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In this conversation, Dr. Nick Hedges discusses the importance of the lower body, specifically the ankle, in climbing. He highlights the prevalence of ankle injuries in climbing and the potential consequences of ankle sprains. Dr. Hedges provides self-assessment techniques to determine ankle susceptibility and reduce the risk of injury. He also explains how to test ankle mobility and function, as well as how to tease out the different systems involved in balance. Dr. Hedges offers tips for training and improving balance and provides insights on benchmarking and comparing balance performance. The conversation concludes with a case study of sprained ankles in a climbing gym. This conversation explores the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of ankle sprains in rock climbers. The importance of addressing ankle stability and mobility is emphasized, along with the need to determine the severity of an ankle injury. The stages of ankle rehabilitation are discussed, including the unload stage, partial loading stage, initial loading stage, dynamic and plyometric stage, and fear avoidance. The conversation concludes with a reminder to seek professional help if needed and to prioritize ankle health to prevent chronic instability and future injuries. Nicholas Hedges's Bio Nic Hedges has a Doctorate in Chiropractic as well as a Masters degree in Sport Science and Rehabilitation. Since graduating chiropractic school, Nic has taught anatomy and physiology at Colorado Mountain College. He was also a member of the climbing special interest group, which provided him the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals in a niche sport. He is now the proud owner and operator of Synergy Sports Clinic in Grand Junction, Colorado. When he's not working in clinic, he can be found climbing in rifle or trail running. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:30 The Importance of the Lower Body in Climbing 06:19 The Consequences of Ankle Sprains 08:02 Self-Assessment for Ankle Susceptibility and Injury Risk Reduction 11:33 Testing Ankle Mobility and Function 14:26 Teasing Out the Different Systems Involved in Balance 21:09 Benchmarking and Comparing Balance Performance 22:39 Case Study: Sprained Ankles in a Climbing Gym 22:46 Importance of Assessing and Addressing the Ankle 27:05 Determining the Severity of an Ankle Injury 35:30 Stages of Ankle Rehabilitation 44:05 Closing Thoughts on Ankle Sprains and Rock Climbing Links and Resources for This Episode:

Bill Hatcher, The Red Planet, Gendered Landscapes and Violent Inequalities Bill Hatcher has instructed geography and anthropology courses since 1994, including: Peace Corps Tanzania, Alaska Pacific University, Matanuska-Susitna College, Blackburn University, National Outdoor Leadership School, Colorado Mountain College, Trinidad State College, and Pikes Peak State College. As an author, he has written for Colorado Central magazine, appeared on local radio shows, and has previously written two books published by Lantern: The Marble Room investigates religion and racism, and Principles of Flight examines the intersections of sexism, animal cruelty, and religious jingoism. (Principles was judged a finalist in the 2018 National Indie Excellence Awards in Social and Political Change.) Bill now teaches in southern Colorado, where he lives with his wife, Kim.

They may not have planned to go to college, but they did, thanks to a network of mountain campuses. As Carrie Besnette Houser steps down as the longest-serving president of Colorado Mountain College, a picture of education, employment, and equity. Then, let's ride in a Great Dale House Car, rooted in Denver history. Plus, Yoga on the Rocks. And, your chance to "Turn the Page with Colorado Matters" and author Timothy Winegard's, "The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity."

They may not have planned to go to college, but they did, thanks to a network of mountain campuses. As Carrie Besnette Houser steps down as the longest-serving president of Colorado Mountain College, a picture of education, employment, and equity. Then, let's ride in a Great Dale House Car, rooted in Denver history. Plus, Yoga on the Rocks. And, your chance to "Turn the Page with Colorado Matters" and author Timothy Winegard's, "The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity."

In 1982, Leadville's primary employer, Climax Mine, shut its doors and ceased operations.  3,000+ miners were instantly unemployed, devastating the town.  Overnight, Lake County had the highest unemployment in the nation.  In searching for ways to save the struggling  community, the Leadville Trail 100 running race was born. Beginning in 1983 with 45 runners racing an epic 100 mile trek through the rugged Rocky Mountain terrain, the Leadville Race Series has now expanded with events from California to New York, hosting thousands of endurance runners and mountain bikers from all over the world.Through the growing popularity of these race events the Lake County community has thrived.  A Colorado Mountain College economic assessment in 2012 reported the races brought over $15 million into the county each year.  Many athletes have fallen in love with Leadville and return for the events year after year, and many also want to give back.  In 2002 the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation was created to harness the generous donations of racers to the local community.  The Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving the needs of our historic and beloved Leadville, Lake County community. In a selfless and impressive feat, Ty Hall and Rodrigo Jimenez start their LT100 Run and Bike in very last place. Then they DIG DEEP all day to pass as many athletes as possible, to raise money and awareness for the LT100 Legacy Foundation.Donations come from athletes and supporters just like you, who pledge an amount per person passed, or a flat donation to support their efforts.@leadvilletrail100legacyhttps://lt100dreamchaser.org/ https://www.leadvilletrail100legacy.org/ Related Episodes: Ep. 35 Rodrigo Jimenez and Bryan MixEp. 88 Nate WhitmanEp. 95 Our Family, Including Mace and 27-Time Finisher, Eric PenceEp. 126 Neal PallesEp. 127 John Gaston

Today –  we're joined by Carrie Hauser, the 11-year president of Colorado Mountain College and a two-term commission with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Hauser is now president of the National Trust for Public Land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Library is Open Podcast, Sam Passey, Associate Dean of Library Services at Colorado Mountain College, joins us to talk about his recent switch from public to academic librarianship, his experience and passion for Open Source, and his hopes for the future. Sam formerly worked as the Director of the Uintah County Library and was the co-founder of the Uintah Basin Libraries Consortium. Follow Sam on LinkedIn!

Boards of Trustees are the principal governing bodies of higher ed institutions, but they can also be the furthest from their day-to-day operations. So how can colleges best leverage their leadership? To tackle this question, Michael and Jeff welcome Chris Romer and Jane Scaccetti, trustees from the boards of Colorado Mountain College and Temple University, respectively. They discuss the Board's role in improving the value proposition of higher ed, engaging communities, representing stakeholders, and handling crises. They also discuss what boards need to do all of this most effectively. This episode is made with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.Chapters0:00 - Intro4:00 - Path to Becoming a Trustee6:25 - Perspective of Trustees on the Value of Higher Ed11:16 - Strategic Planning and Informed Support for Trustees18:00 - The Complexities of Higher Education GovernanceLinks We MentionAssociation of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges Connect with Michael Horn:Sign Up for the The Future of Education NewsletterWebsiteLinkedInX (Twitter)ThreadsConnect with Jeff Selingo:Sign Up for the Next NewsletterWebsiteX (Twitter)ThreadsLinkedInConnect with Future U:TwitterYouTubeThreadsInstagramFacebookLinkedInSubmit a question and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag!Sign up for Future U. emails to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.

In this special episode of Nyuki Podcast, we had the privilege to be interviewed by Walter Gallacher. Mr. Gallacher began his thirty-year career in higher education teaching adults on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He spent most of his career with Colorado Mountain College where he was the Director of Marketing and more recently the Dean of Students. Since his retirement in 2005, he has been producing "Immigrant Stories," a radio program, podcast and oral history project that is gathering the recollections of immigrants who have settled in western Colorado. Throughout this episode, we dove deeper into the untold stories of our lives, the obstacles that our families endured in our native countries, and the events that happened to force us to live and resettle in the USA. Mr. Gallacher was the interviewer on our show. This was the first time both of us talked about those personal life events publicly. We hope that many of our fellow immigrants/refugees who are here and experienced similar stories can come forward to share their stories with the rest of us. Many of us still have the post-trauma from our past and the things we experienced in our earlier age. The goal of this interview was to share our story and also to encourage many to seek help or counseling to overcome some of the past dilemmas. A special thank you to Mr. Gallacher and all of our viewers and listeners for continuing support. Make sure to subscribe to our channel.

It's been a tragic and harrowing week in the Sierra, where one person died between two avalanches in two days at two adjoining ski areas. The avalanches followed a powerful winter storm in the region, however experts say they didn't expect anything like this within resort bounds.  But can they be predicted? And is there anyway to mitigate them? To get some answers, KCBS Radio's Nikki Medoro and Eric Thomas spoke with Dr. Ethan Greene, professor of avalanche science and director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center at Colorado Mountain College.

Christopher Korman The son of beloved actor and comedian Harvey Korman, Chris has more than 20 years' experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities, including brand building and representation. A graduate of Lesley College in Cambridge, MA, where he studied theatre history, Chris received training in stage management at Colorado Mountain College under Thomas Cochran. Since 2016, Chris has worked as a consultant for TV Confidential, a weekly radio broadcast about television.Chris joined the Soular Films team in 2021, first as a consultant, becoming Co-Executive Producer on "Euphoric Tendencies," currently in pre-production. Aside from his work with Soular Films, Chris also works as a talent scout and media consultant for Shari Thrower Productions, based in TN, where he consults managers and agents on expanding their brand, as well as funneling talent to the company. Chris's first book,"OMG: It's Harvey Korman's Son!" was released in 2020 by Bear Manor Press. Following in the tradition of his father, Chris has supported such charitable organizations as the non-profit Marianne Frostig Golf Tournament, which he co-hosted and on whose board he served for 22 years; Keshet of Chicago, for which he served as spokesperson in 1997; and the Learning Disabilities Association of America, for which he gave a keynote address in 2017. https://bearmanor-digital.myshopify.com/search?q=omg+it%27s+harvey+kormanThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors.We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details.http://douglascolemanshow.com If you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshowPlease help The Douglas Coleman Show continue to bring you high quality programs like this. Go to our Fundrazer page.https://fnd.us/e2CLX2?ref=sh_eCTqb8

In this eye-opening follow-up conversation with Abby Crew, we delve deeper into the practical implementation of ePortfolios and discuss how they can transform student engagement and faculty support.    Abby shares how ePortfolios not only showcase student work but also enable advisors to connect with students on a deeper level.Abby is the Assistant Dean of Academic Planning, Assessment, and Improvement: Curriculum Review and Innovation at Colorado Mountain College.    We're excited to see how these initiatives unfold over the next year and invite you to stay tuned as we continue to explore the impact of ePortfolios in higher education.For more information about this podcast, please visit our podcast website using the link below: https://bit.ly/3MfBqboListen on Apple Podcasts using the link below: https://apple.co/3OkFVEnFollow us on Social Media!Twitter: https://bit.ly/3M9J7QtFacebook: https://bit.ly/3OgnIYwInstagram: https://bit.ly/3Mjm4D8Please visit our website at https://bit.ly/3IgGVFP#AcademicCommunities #HolisticAdvising #MakeLearningVisible #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeachingAndLearning #Assessment

On the latest episode of the Digication Scholars Conversations, we delve into the innovative implementation of ePortfolios, exploring the impact on student learning, the institutional assessment of learning, and the drive toward equity in assessment.Our guest, Abby Crew, is the Assistant Dean of Academic Planning, Assessment, and Improvement: Curriculum Review and Innovation at Colorado Mountain College.Abby shares experiences on student and faculty engagement, the integration of AAC&U rubrics, the importance of 'folio thinking,' and challenges and strategies concerning the inclusivity of Multilingual learners.She delves into the evolution of assessment practices and the institutional commitment to student-centered learning. From faculty engagement to student support, learn how ePortfolios turbo-charges learning and assessment in higher education.Chapters:03:15 Introduction03:56 Beginning of the ePortfolio Journey05:21 Experience with AAC&U ePortfolio Institute07:48 Institutional Implementation of ePortfolio09:19 Student Engagement with ePortfolio11:56 Faculty Support and Resources for ePortfolio Integration15:00 Goals and Evolution of the ePortfolio Project16:18 Incorporating ePortfolio in STEM Disciplines19:35 Personal Goals and Impact on Education23:43 Institutional Student Learning Outcomes and ePortfolio30:04 Supporting Multilingual Learners with ePortfolio33:41 Future Plans for ePortfolio and Assessment35:10 ConclusionFor more information about this podcast, please visit our podcast website using the link below: https://bit.ly/3MfBqboListen on Apple Podcasts using the link below: https://apple.co/3OkFVEnFollow us on Social Media!Twitter: https://bit.ly/3M9J7QtFacebook: https://bit.ly/3OgnIYwInstagram: https://bit.ly/3Mjm4D8Please visit our website at https://bit.ly/3IgGVFP#StudentLearning #AssessmentOfLearning #StudentCenteredLearning #InstitutionalAssessment #AuthenticAssessment #EquityinAssessment

“Communities get what they deserve,” says Steve Skadron, Aspen's former mayor who now leads an initiative in the town's growing circular economy through a new program at Colorado Mountain College. Learn why positive change relies on values and public participation, and about the role of travel in helping the world adapt to today's challenges.Presented by Destination Think and sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we chat with Alek Wiggins, the Programs Coordinator at Beyond Boundaries. Growing up in Richmond, Virginia, Alek surprisingly found a love for skiing and the mountains during his time at Colorado Mountain College. When he returned to Richmond, Alek's love for adventure expanded to include kayaking and climbing. As a CAD designer, it was hard to stare at a screen all week. Then, the perfect opportunity presented itself when he connected with Beyond Boundaries, a nonprofit that believes adventure is for everyone. Alek took on the role of Programs Coordinator, embracing the chance to not only escape the screen but also make a positive impact on the lives of others. Now Alek dedicates himself to helping individuals of all abilities experience the wonders of the great outdoors. From whitewater rafting and rock climbing to hikes and fishing trips, the adventures at Beyond Boundaries never stop. If you've ever wondered about the magic of the outdoor community and the rewards of pursuing your true calling, this episode is for you! Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.  Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollect Find more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcast Since 2017 Illumine has donated over $31,626 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 159 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.

