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Guest: Former Mayor Michael Hancock After leaving office, Mayor Hancock took himself on an almost bucket list in quotes tour of the American South to the heritage sites and museums that he had little time to explore while in office. This profound journey led him to establish a foundation to do the same for youth to protect African American history. While shaping and developing them to become the next generation of community leaders. https://www.hancock-foundation.org/

Guest: Former Mayor Michael Hancock After leaving office, Mayor Hancock took himself on an almost bucket list in quotes tour of the American South to the heritage sites and museums that he had little time to explore while in office. This profound journey led him to establish a foundation to do the same for youth to protect African American history. While shaping and developing them to become the next generation of community leaders. https://www.hancock-foundation.org/

Rundown -   Intro - 00:34   Doug Friednash in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 21:38   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:26:14   "Have Mercy" by Dave Gunders - 01:31:49   Outro - 01:37:54   Craig's Lawyers' Lounge welcomes accomplished Colorado attorney Doug Friednash. A native Denverite, Friednash became a Colorado Assistant Attorney General, a State Representative from HD 10, Denver City Attorney, and then Chief of Staff to Mayor Hancock and Governor Hickenlooper. Now he's a managing partner at Brownstein. https://www.bhfs.com/people/attorneys/c-f/douglas-friednash   Doug Friednash is an American hero for his advocacy that Joe Biden had to pass the torch. From his perch as a Denver Post columnist, Friednash demanded that the incumbent give up power before and after the debate. https://www.denverpost.com/2024/07/02/joe-biden-step-aside-second-term-donald-trump-king/   Gordon Friednash, Doug's father, operated the College Inn on 8th Avenue near Colorado Boulevard in East Denver. Learn how deep the Friednash roots run in Colorado, where his North High Dad married an East Side girl named Zelda, Doug's mother. Learn how Friednash began his legal career as a prosecutor.   Find out what Friednash and the Brownstein firm did at the RNC in Milwaukee and then at the DNC in Chicago. Friednash knows and trusts Governor Time Walz. This special name-dropping episode mentions lots of political bigwigs Friednash knows well.   We discuss the role of big law and big money and review the repercussions of Trump v USA. We go back to the early 1990s when Rep. Pat Schroeder finally stepped down and State Rep. Diana DeGette stepped up. Find out some events behind the scenes thirty years ago.   Friednash and his law firm are leaders in world Jewry. Doug Friednash has often stood by the Jewish State in politics and columns. We review the despicable murder of American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin and his fellow Hamas-held captives. Doug's son got married on October 7, 2023. https://www.denverpost.com/2023/10/12/hamas-terrorism-israel-friednash-wedding-celebration/   "Have Mercy" is a heartbreaking, thought-provoking song written and performed by our Troubadour, Dave Gunders. We dedicate the music to Hersh. We discuss current events and listen to the eulogies of their son by Jon and Rachel, Hersh's parents. Have Mercy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzb3KHn7CsU

(Lander, WY) – The KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM Today in the 10 interview series Coffee Time continued today with host Vince Tropea, who recently spoke with Riverton Mayor Tim Hancock. Mayor Hancock stopped by to talk about the August 16 City Council meeting, and as always encouraged listeners and Riverton residents to share any questions or concerns. (You can email questions for Coffee Time interviews with the mayor to vince@county10.com.) Check out the full Coffee Time interview below! Be sure to tune in to Today in the 10 and Coffee Time interviews every morning from 7:00 to 9:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

We break into the strong room but it's not in Diamond City... It's Mayor Hancock's personal vault! We stay loyal to our older, higher-ranking friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex-Mayor Hancock spent tax payer money on a self Promotion video.

We begin with details on the Mayor Hancock documentary. Who paid for it? How much did it cost? There's a new program unveiled by the National Governor's Association - labeled "Disagree Better" (eyeroll) Then - our Border Consultant John Fabbricatore was on Capitol Hill today. We recap his testimony on criminal aliens and he joins us live from DC. More detail on the "Denver Rising" Hancock "documentary" that runs one hour, 34 minutes and 40 seconds. Apparently PAID FOR by Denver taxpayers. Steffan weighs-in. The film's copyright? DENVER MAYOR MICHAEL B. HANCOCK. Wow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Lander, WY) – Riverton Mayor Tim Hancock joined KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM's Coffee Time host Vince Tropea last this week, who stopped by to talk about the most recent Riverton city council meetings, among other topics. You can view the 6/13 special budget meeting here, and the 6/6 regular meeting here. Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Mayor Hancock below! Be sure to tune in to Coffee Time every morning at 7:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

6/14/23 Hour 1 - Recapping the top 5 moments from playoff run/Mayor Hancock joins the show by Altitude Sports Radio

5/31/23 Hour 2 -LaPhonoso Ellis/Mayor Hancock/Nuggets and Heat by Altitude Sports Radio

We are a quarter of the season in, and we wanted to give you a very brief update on the podcast and our work. We are incorporating a new format, that will allow us to dig deeper into some of the most pressing topics around homelessness, like encampments, hidden populations of the unhoused, and bright spots in the system. We are also bringing you an episode from our friends at City Cast Denver, who recently interviewed Denver's outgoing Mayor, Michael B. Hancock. Tune in to hear his reflections on his 12 years as Mayor, including his policies and decisions regarding homelessness. Learn more about our work at elevateddenver.co and stay tuned!

