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Vic Vela

@vicvela.bsky.social
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I’ve survived cocaine addiction, overdoses, HIV, diabetes and the 2003 Chicago Cubs. Public radio host. 5X Edward R. Murrow award winner. Deadhead💀⚡️ About me and my work: www.aspenpublicradio.org/people/vic…

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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Colorado, It’s an honor talking to you folks on the radio— and I’ve really missed you guys. I’m incredibly grateful to be joining a newsroom filled with dedicated and talented people, here in the Roaring Fork Valley of the Rockies. Let’s Go! 🤠✌🏼⛰️
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Aspen Public Radio welcomes award-winning journalist Vic Vela to the airwaves, further expanding the station’s local newsroom
Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, morning audiences will hear an additional hour of local hosting and news, and a new voice on Aspen Public Radio, with the arrival of Vic Vela as the station’...
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Today, a new chapter begins. 🤠 And one week from now, I’ll be on the air as a morning host for an NPR affiliate for the first time in two and a half years. I’m awfully grateful to be here. 😇 Well, I’m still walkin’ So I’m sure that I can dance. 🕺🏽
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Me scrolling: Sigh. There’s nothing good on the internet anym—
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
I’ve missed public radio. And now I’m back. 😉 Starting next month, I’ll be the new host of Morning Edition for NPR affiliate Aspen Public Radio, live from the Rocky Mountains. I’ll be on the air Monday through Friday with news and weather reports from one of the most beautiful places on earth. 🤠🌲
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
I’ve missed public radio. And now I’m back. 😉 Starting next month, I’ll be the new host of Morning Edition for NPR affiliate Aspen Public Radio, live from the Rocky Mountains. I’ll be on the air Monday through Friday with news and weather reports from one of the most beautiful places on earth. 🤠🌲
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
“Emily, I just had the strangest dream! I was the chairman of the Democratic National Committee and wanted to do an autopsy of the 2024 election…”
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Can’t begin to tell you how big of a deal Barney Frank was when you’re a closeted high school kid in the early 90’s who just wants to be accepted for who he is, the same access to privileges afforded to everyone else, but doesn’t think anyone in government understands what you’re going through.
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
OH BABEE YOU YOU GOT WHAT I NEEED BUT YOU SAY HES JUSTA FRIEND BUT YOU SAY HES JUSTA FRIEND OH BABEEE YOUUU…
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
OH BABEE YOU YOU GOT WHAT I NEEED BUT YOU SAY HES JUSTA FRIEND BUT YOU SAY HES JUSTA FRIEND OH BABEEE YOUUU…
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Maybe this’ll help
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Maybe this’ll help
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
This Nuggets disaster would’ve never happened if they had a ballroom.
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
This Nuggets disaster would’ve never happened if they had a ballroom.
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Jaden Mcdaniels not only backed up everything he said, turns out he actually understated just how weak and pathetic this Nuggets team really is. #MileHighBasketball
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The Denver Nuggets are being outplayed, out coached and outclassed in every aspect of the game. Minnesota is playing like a team that wants to win a playoff series. The Nuggets look lost, pathetic and sad. #MileHighBasketball
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
The Denver Nuggets are being outplayed, out coached and outclassed in every aspect of the game. Minnesota is playing like a team that wants to win a playoff series. The Nuggets look lost, pathetic and sad. #MileHighBasketball
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
How Christian Braun has a job in this economy is beyond me. #MileHighBasketball
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
I’ve never been more disgusted by the performance of a Denver Nuggets team than I am tonight, nor have I ever questioned the heart, pride and character of a Nuggets team and coaching staff than I am right now.
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Today, on my 49th birthday, my beautiful girl Rider, after a brief battle with cancer, died in my arms as I held her and said, “I love you,” over and over again. She was 8 years and 11 months old. Although the multiple myeloma had been in remission, the damage it had caused was too much to overcome
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Yeah this acid is bunk, we got robbed, I’m going ho—
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Forget about what could have been. Focus on what WILL happen. See ya next season, #BroncosCountry
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Vic’s Pick Seattle 38 New England 10 #SuperBowl
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Drake Maye is the most fraudulent patriot since Benedict Arnold.