Today – we're catching up with Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins about a new partnership between the ski industry and Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat to quickly train lift mechanics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik gets a chance to sit with Marc Brennan, Ph.D. Vice President and Campus Dean of CMC Vail Valley to discuss their latest win in the 2023 Success Awards, Best Place to Work.  Marc discusses not only the reason for the best place to work (hint: it's the people!) but also what CMC means to the people of this valley and how our local community college is meeting our needs in extraordinary ways.  Learn more about Colorado Mountain College HERELearn more about Vail Valley Partnership's Annual Success Awards and watch the awards show HERE

Josh Loubek is a pioneer of the new school freaking movement. After graduating from minis and artworks, Josh quit his path to the U.S. ski team for a new direction in the sport. While people thought he was crazy, it all worked out. In part 1 of the podcast, we talk about a team sports guy in Seattle, the switch to skiing, Freeze Magazine, PBP, MSP, Sponsorship, money, and more. The Jerk, aka Mark Epstein, asks the Inappropriate Questions Josh Loubek Show Notes: 3:00:  Shredder and The Mighty Ducks, Seattle, competitiveness, and team sports  10:00:  Grunge, getting serious about skiing  at 17, upright aerials, JR Nationals, Colorado Mountain College, and heading into the park with Spencer    Tamblin  20:30:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Puffin Drinkwear:  Be the hit of every party and gathering with the coolest and cutest drink accessory ever created. Get 20% off with the code powellmovement Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 23:15:  The traveling circus of skiing, the different tribes, twin tips, fat skis, and quitting moguls and joining the Pro Mogul Tour 33:00:  McConkey, Oakley, Pat Mac, Freeze Magazine, Johan and Marty, and sponsorship/money 41:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast Outdoor Research:  The best outerwear ever built just got better. Get 25% off all OR products with the code POWELL25 Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there 43:45:  East Coast Movie Tour, living in Whistler, High North, and Camp of Champions  51:00:  Learning tricks, X-Games, The Snowcore Tour with Holmes, his Boy Band, stadium big air events, and the end of his pro career 60:00:  Inappropriate Questions with The Jerk

Colorado Gov Jared Polis delivers State of the State address to legislators | First bills filed in Colorado General Assembly | Interview w Democratic State Rep Matt Martinez, sponsor of a bill that would reduce prison sentences for nonviolent inmates who earn accredited degrees while incarcerated | Free Universal Pre-K application opens in Colorado | Arizona Gov Katie Hobbs calls for $40 Million DREAMER scholarship fundWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: DENVER (AP) — In yesterday's state of the state speech to lawmakers, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis laid out his vision to tackle the state's sky-high housing prices - including proposals to roll back building regulations, open public land to affordable housing development, and support innovations such as pre-built units.Polis, a Democrat re-elected in November, also touched on efforts to combat climate change, lower the state income tax, measures to reduce crime, and expanded education funding.Polis, the first openly gay governor in the U.S., starts his second term after a shooting at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub in November left five dead and has renewed calls by Democrats to enact stricter gun regulations.Looking down from the gallery were Richard Fierro and Thomas James, two patrons who tackled the shooter inside the club, as Polis read the names of those killed, asked for a moment of silence and nodded towards concerns around “spiraling hate speech.”Polis addressed gun violence but largely skirted Democrat proposals that included raising the minimum age to buy guns and potentially banning assault weapons.Polis told reporters after his address. “We are happy to discuss other ideas about how we can improve gun safety in Colorado and honor our Second Amendment rights," Polis lauded government intervention on housing, citing a ballot measure that Coloradans passed in November that dedicates an estimated $300 million annually to affordable housing. Polis said he also plans to “aggressively” free up parcels of state-owned land for low-income units.Polis gave his speech — which referenced everything from electric vehicle tax credits to "The Lord of the Rings” character Gandalf the Grey — after securing almost 60% of the vote in a state where Independent voters are one-third of the electorate. Polis's appeal has stirred rumors of a future presidential run.“Our state might be shaped like a square but the political pundits can't put us in a box,” Polis said. “We are a state that just this year voted to once again cut income taxes, while legalizing magic mushrooms.”Jesse Bedayn is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.COLORADO NEWSLINE: Colorado legislature's first bills Soon after the Colorado General Assembly convened for the 2023 legislative session on Monday, members introduced the first bills of the year, offering a hint of Democratic priorities. Democrats enjoy large majorities in both legislative chambers.House Speaker Julie McCluskie, a Democrat from Dillon, said “This session, we'll pass legislation to protect our water and air, invest in our schools, improve public safety, and make our state more affordable. Our first five bills are just the beginning, and we're excited to get to work building a Colorado where everyone can thrive,” In the House, the first five bills center on education investments, health care costs, mental health, language accessibility and water efficiency.House Bill 23-1001 would expand the eligibility for financial assistance and loan forgiveness for educators to address the state's teacher shortage. It is sponsored by Democratic Reps. Cathy Kipp of Fort Collins and Barbara McLachlan of Durango and Sen. Rachel Zenzinger of Arvada.House Bill 23-1002 would create an EpiPen affordability program for people who do not have health insurance. It would cap the cost of a two-pack of EpiPens, often used to treat severe allergic reactions, at $60. It is sponsored by Rep. Javier Mabrey, a Denver Democrat, and Sen. Dylan Roberts, an Avon Democrat.House Bill 23-1003 would form a mental health assessment program for Colorado youth in order to identify student mental health concerns and direct them to resources. It would be available in public schools for students in sixth through 12th grades. It is sponsored by Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, an Aurora Democrat, and Sen. Lisa Cutter, a Littleton Democrat.In the Senate, the first five bills introduced involve housing, health care costs, education and workforce development for mental health and forestry professionals. Three of them have bipartisan sponsorship.Senate Bill 23-1 would provide $13 million to the Public-Private Partnership Office to encourage affordable workforce housing on state-owned land. The bill is sponsored by Roberts, Zenzinger, Rep. Shannon Bird, a Westminster Democrat, and Rep. Meghan Lukens, a Steamboat Springs Democrat.Senate Bill 23-2 would direct the state to seek federal authorization for Medicaid reimbursement for community health worker services. Community health care workers serve as a liaison between providers and community members and can often have a personal experience with a health condition and a cultural background they share with the community they serve. The bipartisan bill is sponsored by McCluskie, Sen. Kyle Mullica, a Federal Heights Democrat, Sen. Cleave Simpson, an Alamosa Republican, and Rep. Mary Bradfield, a Colorado Springs Republican.Senate Bill 23-3 would create the Colorado Adult High School Program for adults to earn a high school diploma at no cost and enter the workforce. The program would include transportation support and child care. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Janet Buckner, an Aurora Democrat, Sen. Bob Gardner, a Colorado Springs Republican, and Rep. Mike Weissman, an Aurora Democrat.Two bills focus on the workforce shortage in our schools and in our forests. SB-4 would authorize schools to hire mental health professionals who are not licensed by the state Department of Education but hold a Colorado license for their profession. It is sponsored by Sen. Janice Marchman, a Loveland Democrat, Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, a Longmont Democrat, and Michaelson Jenet.SB-5 involves wildfire mitigation and forestry professionals. It would direct the Colorado State Forest Service to create educational materials on the industry and create a new forestry program at Colorado Mountain College, among other provisions. REP MATT MARTINEZ INTERVIEWHB23-1037Department Of Corrections Earned Time For College Program CompletionConcerning awarding earned time to nonviolent offenders who complete an accredited higher education program.SESSION: 2023 Regular SessionSUBJECT: Crimes, Corrections, & EnforcementBILL SUMMARYUnder existing law, an inmate in the custody of the department of corrections (department) may have earned time deducted from the inmate's sentence for meeting certain statutory requirements. The bill permits an inmate sentenced for a nonviolent felony offense to have earned time deducted from the inmate's sentence for each accredited degree or other credential awarded by an accredited institution of higher education to the inmate while the inmate is incarcerated, in the following amounts:One year of earned time for receiving an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree; and6 months of earned time for receiving a certificate or other credential.The bill requires the general assembly to annually appropriate the savings incurred during the prior state fiscal year as a result of the release of inmates from correctional facilities because of earned time granted for completion of a higher education degree or credential, as follows:50% of the savings to the department of corrections to facilitate inmates enrolling in and completing accredited higher education programs; and50% of the savings to the department of higher education for allocation to institutions of higher education that offer accredited programs in correctional facilities.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)Read LessCHALKBEAT COLORADO:Colorado's free preschool application is open. Here's what you need to know.The parent application for Colorado's new free preschool program opened yesterday— a major milestone in the march toward the program's launch next summer. The program, funded in part by a voter-approved nicotine tax, will offer 10 to 15 hours a week of tuition-free preschool to 4-year-olds statewide, with some eligible for 30 hours a week. In addition, some 3-year-olds will be eligible for 10 hours a week early childhood education.Families who fill out the application by Feb. 14, will find out what preschool their child matched with on March 10.State officials expect about 30,000 children to opt into the universal preschool program in its first year. That's about half the number that will be eligible. SO: Who gets free preschool and what age do they have to be?Three groups of children qualify: all 4-year-olds, some 3-year-olds who need extra help, and a small number of 5-year-olds who are too young for kindergarten. The goal is for kids to be more prepared for kindergarten.Some 4-year-olds will get 30 hours of free preschool a week, including those from lower-income families, kids who speak a language besides English at home, are homeless, in foster care, or have disabilities. The new preschool program will also cover 10 hours a week of preschool for 3-year-olds in these same groups. What's involved in the application? Are there income requirements?Many families will need about 15 minutes and not much else. The application is offered in English, Spanish, and Arabic, and parents should be able to complete the application on a cell phone or computer. Families that earn up to 270% of the federal poverty limit — about $81,000 a year for a family of four —will need to upload documents that prove their income.Can I pick my child's preschool?Yes. Families will be asked to pick up to five preschools they'd like their child to attend and will be able to rank their choices. Options include school-based preschools, church-based preschools, preschool programs inside child care centers, and state-licensed home-based preschools. Children will be prioritized for a spot in a preschool if they're already enrolled there, if a sibling is enrolled there, or if a parent works there. When does free preschool start in Colorado?August or September of this fall, depending on the specific preschool. For more information check out upk.colorado.gov or you can also contact the state's help desk at 303-866-5223 Do you have a question you don't see answered here or can't find the answer to elsewhere? Let us know at co.tips@chalkbeat.org and we'll do our best to find an answer. Ann Schimke is a senior reporter at Chalkbeat, covering early childhood issues and early literacy. Contact Ann at aschimke@chalkbeat.org.ARIZONA MIRROR: Governor Hobbs wants a scholarship for DREAMERS.More than 3,000 undocumented students in Arizona could see their dreams of a college degree come true under a new scholarship proposed by Gov. Katie Hobbs. Dubbed the Promise for Dreamers Scholarship Program, the $40 million dollar investment is  aimed at supporting undocumented students who've attended an Arizona high school for at least two years. Scholarships from the program help fund four years at one of the state's three public universitiesThe new scholarship program debuted in Hobbs' State of the State speech last week, where she billed it as an extension of Proposition 308 which allows DREAMERS to pay in-state tuition and access state-funded financial help. Reyna Montoya, who was part of the effort to pass Prop. 308 said that even though it improves access to higher education, but it doesn't resolve the inequality undocumented students face at the federal level. To fill out the FAFSA, which determines a student's eligibility for low-income loans and scholarships like the Pell Grant, citizenship is a requirement.If you're a low-income student, typically you have other supports, like the Pell Grant,” Montoya said. If you're a Dreamer, and you're getting ready to graduate from high school, you're not eligible. Even paying in-state tuition is going to be a steep challenge if you're trying to pay for school completely out of your own pocket.“Seeing the same heartache time after time — I get the chills to think that we can have different conversations with our students looking ahead. We don't have to tell them, ‘You're limited to these extremelydifficult pathways if you want to obtain an education,'” she said. Montoya is also hopeful that the scholarship will benefit the state's future by creating a more educated workforce and helping to mitigate labor shortages. Arizona is currently grappling with teacher vacancies and faces a projected nursing shortage by 2030. “This would really help us close a lot of the workforce gaps that we have in the state,” she said, adding: “It's in our benefit to see education as an investment rather than an expense.” Potential future benefits are a significant argument in favor of the scholarship, said Tyler Montague, chairman of the Yes on 308 campaign. “It's a big payback. Everybody that we get through college — as compared to just high school — makes $650,000 to $1 million more over their lifetime, and they're putting that money back into the economy. And they pay, on average, $380,000 more over their lifetime in taxes, which is a massive financial return,” he said, citing national studies.Also important to consider are the social returns that college grads provide, Montague added.  People who earn a college degree are less likely to incur social costs, and are more involved in their communities. Montague hopes that the Republican-majority legislature gives the scholarship fund a fair shot, and keeps in mind the support that voters gave Prop. 308 as an indicator for the consensus around aiding undocumented youth in the state. “I would hope that the legislature takes their cue from (308) and acts accordingly,” he said. The proposition passed with a narrow 51% majority, but the approval across party lines was widespread, with as many as 27% of Republicans and 54% of Independents voting yes. Still, while Arizona voters agreed to level the playing field in university tuition rates, some Republican leaders in the legislature are balking at opening up access to state-funded scholarships. “Gov. KATIE HOBBS in her State of State stated that she would like to invest $40 million to help pay for illegal immigrants to attend college in Arizona,” tweeted House Majority Leader Leo Biasiucci. “What about LEGAL citizens of Arizona or any other state?” Hobbs' budget proposal also includes an equivalent $40 million increase to the state's existing Arizona Promise Program, which she estimated on Monday could benefit as many as 10,000 more students. Last year, 4,000 students benefited. While the underlying legislation of Prop. 308 found bipartisan support, and was proposed by a Republican state senator, Hobbs' initiative may face an uphill battle in a statehouse with a more conservative bent to it. Enacting it through legislative channels isn't her only option; she could resort to issuing an executive order or negotiate with the Arizona Board of Regents, which oversees the state's universities. It's unclear, however, what path the governor's office will take; they did not respond to questions about what strategies it might consider to create the new scholarship fund.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK:Billy Strings has 3 sold out shows February 2, 3, and 4 at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield.  At just 30 years old, Billy Strings is one of the most celebrated bluegrass musicians in America. He is known as an electric performer, keeping the improvisational tradition of bluegrass alive while incorporating a diverse variety of other genres into his music as well. Tickets and tour info at BillyStrings.comWelp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Colorado Newsline, Arizona Mirror, Chalkbeat Colorado, Indian Country Times and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