Shinesty CEO Chris White got his start selling thrift store finds to his fellow CU Boulder students hoping to stand out at parties. Thanks to a surprise shout-out from Al Roker, Shinesty is now the fastest growing apparel company in Denver, with millions in venture-capital investment, new retail deals with Zoomies and Buckle, and their own MTV docu-series to boot. But they've captured Coloradans' attention not with a better puffer jacket or cowboy hat, but with novelty underwear and raunchy, irreverent, and over-the-top designs for the kind of theme parties millennials love. Host Bree Davies sits down with White in Shinesty's Highland office to ask how he made millions with products like the “Daytona Dong Sarong,” where to find the best thrift shops and estate sales across the Front Range, and what Shinesty's success says about Coloradans' taste in fashion. Paul mentioned the e-bike rebates re-opening today at 11 a.m., Mayor Hancock's bike lanes, and layoffs at Twitter and Guild.  The “Year of Efficiency” Hotline is Open! Have you or someone you know been affected by layoffs in the tech industry? We'd love to hear what's happening inside these local tech companies. Send us a text or leave us a voicemail at (720)500-5418.  For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: badboyboards Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Lander, WY) – Riverton Mayor Tim Hancock joined KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM's Coffee Time host Vince Tropea last Friday, who stopped by to talk about the 5/16 city council meeting, among other topics. (You can watch the full work session here.) Included in the other topics was the council's discussion of an informal “homeless task force” that is exploring options for additional resources to support unhoused community members. Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Mayor Hancock below to learn more! Be sure to tune in to Coffee Time every morning at 7:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

After a historic 12 years in what he calls the “best political job in Colorado,” Michael Hancock is ready to say goodbye to the mayor's office. His administration was defined by growing pains, with explosive population growth outpacing Denver's housing supply. But through it all he has maintained a single vision: Make Denver into a “world-class city.” So now that he is leaving office and Denver's population growth is waning, we ask: Did he do it? And what does it mean to be a world-class city anyway? Overlooking Civic Center Park from his office, mayor Michael Hancock joins host Bree Davies to discuss growth, his legacy, and the race to succeed him.  Bree mentioned 9News' coverage of the Christian Glass settlement and the big announcement from United Airlines. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Ullr's Garden BadBoyBoards Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a rainy Thursday - and the crocodile tears are pouring from Denver in Decay City Hall and Mayor Hancock. With the end of Title 42, Denver getting "300-400" illegals per day. The virtue-signaling words used today: "souls" and "migrant guests." Unreal. The City admits there may be "service cuts." Calls/texts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Lander, WY) – Riverton Mayor Tim Hancock joined KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM's Coffee Time host Vince Tropea this week, stopping by to chat about this week's Riverton City Council work session. Mayor Hancock discussed the two main topics from the Tuesday work session, which included a discussion about Delta-8 THC, Kratom and vaping, and a discussion on how to prioritize the funding requests from community service providers for fiscal year 2024. (You can watch the full work session here.) Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Mayor Hancock below to learn more! Be sure to tune in to Coffee Time every morning at 7:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

(Lander, WY) – Riverton Mayor Tim Hancock joined KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM's Coffee Time host Vince Tropea last week, for the first of what will be a regular interview series. Mayor Hancock chatted about his Wyoming roots, the many community events Riverton and Fremont County have to offer, the April 4 Riverton City Council meeting, and counterfeit money, one of the topics from that meeting. Check out the full Coffee Time interview with Mayor Hancock below, and be on the lookout for more interviews to come! (Take note, the below interview aired on Monday, April 10; some material may be dated.) Be sure to tune in to Coffee Time every morning at 7:00 AM on KOVE 1330 AM / 107.7 FM, or stream it live right here.

Is the Polis administration's “More Housing Now” proposal the solution to our state's affordable housing woes? Some think it's a step in the right direction, while others are skeptical. This sweeping plan — Senate Bill 213 — could end single-family-only zoning across Colorado and move some aspects of decision-making power from the local to the state level. One of the sponsors of the bill, House District 2 Representative Steven Woodrow, joins host Bree Davies to talk about what's in the proposal, and what it means for our neighborhoods, the climate, and the future of affordable housing options in Colorado.   You can find out more about the bill from the governor's office, including the results of a housing policy study. CPR also has a comprehensive breakdown of the proposal. Yesterday, Mayor Hancock and City Council President Torres issued a statement regarding the City and County of Denver's opposition to SB 213. You can read that statement here. Tonight's the night! Come see Bree read from her teenage journals at Mortified Live at 8pm! Grab your tickets here. To help you get into the right headspace, check out Bree's Very '90s Mortified Teenage Mixtape on Spotify! For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver by texting “Denver” to 66866 Follow us on Twitter: @citycastdenver Or Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Hancock is one of only three people to serve three terms as Mayor of the City and County of Denver. As he nears the end of his third term, he joins Vic and reflects on his ascent to Mayor, the multitude of issues he's tackled, and the evolution of Denver. Mayor Hancock and Vic have both spent the bulk of their lives in Denver, and in this intimate chat between two Denver lifers, Mayor Hancock shares the things he's most proud of during his tenure, how he's dealt with criticism, and discusses what has contributed to Denver's homeless issue. He also answers this question: If he were able to run for a fourth term, would he? If you're a long time Denver resident you'll enjoy hearing stories about the likes of former Mayor Federico Pena, former sportscaster Ron Zappolo, some of Denver's most marquee high school athletes and a lot more. And if that doesn't convince, you've got to hear the stories of when a high school aged Michael Hancock spent one season as the Broncos mascot. No, not Miles. Huddles! Available on podcatchers everywhere. Please rate, review and subscribe on your favorite platform.This show is a part of Mile High Life. Head to MileHighLife.com to check all of the shows on our network.

