In this week's episode of The Morning Mountain, hosts Jackson and Xavey talk about the failed "red wave" that was anticipated for the 2022 Midterm Election and the results of ballot measures. They also share advice from firefighters and discuss one of the latest health concerns for children in Colorado.
In this week's episode of The Morning Mountain, host Xavey Bzdek highlights "Colorado's 462 faces of fentanyl," a story that shares the lives of fentanyl victims. He also discusses using AI to predict and measure wildfires and a reminds listeners to use The Gazette's voter guide to make educated decisons in the midterm election next week.
In this week's episode of Morning Mountain, hosts Xavey Bzdek and Jackson Bailey discuss the story of a mother who's sexual assault trauma from her time in the military was used against her during a battle over the care for her children. Also featured is a story about a stranded hiker that was rescued after being spotted by a passenger on a train.
In this week's episode of Morning Mountain, hosts Xavey Bzdek and Jackson Bailey discusses some of the hot topics that are on the table for the November election. They also discuss the Pueblo Chile Festival, new funding from the White House to combat opioid abuse in Colorado and more.
In this week's episode of Morning Mountain, host Xavey Bzdek discusses the recent change to the status of Denver's air quality to severe and what that means for Coloradoans across the state. Also in this week's episode, funding for clean water systems and celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
In this week's episode of Morning Mountain, host Xavey Bzdek covers the state of education in Colorado as teacher salaries remain stagnant while education spending continues to increase. He also covers the death of Queen Elizabeth II and a collection of national and local news.
In this week's episode of Morning Mountain, host Jackson Bailey covers the Colorado ski industry's deal with Denver to use water for snowmaking in the fall. The deal is threatened by the call for Colorado River's Upper Basin states to cut water consumption to meet the Lower Basins senior water rights.
In this week's episode of Morning Mountain, hosts Jackson and Xavey wrap up The Gazette's special series "Tipping Point: The Colorado River in peril." They also discuss the biggest news of the week, such as the Biden administration's announcement of a plan for student loan forgiveness.
In this week's episode of Morning Mountain, host Jackson Bailey takes on the show by himself. He discusses the newest announcement about water cuts in the Colorado River Basin, hydropower at Glen Canyon Dam and other news, including what you need to know about Colorado's migrating tarantulas.
In this week's episode of Morning Mountain, hosts Jackson and Xavey interview Gazette reporter's Seth Klamann and Carol McKinley about their experience reporting "Fentanyl family: Colorado's deadling overdose siege had mom and pop roots," which published July 12, 2022.
In this week's episode of Morning Mountain, hosts Jackson and Xavey interview Gazette reporter Jessica Snouwaert about the Front Range's water sources and how cities are learning to live with less.
In this week's episode of Morning Mountain, hosts Jackson and Xavey interview Gazette reporter Mary Shinn about the Bureau of Reclamation's announcement that the seven states reliant on the river, including Colorado, need to conserve an additional 2-million to 4 million acre-feet of water next year to preserve the integrity of the stricken system.
In this week's episode of Morning Mountain, hosts Jackson and Xavey interview Gazette features reporter Seth Boster about his piece on recreation for The Gazette's special project "Tipping Point: The Colorado in Peril," and examination of the state of the Colorado River.
The Morning Mountain is a weekly news podcast from the Colorado Springs Gazette, a Pulitzer award winning newspaper founded in 1872. Hosts Jackson Bailey and Xavey Bzdek provide insight into the past week's stories.
We're losing World War II veterans every day and as they pass, so do their stories. On this week's episode, we talk to Gazette photographer Parker Seibold about our latest podcast, The Last of the Greatest.
Produced by Katie Klann, Colorado Springs Gazette
Reporting by Parker Seibold, Colorado Springs Gazette
Music: Let That Sink In by Lee Rosevere
It’s still early in the winter season, but we’ve had a lot of snow and snow means more mud and moisture on the hiking trails in town. On this week's episode, we talk to Gazette columnist David Ramsey about how he’s battled the mud on some of his favorite trails.
Produced by Katie Klann, Colorado Springs Gazette
Reporting by David Ramsey, Colorado Springs Gazette
Music: Let That Sink In by Lee Rosevere
Two days before Terry West died at the El Paso County jail, he complained to a nurse of chest pain. She told him to stretch. Minutes before West died, he screamed for help and vomited blood. A medical staffer who was nearby walked away. Yet local authorities ended their probe into any potential missteps when they determined that the jail’s security staff were not at fault. On today’s episode, we talk to Gazette reporter Rachel Riley about deaths at the El Paso County jail.
Produced by Katie Klann, Colorado Springs Gazette
Reporting by Rachel Riley, Colorado Springs Gazette
Music: Let That Sink In by Lee Rosevere
Terry Miller’s past is, no doubt, a bountiful and complicated one. He was the greatest high school athlete in Colorado Springs history as a superlative football running back, he departed Oklahoma State after earning a degree in finance in four years, and replaced O.J. Simpson as Buffalo Bills lead running back. And yet . . . An asterisk floats above the glory. He pleaded guilty in 1999 to bank fraud and was ordered to pay $179,000 in restitution. On this week’s episode, we talk to Gazette columnist David Ramsey about Terry Miller’s past, present, and future.
Produced by Katie Klann, Colorado Springs Gazette
Reporting by David Ramsey, Colorado Springs Gazette
Music: Let That Sink In by Lee Rosevere
The international mountain biking association recently updated its official stance on electronic bikes. Class 1 e-bikes — defined as “low-speed, pedal-assisted” with the motor stopping at 20 mph — could be allowed on trails as long as access is not lost or impeded for traditional mountain bikes. On this week’s episode, we talk to gazette reporter Seth Boster about the controversial form of transportation.
Produced by Katie Klann, Colorado Springs Gazette
Reporting by Seth Boster, Colorado Springs Gazette
Music: Let That Sink In by Lee Rosevere
The trial of Florissant rancher Patrick Frazee, 33, accused of beating his fiancée, Kelsey Berreth to death last year, is scheduled to begin with jury selection Monday in Cripple Creek. On this week’s episode, we talk to Gazette reporter Jakob Rodgers about the case and how it’s affected Teller County.
Produced by Katie Klann, Colorado Springs Gazette
Reporting by Jakob Rodgers, Colorado Springs Gazette
Music: Let That Sink In by Lee Rosevere
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