Colorado Gov Jared Polis delivers State of the State address to legislators | First bills filed in Colorado General Assembly | Interview w Democratic State Rep Matt Martinez, sponsor of a bill that would reduce prison sentences for nonviolent inmates who earn accredited degrees while incarcerated | Free Universal Pre-K application opens in Colorado | Arizona Gov Katie Hobbs calls for $40 Million DREAMER scholarship fundWelcome to High Country - politics in the American West. My name is Sean Diller; regular listeners might know me from Heartland Pod's Talking Politics, every Monday.Support this show and all the work in the Heartland POD universe by going to heartlandpod.com and clicking the link for Patreon, or go to Patreon.com/HeartlandPod to sign up. Membership starts at $1/month, with even more extra shows and special access at the higher levels. No matter the level you choose, your membership helps us create these independent shows as we work together to change the conversation.Alright! Let's get into it: DENVER (AP) — In yesterday's state of the state speech to lawmakers, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis laid out his vision to tackle the state's sky-high housing prices - including proposals to roll back building regulations, open public land to affordable housing development, and support innovations such as pre-built units.Polis, a Democrat re-elected in November, also touched on efforts to combat climate change, lower the state income tax, measures to reduce crime, and expanded education funding.Polis, the first openly gay governor in the U.S., starts his second term after a shooting at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub in November left five dead and has renewed calls by Democrats to enact stricter gun regulations.Looking down from the gallery were Richard Fierro and Thomas James, two patrons who tackled the shooter inside the club, as Polis read the names of those killed, asked for a moment of silence and nodded towards concerns around “spiraling hate speech.”Polis addressed gun violence but largely skirted Democrat proposals that included raising the minimum age to buy guns and potentially banning assault weapons.Polis told reporters after his address. “We are happy to discuss other ideas about how we can improve gun safety in Colorado and honor our Second Amendment rights," Polis lauded government intervention on housing, citing a ballot measure that Coloradans passed in November that dedicates an estimated $300 million annually to affordable housing. Polis said he also plans to “aggressively” free up parcels of state-owned land for low-income units.Polis gave his speech — which referenced everything from electric vehicle tax credits to "The Lord of the Rings” character Gandalf the Grey — after securing almost 60% of the vote in a state where Independent voters are one-third of the electorate. Polis's appeal has stirred rumors of a future presidential run.“Our state might be shaped like a square but the political pundits can't put us in a box,” Polis said. “We are a state that just this year voted to once again cut income taxes, while legalizing magic mushrooms.”Jesse Bedayn is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.COLORADO NEWSLINE: Colorado legislature's first bills Soon after the Colorado General Assembly convened for the 2023 legislative session on Monday, members introduced the first bills of the year, offering a hint of Democratic priorities. Democrats enjoy large majorities in both legislative chambers.House Speaker Julie McCluskie, a Democrat from Dillon, said “This session, we'll pass legislation to protect our water and air, invest in our schools, improve public safety, and make our state more affordable. Our first five bills are just the beginning, and we're excited to get to work building a Colorado where everyone can thrive,” In the House, the first five bills center on education investments, health care costs, mental health, language accessibility and water efficiency.House Bill 23-1001 would expand the eligibility for financial assistance and loan forgiveness for educators to address the state's teacher shortage. It is sponsored by Democratic Reps. Cathy Kipp of Fort Collins and Barbara McLachlan of Durango and Sen. Rachel Zenzinger of Arvada.House Bill 23-1002 would create an EpiPen affordability program for people who do not have health insurance. It would cap the cost of a two-pack of EpiPens, often used to treat severe allergic reactions, at $60. It is sponsored by Rep. Javier Mabrey, a Denver Democrat, and Sen. Dylan Roberts, an Avon Democrat.House Bill 23-1003 would form a mental health assessment program for Colorado youth in order to identify student mental health concerns and direct them to resources. It would be available in public schools for students in sixth through 12th grades. It is sponsored by Rep. Dafna Michaelson Jenet, an Aurora Democrat, and Sen. Lisa Cutter, a Littleton Democrat.In the Senate, the first five bills introduced involve housing, health care costs, education and workforce development for mental health and forestry professionals. Three of them have bipartisan sponsorship.Senate Bill 23-1 would provide $13 million to the Public-Private Partnership Office to encourage affordable workforce housing on state-owned land. The bill is sponsored by Roberts, Zenzinger, Rep. Shannon Bird, a Westminster Democrat, and Rep. Meghan Lukens, a Steamboat Springs Democrat.Senate Bill 23-2 would direct the state to seek federal authorization for Medicaid reimbursement for community health worker services. Community health care workers serve as a liaison between providers and community members and can often have a personal experience with a health condition and a cultural background they share with the community they serve. The bipartisan bill is sponsored by McCluskie, Sen. Kyle Mullica, a Federal Heights Democrat, Sen. Cleave Simpson, an Alamosa Republican, and Rep. Mary Bradfield, a Colorado Springs Republican.Senate Bill 23-3 would create the Colorado Adult High School Program for adults to earn a high school diploma at no cost and enter the workforce. The program would include transportation support and child care. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Janet Buckner, an Aurora Democrat, Sen. Bob Gardner, a Colorado Springs Republican, and Rep. Mike Weissman, an Aurora Democrat.Two bills focus on the workforce shortage in our schools and in our forests. SB-4 would authorize schools to hire mental health professionals who are not licensed by the state Department of Education but hold a Colorado license for their profession. It is sponsored by Sen. Janice Marchman, a Loveland Democrat, Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis, a Longmont Democrat, and Michaelson Jenet.SB-5 involves wildfire mitigation and forestry professionals. It would direct the Colorado State Forest Service to create educational materials on the industry and create a new forestry program at Colorado Mountain College, among other provisions. REP MATT MARTINEZ INTERVIEWHB23-1037Department Of Corrections Earned Time For College Program CompletionConcerning awarding earned time to nonviolent offenders who complete an accredited higher education program.SESSION: 2023 Regular SessionSUBJECT: Crimes, Corrections, & EnforcementBILL SUMMARYUnder existing law, an inmate in the custody of the department of corrections (department) may have earned time deducted from the inmate's sentence for meeting certain statutory requirements. The bill permits an inmate sentenced for a nonviolent felony offense to have earned time deducted from the inmate's sentence for each accredited degree or other credential awarded by an accredited institution of higher education to the inmate while the inmate is incarcerated, in the following amounts:One year of earned time for receiving an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree; and6 months of earned time for receiving a certificate or other credential.The bill requires the general assembly to annually appropriate the savings incurred during the prior state fiscal year as a result of the release of inmates from correctional facilities because of earned time granted for completion of a higher education degree or credential, as follows:50% of the savings to the department of corrections to facilitate inmates enrolling in and completing accredited higher education programs; and50% of the savings to the department of higher education for allocation to institutions of higher education that offer accredited programs in correctional facilities.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)Read LessCHALKBEAT COLORADO:Colorado's free preschool application is open. Here's what you need to know.The parent application for Colorado's new free preschool program opened yesterday— a major milestone in the march toward the program's launch next summer. The program, funded in part by a voter-approved nicotine tax, will offer 10 to 15 hours a week of tuition-free preschool to 4-year-olds statewide, with some eligible for 30 hours a week. In addition, some 3-year-olds will be eligible for 10 hours a week early childhood education.Families who fill out the application by Feb. 14, will find out what preschool their child matched with on March 10.State officials expect about 30,000 children to opt into the universal preschool program in its first year. That's about half the number that will be eligible. SO: Who gets free preschool and what age do they have to be?Three groups of children qualify: all 4-year-olds, some 3-year-olds who need extra help, and a small number of 5-year-olds who are too young for kindergarten. The goal is for kids to be more prepared for kindergarten.Some 4-year-olds will get 30 hours of free preschool a week, including those from lower-income families, kids who speak a language besides English at home, are homeless, in foster care, or have disabilities. The new preschool program will also cover 10 hours a week of preschool for 3-year-olds in these same groups. What's involved in the application? Are there income requirements?Many families will need about 15 minutes and not much else. The application is offered in English, Spanish, and Arabic, and parents should be able to complete the application on a cell phone or computer. Families that earn up to 270% of the federal poverty limit — about $81,000 a year for a family of four —will need to upload documents that prove their income.Can I pick my child's preschool?Yes. Families will be asked to pick up to five preschools they'd like their child to attend and will be able to rank their choices. Options include school-based preschools, church-based preschools, preschool programs inside child care centers, and state-licensed home-based preschools. Children will be prioritized for a spot in a preschool if they're already enrolled there, if a sibling is enrolled there, or if a parent works there. When does free preschool start in Colorado?August or September of this fall, depending on the specific preschool. For more information check out upk.colorado.gov or you can also contact the state's help desk at 303-866-5223 Do you have a question you don't see answered here or can't find the answer to elsewhere? Let us know at co.tips@chalkbeat.org and we'll do our best to find an answer. Ann Schimke is a senior reporter at Chalkbeat, covering early childhood issues and early literacy. Contact Ann at aschimke@chalkbeat.org.ARIZONA MIRROR: Governor Hobbs wants a scholarship for DREAMERS.More than 3,000 undocumented students in Arizona could see their dreams of a college degree come true under a new scholarship proposed by Gov. Katie Hobbs. Dubbed the Promise for Dreamers Scholarship Program, the $40 million dollar investment is  aimed at supporting undocumented students who've attended an Arizona high school for at least two years. Scholarships from the program help fund four years at one of the state's three public universitiesThe new scholarship program debuted in Hobbs' State of the State speech last week, where she billed it as an extension of Proposition 308 which allows DREAMERS to pay in-state tuition and access state-funded financial help. Reyna Montoya, who was part of the effort to pass Prop. 308 said that even though it improves access to higher education, but it doesn't resolve the inequality undocumented students face at the federal level. To fill out the FAFSA, which determines a student's eligibility for low-income loans and scholarships like the Pell Grant, citizenship is a requirement.If you're a low-income student, typically you have other supports, like the Pell Grant,” Montoya said. If you're a Dreamer, and you're getting ready to graduate from high school, you're not eligible. Even paying in-state tuition is going to be a steep challenge if you're trying to pay for school completely out of your own pocket.“Seeing the same heartache time after time — I get the chills to think that we can have different conversations with our students looking ahead. We don't have to tell them, ‘You're limited to these extremelydifficult pathways if you want to obtain an education,'” she said. Montoya is also hopeful that the scholarship will benefit the state's future by creating a more educated workforce and helping to mitigate labor shortages. Arizona is currently grappling with teacher vacancies and faces a projected nursing shortage by 2030. “This would really help us close a lot of the workforce gaps that we have in the state,” she said, adding: “It's in our benefit to see education as an investment rather than an expense.” Potential future benefits are a significant argument in favor of the scholarship, said Tyler Montague, chairman of the Yes on 308 campaign. “It's a big payback. Everybody that we get through college — as compared to just high school — makes $650,000 to $1 million more over their lifetime, and they're putting that money back into the economy. And they pay, on average, $380,000 more over their lifetime in taxes, which is a massive financial return,” he said, citing national studies.Also important to consider are the social returns that college grads provide, Montague added.  People who earn a college degree are less likely to incur social costs, and are more involved in their communities. Montague hopes that the Republican-majority legislature gives the scholarship fund a fair shot, and keeps in mind the support that voters gave Prop. 308 as an indicator for the consensus around aiding undocumented youth in the state. “I would hope that the legislature takes their cue from (308) and acts accordingly,” he said. The proposition passed with a narrow 51% majority, but the approval across party lines was widespread, with as many as 27% of Republicans and 54% of Independents voting yes. Still, while Arizona voters agreed to level the playing field in university tuition rates, some Republican leaders in the legislature are balking at opening up access to state-funded scholarships. “Gov. KATIE HOBBS in her State of State stated that she would like to invest $40 million to help pay for illegal immigrants to attend college in Arizona,” tweeted House Majority Leader Leo Biasiucci. “What about LEGAL citizens of Arizona or any other state?” Hobbs' budget proposal also includes an equivalent $40 million increase to the state's existing Arizona Promise Program, which she estimated on Monday could benefit as many as 10,000 more students. Last year, 4,000 students benefited. While the underlying legislation of Prop. 308 found bipartisan support, and was proposed by a Republican state senator, Hobbs' initiative may face an uphill battle in a statehouse with a more conservative bent to it. Enacting it through legislative channels isn't her only option; she could resort to issuing an executive order or negotiate with the Arizona Board of Regents, which oversees the state's universities. It's unclear, however, what path the governor's office will take; they did not respond to questions about what strategies it might consider to create the new scholarship fund.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK:Billy Strings has 3 sold out shows February 2, 3, and 4 at the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield.  At just 30 years old, Billy Strings is one of the most celebrated bluegrass musicians in America. He is known as an electric performer, keeping the improvisational tradition of bluegrass alive while incorporating a diverse variety of other genres into his music as well. Tickets and tour info at BillyStrings.comWelp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Colorado Newsline, Arizona Mirror, Chalkbeat Colorado, Indian Country Times and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

Susan Ascher is President and CEO of The Ascher Group, an award-winning national consulting firm, Founder of The Sphere of Excellence in CommunicationTM, Course Connections, and most recently Culinary Connections. Susan is an executive coach, as well as a business coach and keynote speaker, having helped countless executives, their teams, as well as individuals, raise the bar in their careers and organizations. Her experience with professionals in private equity, accounting, consulting and legal professionals runs deep and wide. Susan is the author of Dude, Seriously, It's NOT All About You! and Dude, Seriously, Get Your ASK In Gear! She is currently at work on her third book in the trilogy, Dude, Seriously, It's STILL Not All About You! A graduate of Lehigh University's first class of women, Susan is a sought after national media resource. Susan has been interviewed on Bloomberg, ABC, NBC, CNBC, CNN, News 12 and My9TV, and is a frequent commentator on numerous national podcasts. Susan has presented workshops at universities throughout the country including Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Colorado Mountain College in Edwards Colorado, William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, Caldwell College in Caldwell, New Jersey, and Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey. She has been published in Forbes Magazine, Crain's New York Business, The Star-Ledger and NJBIZ. The Ascher Group is an INC 500 company. Susan has been a 4x finalist for Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award and has been named Small Businessperson of the Year. Susan's other awards include being honored as one of the Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs in New Jersey, as well as a recipient of The SmartCEO Brava Award. Susan is an advocate for women's and children's causes. She is an officer emeritus of the board of The Metro YMCAs of the Oranges and the founder of its Annual Kids' Care Club Golf Tournament. The tournament celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2019 and her achievement of raising over $2MM helps families and their children lead more productive lives. She is Chair of Play for Pink's annual golf tournament at Montclair Golf Club, President of her alma mater's class, a supporter of CASA of Essex and Union Counties, Spence Chapin Services to Families, as well as a founding patron of The Yogi Berra Museum.