Song playsIntro by hostWelcome 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.Go to heartlandpod.com for information on all our political podcasts, and a link to support our work on Patreon. Sign up as an Official PODhead for just $5 per month to access all our premium podcast segments and political writing. To join the conversation on Twitter, find us at THE Heartland POD. Alright! Let's get into it: NEVADA CURRENT: Water managers across drought-stricken West agree on one thing: ‘This is going to be painful'BY JENIFFER SOLIS - MONDAY DECEMBER 19, 2022 5:25 AMWater authorities in the Western U.S. don't have a crystal ball, but rapidly receding reservoirs uncovering sunken boats and other debris lost in their depths decades ago give a clear view of the hard choices ahead.If western states do not agree on a plan to safeguard the Colorado River — the source of the region's vitality — there won't be enough water for anyone.Water managers, researchers, agricultural producers and others from across the drought-stricken river basin met in Las Vegas last week for the Colorado River Water Users Association annual convention to face hard truths about the state of the river and historically-low levels of its biggest reservoirs.Two decades of drought and poor planning have caused the river's biggest reservoirs — Lake Mead and Lake Powell — to drop to their lowest collective volume since they were filled.  Rebecca Mitchell, director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board said “Time is not on our side. Hydrology is not on our side. That's the frightening reality Every day that passes this problem gets harder and harder to solve.”The water could drop below what's needed to generate power as soon as next year, according to water experts. If nothing is done  there is a real possibility water levels in both reservoirs will drop so low in the next two years that water will no longer flow downstream to the 40 million people in the West who rely on the Colorado River.To put it in perspective, this winter both reservoirs were about a quarter full - 25%. In December 1999, Lake Powell was at 88% capacity, and Lake Mead was at 96% capacity.  In 2021, Lower basin states faced their first-ever federally declared water shortage, which directs how much water states can draw from the Colorado River. Deeper cuts were declared this year.Ted Cooke, the general manager for the Central Arizona Project.In June, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton issued an ultimatum to states: Develop a plan to save 2 million to 4 million acre-feet of water by next year — roughly one-fifth of their currently allocations—or the federal government will step in.During a panel discussion at last week's convention in Las Vegas, representatives for the seven western states who rely on the Colorado River said reaching a compromise will be their collective priority for the next six months.They agree that the longer it takes to stabilize the river and conserve the water needed to keep the river functional, the more likely reservoir levels will continue to plummet, leaving states with fewer and fewer options.Just last week, all of Southern California was declared to be in a drought emergency by the Metropolitan Water District, the main water supplier for Los Angeles county.Officials for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation warned that aridification, the long-term shift to a drier climate, means even less snow runoff is making it to the river each year.Currently, there is nearly $4 billion set aside for the Colorado River that would allow the Bureau of Reclamation to use some funds to pay users to voluntarily forgo water use.“We have to accept that we can not cling to our entitlements or allocations. If they are not there none of it matters,” Mitchell continued. “Folks in the room have to be willing to let us make hard decisions, because this is going to be painful.” Becky Mitchell Colorado Water Conservation BoardSOURCE NM:New Mexico's HSD proposes medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated peopleBY: AUSTIN FISHER - DECEMBER 19, 2022 4:35 AMBeginning in 2024, New Mexico's Medicaid program could start providing medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated people 30 days before they are released, along with a 30-day supply of medication when they leave. The hope is that this will be a step toward reducing the harms of criminalizing substance use disorder, and producing better outcomes.In a 275-page application to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by the New Mexico Human Services Department published Friday, HSD says it hopes to ensure formerly incarcerated people stay on their medication after release, and don't commit more crimes, end up in an emergency room or unhoused.At any given time in New Mexico, more than 14,000 people are held in state, local or youth correctional facilities, and nearly 50,000 people churn through local jails in the state each year. according to a lawsuit filed Thursday by ACLU-NM and Disability Rights New Mexico, New Mexico's prison system forces people who are on medication for opioid use disorder, to withdraw from it when they enter prison.The lawsuit cites research showing that someone leaving incarceration is nearly 13 times more likely than the general population to die of an overdose in the first two weeks after their release.HSD wants to get people who are being held in jail before a trial, or who are imprisoned post-conviction, on Medicaid so they can get medication-assisted treatment while inside state prisons, local jails, youth correctional facilities, tribal holding facilities, tribal jails and at the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute.The department plans to focus on incarcerated people with serious mental health conditions, severe emotional disturbance, substance use disorder, or an intellectual or developmental disability. It estimates 7,500 people per year could benefit.COLORADO SUN:The biggest election 2022 spender in Colorado? Jared Polis — by a long shot.Sandra Fish3:41 AM MST on Dec 15, 2022Democratic Gov. Jared Polis spent $12.6 million of his own money on his successful reelection bid this year, more than any other state-level candidate. May sound like a lot,Polis' 2022 spending, however, didn't come close to the more than $23 million of his own wealth spent in 2018 to win his first gubernatorial campaign. After Gov Polis, the No. 2 state-level political spender in Colorado this year was Total Wine & More at $12 million. That money went toward supporting Proposition 124, an unsuccessful ballot measure that would have let the retail giant open more liquor stores in Colorado.A few more highlights from the final campaign finance reports: Democratic candidates dominated spending on state-level statewide contestsThe Polis campaign spent more than three times the $3.7 million spent by his Republican opponent, who lost by more than 19 percentage points.Polis spent $9 per vote cast in his favor in the general election, less than the $9.72 per vote he spent in the 2018 general election and far less than the nearly $40 per vote he spent winning a four-way primary that year.The Democratic Attorneys General Association's state super PAC spent $2.9 million supporting Phil Weiser against his GOP challenger, John Kellner. In the costliest state Senate contest, Jefferson County-based Senate District 20, Republican developer Tim Walsh loaned his campaign more than $1 million in his loss to Democratic state Rep. Lisa Cutter, who spent just $262,000.Democratic super PACs also outspent their Republican counterparts on state legislative races: All Together Colorado spent more than $11 million helping elect Democratic state Senate candidates, compared with the $8.5 million spent by Senate Majority Fund, which supported Republicans.Natural Medicine Colorado spent $4.46 per vote on Proposition 122, which legalized psilocybin mushrooms and was approved by nearly 54% of voters. Nearly $4.4 million of the total $5.8 million that was spent came from the national nonprofit New Approach and its federal PAC.Healthy School Meals For All Colorado Students spent $1.32 per vote in successfully passing Proposition GG, which eliminated a tax break for wealthy Coloradans so that schools can provide free meals to all students. Numerous nonprofits accounted for the committee's $1.8 million in spending.COLORADO NEWSLINE: Mayor Hancock works to address influx of migrantsBY: LINDSEY TOOMER - DECEMBER 15, 2022 3:37 PMDenver Mayor Michael Hancock has issued an emergency declaration so the city can more easily free up resources to support the ongoing influx of migrants into the city - having already spent upwards of $800,000 in city funds on the efforts.At a news conference at the city's Emergency Operations Center Thursday, Hancock said about 700 unhoused migrants had arrived in recent weeks. And he isn't sure how many more the city can expect. The original emergency shelter the city set up at a recreation center hit capacity with 275 people, leading to two more recreation centers being pulled into the effort.Hancock said at the news conference. “This influx of migrants, the unanticipated nature of their arrival, and our current space and staffing challenges have put an immense strain on city resources, to the level where they're on the verge of reaching a breaking point. What I don't want to see is a local humanitarian crisis of unsheltered migrants on our hands because of the lack of resources.”Mayor Hancock noted that most of the people seem to be coming through El Paso, Texas, and while the city has seen groups of migrants arriving for several months, only recently have they started arriving at the current volume and without notice. City officials say the migrants come from Central and South America, including Venezuela. Employees from multiple city agencies are being pulled from their regular duties and “working around the clock” to support them as they arrive, Hancock said. The city is most desperate for support when it comes to shelter space and staffing. Hancock asked that anyone who might have space that can serve as a shelter, or who can volunteer to help, reach out to the city's Emergency Operations Center at donations@denvergov.org. He thanked the many city staff, volunteers, nonprofit and faith organizations that have already stepped up to support the city's sheltering and reunification efforts. Hancock also thanked the hundreds of Denver residents who have donated clothing and supplies and asked for their continued patience as the city works through the situation. He said he has been in direct contact with Gov. Jared Polis as well as members of Colorado's federal Congressional delegation to help identify additional resources to help.Mayor Hancock also said, “We are committed to doing what we can for the migrants and the asylum seekers who have come here. But here in Denver and cities all over this country are once again having to respond because of the failure of our Congress and federal government to address a very critical situation … I'm not trying to sound political, but I'm trying to sound pragmatic and practical. This is going to continue to happen, continue to overwhelm cities all over this country until Congress works on fixing the situation.”Denver first opened an emergency shelter at an undisclosed recreation center on Dec. 6. There's an ongoing need for donations and local faith-based groups and nonprofits are continuing to assist the city with its efforts to support the migrants. The city has established a drop-off location for physical donations at Iglesia Ciudad de Dios located at 5255 W Warren Ave. in Denver. Donations are being accepted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.The city released a list of needed items, and noted that the list could change based on supply and demand:Coats (men's S and M, women's M) Pants (waist 30-33) SocksUnderwearWinter apparel (hats, gloves, scarves, boots)Children's clothing for ages 10 and younger Overall, the city said there is a high demand for new clothing for adults sizes small through large, with a special need for medium-sized clothing and winter weather clothing.The city is also asking local faith-based groups, non-profits and private sector partners to reach out if they are able to support its efforts by contacting the Emergency Operations Center at donations@denvergov.org.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: The Roots, with support from Big KRIT: Tuesday December 27 at Denver's Mission Ballroom. GA tickets are $60 and available at axs.com. The Roots then play San Francisco on Thursday December 29, and Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. In 2023, their only U.S. show is in Chicago, March 18. Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Colorado Sun, 9NEWS Denver, Nevada Current, Colorado Newsline, Source NM, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

