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Headlines and local news for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Hosted by KGNU’s Abby O’Brien.

On today’s program, you’ll hear about the strengths and pitfalls of a Colorado law protecting consumers’ rights to repair their own technology. Next you’ll hear from Chris Mohr with his weekly commentary segment Make Them Hear You. The program ends with Naturally, from KGNU’s resident herbalist, Brigitte Mars.

The Morning Magazine is KGNU’s weekday morning show featuring in-depth discussions on local news issues. Click here to listen to other episodes of the Morning Magazine.

Headlines and local news for Friday, January 6, 2026. Hosted by KGNU’s Juanita Hurtado Huerfano.

First we take a look at the sale of St. Benedict’s Monastery near Aspen. The 3700-acre property in Old Snowmass sold for $120 million, the priciest-ever sale in Pitkin County. The buyer is listed as Espen LLC, however, the Wall Street Journal reported that it was actually Alex Karp, the CEO of the prominent software and analysis company Palantir.

Due to the property’s long history of conservation and spiritual legacy, the sale is drawing a lot of community interest. For Rocky Mountain Community Radio, Aspen Public Radio’s Halle Zander spoke with reporter Kaya Williams, who broke the news of the sale for Aspen Journalism and continues to follow the story.

Then, a conversation with Scott Fitzwilliams. He took early retirement last year, shortly after the Trump administration fired thousands of workers at the Forest Service and other land management agencies. Now he’s warning that the administration’s priorities and actions will hurt rural Western communities, even if they don’t see the impacts just yet. Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s Caroline Llanes spoke with Fitzwilliams to find out more.

And to wrap up the show, a debrief with Ben Acimovic, the Traffic Operations and Technology Manager for the Colorado Department of Transportation about the changes the Colorado speed enforcement program is bringing to CO 119 work zone.

The Morning Magazine is KGNU’s weekday morning show featuring in-depth discussions on local news issues. Click here to listen to other episodes of the Morning Magazine.

Headlines and local news for Friday, January 2, 2026. Hosted by KGNU’s Juanita Hurtado Huerfano.

First we review the equine herpes outbreak across the western and southwestern United States. KGNU’s Jack Armstrong sat down with a veterinary virology expert from Colorado State University to learn what was so worrying about the outbreak and how horses are being monitored before one of the nation’s biggest rodeos, the National Western Stock Show touches down in Denver.

Then, Shelley Schlender brings us January’s Nature Almanac. Boulder naturalists look into this unseasonably warm holiday season and some of the waterfowl that are hanging around on the unfrozen ponds.

And to wrap up the show, the latest episode of Dot-org, our biweekly spotlight of local non-profits.

The Morning Magazine is KGNU’s weekday morning show featuring in-depth discussions on local news issues. Click here to listen to other episodes of the Morning Magazine.

The Boulder Ballet traces its roots back to the Ballet Arts Studios in the 1970s. The company is dedicated to presenting classical, contemporary, and uniquely theatrical ballet, performing at various venues throughout the Bolder, Denver area, including Macky Auditorium and the Dairy ARTS Center.

Harvest of Hope Pantry is a non-profit organization dedicated to combating food insecurity by helping to put food on the table for those in need. Based in Boulder, CO, the organization provides services to the community. It relies heavily on community support, including donations, and the dedicated efforts of its volunteers.

HomeAhead is a member of the Furniture Bank Network of North America that has been helping to break the cycle of homelessness in Boulder County since 2019 by furnishing homes for over 1,500 people. Its mission is to accept gently used, essential furniture and household items and distribute them to individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness in Boulder County. By transforming empty houses into safe and comfortable homes, HomeAhead provides the most vulnerable in the community with the means to create a true home and start a new life.

Garden to Table runs a school garden program that helps children connect with nature, grow food, and learn science. They support over 6,500 students across 19 schools in the Boulder Valley area by providing a standards-based curriculum for PreK-5th grade, along with lesson kits, instructional support, and full garden management. The program is shown to increase academic engagement, improve physical and mental wellness by promoting nutrition, and develop environmental stewardship by fostering a connection to nature. Their mission is to empower school communities with gardens and curriculum to engage all students in experiential outdoor education.

It is been six months since Weld County’s Public Health Mobile Unit hit the roads aiming to reach the county’s rural areas and vulnerable populations. KGNU’s Juanita Hurtado Huerfano spent a day with them; here’s what she learned.

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Mindful Works is a non-profit social enterprise that helps individuals overcome barriers to employment by providing jobs, training, and supportive services. The organization focuses on creating meaningful work opportunities and fostering a sense of purpose and community through creativity. They sell products like handcrafted poufs, pillows, and baked goods to support their mission and collaborate with local businesses to expand their reach.

Recycle Colorado is dedicated to advancing circular economies and improving recycling in Colorado. They aim to make Colorado a leader in waste reduction, recovery, and diversion. The organization works with its 148 members, which include individuals and other organizations, to achieve its goals by bringing various stakeholders together to discuss solutions and policies. They host educational events like their annual Summit for Recycling conference and webinars, as well as committee meetings and round tables. The new Executive Director is Brandy Moe.