Writer/Producer Chris Korman discusses with Jan Price his fascinating career and his new book, "OMG! It's Harvey Korman's Son!" – available on Amazon!Writer-Producer, Chris Korman is the son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman. He has over fifteen years of experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities as a brand builder and agent. Chris graduated from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA, where he studied theatre history. He received training in stage management at Colorado Mountain College under Thomas Cochran. Following his father's tradition, Chris has supported charitable organizations such as the non-profit Marianne Frostig Golf Tournament, which he co-hosted and served on the board for twenty-two years. At Keshet of Chicago, he has served as spokesperson and the Learning Disabilities Association of America, where he gave a keynote address in 2017. Chris has worked behind the scenes at TV Confidential since 2016. Chris's first book, " OMG! It's Harvey Korman's Son," is published by Bear Manour Press and is available on Amazon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast I explore the creator journey with screenwriter/producer/director Lee Ross. Lee is a former lead clown at the Cirque Soleil and a filmmaker. Lee has written two feature films and several award winning short films. LEE ROSS MimeBox Studios Lee Ross began his career as a mime in front of the Metropolitan Museum on fifth Avenue before moving to Paris for further movement theater studies, eventually landing him the lead clown role in Cirque du Soleil's hit show Saltimbanco. As a screen writer Lee's first feature went to Sundance with Maria Bello & Jason Patric in 2008, directed by Emmy winner of HBO Chernobyl. Since then Lee has written and produced a half dozen award winning short films as well as his second feature, a dark comedy, Benjamin Troubles. Lee moved to Salida three years ago and loves the idea of filmmaking within Chaffee County - developing a new Salida repertory theater company, and has taught authentic writing and screenwriting here in town with Colorado Mountain College. Highlight reel https://youtu.be/H9Wv2qpdbsSk Lee Ross MimeBox Studios https://www.mimebox.net Email: contentplation@icloud.com About Soul Family Chat Website: https://soulfamilychat.com/ Email: guy@soulfamilychat.com

Matt Solomon has been an Eagle County resident since 1996. After dedicating 21 years of his life to public service, Matt took the bold step of becoming Western Colorado's candidate for the state Senate in District 8. As a candidate, Matt believes in individual freedom and liberties; and advocates for the safety and prosperity of Coloradans not just on the Western Slope but across Colorado. Matt's appreciation and understanding of real Western Colorado values and passions and his ability to bring experience and perspective from both the public and private sector is what makes him District 8's best choice for Senator. As has been noted by people from across the political spectrum Matt's wide-ranging background and interests lead them to say “Matt is Western Colorado. Matt graduated from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina with a B.A. in Sociology. Matt also attained an A.A.S. from Colorado Mountain College in Paramedicine. Matt serves on the Board of Directors for two non-profits and was nominated for the 2021 Community Impact Award in Eagle, Colorado. After playing college football, Matt was a Professional Whitewater Kayaker and was one of the pioneers of SUP (stand-up paddle boarding) in the Continental United States. Matt is also a published author. His book Fortunate Accidents uses stories from Matt's life to teach lessons on personal growth and leadership. Matt's story is an example of not only how he strives to live everyday but is emblematic of his candidacy and how he will represent District 8 in the state Senate. Matt has spent the last 21 years in public service. He has proudly served his community and country as a paramedic, deputy coroner, through work as a civilian contractor with the United States military, and as a twice-elected Council Member for the Town of Eagle. Matt has a principled record of respecting private property owners' rights, fighting unnecessary tax increases, defending individual freedoms, and consistently making decisions within the limitations of the both the federal and state constitutions; all while listening to, respecting, and advancing, at times, competing ideologies for the betterment of the community and those living in it. After growing up working in a family business, Matt transitioned to adulthood by carrying the knowledge from his family into several private sector endeavors. Matt built teams and launched two outdoor sports industry companies internationally. He then started two of his own companies in Colorado – one of which, is the longest standing firearm shop in Eagle County. Matt's decades worth of experience leading both national and international companies taught him the power of fiscal responsibility and how to navigate the suffocating regulations of an over-reaching government When asked, Matt shares the credit with others. He was instrumental in many policies and resolutions supporting the Town of Eagle. He helped start the Eagle River Park as a citizen, then saw it through to completion as a Council Member. Matt also worked on creative solutions for Page 2 of 2 the Town of Eagle. This included the Town of Eagle's Climate Action Plan, short-term rental policy, and General Fund reserves. He was also the spark that created a unanimous approval for returning Council paychecks to the General Fund during the pandemic's shut-down of local businesses. After sweeping the vote at the District Assembly and winning the Republican Primary by keeping his opponent off the ballot, Matt is now focused on sharing this message of values with the High Country and Western Slope. In Matt's own words: “This is a huge district with many shared concerns. The safety and education of our children is paramount. We must also address the legislation passed by our current [majority party] representation that has contributed to the increased crime and inflation. Ensuring that actual Western Slope interests stop taking a backsea

Transcript: https://t.co/ucf7MzLLnoNick Isenberg has had an impressive 54-year career as a radio, television, and print reporter in cities across America. He served as bureau chief for television stations in Cedar Rapids and Fort Myers, but the bulk of his reporting career has been spent in Colorado, lending his producing and reporting skills to dozens of news outlets in the state. Nick has also worked as a public information officer for the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, and public relations for Colorado Mountain College, and he currently produces independent documentaries.In case his resume wasn't already impressive enough, Nick currently hosts and produces a podcast called The Tactile Traveler that seeks to empower blind and low-vision people to explore the world, and helps sighted friends see the world in a new way. Nick is totally blind and considered Deaf-Blind. He has called being a Deaf-Blind reporter a whole new sport.Connect with Nick:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tactile-traveler/id1474833991Connect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at https://rockymountainada.org/ or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm talking about dual mission institutions with Carrie Besnette Hauser, Ph.D., president and CEO of Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and Marion Fedrick, president of Albany State University in Albany, Georgia. Here's a phrase you'll hear us say a lot at WorkingNation: "the best solutions to education and workforce issues are local." The nation's 400-plus dual mission colleges and universities are doing just that. What's interesting about these schools is that they offer a blend of two- and four-year degrees under one roof, along with certificate programs in various industries with local employers helping drive the curriculum. And they're very affordable. Sometimes they're the only game in town, so to speak. "We are most often in rural communities or in places where there aren't a collection of other institutions.," explains Hauser. "In our case, we operate almost like a system. We have 11 campuses. We are accredited as one institution, but we serve essentially the mountain ski resorts of Colorado. We were founded on this premise." Albany State University is an HBCU located in rural southwestern Georgia. "I still get chills after running this institution for over five years, because it means so much in the communities where we live," says Fedrick. "(The) work that we've been doing over the last five years is to make it seamless for all students to actually go from those certificates to two-year degrees into our four-year degrees. We have master's degrees at Albany State, as well." Local Career Focus So, what type of education and training do dual mission schools offer? The answer: is it depends on what your community needs. "We prepare a lot of our students to go right to work. And it's because businesses have told us what they want and what they need," says Fedrick. "We have a Marine Corps logistics base – it's the fourth largest logistics base in the nation – and they are right here in Albany. We've partnered with them on different degrees that they want (including) supply chain management," she tells me. Fedrick adds that about 45% of the student body is studying for health care professions. "Nurses, physical therapists, dental hygiene, (medical) coding – we have all of those degrees. Some are certificate degrees, others are associate degrees. We have a bachelor's degrees in nursing as well." Hauser explains that "We don't offer a lot of programs because they don't have relevance in these communities," says Hauser. "We train nurses. We train law enforcement officers. We train teachers. We train people that are part of the backbone of these communities." Some of the programs are unique to only Glenwood Springs and the surrounding area. "We have one of the few avalanche science programs in the country, which would make sense for us. The reason that we offer a blend of degree programs, and types of degree programs, is because they're not offered in other places." The Value of a Dual Mission Institution Colorado Mountain College was recently named a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Albany State University is the largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Georgia. A dual mission college or university is more affordable, thereby expanding access to education and good jobs in the community at different paces for different people. Hauser explains it this way. "We're open access and we do have such interest in these diverse, welcoming environments for anybody. That's innate to the work that we do, and why we think this dual mission model is so very relevant, critical, and important right now, particularly post-pandemic. We've had people come back, they're retraining," says Hauser. "The quicker, the better for a lot of these programs. And so it doesn't necessarily mean that a four- or five- or six-year bachelor's degree is the right choice. It might be a quicker step.

In this episode of Work in Progress, I'm talking about dual mission institutions with Carrie Besnette Hauser, Ph.D., president and CEO of Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and Marion Fedrick, president of Albany State University in Albany, Georgia. Here's a phrase you'll hear us say a lot at WorkingNation: "the best solutions to education and workforce issues are local." The nation's 400-plus dual mission colleges and universities are doing just that. What's interesting about these schools is that they offer a blend of two- and four-year degrees under one roof, along with certificate programs in various industries with local employers helping drive the curriculum. And they're very affordable. Sometimes they're the only game in town, so to speak. "We are most often in rural communities or in places where there aren't a collection of other institutions.," explains Hauser. "In our case, we operate almost like a system. We have 11 campuses. We are accredited as one institution, but we serve essentially the mountain ski resorts of Colorado. We were founded on this premise." Albany State University is an HBCU located in rural southwestern Georgia. "I still get chills after running this institution for over five years, because it means so much in the communities where we live," says Fedrick. "(The) work that we've been doing over the last five years is to make it seamless for all students to actually go from those certificates to two-year degrees into our four-year degrees. We have master's degrees at Albany State, as well." Local Career Focus So, what type of education and training do dual mission schools offer? The answer: is it depends on what your community needs. "We prepare a lot of our students to go right to work. And it's because businesses have told us what they want and what they need," says Fedrick. "We have a Marine Corps logistics base – it's the fourth largest logistics base in the nation – and they are right here in Albany. We've partnered with them on different degrees that they want (including) supply chain management," she tells me. Fedrick adds that about 45% of the student body is studying for health care professions. "Nurses, physical therapists, dental hygiene, (medical) coding – we have all of those degrees. Some are certificate degrees, others are associate degrees. We have a bachelor's degrees in nursing as well." Hauser explains that "We don't offer a lot of programs because they don't have relevance in these communities," says Hauser. "We train nurses. We train law enforcement officers. We train teachers. We train people that are part of the backbone of these communities." Some of the programs are unique to only Glenwood Springs and the surrounding area. "We have one of the few avalanche science programs in the country, which would make sense for us. The reason that we offer a blend of degree programs, and types of degree programs, is because they're not offered in other places." The Value of a Dual Mission Institution Colorado Mountain College was recently named a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Albany State University is the largest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in Georgia. A dual mission college or university is more affordable, thereby expanding access to education and good jobs in the community at different paces for different people. Hauser explains it this way. "We're open access and we do have such interest in these diverse, welcoming environments for anybody. That's innate to the work that we do, and why we think this dual mission model is so very relevant, critical, and important right now, particularly post-pandemic. We've had people come back, they're retraining," says Hauser. "The quicker, the better for a lot of these programs. And so it doesn't necessarily mean that a four- or five- or six-year bachelor's degree is the right choice. It might be a quicker step.

Vail Valley Partnership's Christy Beidel and Erik Williams discuss the upcoming Workforce Luncheon on August 25th as well as how ANY business can access youth labor through job shadowing, internships and the modern youth apprenticeship program, CareerWise.Vail Valley Partnership & Eagle County Schools Workforce Luncheon .  We would like to invite you to lunch on August 25th at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards to share with you how your business can access our youth workforce pipeline. We will discuss job shadowing and internships through Eagle County School District, as well as the CareerWise modern youth apprenticeships that are training our next generation of valley professionals.Please RSVP HERE for the Workforce Luncheon, we will see you there!

Dr. Sharon Morris is an Instructional Designer at Colorado Mountain College. She has a Master's in Library and Information Science and a Ph.D. in Managerial Leadership in Libraries. Dr. Morris has co-designed state-level library leadership institutes, and served as an instructor, in Colorado, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. She also serves on the Leadership Team and is a core instructor for the Research Institute for Public Libraries. Dr. Morris is Adjunct Faculty at the University of Denver, Library and Information Science program, where she teaches Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness. She also provides workshops on leadership topics at national conferences, library staff days, and other library venues. Kieran Hixon is the Rural and Small Libraries Consultant at the Colorado State Library. Kieran has served as President of the Association for Small and Rural Libraries and as a board member there, and is the leader of the Outstanding in their Field library leadership institute. Kieran has over 10 years experience offering professional development, both in-person and online, for rural libraries throughout the United States. I first had the pleasure of meeting both Sharon and Kieran a few years ago when they facilitated a special session of the Arkansas State Library's ALL-In Leadership Institute that I was participating in, and it was great to reconnect on this episode today!

The Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program (AZYEP) visited high school students of Trio Upward Bound in Lake and Eagle counties during their summer program residential stay at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville. AZYEP spent time learning about the program and joined a creative writing class discussion about reliance and what brings us hope for the future.

Welcome to Grits, Guts, and Determination, The Leadville Race Series Podcast, a leading authority for all things Leadville! The show is hosted by Cole Chlouber, son of race founder Ken Chlouber, and it takes us on a story-telling journey of the rich, nearly forty-year history of this race. In each episode, we hear eccentric stories from Leadville community members, and along the way learn the tips and tricks to get to the line this summer! Today, Cole has a fun and spirited conversation with Sterling Mudge, a Leadville local of over twenty years and an active member of the community. Among his many projects to serve Leadville, Sterling is currently the Executive Director of the Cloud City Wheelers. Starting with how Leadville found him, Sterling explains how he came to Leadville in 2000 as a college student transitioning to Colorado Mountain College. He had a great experience at CMC; it furthered his love of the outdoors, helped him get to know Leadville, and offered a deep sense of community. He stayed in the area after graduating, and his second job in Leadville - one he held for fifteen years - was with Parkville Water. Along the way, Sterling got involved with the Leadville race series. He and Cole reminisce about racing their single speed bikes, and Sterling explains how he moved from racing into other race involvement after becoming a father. Moving forward, Cole asks Sterling about the organization he leads: the Cloud City Wheelers. The organization was founded in 2007 as an effort to build and maintain trails in Leadville. Sterling explains the organization's name, as well as how it began as a relatively small cohort of volunteers. In 2018, Sterling left his position with Parkville Water and redirected much of his attention to making the Wheelers more of a professional organization. The Wheelers have grown tremendously and multiplied their efforts at building and preserving trails, and they continue to plan further trail efforts. Recently, the organization has also been fundraising for a bike park, running a winter bike series, and launching what it expects to be an annual art gala. For Sterling, love for the Leadville community is a family affair. To him, Leadville means home, with beauty well worth the effort needed to maintain it. His wife, Sarah, is the county commissioner, and she and Sterling have raised their two kids to treasure the outdoors. Sterling hopes to see community passion spread, with people valuing the beauty of Leadville, respecting neighbors on the trails, leaving the trails and land as they find them, and even finding ways to volunteer and financially support the community. Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe, and we hope to see you on the line in August!