Song playsIntro by hostWelcome 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.Go to heartlandpod.com for information on all our political podcasts, and a link to support our work on Patreon. Sign up as an Official PODhead for just $5 per month to access all our premium podcast segments and political writing. To join the conversation on Twitter, find us at THE Heartland POD. Alright! Let's get into it: NEVADA CURRENT: Water managers across drought-stricken West agree on one thing: ‘This is going to be painful'BY JENIFFER SOLIS - MONDAY DECEMBER 19, 2022 5:25 AMWater authorities in the Western U.S. don't have a crystal ball, but rapidly receding reservoirs uncovering sunken boats and other debris lost in their depths decades ago give a clear view of the hard choices ahead.If western states do not agree on a plan to safeguard the Colorado River — the source of the region's vitality — there won't be enough water for anyone.Water managers, researchers, agricultural producers and others from across the drought-stricken river basin met in Las Vegas last week for the Colorado River Water Users Association annual convention to face hard truths about the state of the river and historically-low levels of its biggest reservoirs.Two decades of drought and poor planning have caused the river's biggest reservoirs — Lake Mead and Lake Powell — to drop to their lowest collective volume since they were filled.  Rebecca Mitchell, director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board said “Time is not on our side. Hydrology is not on our side. That's the frightening reality Every day that passes this problem gets harder and harder to solve.”The water could drop below what's needed to generate power as soon as next year, according to water experts. If nothing is done  there is a real possibility water levels in both reservoirs will drop so low in the next two years that water will no longer flow downstream to the 40 million people in the West who rely on the Colorado River.To put it in perspective, this winter both reservoirs were about a quarter full - 25%. In December 1999, Lake Powell was at 88% capacity, and Lake Mead was at 96% capacity.  In 2021, Lower basin states faced their first-ever federally declared water shortage, which directs how much water states can draw from the Colorado River. Deeper cuts were declared this year.Ted Cooke, the general manager for the Central Arizona Project.In June, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton issued an ultimatum to states: Develop a plan to save 2 million to 4 million acre-feet of water by next year — roughly one-fifth of their currently allocations—or the federal government will step in.During a panel discussion at last week's convention in Las Vegas, representatives for the seven western states who rely on the Colorado River said reaching a compromise will be their collective priority for the next six months.They agree that the longer it takes to stabilize the river and conserve the water needed to keep the river functional, the more likely reservoir levels will continue to plummet, leaving states with fewer and fewer options.Just last week, all of Southern California was declared to be in a drought emergency by the Metropolitan Water District, the main water supplier for Los Angeles county.Officials for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation warned that aridification, the long-term shift to a drier climate, means even less snow runoff is making it to the river each year.Currently, there is nearly $4 billion set aside for the Colorado River that would allow the Bureau of Reclamation to use some funds to pay users to voluntarily forgo water use.“We have to accept that we can not cling to our entitlements or allocations. If they are not there none of it matters,” Mitchell continued. “Folks in the room have to be willing to let us make hard decisions, because this is going to be painful.” Becky Mitchell Colorado Water Conservation BoardSOURCE NM:New Mexico's HSD proposes medication-assisted treatment for incarcerated peopleBY: AUSTIN FISHER - DECEMBER 19, 2022 4:35 AMBeginning in 2024, New Mexico's Medicaid program could start providing medication-assisted treatment to incarcerated people 30 days before they are released, along with a 30-day supply of medication when they leave. The hope is that this will be a step toward reducing the harms of criminalizing substance use disorder, and producing better outcomes.In a 275-page application to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services by the New Mexico Human Services Department published Friday, HSD says it hopes to ensure formerly incarcerated people stay on their medication after release, and don't commit more crimes, end up in an emergency room or unhoused.At any given time in New Mexico, more than 14,000 people are held in state, local or youth correctional facilities, and nearly 50,000 people churn through local jails in the state each year. according to a lawsuit filed Thursday by ACLU-NM and Disability Rights New Mexico, New Mexico's prison system forces people who are on medication for opioid use disorder, to withdraw from it when they enter prison.The lawsuit cites research showing that someone leaving incarceration is nearly 13 times more likely than the general population to die of an overdose in the first two weeks after their release.HSD wants to get people who are being held in jail before a trial, or who are imprisoned post-conviction, on Medicaid so they can get medication-assisted treatment while inside state prisons, local jails, youth correctional facilities, tribal holding facilities, tribal jails and at the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute.The department plans to focus on incarcerated people with serious mental health conditions, severe emotional disturbance, substance use disorder, or an intellectual or developmental disability. It estimates 7,500 people per year could benefit.COLORADO SUN:The biggest election 2022 spender in Colorado? Jared Polis — by a long shot.Sandra Fish3:41 AM MST on Dec 15, 2022Democratic Gov. Jared Polis spent $12.6 million of his own money on his successful reelection bid this year, more than any other state-level candidate. May sound like a lot,Polis' 2022 spending, however, didn't come close to the more than $23 million of his own wealth spent in 2018 to win his first gubernatorial campaign. After Gov Polis, the No. 2 state-level political spender in Colorado this year was