Andrea Chalfin
@andreachalfin.bsky.social
Managing Editor for KRCC, public radio for Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Music & media lover, food eater, and road traveler.
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From the Denver Mint to the Money Museum, Coloradans say goodbye to the penny www.cpr.org/2025/11/20/o... via @elainetassy.bsky.social & @andreachalfin.bsky.social
From the Denver Mint to the Money Museum, Coloradans say goodbye to the penny
Well, except, technically, ‘the United States has never made a penny.’
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November 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
From the Denver Mint to the Money Museum, Coloradans say goodbye to the penny www.cpr.org/2025/11/20/o... via @elainetassy.bsky.social & @andreachalfin.bsky.social
Residents of Palmer Lake, CO are voting in a special election with its origins in deliberations over a potential new Buc-ee's.
Palmer Lake special election: Voters set to decide on recalls, the future of annexations What to know about the special election in Palmer Lake
The special election takes place on September 9.
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August 30, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Residents of Palmer Lake, CO are voting in a special election with its origins in deliberations over a potential new Buc-ee's.
In a letter dated Saturday and signed by 14 elected officials in Pueblo and Pueblo County, officials called for county coroner Brian Cotter to resign. #puebloCO
Elected officials in Pueblo call for the resignation of its county coroner
A letter was signed by 14 elected officials in Pueblo and Pueblo County. Governor Jared Polis also called on the coroner to resign Friday.
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August 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
In a letter dated Saturday and signed by 14 elected officials in Pueblo and Pueblo County, officials called for county coroner Brian Cotter to resign. #puebloCO
I can’t stop right now with @overtherhine.bsky.social , one of the last shows I saw before the pandemic. Love and Revelation on #vynil but let’s go to the backroads, eh? youtube.com/watch?v=1iWm...
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YouTube video by Over the Rhine - Topic
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August 15, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I can’t stop right now with @overtherhine.bsky.social , one of the last shows I saw before the pandemic. Love and Revelation on #vynil but let’s go to the backroads, eh? youtube.com/watch?v=1iWm...
40 years ago today, #JohnMellencamp released #Scarecrow. It's hard for me to connect its release date to when I first purchased it, but it's pretty close. And I never looked back.
August 1, 2025 at 4:32 AM
40 years ago today, #JohnMellencamp released #Scarecrow. It's hard for me to connect its release date to when I first purchased it, but it's pretty close. And I never looked back.
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Here’s what the agreement between Palmer Lake and Buc-ee’s looks like, mostly. The annexation still needs approval www.cpr.org/2025/07/30/p... via @andreachalfin.bsky.social #copolitics
Here's what the agreement between Palmer Lake and Buc-ee's looks like, mostly. The annexation still needs approval
The Texas-based travel center chain would get a 1% tax rebate for its first two decades, while taking on responsibility for new water and road infrastructure.
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July 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Here’s what the agreement between Palmer Lake and Buc-ee’s looks like, mostly. The annexation still needs approval www.cpr.org/2025/07/30/p... via @andreachalfin.bsky.social #copolitics
TIL @nezhukumatathil.bsky.social is (partly) from my neck of the woods! (Yes, Bite by Bite is in my tsundoku.) orionmagazine.org/article/aime...
Aimee Nezhukumatathil Answers the Orion Questionnaire - Orion Magazine
In which we get to know our favorite writers better by exploring the sacred and mundane.
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July 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
TIL @nezhukumatathil.bsky.social is (partly) from my neck of the woods! (Yes, Bite by Bite is in my tsundoku.) orionmagazine.org/article/aime...
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Saving Kit Carson: Inside one rural Colorado town’s battle to stay alive and revitalize its community coloradosun.com/2025/07/20/k... #copolitics
Saving Kit Carson: Inside one rural Colorado town’s battle to stay alive and revitalize its community
Faced with declining population, a housing shortage and flagging economic fortunes, locals — including a returning son — have stepped up
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July 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Saving Kit Carson: Inside one rural Colorado town’s battle to stay alive and revitalize its community coloradosun.com/2025/07/20/k... #copolitics
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July 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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After 29 hours, US House passes Reconciliation Bill, 218-214. Heads to White House for bill signing tomorrow. 2 Rs - Massie & Fitzpatrick - voted no.
CO votes:
YES - Boebert, Crank, Evans, & Hurd
NOT - Crow, DeGette, Neguse & Pettersen
#copolitics
CO votes:
YES - Boebert, Crank, Evans, & Hurd
NOT - Crow, DeGette, Neguse & Pettersen
#copolitics
July 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
After 29 hours, US House passes Reconciliation Bill, 218-214. Heads to White House for bill signing tomorrow. 2 Rs - Massie & Fitzpatrick - voted no.
CO votes:
YES - Boebert, Crank, Evans, & Hurd
NOT - Crow, DeGette, Neguse & Pettersen
#copolitics
CO votes:
YES - Boebert, Crank, Evans, & Hurd
NOT - Crow, DeGette, Neguse & Pettersen
#copolitics
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Sale agreement inked for steel mill in Pueblo, new owners to take control later this year www.cpr.org/2025/06/27/p... via @krccnews.bsky.social
Sale agreement inked for steel mill in Pueblo, new owners to take control later this year
A $500 million deal was announced today for U.S. based manufacturing investment company Atlas Holdings to acquire steelmaker EVRAZ North America.