Zach Armstrong is an Outdoor Instructor , Former Navy SEAL, a graduate of Colorado Mountain College's Avalanche Science Program, a certified Avalanche Field Technician, Alpine Ski Patroller, and member of the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) Winter Search and Rescue Team (SAR), and he is Clint's friend! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here:  https://youtu.be/v5P8_6hD-W4 OMG! It's Harvey Korman's Son is a funny, heartwarming tale of what it was like to grow up in Hollywood with his famous cross-dressing comedian Dad, while trying to overcome his learning disability. Humor was his Dad's weapon of choice to help his son deal with celebrities, charities and straddling a double life between glamorous Hollywood and navigating through his struggles. Chris Korman (producer) The son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman, Chris has fifteen years experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities, including brand building and agenting. A graduate of Lesley College in Cambridge, MA, where he studied theatre history, he received training in stage management at Colorado Mountain College under Thomas Cochran. Following in the tradition of his father, Chris has supported such charitable organizations as the non-profit Marianne Frostig Golf Tournament, which he co-hosted and served on the board for twenty-two years; Keshet of Chicago, for which he served as spokesperson in 1997; and the Learning Disabilities Association of America, for which he gave a keynote address in 2017. Chris has worked behind the scenes of TV Confidential since 2016.Chris's first book OH My God its Harvey Korman's son was released in 2020 by Bear Manor press. https://www.amazon.com/OMG-Its-Harvey-Kormans-Son/dp/1629336181 "Richard has many admirable skills one is that he care about his guests and he leaves his ego at the door. He celebrates his guests with passion and humility which is rare in a world of self promotion. Its a honor to call Richard a brother from another mother." Christopher Korman

In this episode, the boys ask all the hard hitting questions to their special guest - Yesenia Briones. Yesenia is currently studying Business administration at Colorado Mountain College, and brings great insight on how to the gentlemen can approach a girl. Men, don't miss this one. Trust us.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theegomovement/message

Just like Matt's infectious PMA (Positive Mental Attitude), this episode of TBJ will make you smile as well as possibly rekindle your sense of adventure.  Matt Solomon joins us today to discuss his new book, "Fortunate Accidents", a must read for adventure seekers and those that believe that nothing happens by "accident". Fortunate Accidents could be summarized as meetings or events that contribute something positive to a person's life. Using the platform of the author's life and experiences to teach lessons on awareness, mindfulness, resilience, and emotional maturity, this book shares a formula, or philosophical belief, for manifesting Fortunate Accidents in one's life. Fortunate Accidents is available for purchase on Amazon for $19.95 in paperback and $9.95 for eBook.   Support Locals!  Pre-order your copy of “Fortunate Accidents” by Matt Solomon @ The Bookworm in Edwards, Colorado https://www.bookwormofedwards.com/   Say hi to Matt via email: Matt@FortunateAccidents.com   Website: www.FortunateAccidents.com   Just a few of Matt's accomplishments . . .   Lakota Guides and Timberline Tours (raft guide/ safety kayak), Western Eagle County, Ambulance District (paramedic, FTO), Colorado Mountain College (adjunct instructor, EMS), Eagle County Coroner's Office (deputy coroner), Alpine Arms (founder), Town of Eagle (Town Council)   Paddled for Team Dagger and was a SUP ambassador for C4 and Boardworks when we first brought SUP inland. Founded the Homestake Creek Race with Ken Hoeve and Paul St Ruth, freestyle kayak judge for the USAFK sanctioned events (Mtn Games, FibArk, etc) Support Locals! Alpine Arms https://alpinearms.com/ Alex K. Mintling Plumb Kendall Solutions Alex@PlumbKendall.com www.RemodelVail.com National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493-8255 https://coloradocrisisservices.org/ Hope Center Eagle River Valley 970-306-4673 https://www.yourhopecenter.org/  Pod Decks rule! www.Poddecks.com  

In early 2021, trustees representing every public university in Colorado joined together to form the Colorado Trustee Network (CTN). This coalition's mission is to support Coloradan trustees in enacting meaningful change related to Colorado's investment in higher education, the state's equity gap, and the alignment of postsecondary education and the workforce. In this podcast, Morgan Alexander, AGB's associate director of public policy and strategic communications, speaks with three founding members of CTN: Alison Griffin, the chair of the board of trustees of Colorado Mesa University; Russell Noles, the vice chair of the Metropolitan State University of Denver Board of Trustees; and Chris Romer, a trustee of Colorado Mountain College.

Good Morning, Colorado, you're listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It's Monday June 14th   Great Outdoors Colorado executive director Chris Castilian will soon be leading the National Ski Patrol.    Today - How he's worked to make the outdoors more accessible and what he'll be working towards in his next role.    Before we begin, let's go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett's book “Colorado Day by Day”:   Today we're going back to June 2003 when a granite outcropping along the Rocky Mountains eastern front joined the National Register of Historic Places. The outcropping supposedly resembles Beelzebub in profile, and it was named Devil's Head. It's one of the highest points in Douglas County. And perched atop the mountain stands a small building, one of the last manned fire watches in Colorado.    Now, our feature story.    After four years and a slew of accomplishments at Great Outdoors Colorado -- including helping create the new Fishers Peak State Park -- executive director Chris Castilian is chasing a new adventure. Outdoors reporter Jason Blevins recently interviewed Castilian about his work to make the outdoors more accessible and what comes next as he moves on to head the National Ski Patrol and assist Colorado Mountain College. Jason and reporter Erica Breunlin talked about how Castilian has shaped Colorado parks and communities and what he hopes to achieve at his new post. Jason also recapped ski area visits this last season, which blew past resorts' expectations. This season was the fifth busiest ever, despite the pandemic. Now, resorts are challenged with trying to retain all the skiers they drew next season and beyond.   To read more about Castilian's impact on Colorado's outdoors and keep up with ski area numbers, visit coloradosun.com.   Thanks for listening. Finally, here are a few stories you should know about today:   Recent sightings of gray wolf pups in Colorado for the first time in 80 years will not significantly influence the state's voter-mandated reintroduction of the species. Colorado voters passed a measure requiring Colorado Parks and Wildlife to restore the predators in the state by the end of 2023. A campaign to solicit input and develop a plan is moving forward, with more than 40 meetings among different communities throughout the state, including on the Western Slope and in western Colorado, where the animals will be reintroduced.   Colorado's three Republican U.S. Representatives -- Doug Lamborn, Ken Buck and Lauren Boebert -- sent a letter to Gov. Jared Polis last week asking him to end federal unemployment benefits early. But Polis, a Democrat, says Colorado will stick with its plan to pay the benefits until federal aid ends on Sept. 6. Sending back the money allocated by Congress would be bad for individuals, businesses and the economy, he said in a letter back to the representatives. Twenty-five states, all led by Republican governors, are ending federal aid to unemployed workers this month because of how challenging it's been for employers to find employees.    Closing arguments in the STEM School shooting case are scheduled to begin this morning. Defense attorneys for Devon Erickson, who is charged with first-degree murder, rested their case Friday afternoon. One of their witnesses was a toxicologist who testified that Erickson had been a near-daily user of cocaine, marijuana and cough syrup and that, combined with long-term sleep deprivation and insomnia, disrupted his behavior and thinking. Erickson is accused of firing a gun two years ago in a Highlands Ranch school classroom. Kendrick Castillo was killed and eight other people were injured. The second defendant in the case was sentenced to life in prison last summer.   For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. Now, a quick message from our editor. The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.   Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you'll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don't forget to tune in again tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado Broadcasters Association awarded this story a Certificate of Merit for Best Public Affairs Program in KDNK's statewide market in 2020. Listen again: John Goodwin is a career peace officer and retired professor of Criminal Justice at Colorado Mountain College. John reflects on his life, the death of George Floyd and the importance of community-centered police work.

Welcome to Montrose Fresh, from The Montrose Daily Press. It's FridayApril 2nd, and we're here with local news, events, announcements, jobs, and more that matter to us here in Western Colorado.    Today - Delta County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Travis Lackey was named Red Cross Hero after saving suicidal man.   Today's episode is brought to you by Elevate Internet. Whether it's for your home or your business they offer the best speeds at the best price. Right now, if you refer a friend you can get $25 off! Give them a call for more information at 844-386-8744 or visit them at www.elevateinternet.com.   Now, our feature story…   When Delta County Sheriff's Office Sergeant Travis Lackey and Deputy Jake Hernandez arrived at the Eckert pasture last July, they encountered a man with a gun.    He was bent on harming himself.   But Sargent Lackey acted quickly. Delta County Sheriff Mark Taylor said Lackey was able to save this man's life.   His quick actions that day ultimately earned him a Western Colorado Red Cross Hero of the Year Award. Lackey received it on March 20th during a virtual ceremony presented by CoBank.   The incident began when Lackey and Hernandez responded to calls about an armed person who was threatening self-harm.    When they arrived on scene, they saw a man in a field, with a woman latched onto him, pleading.   As the officers approached, they spotted the man's handgun. And as the man turned and saw them, he brought the gun up.   Mark Taylor said that Sergeant Lackey in an instant just jumped on this individual and was able to disarm him.    At no point did the man point the gun directly at officers. .   Then, Sergeant Lackey had the presence of mind to calm the man's wife down. He was also able to get the individual to the hospital and in touch with The Center for Mental Health.  Then, weeks later, a letter came in the mail. It was from the man, thanking Lackey and Hernandez.   He was able to attend his daughter's wedding instead of his family grieving over his death.    So, when the time came to make nominations for the Red Cross Heroes' award, Sheriff Mark Taylor sent a letter seeking honors for Lackey. Lackey competed with more than 100 others for the honor.    To learn more visit us at Montrosepress.com.   Now, some local history. This week's local history is brought to you by England Fence. England Fence is family owned and operated, and they're ready to help you build your dream fence, archway, gate, or deck. Give them a call at 970-249-4430, or head over to their website englandfence.com.   Horse events have been a part of Ouray County's history dating back to 1892 when funds were raised to complete a race track.   And this year will be the 89th year for the historic Ouray County Rodeo, an annual event at Ouray County Fairgrounds in Ridgway.   It's now become one of the largest events on the Western Slope on Labor Day.   People from around the West came to compete in traditional rodeo events like bareback and bull riding. Others competed in events such as the cow pony relay race.   And finally, before we go we'd like to remember the life of   Dawn Marie Morrison who passed away on March 20th after a long valiant battle with Spina Bifida related health issues.   Dawn was born on December 30th, 1970 in South Bend, Indiana. In May of 1976, the family moved to Ridgway, Colorado. There, Dawn began her education at Ridgway Elementary School. She graduated from Ridgway High School in the spring of 1989.    After graduating, Dawn began a course of study as a veterinarian tech assistant at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs. She moved to Nebraska in the summer of 1992, then later to Michigan where she lived before returning to Montrose in 2014.   She will be greatly missed. Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Dawn's life.   That's all for today, thank you for listening! For more information on any of these stories visit us at montrosepress.com.   And don't forget to check out our sponsor, Elevate Internet. Visit them at elevateinternet.com to learn more.   For more than 137 years, The Montrose Daily Press has been dedicated to shining a light on all the issues that matter to our community. Go to montrosepress.com to subscribe for just $1.99 per week for our digital edition. You'll get unlimited access to every story, feature, and special section. Thank you and remember to tune in again next time on montrosepress.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Support the show: https://www.montrosepress.com/site/forms/subscription_services/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Munn Principal of Munn Architecture: https://munnarch.com/ Scott Munn's warm-hearted and positive demeanor, coupled with a genuine love of his craft, translates directly into client satisfaction time and again. He is a Colorado native with ties to Grand County extending longer than 50 years. His family still has a home on Grand Lake, an incredible place that engendered in him a love for water. A graduate of architecture from the University of Washington, Scott achieved greatness in 1994 as World Champion in rowing, competing in Tampere, Finland, preceded by a fourth place in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. He now channels his passion for water in the sport of competitive sailing and as an avid fly angler. Munn's architectural career launched in Vail and continued to Grand County in 2000. As founder of Munn Architecture, LLC, in 2007, he has brought together a team of talented individuals who share his unique perspective for innovative architecture and how it relates to the mountain vernacular. He resides in greater Grand Lake with his wife Tonya, daughter Ashlyn and son Zayden. University of Washington school of Architecture: https://arch.be.uw.edu/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Ching Joe Mautz LEED AP BD+C~ Architectural Designer Joe Mautz joined the Munn Architecture team with a strong background in sustainable studies and an accreditation in high performance efficiency in construction. Originally from Pennsylvania, Mautz moved to Colorado in 2010 to finish his B.A. degree, then earned an Associate Architectural Engineering degree at Luzerne County Community College in northeastern Pennsylvania, as well as a B.A. in Sustainability Studies at Colorado Mountain College. Mautz went on to achieve a Master of Architecture at the University of Colorado Denver. He brings to Munn Architecture substantial experience as an energy auditor at a nonprofit community design center and from employment at smaller firms in the Denver area, where he gained considerable knowledge working on multifamily projects. With an official LEED AP BD+C accreditation, Mautz enriches the Munn team with his passion and authority on sustainable architecture. His appreciation of this place extends to his free time, in skiing, wakeboarding, hiking and camping. University of Colorado Denver College of Architecture and Planning: https://architectureandplanning.ucdenver.edu/ Joe Mautz did hi energy auditing with High Country Conservation Center: https://highcountryconservation.org/home-energy-audits/