Total Wine & More at $12 million. That money went toward supporting Proposition 124, an unsuccessful ballot measure that would have let the retail giant open more liquor stores in Colorado.A few more highlights from the final campaign finance reports: Democratic candidates dominated spending on state-level statewide contestsThe Polis campaign spent more than three times the $3.7 million spent by his Republican opponent, who lost by more than 19 percentage points.Polis spent $9 per vote cast in his favor in the general election, less than the $9.72 per vote he spent in the 2018 general election and far less than the nearly $40 per vote he spent winning a four-way primary that year.The Democratic Attorneys General Association's state super PAC spent $2.9 million supporting Phil Weiser against his GOP challenger, John Kellner. In the costliest state Senate contest, Jefferson County-based Senate District 20, Republican developer Tim Walsh loaned his campaign more than $1 million in his loss to Democratic state Rep. Lisa Cutter, who spent just $262,000.Democratic super PACs also outspent their Republican counterparts on state legislative races: All Together Colorado spent more than $11 million helping elect Democratic state Senate candidates, compared with the $8.5 million spent by Senate Majority Fund, which supported Republicans.Natural Medicine Colorado spent $4.46 per vote on Proposition 122, which legalized psilocybin mushrooms and was approved by nearly 54% of voters. Nearly $4.4 million of the total $5.8 million that was spent came from the national nonprofit New Approach and its federal PAC.Healthy School Meals For All Colorado Students spent $1.32 per vote in successfully passing Proposition GG, which eliminated a tax break for wealthy Coloradans so that schools can provide free meals to all students. Numerous nonprofits accounted for the committee's $1.8 million in spending.COLORADO NEWSLINE: Mayor Hancock works to address influx of migrantsBY: LINDSEY TOOMER - DECEMBER 15, 2022 3:37 PMDenver Mayor Michael Hancock has issued an emergency declaration so the city can more easily free up resources to support the ongoing influx of migrants into the city - having already spent upwards of $800,000 in city funds on the efforts.At a news conference at the city's Emergency Operations Center Thursday, Hancock said about 700 unhoused migrants had arrived in recent weeks. And he isn't sure how many more the city can expect. The original emergency shelter the city set up at a recreation center hit capacity with 275 people, leading to two more recreation centers being pulled into the effort.Hancock said at the news conference. “This influx of migrants, the unanticipated nature of their arrival, and our current space and staffing challenges have put an immense strain on city resources, to the level where they're on the verge of reaching a breaking point. What I don't want to see is a local humanitarian crisis of unsheltered migrants on our hands because of the lack of resources.”Mayor Hancock noted that most of the people seem to be coming through El Paso, Texas, and while the city has seen groups of migrants arriving for several months, only recently have they started arriving at the current volume and without notice. City officials say the migrants come from Central and South America, including Venezuela. Employees from multiple city agencies are being pulled from their regular duties and “working around the clock” to support them as they arrive, Hancock said. The city is most desperate for support when it comes to shelter space and staffing. Hancock asked that anyone who might have space that can serve as a shelter, or who can volunteer to help, reach out to the city's Emergency Operations Center at donations@denvergov.org. He thanked the many city staff, volunteers, nonprofit and faith organizations that have already stepped up to support the city's sheltering and reunification efforts. Hancock also thanked the hundreds of Denver residents who have donated clothing and supplies and asked for their continued patience as the city works through the situation. He said he has been in direct contact with Gov. Jared Polis as well as members of Colorado's federal Congressional delegation to help identify additional resources to help.Mayor Hancock also said, “We are committed to doing what we can for the migrants and the asylum seekers who have come here. But here in Denver and cities all over this country are once again having to respond because of the failure of our Congress and federal government to address a very critical situation … I'm not trying to sound political, but I'm trying to sound pragmatic and practical. This is going to continue to happen, continue to overwhelm cities all over this country until Congress works on fixing the situation.”Denver first opened an emergency shelter at an undisclosed recreation center on Dec. 6. There's an ongoing need for donations and local faith-based groups and nonprofits are continuing to assist the city with its efforts to support the migrants. The city has established a drop-off location for physical donations at Iglesia Ciudad de Dios located at 5255 W Warren Ave. in Denver. Donations are being accepted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.The city released a list of needed items, and noted that the list could change based on supply and demand:Coats (men's S and M, women's M) Pants (waist 30-33) SocksUnderwearWinter apparel (hats, gloves, scarves, boots)Children's clothing for ages 10 and younger Overall, the city said there is a high demand for new clothing for adults sizes small through large, with a special need for medium-sized clothing and winter weather clothing.The city is also asking local faith-based groups, non-profits and private sector partners to reach out if they are able to support its efforts by contacting the Emergency Operations Center at donations@denvergov.org.CONCERT PICK OF THE WEEK: The Roots, with support from Big KRIT: Tuesday December 27 at Denver's Mission Ballroom. GA tickets are $60 and available at axs.com. The Roots then play San Francisco on Thursday December 29, and Los Angeles on New Year's Eve. In 2023, their only U.S. show is in Chicago, March 18. Welp, that's it for me! From Denver I'm Sean Diller. Original reporting for the stories in today's show comes from the Colorado Sun, 9NEWS Denver, Nevada Current, Colorado Newsline, Source NM, and Denver's Westword.Thank you for listening! See you next time.