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Yeah this acid is bunk, we got robbed, I’m going ho—
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Vic’s Pick Seattle 38 New England 10 #SuperBowl
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
“The cancer appears to be in remission.” — Rider’s oncologist Remission. 🥹❤️
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
I love you, my beautiful girl.
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
For Colorado. For #BroncosCountry For the Over dogs For Bo LET’S F*CKING GO, BRONCOS!
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
The Denver Broncos are going to win on Sunday. #BroncosCountry
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
The Denver Broncos are going to win on Sunday. #BroncosCountry
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
#BroncosCountry
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
aGHHGHIII’M GETTING TOOO OLD FOR THIS SHIT!!!!!!! BRONCOS WINNNNN…! THIS IS THE BIG ONE, I’m COMING FOR YOU ELIZABETH!!!! AGGGHGHH!!!!!!!!! #BroncosCountry
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ArtButMakeItSports @artbutmakeitsports.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
The Acrobats, by Alexander Calder, 1944, 📸 by @Bessex_Joshua
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
What a game— this is exciting!! Rider concurs. #BroncosCountry
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
This guy just caught a touchdown pass in the NFL playoffs. #BroncosCountry
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
I just listened back to this story I produced for NPR/WBUR’s “Here and Now” and am wiping away tears. This would be the time I would speak with Bob Weir. Give it a listen… And smile, smile, smile. www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2... #BobWeir #gratefuldead
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25 Years After Jerry Garcia Passed, Deadheads Mourn His Death And Celebrate His Music
Colorado Public Radio's Vic Vela looks at his legacy and why his music means so much to so many Deadheads.
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Heaven’s headliners tonight
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
I’m writing this with tears streaming down my face. Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir has died and I am shattered. Oh, Bobby. Oh gosh… I had the privilege of interviewing Bobby three times. The first time was 20 years ago. I was a young journalist and was a nervous wreck…
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
This Nuggets team, man… So f*cking proud of these guys. And David Adelman for Coach of the Year. #MileHighBasketball
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
A group of men who had no business going into Philly to win a basketball game just showed the world what they’re made of. I have never been prouder to be a Denver Nuggets fan than I am right now. #MileHighBasketball
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
No matter what happens in OT, I’ve never been prouder to be a Nuggets fan than I am right now. No one in the world believed this team could compete tonight— except themselves. I’m beaming with pride in this gritty, gritty team. #MileHighBasketball
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Nikola Jokic is the savior of a Nuggets franchise that had long-been in the doldrums. Because of him, I was able to cheer and cry happy tears when the Nuggets won a title. He’s a humble man who cares more about horses than MVP trophies. You have an army of fans praying for you tonight, big fella.
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Folks, for the first time in 10 years I can say— The Denver Broncos are AFC West Champions! LET’S F*CKING GO, #BroncosCountry
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Let’s f*cking go, Broncos!!! #BroncosCountry
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
This brave girl just wrapped up her second round of chemo to treat her multiple myeloma and she’s doing amazing. She’s strong, active and happy. You blow me away, Rider, and I am so proud of you. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you, my beautiful girl. I love you.
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
This brave girl just wrapped up her second round of chemo to treat her multiple myeloma and she’s doing amazing. She’s strong, active and happy. You blow me away, Rider, and I am so proud of you. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you, my beautiful girl. I love you.
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
When you’re talking shit on your way out of the stadium and you bump into an old friend from high school 😂 GO BRONCOS!!!! #BroncosCountry
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
LET’S GOOOOO BRONCOS!!! #BroncosCountry
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Broncos by a million now
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Vic Vela @vicvela.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Today is Colorado Gives Day. Your support means we can talk to teens about mental health, host events with veterans in recovery from PTSD and addiction, and sit with prominent voices across the state to discuss addiction challenges. This work matters. We all know someone who struggles in these areas
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