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June 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Sale agreement inked for steel mill in Pueblo, new owners to take control later this year www.cpr.org/2025/06/27/p... via @krccnews.bsky.social
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Dormant correctional facilities in Burlington and Walsenburg could soon be repurposed as ICE Detention Centers. For @cprnews.bsky.social www.cpr.org/2025/06/27/w...
Two Colorado facilities eyed as possible ICE detention centers
Currently unused facilities in Burlington and Walsenburg among “top priorities” for ICE expansion.
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June 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Dormant correctional facilities in Burlington and Walsenburg could soon be repurposed as ICE Detention Centers. For @cprnews.bsky.social www.cpr.org/2025/06/27/w...
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer, a popular seasonal creek in Southern Colorado isn't doing so hot.
Flows at the seasonal creek at Great Sand Dunes National Park are half of where they should be
Blame a dry winter in the Sangre de Christos for Medano Creek’s lackluster spring.
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May 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer, a popular seasonal creek in Southern Colorado isn't doing so hot.
All residents and businesses in Manitou Springs should only use tap water for essential drinking needs, as the city struggles with a critical water shortage. #ManitouSprings
Residents and businesses in Manitou Springs told to only use tap water for drinking in order to conserve supplies
Manitou Springs is trying to fix water quality issues in its primary water supply. The town's backup supply is also temporarily unavailable.
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May 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
All residents and businesses in Manitou Springs should only use tap water for essential drinking needs, as the city struggles with a critical water shortage. #ManitouSprings
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Voters in Pueblo appear to reject measure to potentially say goodbye to Black Hills Energy www.cpr.org/2025/05/07/p... via Shanna Lewis #copolitics
Voters in Pueblo appear to reject measure to potentially say goodbye to Black Hills Energy
Despite ongoing concerns about high electric bills, voters in Pueblo appear to have overwhelmingly rejected a measure to potentially end Black Hills Energy’s franchise in the city.
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May 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Voters in Pueblo appear to reject measure to potentially say goodbye to Black Hills Energy www.cpr.org/2025/05/07/p... via Shanna Lewis #copolitics
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert has concerns about the Front Range Passenger Rail project and she’s taking them to the Department of Government Efficiency. via @caitlynkim.bsky.social
Front Range Passenger Rail gets some high profile push back from Rep. Boebert
Boebert wants to stop federal funds from going to the project, but not much has been slated for it.
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May 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert has concerns about the Front Range Passenger Rail project and she’s taking them to the Department of Government Efficiency. via @caitlynkim.bsky.social
Hundreds of life-size animal puppets have begun a 12,400 mile journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle. via @theguardian.com
Lifesize herd of puppet animals begins climate action journey from Africa to Arctic Circle
The Herds project from the team behind Little Amal will travel 20,000km taking its message on environmental crisis across the world
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April 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Hundreds of life-size animal puppets have begun a 12,400 mile journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle. via @theguardian.com
Today is her birthday...
...they're smoking cigaaaaars
...they're smoking cigaaaaars
The Sugarcubes released their debut album ‘Life's Too Good’ 37 years ago on April 25, 1988 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/SugarcubesLTG
Rediscover The Sugarcubes’ Debut Album ‘Life’s Too Good’ (1988) | Tribute
A bouncy, buoyant pop album that’s also studded with discordant punk mixed with darkly goth moments, the group’s debut is, perhaps most importantly, Björk distilled down to her essence.
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April 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Today is her birthday...
...they're smoking cigaaaaars
...they're smoking cigaaaaars
Despite several inches of fresh snow and temperatures in the 30s, hundreds were out to protest the Trump administration in #COSprings. via @stephrivera.bsky.social
Hundreds gather for second ‘Hands Off’ protest against Trump administration at Colorado Springs City Hall
It was the second protest this month against the Trump administration and its wide-reaching policies that have impacted multiple government agencies and thousands of federal employees.
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April 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Despite several inches of fresh snow and temperatures in the 30s, hundreds were out to protest the Trump administration in #COSprings. via @stephrivera.bsky.social
The inaugurations come as the #COSprings grapples with controversial issues related to the city's growth, including a divisive land annexation that will go to a special election. www.cpr.org/2025/04/15/c...
Colorado Springs City Council members sworn in after April's election
Four new councilors are among those sworn in.
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April 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The inaugurations come as the #COSprings grapples with controversial issues related to the city's growth, including a divisive land annexation that will go to a special election. www.cpr.org/2025/04/15/c...
In 2024, more than 60,000 people made the trek up Little Grouse Mountain to visit Rita the Rock Planter in Victor, CO, mostly in the warmer months. But with the Ice Castles nearby in Cripple Creek, the troll still receives visitors throughout the winter.
How a troll and a castle are boosting business in Teller County
Like many Colorado mountain towns, the economies of Cripple Creek and Victor depend on visitors taking a long trip down a winding highway. A troll and castles made of ice are helping bridge a seasonal...
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April 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
In 2024, more than 60,000 people made the trek up Little Grouse Mountain to visit Rita the Rock Planter in Victor, CO, mostly in the warmer months. But with the Ice Castles nearby in Cripple Creek, the troll still receives visitors throughout the winter.