It's Friday and Christmas time - but we don't stop speaking the truth on controversial issues. Steffan goes off on Mayor Hancock's first full day of the "state of emergency" and the bold prediction: other counties are going to offer-up their "services" to help out. One more time - our "Week In Review" segment and "journalists" are mad at their suspensions on Twitter. Our film this week "A Christmas Carol" from 1938. Steffan gives it nine of ten bottles of Danny Cash Hot Sauce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten days to Christmas! We welcome Taralyn Romero in studio to discuss the mess involving her Kittredge property, Bear Creek, a county park, a lawsuit and an ineffective Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. First - we begin with the "breaking news" out of Denver In Decay and Mayor Hancock declaring a "state of emergency" due to hundreds of illegals bussed in to Colorado. Sound from today's press conference - this is easily one of the lowest points in Hancock's nearly three full terms. The rest of the hour, Taralyn describes her ordeal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With an emergency declared in Denver over an influx of 600 migrants over the last six months, Mike Sinnett of Catholic Charities describes how his organization is stepping up to help those new arrivals during this holiday season. Listeners call in with their reaction to Mayor Hancock's declaration.

Denver's Chief of Police Paul Pazen is retiring. After 28 years on the force, Chief Pazen was appointed to the position in 2018 by Mayor Hancock. Since then, he's faced increasing scrutiny for the police's behavior under his leadership — including a $14 million settlement for police brutality against protestors during the George Floyd uprisings and, most recently, police shooting and injuring six innocent bystanders on a crowded street in LoDo. Today on the show, Westword editor Patty Calhoun joins host Bree Davies to discuss Pazen's departure, what the new chief is walking into, and what the next state and city elections have to do with the police's role in Denver. For more on Chief Pazen, check out Bree's interview with the man himself from earlier this year. Patty mentioned her last appearance on the show, when she told the story of Elvis the cop lover's admiration for Denver's own Fool's Gold sandwich.  Hey! We have a newsletter. It's great. Read and subscribe: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ We're on Twitter: @citycastdenver Leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Colfax Crawl, presented by the Colfax Ave. Business Improvement District Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Election deniers are going door-to-door to look for potential voter fraud. Then, a check-in on what could influence people's votes this fall. Plus, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock hopes to destigmatize mental health issues, especially among Black men. And "Rattlesnake Kate" nabs top honors from the Colorado Theatre Guild.