In this episode we talk about:Nadia's Mentor Paul Petzoldt (one of the founders of NOLS in 1964)Wilderness Education Association supported Nadia throughout her careerDMM's Psychological First Aid PresentationDMM now offers Women's Wild Med Program (WWMP)-WWMP offers wilderness medicine courses of all levels for women, taught by women. We welcome all women and girls (transgender and cisgender) as well as non- binary people who identify with the women's community.High School WildMed Initiative- Nadia's goal to get Wilderness First Aid into our school systemsNadia's Tips for Females that want to Rise upHave a passion that is infectious! "People will pay for Passion"Be a critical thinkerBe Genuinely YOU!---------Want to become a Wilderness First Responder Instructor? Click here for more infoReach out to Nadia directly- Nadia@desertmountainmedicine.comShoutout to MORGAN, one of Nadia's lead Instructors at DMMSubscribe to the Sharp End Podcast ----------More about DMM:Desert Mountain Medicine WebsiteFollow Desert Mountain Medicine on Facebook and InstagramNadia sits at the roundtable helping push Wilderness Medicine Forward with the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative-----------About Nadia:Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Nadia was drawn to the Rockies of Colorado as a young adult. She began leading students on month long backpacking trips around the West for various outdoor education companies. Much to her surprise the only medical training that was required of her was basic first aid and CPR certifications.After completing her first Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course in 1992 she recognized the broader need for a more robust, field-based, wilderness medicine curricula designed specifically for outdoor professionals. Nadia pursued this newfound passion with her usual infectious intensity, and began teaching WFR courses soon thereafter. Her fascination with medicine lead to her receiving an EMT certification in 1994 and subsequently volunteering on SAR and working in various emergency departments around Colorado.Before founding Desert Mountain Medicine (DMM), Nadia worked for the Wilderness Education Association as an outdoor educator. She also attended Colorado State University and earned a B.S. in Natural Resource Management.  Later she was asked to join Colorado Mountain College to help jump start their Outdoor Recreation Leadership program (ORL) in Leadville, CO after which she earned an M.S. in Forestry with an emphasis in Outdoor Recreation from Northern Arizona University. Her combined education and experience as a guide, outdoor educator, medical professional, and wilderness medicine instructor provided her with a solid foundation of knowledge, skills, and perspective to develop and run DMM under her own unique vision in 1998.After founding DMM Nadia became the EMS coordinator and EMT instructor for Colorado Mountain College, which inspired her to pursue a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from Regis University. Nadia continued to work as an ER nurse while cultivating DMM and its community from a fledgling, one-woman operation to the expanding business that it is today.Over two decade later, Nadia continues to contribute to the field of wilderness medicine as part of the Wilderness Medicine Education Collaborative (WEMC) and as DMM's Executive Director, focusing on curriculum development.Nadia  in the media:The ABCs of SOS on Outside OnlineLocal Outdoor Instructor gets National Spotlight

The Community Office for Resource Efficiency launched Imagine Climate 2021 this week with the unveiling of portraits on Colorado Mountain College buildings throughout the Valley. KDNK’s Kathleen Shannon spoke with Lara Whitley about the companion storytelling project.

Today on Mushroom Hour we’re excited to speak with Erica Davis, founder of Wild Food Girl. Erica started writing her adventures with wild food back in 2009 at her blog, and later in a monthly magazine called “Wild Edible Notebook.” She teaches a course on useful plants at Colorado Mountain College and conducts plant walks around the state. She is also a regular presenter at the Midwest Wild Harvest Festival in Wisconsin. Erica’s educational background includes a BA in archaeology, an elementary school teaching credential, and an MA in technology-based education. Today she maintains an active Facebook community and is hard at work on her first book about edible wild plants in the West. Her incredible body of work is carefully compiled and she has worked diligently to provide accurate, useful, safe—and whenever possible, lesser known—information. Topics Covered: Introduced to Foraging Through the Work of Yule Gibbons Learning Through Books Foraging Hobby vs Lifestyle Foraging Seasons in Colorado Wild Seed Foraging Indigenous Agro-forestry Agricultural Systems from an Ecological Perspective Co-evolution of Human Tenders and Wild Edibles Integrating Wild Foods into Your Diet The World’s Best Dandelion Preparation Wild Mustards Wild Food Recipes and Preparations Across Cultures Sustainable Foraging Erica's Book Planned for 2022 Episode Resources: Wild Food Girl Website: https://wildfoodgirl.com/ Wild Food Girl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildfoodgirl/ Euell Gibbons (Inspiration): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euell_Gibbons Cattail Bob Seebeck (Inspiration): https://www.rrcc.edu/outdoor-education/faculty/cattail-bob Samuel Thayer (Inspiration): https://www.foragersharvest.com/#/ "Tending the Wild" (Book): https://www.amazon.com/Tending-Wild-Knowledge-Management-Californias/dp/0520280431 Yampa (Plant): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perideridia Goosefoot (Plant): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chenopodium Pinus edulis (Tree): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinus_edulis "Mushrooms of Colorado and the Southern Rocky Mountains": https://www.amazon.com/Mushrooms-Colorado-Southern-Rocky-Mountains/dp/1565791924 "Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region": https://www.amazon.com/Mushrooms-Rocky-Mountain-Region-Timber/dp/1604695765

Meet Travis Yoakum & Izzy Howard who coach and play soccer 6,000 feet above sea level in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Yep, it’s certainly a trek up there but well worth it for its beauty and it’s friendly residents. Richie English & Sporting Denver will bring you an insight into the structure of soccer in the Rocky Mountains and educate you on the history of Glenwood Springs, its thriving community and picturesque scenery. Tune in. SOCIAL MEDIA LINK…E-MAIL… doc@rfvsc.org WEBSITE…www.glenwoodsoccerclub.orgwww.rfvsc.org Roaring Fork Valley Soccer Club.Club Vision, Mission, GoalsRFVSC is a volunteer driven educational organization dedicated to advancing the game of soccer among youth players by promoting sportsmanship, responsibility, accountability, individual skill development, knowledge of team play and fostering a spirit of community involvement.Club GoalsProvide a healthy, safe and enjoyable soccer environment to all participantsPromote integrity, honesty, goodwill and respect for self and othersProvide educational soccer opportunities to all players, coaches, referees, parents and the community at largeProvide tactical and technical skills instruction appropriate to each player's stage of developmentProvide levels of competition to match each player's ability, interest and desireEncourage participation to all members of the communityActively participate with other organizations (e.g. area schools, non-profits, youth programs) that promote health and well-being for the youth in the Roaring Fork ValleyProvide financial support to all levels of participationEncourage continued membership in the Club and maintaining long-term financial and leadership sustainability Director of CoachingTravis Yoakum doc@rfvsc.org 402.689.8011GLENWOOD SPRINGS SOCCER CLUB.The goal of the Glenwood Springs Soccer Club is to offer an affordable soccer program to all children in the Glenwood Springs area, to develop skillful soccer players, and to promote good sportsmanship. We will provide both developmental and competitive playing opportunities to accommodate the different skill levels of our players and we will provide training opportunities for our volunteer coaching staff.1979 Glenwood Springs Soccer Club (GSSC) was officially formed with membership at 175 players.1989 GSSC parents petitioned Glenwood Springs High School to adopt soccer as an official high school sport.1990 GSSC joined the Colorado State Youth Soccer Association.1993 Partnership with the City of Glenwood Springs emphasized to focus on field availability.1994 Western Slope State League (WSSL) was formed to promote opportunities for competition on the western slope.1996 Partnership established with Colorado Mountain College for field development. Five fields were built with a Gates Family Foundation Grant for $525,000 and tremendous local support from Glenwood non-profit organizations, in-kind contributions from local contractors, and the efforts of community volunteers.1998 GSSC held the first Memorial Day Soccer Tournament at Gates Soccer Complex.Membership is now at 300 players.2001 GSSC held its first summer soccer camps.2003 The Friday Jamboree was established to introduce our younger children (under 6) to soccer.2006 GSSC&

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Chris wrote a book that was a love letter to his dad. I enjoyed the book and talking to Chris especially. We discussed his learning disability. The great support he got from Harvey. Harvey never thought he was all that and a bag of chips. He had studied Classical theatre.. Many very big stars came up to Harvey such as Burt Lancaster, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and so many others telling Harvey how great he was and that they watched every Saturday night and they could never do what he does. Chris was with his dad through all that. Sad story about Chris meeting Rock Hudson on the set of Dynasty.. Chris has overcome so much. He is a husband and dad and he made his father so proud. Very good listen..THe book is a great read. Chris and I are now pals..He is a true sweetie pie. WE give a shout out to our friend Stone Wallace. All his friends miss him.. Thanks so much to Chris..You were fab and so honest.  Chris's bio Chris Korman (producer) The son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman, Chris has fifteen years experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities, including brand building and agenting. A graduate of Lesley College in Cambridge, MA, where he studied theatre history, he received training in stage management at Colorado Mountain College under Thomas Cochran. Following in the tradition of his father, Chris has supported such charitable organizations as the non-profit Marianne Frostig Golf Tournament, which he co-hosted and served on the board for twenty-two years; Keshet of Chicago, for which he served as spokesperson in 1997; and the Learning Disabilities Association of America, for which he gave a keynote address in 2017. Chris has worked behind the scenes of TV Confidential since 2016.Chris's first book OH My God its Harvey Korman's son was release in 2020 by Bear Manour press.   You can find Chris's book    https://www.amazon.com/OMG-Its-Harvey-Kormans-Son/dp/1629336181/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Chris+Korman&qid=1610042221&s=books&sr=1-1     Thanks so much to my listeners. I have lots of great shows coming up..   Grace xoxo   www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown/group  www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg   You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.  I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram      

Chris wrote a book that was a love letter to his dad. I enjoyed the book and talking to Chris especially. WE discussed his learning disability. The great support he got from Harvey. Harvey never thought he was all that and a bag of chips. He had studied Classic theatre.. Many very big stars came up to Harvey such as Burt Lancaster, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward and so many others telling Harvey how great he was and that they watched every Saturday night and they could never do what he does. Chris was with his dad through all that. Sad story about Chris meeting Rock Hudson on the set of Dynasty.. Chris has overcome so much. He is a husband and dad and he made his father so proud. Very good listen..THe book is a great read. Chris and I are now pals.. Thanks so much to Chris..You were fab and so honest.  Chris's bio Chris Korman (producer) The son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman, Chris has fifteen years experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities, including brand building and agenting. A graduate of Lesley College in Cambridge, MA, where he studied theatre history, he received training in stage management at Colorado Mountain College under Thomas Cochran. Following in the tradition of his father, Chris has supported such charitable organizations as the non-profit Marianne Frostig Golf Tournament, which he co-hosted and served on the board for twenty-two years; Keshet of Chicago, for which he served as spokesperson in 1997; and the Learning Disabilities Association of America, for which he gave a keynote address in 2017. Chris has worked behind the scenes of TV Confidential since 2016.Chris's first book OH My God its Harvey Korman's son was release in 2020 by Bear Manour press.       oh my god its harvey korman son - Google Search   oh my god its harvey korman son - Google Search       You can find Chris's book    https://www.amazon.com/OMG-Its-Harvey-Kormans-Son/dp/1629336181/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Chris+Korman&qid=1610042221&s=books&sr=1-1     Thanks so much to my listeners. I have lots of great shows coming up..   Grace xoxo   Check out my Facebook page. I add new stuff constantly. I’ve taken a break but I’ll be back in a few. I also have a group  www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown/group  www.facebook.com/truestoriesoftinseltown you can listen to podcast  www.truestoriesoftinseltown.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-stories-of-tinseltown/id136374488 https://open.spotify.com/show/6iTSF8pIrVTbZ8QqNidVUy?si=zn73ahjEQKOzrMtc-8VRhg   You can also listen on google play, spotify, YouTube, player FM, I heart radio, amazon music and basically anywhere podcasts are played. I’m also on weekly at www.racketeerradio.com. Lots of great music and shows.  I’m also on Pinterest, Tumblr, twitter and instagram        

Facilitators often hear alumni say things like, "I wish I had these skills earlier in life." In order to do that, the focus to get the skills in the hands of educators has become important. At the college level, not only are more professors being equipped, so are the students. In this episode, Adam J. Salgat and Mike Desparrois check in with Rob Martin, Dean of the Isaacson School of Communication, Arts & Media at Colorado Mountain College. They discuss how the students have become more self-aware after going through the class, how the skills have helped them communicate and meet the needs of the staff and students during the pandemic, and then Rob explains how the skills have made a major difference in the way he leads a classroom and how he connects with his family. ROB MARTIN Rob oversees diverse and vibrant programs that deal with communication at the intersection of Technology and the Arts. He's been in education since 1995 formally but has always been somewhat involved in training. Rob believes communication and the interactions between people are the foundation for all society and hopes to teach students to tell lasting stories that help to move the needle on social issues. https://www.ourcommunitylistens.org/

In response to questions surrounding the future of Colorado Mountain College's Glenwood Center, CMC published a statement on August 28. Vice President and Campus Dean of CMC Spring Valley Heather Exby spoke with KDNK late last week.

Marty Carrigan is a name you may not know but he’s a guy who has so much history in the ski and snowboard world.  While he’s a sales rep extraordinaire these days, he cut his teeth with some of the most important brands in snow.  He started in the 80’s with Hart Skis when they were running the freestyle scene and then moved on to snowboarding and working with Morrow and Palmer.  He’s a talker with a ton of insight and stories.  Marty Carrigan Show Notes: 3:00:  Palmer, Douchebags and Global Sales Guys 14:00:  Childhood, being old school, and not being able to finish at catholic school   19:45 :  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 21:45:  Who was he, skiing, Vermont and his first sales meeting 26:00:  Meeting Billy Kidd, Colorado Mountain College, and looking like Jesus 30:00:  Hart Skis, building relationships, German immersion, and Rad Air Snowboards 36:00:  Morrow Snowboards 39:30:  Peter Glenn Ski and Sports 40:30:  Morrow cont., starting Sales Guys, and Palmer Snowboards 55:00:  Boa Technologies, the lowest point in his life, and re-inventing Sales Guys with Grenade+ more 72:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Mike Rosen

Mr. Pole Jangles wanders around a disc golf course in Glenwood Springs, CO while on vacation with the family over 2 days. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mrpolejangles/message

At a special meeting on July 29, Colorado Mountain College trustees unanimously approved endorsing a measure to repeal key aspects of the Gallagher Amendment. The measure was passed by the Colorado General Assembly and certified for the 2020 ballot on June 12. According to CMC Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff Dr. Matt Gianneschi, the economic impacts of COVID-19 stand to deeply exacerbate the conditions set forth by the Gallagher Amendment.

