backed funding measure. via @caitlynkim.bsky.social www.cpr.org/2025/03/13/g...
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Both Colorado senators against GOP spending bill
Sens. John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet have come out against the spending proposal. The government shuts down midnight Friday night.
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Late(ish) night doing all the things. Triscuit and tartar sauce. Miss you @frischsbigboy.bsky.social
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
More soldiers from Fort Carson head to the southern U.S. border www.cpr.org/2025/03/01/m... via @andreachalfin.bsky.social
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More soldiers from Fort Carson head to the southern U.S. border
About 2,400 troops will join two other units from Fort Carson already there.
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Caitlyn Kim @caitlynkim.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Doug Burgum is confirmed as Interior Secretary, 79-18. Both Colorado Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper both voted Yes.
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jennybrundincpr.bsky.social @jennybrundincpr.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
NEW: Woodland Park school board passes resolution to recognize “only two sexes,” mirroring Trump order language www.cpr.org/2025/01/30/w...
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Woodland Park school board passes resolution to recognize “only two sexes,” mirroring Trump order language
It directs Superintendent Ken Witt to update district policies to reflect “that there are only two sexes, male and female,” ensuring that there’s a right to privacy in bathrooms and locker rooms and e...
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Andrea Chalfin @andreachalfin.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Oh good. Sideways snow. #cowx
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