Election deniers are going door-to-door to look for potential voter fraud. Then, a check-in on what could influence people's votes this fall. Plus, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock hopes to destigmatize mental health issues, especially among Black men. And "Rattlesnake Kate" nabs top honors from the Colorado Theatre Guild.

There are many narratives about Denver — we're a boom n' bust town, we're a weed town, we're, well (in the eyes of one rural Colorado politician), a “toilet bowl.” Earlier this week, Mayor Hancock shared his own, albeit bland, narrative of the Denver he's been in charge of for the last 11-plus years. Over at Westword, editor-in-chief Patty Calhoun and the crew pondered that same narrative and asked: has Denver lost its mojo? On the show today, host Bree Davies sits down with Patty and Westword staffer Conor McCormick-Cavanagh to discuss what makes Denver worth celebrating, and what we can do to put that pep back in our Mile High step.  Check out Westword's latest cover story contemplating the mojo question from Patty, Conor, and a slew of other great writers. Listen to our episode from earlier this week where Paul and Bree discuss Mayor Hancock's final State of the City address. (Conor did a great summary of the speech for Westword, too!) Looking for cool stuff to do this weekend? Editor Peyton Garcia's got you covered. Read and subscribe to the City Cast Denver newsletter: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ We are on twitter: @citycastdenver Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Colfax Ave. BID presents Independents Day Denver Film presents Film on the Rocks: Summer of Soul Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday, Mayor Michael B. Hancock offered many thoughts and some interesting prospects for Denver's future in his last State of the City address. Winding down his third and final term as Denver's mayor, Hancock focused mostly on what he's done for us lately — like championing programs and policies to address housing and homelessness and announcing the new Denver Institute of Racial Equity, Innovation and Reconciliation, a think tank that's supposed to improve public safety. Today on the show, host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi break down Hancock's speech, respond to some of his claims, and ask: What will be Mayor Hancock's true legacy?  To read or watch Hancock's whole State of the City address, click here.  Paul mentioned a Westword story about the Denver Basic Income Project. You can read that here.  There's plenty more Denver news you might want to know. Fortunately, we've rounded it all up for you in today's CCD newsletter: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ Hang out with us on Twitter @citycastdenver Leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Denver Film presents Summer of Soul Colfax Ave. Business Improvement District presents Independents Day Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor Hancock's final State of the City address and the new theme: "Denver: A City Built On Justice." Sound from the speech and discussion on what was said/not said... and topics of focus and many issues downplayed or dismissed. 9-8-8 is unveiled nationwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Michael Hancock is one of the US' most known Mayors. Having served Denver as an elected official for almost two decades, Mayor Hancock has seen perhaps the greatest transformation of any American city this century, with Denver exploding in growth, business and opportunity.Yet with that opportunity has come real challenges - housing, transit, public safety. Yet while Mayor Hancock is the Chief Executive, he is under no illusion that these are his challenges to tackle alone.In this episode we discuss the difference between a visionary and implementer leader, the most surprising aspects of being a major city Mayor, and his thought process before using his veto powers for the first time.Please enjoy my conversation with Mayor Michael Hancock.

Claudia Lifton works at the Institute for Humane Education. Previously, as the Denver Director of Factory Farming Awareness Coalition, she spent six years speaking to students, business leaders, and stakeholders about the environmental, public health, social justice, and animal welfare impacts of factory farming. In Denver, she serves on Mayor Hancock's Sustainability Advisory Council and is a member of the Board of Directors for Good Life Refuge. Previously, she traveled throughout Africa and Southeast Asia working with local people to address concerns ranging from poaching, shark finning, overfishing, water access, animal tourism exploitation, and wildlife trafficking. She spent three summers working at Catskill Animal Sanctuary in New York helping to run Camp Kindness, a summer camp where children learned about farmed animals, plant-based diets and nutrition, and effective advocacy. In her free time, Claudia enjoys attending concerts and festivals, hiking, camping, and cuddling with the animals at Good Life Refuge.---This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: Get 10% off the first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/carlyThis episode is supported by Terraseed. Click here to get 50% off your first month of vegan vitamins!This episode is supported by Who Gives A Crap. Try your new favorite, sustainable toilet paper today by using the code CARLY10 to get $10 off your first order over $54 or more!https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011ljZTu---Thanks for listening to another episode. Follow, review and share to help Consciously Clueless grow! Support Carly on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/consciouslycarlyConnect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciously.carly/Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/consciously.carly.blogConnect on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/carlyjean5/Explore the Website: https://www.consciouslycarly.com/Music by Matthew Baxley