Our Alchemy series, sponsored by Wells Fargo and Prudential, continues on with Erik and Dave speaking to Dr. Carrie Hauser, an academic leader in Colorado. Serving as President and CEO of Colorado Mountain College, a public two- and four-year degree-granting institution with eleven campuses serving 12,000 square miles of the central Rocky Mountains, Dr. Hauser explains how this pandemic has been affecting the academic sphere. Hauser’s background includes teaching assignments at UCLA, the University of Denver, and Colorado State University. She has held research and legislative staff roles as well as positions with the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education and the University of Arizona, her undergraduate alma mater. She earned her master’s and Ph.D. degrees from UCLA and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School of Business.She is currently a governor’s appointee to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, a member of the Great Outdoors Colorado and Glenwood Springs Chamber boards of directors, and a member of El Pomar Foundation’s Northwest Regional Council. At the national level, Hauser is a member of the Aspen Institute’s Society of Fellows, serves on the board of American Rivers, serves on the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Economic Advisory Council, and is past president of the National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA).Resources:More information on CMC RespondsDr. Hauser's Statement Regarding COVID-19Inside Higher Ed Article by Jamie Merisotis and Carrie Besnette HauserFollow Dr. Hauser on Twitter: @CMCPresident

Our Alchemy series, sponsored by Wells Fargo and Prudential, continues on with Erik and Dave speaking to Dr. Carrie Hauser, an academic leader in Colorado. Serving as President and CEO of Colorado Mountain College, a public two- and four-year degree-granting institution with eleven campuses serving 12,000 square miles of the central Rocky Mountains, Dr. Hauser explains how this pandemic has been affecting the academic sphere. Hauser’s background includes teaching assignments at UCLA, the University of Denver, and Colorado State University. She has held research and legislative staff roles as well as positions with the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education and the University of Arizona, her undergraduate alma mater. She earned her master’s and Ph.D. degrees from UCLA and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at the Wharton School of Business.She is currently a governor’s appointee to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, a member of the Great Outdoors Colorado and Glenwood Springs Chamber boards of directors, and a member of El Pomar Foundation’s Northwest Regional Council. At the national level, Hauser is a member of the Aspen Institute’s Society of Fellows, serves on the board of American Rivers, serves on the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Economic Advisory Council, and is past president of the National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA).Resources:More information on CMC RespondsDr. Hauser's Statement Regarding COVID-19Inside Higher Ed Article by Jamie Merisotis and Carrie Besnette HauserFollow Dr. Hauser on Twitter: @CMCPresident 

John Goodwin is a career peace officer and retired professor of Criminal Justice at Colorado Mountain College. John reflects on his life, the death of George Floyd and the importance of community centered police work.

COVID-19 has effected colleges and universities in myriad ways, and we're just beginning to understand the changes for students and institutions coming down the road. Students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status have particular needs during this time. Carrie Hauser, president of Colorado Mountain College, talks with co-hosts Jon Fansmith and Lorelle Espinosa about how her institution has responded to the pandemic and how its unique, interest-free income share agreement for DACA students has adapted. EPISODE NOTES Here are some of the links and references from this week's show: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Guidance Discussion Group ACE Engage® Higher Education Community Requests $46.6 Billion for Students and Institutions in Fourth Supplemental Package, Proposes Tax Changes ACEnet.edu CMC Responds: Today, Tomorrow, Together Colorado Mountain College Unemployment Surge Hits Mountain Counties Hardest, Followed by Northern Front Range The Denver Post | April 15, 2020 Fund Sueños Colorado Mountain College ABOUT THE SHOW Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE are joined by guest experts to lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more. Find all episodes of the podcast at the dotEDU page. Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or email podcast@acenet.edu. HOSTS Jon Fansmith is a director for government relations at ACE. He represents its members on matters related to the federal budget and appropriations process, with a particular focus on student aid. Lorelle Espinosa is the vice president for research at ACE. In this role, she is responsible for developing the organization's thought leadership and research agenda and for ensuring a consistent evidence base across ACE's array of programs and services.

Sharif Argenis Villa Cruz is Chef Tournant at Mercantile Dining & Provision in Denver, CO. He talks about the strength and inspiration from his mother. He gives us such insight into his passion for true Mexican cuisine, ingredients and techniques. We get a glimpse into his struggles going through the US immigration system as he spent a year in a detention center. Chef Cruz gives some shout outs to the young guns he gets to work with now and we talk to Adam McCarthy, a 22 year old up and comer working at Mercantile. Website - MercantileDenver.com Facebook - /SharifVillaCruz Instagram - @argeniscruz9 First job in the industry? Dishwasher at Taco Bell at 13 years old (even though my papers said I was 15). My 1st real cooking job was at the Keystone Resort as a breakfast cook. Food and/or drinks staples in your house? Tortillas. All kinds of salsas. I grew up drinking lime and chia seeds "Aguafresca", I drink it probably 4-5 days a week. Two things most people don't know about you? I spent an entire year in an immigration detention center due to my illegal status. That is one of the hardest experiences imaginable and I will always keep it in my head, heart and soul. Back in 1995 I saw Michael Jackson live. That is one of my best childhood memories, my whole family went to the show and it blew me away. I was Born in Mexico City in 1983. I lived there until the age of 13th and then migrated with my family to the state of Colorado, in 1997. I experienced the biggest culture shock when our family arrived to Summit County. New high school, new language, new way to live. I lived in the high country for 13 years where I attended the Culinary Institute at Colorado Mountain College and graduated in 2006. Then I moved to Boulder, Co, where I lived for 5 years and worked at several kitchens and began to really round out my knowledge and skills. In 2008 I staged at TAG Restaurant, the first location from famed chef, Troy Guard. This is where my career as a Chef really started to take shape. The passion every one that worked there had was amazing and that pushed me to become a better Chef. After that position, I ended up moving to Denver by 2011, and have held various positions in the industry as a Sous Chef and a couple of Executive Chefs roles as well. Nowadays I found myself going back to my Mexican roots of cooking. As Executive Chef at acclaimed Lola, one of the Big Red F restaurants, where I got the opportunity to showcase what I believe Mexican food should and could be. I have gotten very interested in learning the nixtamal technique and connected with cultural ingredients I had not seen since my childhood. I really do hope in a future not so far out, to be able to open a place where the Denver community can experience my idea of "Mexican cuisine" and really come to appreciate one these cultural ingredient, one of the most significant in my home country, which is the maiz (corn), from which so much of my culinary foundation is built.

SHOW NOTES INTRODUCING JOHN LOUNDENBURG! This interview really stood out to me in several ways.  First off, my guest, John Loudenburg is attending his first two years of college at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs.  This is not an agricultural college, so he explained that he was getting his general education classes taken care of prior to transferring to a four year university. John explained that he needed to get some time away from the farm to assess if that is what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.  This is the first time that a student has ever told me something like this.  And, I dangerously made the assumption that John had been farming on his family's farm all of his life and was kind of burnt out.  But, I was wrong. John told me that when he started the FFA, and he was coming up with an SAE project he decided to farm corn and soybeans.  This was not something that his family was engaged in.  His grandfather, whom he had never met, farmed these crops.  And John found himself inspired to do the same.  So, he found a way to rent ground and purchase equipment when he was 15 years of age.  He has been farming and growing his acreage ever since. John has a very healthy perspective on life, and that is what allowed him to take some time away from farming to make sure that this is what he wanted to do.  He told me that after two years away, he has decided to transfer either to the University of Wyoming or South Dakota State University to study agricultural business.  He has decided that farming is the life that he wants, and he is now ready to return to what he has started and build upon that. This perspective that John has led to be a national proficiency finalist this year.  It has also helped him to almost double his acreage over the past four years. SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Crop Production HIGH SCHOOL: McCook Central High School; Salem, South Dakota MASCOT: Cougars FFA ADVISOR: Terry Reickman CONTACT INFORMATION FOR JOHN LOUDENBURG: Click on the picture below to be taken to the McCook Central High School Ag. Department's website: John's FFA Advisor's Email Address: terry.rieckman@k12.sd.us McCook Central High School's Telephone Number: (605) 425-2264 FFA LINKS: National FFA Organization Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE's) Support FFA  Donate to FFA - One way that FFA students are able to start small businesses is through an FFA grant of $1,000.  In 2014, 141 FFA students received these grants.  With your donations, more students can get this head start - pay it forward. REASONS TO DONATE TO FFA: Only 2% of Americans grow and raise most of the food and livestock consumed by the other 98% as well as the rest of the world.  FFA is providing the needed education, training and resources to Americans that will carry that torch forward and insure that America continues to have inexpensive, quality food. Rural Communities will rely on entrepreneurship in the future for population growth and job creation.  The FFA is a major catalyst to that entrepreneurial growth. Farmers, ranchers and those working in agriculture give the rest of America incredible amounts of freedom because the search for food is as simple as going to the grocery store: “The future of American agriculture depends on the involvement and investment in America’s youth, In order to prepare for the population of tomorrow, we need to encourage America’s youth today, and show that careers in agriculture are profitable, rewarding, and vital.”. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue Where Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald Can Be Heard:   Member Of The National Association Of Farm Broadcasters

Enter a world where contracting meets education with Dr. Kathryn Regjo. She serves as the temporary Campus Dean & College-Wide VP of Academic Affairs at Colorado Mountain College. Dr. Regjo's goal is to redefine how the people and community of the Vail Valley view education, and more how the country views education. While staying in line with community needs, CMC is constantly growing and looking forward to the future so that it can best support the community around it. Under her tutelage, CMC has been able to engrain themselves so deeply in the community that it has restored people's faith in the education system. In her eyes, it's not so much a community college; it's the community's college.  In this episode, we talk about… Dr. Regjo's story The college's goal to act as a community partner Reasons that people don't believe in the education system today Different Bachelor's programs offered at CMC Remaining flexible to adhere to students' personal lives Biggest challenges facing CMC in regard to meeting the community needs Building degrees for the first time while staying aligned with the community Funding the college and where it comes from Benefits of going to CMC as compared to a public state college Humble beginnings of CMC Why people are not drawn to the trades anymore How colleges can reconnect with the trade community Building a trade pipeline with the youth Aspects of participating in dual enrollment Defining work-life balance away from time calculation How to use leadership to build a highly-productive culture Where leadership crosses over into chain-of-command Having author Adam Grant on the campus Two-way relationship with the community Dr. Kathryn's new position as VP of Academic Affairs   Links to resources: Colorado Mountain College American Plumbing, Heating, and Solar Into Thin Air Give and Take Dr. Kathryn Regjo You can contact Dr. Regjo at KRegjo@ColoradoMtn.edu For more information about finding the right remodeler, check out http://remodelvail.com 

The episode opens with a woman standing in Hedy Lamarr's shoes. Hedley walks by, correcting her pronunciation as he heads into the theater. In the lobby, some cows are milling around behind theater ropes. Hedley rushes to the counter to buy some Raisinets. As he makes his way down the aisle, he accidentally tries to sit on someone before finding an empty seat. The movie is already playing on the screen. Hedley looks up and sees Bart arriving on horseback outside the theater. He spits out a mouthful of Raisinets and makes for the exit. He leaves the theater, only to be confronted by Bart. Bart says, "Ok, Lamarr, go for your gun!" Hedley professes to being unarmed. Bart drops his gun and suggests they settle it man-to-man. That's when Hedley remembers he is armed and tries to shoot Sheriff Bart. Bart dives forward, grabs his gun in mid-roll, takes aim and shoots Hedley in the crotch. Our guest today is Chris Korman. Chris is the son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman, Chris has fifteen years experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities, including brand building and agenting. A graduate of Lesley College in Cambridge, MA, where he studied theatre history, he received training in stage management at Colorado Mountain College under Thomas Cochran. Following in the tradition of his father, Chris has supported such charitable organizations as the non-profit Marianne Frostig Golf Tournament, which he co-hosted and served on the board for twenty-two years; Keshet of Chicago, for which he served as spokesperson in 1997; and the Learning Disabilities Association of America, for which he gave a keynote address in 2017. Chris has worked behind the scenes of TV Confidential since 2016. Thank you so much for tuning into today's episode. Come back tomorrow for another exciting episode of the movie, Blazing Saddles. In the meantime, don't forget to give us a rating and leave us a comment on your pod-catcher of choice. You can also follow us on Facebook, where we have a private listener's group, and we are on Twitter and Instagram. To learn more about us, our guests or to look through a list of all of our previous episodes, feel free to swing by our website. So bookmark, follow or like us everywhere and feel free to reach out to us anytime on this Wilder ride!

As the episode opens, the rioters are still spilling out of the Warner Brother studios. Hedley Lamarr makes his way across the street to hail a cab. A man on the corner, not associated with the movie, managed to make it into the movie. As the cab pulls up, Hedley demands, "Drive me off this picture." Even though the theater is a 16 minute drive, it's suddenly late at night when Hedley arrives. He pushes his way to the box office and buys a ticket to see Blazing Saddles. Our guest today is Chris Korman. Chris is the son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman, Chris has fifteen years experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities, including brand building and agenting. A graduate of Lesley College in Cambridge, MA, where he studied theatre history, he received training in stage management at Colorado Mountain College under Thomas Cochran. Following in the tradition of his father, Chris has supported such charitable organizations as the non-profit Marianne Frostig Golf Tournament, which he co-hosted and served on the board for twenty-two years; Keshet of Chicago, for which he served as spokesperson in 1997; and the Learning Disabilities Association of America, for which he gave a keynote address in 2017. Chris has worked behind the scenes of TV Confidential since 2016. We hope you enjoyed today's episode. If you have not done so already, take a moment to leave us a rating on your pod-catcher of choice. Also, be sure to leave us a short comment. The comment actually does give more weight to your rating and it will then help others to find our show. To learn more about us, our guests or to look through a list of all of our previous episodes, swing by our website. We are also on Facebook, where we also have a private Listener's Group, Twitter and Instagram. So like or follow us everywhere and feel free to reach out to us anytime on this Wilder ride!