Union Station is a mess. At least that's what news outlets keep saying about the transit hub and fancy downtown hangout. In the last six months, complaints of violence, open drug use, and people sleeping in the public space have become the narrative of Union Station, painting it as a scene of constant chaos. At the beginning of 2022, Mayor Hancock responded by swarming the place with police — as a result, he said that DPD had made 700 arrests since January.  The City Cast Denver crew hadn't made a trek down to the shiny train station since before the pandemic, and knew it was time to see for themselves what was going on there. Host Bree Davies and producers Paul Karolyi and Xandra McMahon met up with Denverite reporter Kyle Harris — who has covered issues at Union Station extensively — for a walk around the downtown spot. They wanted to see for themselves what, exactly, was so concerning.  Read more of Kyle Harris's original reporting on Union Station for Denverite:  We spent 18 hours at Union Station. Here's everything we saw and heard. A swanky Union Station high rise holds clues about how the rich and poor will coexist (or not) downtown Denver police have arrested more than 700 people at Union Station this year — only a third for drug crimes Just a note: Street sweeping starts today! Find out when to avoid that parking ticket in your neighborhood and more in today's City Cast Denver newsletter. Read and subscribe: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ Say hello on Twitter: @citycastdenver Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown -    Chris Fuselier in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 05:12   Jessie Shapiro - 01:06:14   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:47:27   "Eddie Don't Quit" by Dave Gunders - 02:08:52   Right Wing Media Watch - 02:14:59   Chris Fuselier is welcomed into Craig's Lawyer's Lounge to share memories of his best friend Les Shapiro. This owner of Denver's famous Blake Street Tavern adored Colorado's famed sportscaster, Les Shapiro, who passed away last month.   Find out why Les loved Chris too. Chris Fuselier is an accomplished restaurateur and community leader. During the pandemic, he's battled with Governor Polis and Mayor Hancock. And Chris is not afraid to rip Donald Trump when necessary. And it is necessary. Les was the same way. Chris describes their political journey together.   Chris discusses MLB's disastrous lockout and the fate of downtown Denver. The brave leadership of Ukraine President Zelensky, a lawyer, is saluted. Disparaged is Russian President Putin, also a law school grad. Find out why Chris thinks Les would've been a great lawyer.   Jessie Shapiro, age 35, is a well-spoken talented son of Les. A successful LA musician and aspiring screenwriter, we get a sampling of Jessie's songs, and a lot of loving memories of his father Les Shapiro. This interview will make you appreciate Les and contemplate his anti-Trump activism.   Les would have been 66 on March 4, 2022. Les impacted many people in Colorado where he and wife Paula raised a fine family. Family, friends, and fans are gathering Sunday, March 6, 2022, at 1:00 pm at Blake Street Tavern just north of Coors Field. More details provided on podcast. RSVP on Facebook   With Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, World War III may be underway, and our Troubadour Dave Gunders has the perfect song, Eddie (Vladdy) Don't Quit, about a megalomaniac who won't stop till he's stopped. Considered are many aspects of this dangerous situation and how to make it end.   With our segment Right Wing Media Watch, we identify and confront media that helps lead people toward authoritarianism and bigotry. This week features Lauren Boebert, Tina Peters, Megyn Kelly, Buck Sexton, congressional candidate Erik Aadland, and stars of #DenverTrumpRadio led by Peter Boyles.

Continued discussion on the MLB, Mayor Hancock and Governor Polis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Hancock vacation and new "Deputy Mayor."Phone calls on CostcoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back! We enjoyed the holiday last week and didn't podcast. Gary flies solo this week and complains about the Denver Broncos and Mayor Hancock but is ultimately grateful for his birthday and Gian.

Mayor Hancock travels for Thanksgiving after telling you not to, Gov. Polis has Covid, Money Monday with David Fischer of Landmark CapitalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan takes Listener calls on the Mayor Hancock controversy, and gives out even more Turkey Awards! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan gives out more Turkey Awards, takes Listener Calls, reactions to Mayor Hancock's trip Out-of-State, and more News! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock talks about the intensifying fight against COVID-19, plus updates on helping people experiencing homelessness and his views on how Denver Public Schools' superintendent has been treated. Then, the latest research on mask efficacy. Plus, we talk to the next generation of voters about how the 2020 election shaped their views.

Mayor Hancock and Federico Pena deliver a harsh letter to Tay-Tay & The Denver School Board and Steffan takes listener calls regarding the election legal fight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayor Hancock audio on COVID in Denver, a possible Shutdown imminent?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan's interview with James O'Keefe from Project Veritas, audio from Mayor Hancock's appearance on CNN in regards to COVID numbers in Colorado, Remembering Lee Keltner, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan talks with Senior Advisor with the Trump/Pence Campaign - John Pence! Also, Mayor Hancock's video response to Denver in Decay, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More reaction and discussion to Mayor Michael Hancock's comments, Steffan details our attempts to interview Mayor Hancock, Listener calls, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More audio from Mayor Hancock, Murphy Robinson, and Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan has dicussion of the issues with the Homeless Camp at Morey Middle School, and further discussion of the Englewood Law Firm's comments to Steffan and his Producer that some may say sound like threats. Also, audio from Mayor Hancock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan plays audio from Mayor Hancock's "State of the City" address, Morey Middle School petition to stop the Homeless camp out front, Protest audio from multiple cities, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.