The episode opens with the fight continuing to spill into the Warner Brothers commissary. The fight takes on a frenetic pace. The film speeds up to go along with it. We point out the actor playing Hitler is at the very back, standing on the counter alternating his heils. A tour group gets appropriately pie-struck on their tour. Then Taggart gets smashed by Mongo and flies across the counter to the register. Suddenly, the men's room opens and Hedley mouths a naughty word before retreating back inside. A moment later he re-emerges, the remnants of a pie dripping from his face. He begins to make his way out of the commissary. We end the minute with the rioters spilling out onto the streets of Burbank. Our Guest Our guest today is Chris Korman. Chris is the son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman, Chris has fifteen years experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities, including brand building and agenting. A graduate of Lesley College in Cambridge, MA, where he studied theatre history, he received training in stage management at Colorado Mountain College under Thomas Cochran. Following in the tradition of his father, Chris has supported such charitable organizations as the non-profit Marianne Frostig Golf Tournament, which he co-hosted and served on the board for twenty-two years; Keshet of Chicago, for which he served as spokesperson in 1997; and the Learning Disabilities Association of America, for which he gave a keynote address in 2017. Chris has worked behind the scenes of TV Confidential since 2016. Thank you so much for tuning into today's episode. Come back tomorrow for another exciting episode of the movie, Blazing Saddles. In the meantime, don't forget to give us a rating and leave us a comment on your pod-catcher of choice. You can also follow us on Facebook, where we have a private listener's group, and we are on Twitter and Instagram. To learn more about us, our guests or to look through a list of all of our previous episodes, feel free to swing by our website. So bookmark, follow or like us everywhere and feel free to reach out to us anytime on this Wilder ride!

The episode opens just after Taggart hits Buddy in the gut. One of the dancers yells out, "They've hit, Buddy! Come on girls!" With that, the brawl, continues, now with the men in top hats and tails joining in the fray. We discuss several vignettes within the minute and as the episode comes to an end, we move to the commissary. Several actors are on their lunch break, still in costume from their various film projects. In the foreground, a man dressed as Hitler is eating a sandwich. His companion asks how many days he has left? He replies, "They lose me at the end of the bunker scene." At that moment, a man is thrown through the glass of the door to the commissary. Our Guest Our guest today is Chris Korman. Chris is the son of beloved comedian Harvey Korman, Chris has fifteen years experience in the entertainment industry, working with artists in various capacities, including brand building and agenting. A graduate of Lesley College in Cambridge, MA, where he studied theatre history, he received training in stage management at Colorado Mountain College under Thomas Cochran. Following in the tradition of his father, Chris has supported such charitable organizations as the non-profit Marianne Frostig Golf Tournament, which he co-hosted and served on the board for twenty-two years; Keshet of Chicago, for which he served as spokesperson in 1997; and the Learning Disabilities Association of America, for which he gave a keynote address in 2017. Chris has worked behind the scenes of TV Confidential since 2016. Thank you so much for tuning into today's episode. Come back tomorrow for another exciting episode of the movie, Blazing Saddles. In the meantime, don't forget to give us a rating and leave us a comment on your pod-catcher of choice. You can also follow us on Facebook, where we have a private listener's group, and we are on Twitter and Instagram. To learn more about us, our guests or to look through a list of all of our previous episodes, feel free to swing by our website. So bookmark, follow or like us everywhere and feel free to reach out to us anytime on this Wilder ride!

Join us as Jessie explains the importance of Mushrooms. She has been working to improve the soil conditions at Bear Park here at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Our goal is to inspire you to get involved in implementing a mycelium plan in your school, work, or home. Thanks for listening.

Join us as Jessie explains the importance of recycling. She has been working to improve the recycling conditions at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Our goal is to inspire you to get involved in implementing a recycling plan in your school, work, or home. Thanks for listening. Show Notes:Yampa Valley Sustainablilty Counsil http://www.yvsc.org/recycling-drop-off-set-for-oct-27/Lift Up:http://liftuprc.org/

Join Jessie and Brooklyn as they discuss the Real Food Challenge at Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

This episode is hosted by Adrian Fielder, Assistant Dean of Instruction at Roaring Fork Campus. Adrian interviews the three gentlemen who started the Solar Program at Colorado Mountain College. Listen to hear the story of how CMC’s solar program came into being from the three people who got it going! Steve McCarney - Director & Project Manager of cold chain solutions at the Solar Electric Light Fund. https://self.org/team/ Johnny Weiss - Principal of Johnny Weiss Solar Consulting http://johnnyweiss-solar.com/ and Co-Founder of Solar Energy International Ken Olson - CEO, Owner and President of Sol Energy http://sol-energy.us/ and Co-Founder of Solar Energy International https://www.solarenergy.org This series of programs is based around interviews with people who have done amazing things and have bene an integral part of CMC’s 50 year history. To hear more head to RadioCMC.com/podcasts

Robert Martin is the Dean of Communication, Art, & Media at Colorado Mountain College. He spent the day with us at the science fair demoing the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Samsung VR headsets. Rob talks about present, past and future of VR, including predictions about how the technology will be used. He says the next big advancement for VR will be "light field projection." This discussion also focuses on some of the classes available at CMC that relate to the new Virtual Reality technology. Learn more about the Isaacson School's programs at https://isaacsonschool.org/ More about Aspen Science Center at https://aspensciencecenter.org/

Zeke Hall is a graduate of the Isaacson School for New Media at Colorado Mountain College. He studied Graphic Design and currently works in the Prototype Lab at Spring Valley Campus. In this discussion Zeke tells us about the Virtual Reality setup that the Isaacson School brought to the Summer Science Fair. He covers some of the real-life applications of the technology and gives us some predictions about the future of VR.

Doug got his start at CMC in the Professional Photography program the 80s. He did various writing and photography jobs after graduation, including helping with the brand new marketing department at Colorado Mountain College. “Working for CMC allowed me to live in a beautiful place that I love and raise my family. I love the outdoors and everything mountains. It also gave me a good job where I enjoy the people I work with, and I agree with the mission. I’ve always felt extremely fortunate that I was able to work at Colorado Mountain College, contribute to its mission, contribute to the community, and live a lifestyle that’s hard to beat anywhere.” This discussion covers a range of topics from the early days of CMC’s marketing department, the brand identity of the college and the authentic marketing messages that have been cultivated over the years.

Interview with the team from Midland Fitness (Steve Wells, Matt Gilhooly and Dr. David Vukelich D.C.)who are getting ready to launch the 180 Wellness Personal Trainer Program at Colorado Mountain College this September. Register at coloradomtn.edu or find more information at 180wellness.expert

Maureen Stepp interviews serial entrepreneur Mike Lowe who is a business partner with Ken Murphy and together they began the Glenwood Adventure Company in Glenwood Springs. Mike also teaches at both Yampah Mountain High School and Colorado Mountain College and is supporting the proposed incubator/co-working center in Glenwood.

Here it is! Our long awaited first episode of RadioQuest, a Dungeons and Dragons podcast made by the students of Colorado Mountain College. Dungeon Master Ash sets the scene in the village of Farlind. The party spends their time competing in events, gambling, and drinking away their sorrows, meanwhile something sinister lurks in amongst the festival...will they be able to sober up and save the day in time? Listen to Episode 1 to find out! Music by Adrian Von Ziegler: https://adrianvonziegler.bandcamp.com/album/the-complete-discography

In this installment of Because of You, RadioCMC talks to Debi Martinez-Brun and Janeth Niebla about their involvement with Upward Bound, the Valley Settlement Project, and other projects centered around diversity and inclusivity during their time at Colorado Mountain College.

Butterflies of Wisdom is a podcast where we want to share your story. We want to share your knowledge if you have a small business if you are an author or a Doctor, or whatever you are. With a disability or not, we want to share your story to inspire others. To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out more about Challenge Aspen go to https://challengeaspen.org. To find out how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/ or email Amanda Boxtel at amanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win C welcomes Annmarie Deter. Annmarie has a varied work background with Sales, Marketing and networking being the consistent skill set. Annmarie has used to work for a large tech company, a jazz radio station in Denver and a small non-profit Montessori school for low-income children. All of her positions have been both challenging and rewarding, and Annmarie believe have helped herself develop the needed skill set to her current position at Colorado Mountain College, Sales and Marketing Director of RadioCMC. We are a very young college radio station that has a broadcast signal from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, Colorado. We have spent the last year building our programming through trial and error and are now at a very exciting point where we have a lot of involvement from our students and community members. We are creating excellent educational and entertaining content. We are one of the only stations in the Roaring Fork Valley who are Podcasting. We partner with talented locals like Jillian Livingston with Aspen Real Life to help her record, edit and promote her Blog. We have come a long way in the past couple years with 2 part time staff. This past year we opened the 2nd studio on our Spring Valley campus, and involvement has increased dramatically with our students. We were fortunate to be awarded, six work-study students and 2 Interns. With their help, our station took a leap forward with a brand new website and our social media numbers rising each month steadily! Annmarie believe we have a tremendous amount to offer both CMC and our community through educational programming and a place where people have a voice! Annmarie grew up in Arvada, Colorado and moved to the Roaring Fork Valley with her husband and two boys in 2011 and never looked back. Annmarie love spending time with her family, being outside and connecting people! To learn more about Annmarie visit http://radiocmc.com/. To find out more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. To support Win on Instagram go to winkcharles. To support Win on Snapchat go to Wcharles422. "Books for Books," you buy Win's books so she can purchase books for school. "Getting through school is a 'win' for her fans and a 'win' for her."Please send feedback to Win by email her at winwwow@gmail.com, or go tohttp://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom and http://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show, please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/bow2017. Butterflies of Wisdom sponsored by Kittr a new social media tool that is bringing about new ways of posting on Twitter. It's fun, full of free content you can use, helps you schedule at the best times, is easy to use, and it will help you get more followers. Visit Kittr at gokittr.com. This is a 20% off code forwww.gracedbygrit.com. The code will be XOBUTTERFLIES. If you would like to support Butterflies of Wisdom go to https://www.patreon.com/wcharles. If you want to check out what Win’s friend, Dannidoll, is doing (a.k.a. Dannielle) go to https://www.facebook.com/dannidolltheragdollclown/?notif_t=page_invite_accepted¬if_id=1492366163404241. To learn more about Danielle visit http://www.dancanshred.com. To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email. If you want to donate Butterflies of Wisdom, please send a PayPal donation to aspenrosearts@gmail.com oraspenwin@gmail.com. Please donate to Challenge Aspen or the Bridging Bionics Foundation. Please send a check in the mail so 100% goes to Bridging Bionics Foundation.    In the Memo section have people write: In honor of Win Charles. Please donate to the charity of your choice thank you in advance, Win.   Send to:   Challenge Aspen PO Box 6639 Snowmass Village, CO 81615 Or donate online at https://challengeaspen.org.   Bridging Bionics Foundation  PO Box 3767 Basalt, CO 81621   Thank you Win   Thanks,

RadioCMC interviews Sandy Jackson and Jim Campbell about their involvement in the Outdoor Semester in the Rockies program at Colorado Mountain College.

Vice President & Campus Dean of Roaring Fork Campus Heather Exby interviews Terry Glasenapp about his time and memories with Colorado Mountain College.

RadioCMC work-study Matthew Fisher interviews Joseph Gamble, Photography Instructor at Colorado Mountain College in the Isaacson School for New Media. Joseph is a passionate outdoor enthusiast and skilled photographer and goes over topics such as technology in the media, conservation, and the importance of the wilderness in our lives.

This is the first interview by RadioCMC for Colorado Mountain College's 50th year celebration event! Dr. Ron Carsten, a Veterinarian at Birch Tree Animal Hospital in Glenwood Springs, shares his experiences at CMC and how they impacted his education and his career. For more Because of You content, visit: http://cmcbecauseofyou.org/

Jerry Begly is a freelance cartoonist living in the mountains near Aspen, Colorado. A graduate of Colorado Mountain College, Jerry's career path took him to The US Forest Service as a ranger, a mountain guide in the summers, and more recently he has been teaching skiing for the Aspen Skiing Company. All the while, cartooning and humor have been his trademark.  In 2010, Jerry wrote and illustrated his first book, "Dad, the Tooth Fairy Didn't Come!" (Treesock Press). Jerry is building his log cabin chalet with the help of his seven children, and wife, Marti.

Lyn Lifshin has written more than 100 books and edited 4 anthologies of women writers. Her poems have appeared in most poetry and literary magazines in the U.S.A., and her work has been included in virtually every major anthology of recent writing by women. She has given more than 700 readings across the U.S.A. and has appeared at Dartmouth and Skidmore colleges, Cornell University, the Shakespeare Library, Whitney Museum, and Huntington Library. Lyn Lifshin has also taught poetry and prose writing for many years at universities, colleges and high schools, and has been Poet in Residence at the University of Rochester, Antioch, and Colorado Mountain College. Winner of numerous awards including the Jack Kerouac Award for her book Kiss The Skin Off, Lyn is the subject of the documentary film Lyn Lifshin: Not Made of Glass. For her absolute dedication to the small presses which first published her, and for managing to survive on her own apart from any major publishing house or academic institution, Lifshin has earned the distinction "Queen of the Small Presses." She has been praised by Robert Frost, Ken Kesey and Richard Eberhart, and Ed Sanders has seen her as "a modern Emily Dickinson."

EPISODE 405: As fewer students opt for trade schools, addressing today's skills gap in construction seems far-fetched. But this episode might inspire others to step up and educate the trades of the future.In this week's episode, I'm joined by an old friend of mine, Jim Jones. Jim is the program director of skilled crafts and trades at Colorado Mountain College (CMC). With a wealth of experience from his years in the construction industry, he built an automotive program for a local high school in partnership with CMC and eventually took on the directorship role.Today, Jim and I talk about his journey from his humble beginning as a lift mechanic to his current role as an educational innovator and how his unwavering passion for mechanics has crafted educational pathways for tradespeople.Discover how CMC is revolutionizing trade education to meet the evolving demands of the construction industry. We also discuss the significant role of partnerships in trade programs and CMC's future projects aimed at integrating sustainability and modern technologies into trade education.Ready to explore how you can turn your trade skills into a thriving career and help shape the future of construction?Tune in now to learn more!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)From on-site construction to classroom lessons (06:31)The importance of practical application in trade programs (13:22)Expansion of trade programs at CMC (18:45)Integrating sustainability and innovation in trade education (26:37)Opportunities for technology providers (33:42)Keep up with Jim (36:17)Construction technology news of the week (37:55)Additional Resources:Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew — Follow Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-jones-031b7067/Visit Colorado Mountain College for more information: https://coloradomtn.edu/— See this week's news articles!