Vic Vela
@vicvela.bsky.social
I’ve survived cocaine addiction, HIV, diabetes and the 2003 Chicago Cubs. Public radio host. 5-time Edward R. Murrow award winner and the 2020 Colorado Media Person of the Year. Deadhead💀⚡️
Subscribe to VV’s Back From Broken: https://m.youtube.com/vicvela1
Subscribe to VV’s Back From Broken: https://m.youtube.com/vicvela1
This just in: F*ck the Chiefs!
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This just in: F*ck the Chiefs!
Peter Boyles is a Colorado radio legend who struggled with drugs and alcohol. In the 1980s, his best friend, KOA host Alan Berg, implored Boyles to get some help. Weeks later, Berg, who was Jewish, would be assassinated by a white supremacist group. His death sent Boyles reeling.
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Peter Boyles is a Colorado radio legend who struggled with drugs and alcohol. In the 1980s, his best friend, KOA host Alan Berg, implored Boyles to get some help. Weeks later, Berg, who was Jewish, would be assassinated by a white supremacist group. His death sent Boyles reeling.
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The face of a very brave girl.
Rider started chemotherapy this week and her turnaround has been remarkable. She’s stronger, eating full meals again and has more energy. She’s giving me a lot more tail wags too. 😇🥰
She’s a fighter. And I love her so very much. ❤️❤️
Rider started chemotherapy this week and her turnaround has been remarkable. She’s stronger, eating full meals again and has more energy. She’s giving me a lot more tail wags too. 😇🥰
She’s a fighter. And I love her so very much. ❤️❤️
November 23, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The face of a very brave girl.
Rider started chemotherapy this week and her turnaround has been remarkable. She’s stronger, eating full meals again and has more energy. She’s giving me a lot more tail wags too. 😇🥰
She’s a fighter. And I love her so very much. ❤️❤️
Rider started chemotherapy this week and her turnaround has been remarkable. She’s stronger, eating full meals again and has more energy. She’s giving me a lot more tail wags too. 😇🥰
She’s a fighter. And I love her so very much. ❤️❤️
The face of a very brave girl.
Rider started chemotherapy this week and her turnaround has been remarkable. She’s stronger, eating full meals again and has more energy. She’s giving me a lot more tail wags too. 😇🥰
She’s a fighter. And I love her so very much. ❤️❤️
Rider started chemotherapy this week and her turnaround has been remarkable. She’s stronger, eating full meals again and has more energy. She’s giving me a lot more tail wags too. 😇🥰
She’s a fighter. And I love her so very much. ❤️❤️
November 23, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The face of a very brave girl.
Rider started chemotherapy this week and her turnaround has been remarkable. She’s stronger, eating full meals again and has more energy. She’s giving me a lot more tail wags too. 😇🥰
She’s a fighter. And I love her so very much. ❤️❤️
Rider started chemotherapy this week and her turnaround has been remarkable. She’s stronger, eating full meals again and has more energy. She’s giving me a lot more tail wags too. 😇🥰
She’s a fighter. And I love her so very much. ❤️❤️
My sweet girl has cancer. I am devastated.
Rider has multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow. If there’s a ray of hope here it’s that, with treatment, the survival rate *can* be measured in years.
We just gotta hope for the best…
Rider has multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow. If there’s a ray of hope here it’s that, with treatment, the survival rate *can* be measured in years.
We just gotta hope for the best…
November 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
My sweet girl has cancer. I am devastated.
Rider has multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow. If there’s a ray of hope here it’s that, with treatment, the survival rate *can* be measured in years.
We just gotta hope for the best…
Rider has multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow. If there’s a ray of hope here it’s that, with treatment, the survival rate *can* be measured in years.
We just gotta hope for the best…
The NFL absolutely needs to allow for reviews/challenges to pass interference and roughing the passer calls. These flag-happy refs are robbing fans of incredible finishes to games because they can’t keep it in their pants.
November 17, 2025 at 4:41 AM
The NFL absolutely needs to allow for reviews/challenges to pass interference and roughing the passer calls. These flag-happy refs are robbing fans of incredible finishes to games because they can’t keep it in their pants.
Final update from Mile High:
Broncos 22
F*ck the Chiefs 19
Broncos 22
F*ck the Chiefs 19
November 17, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Final update from Mile High:
Broncos 22
F*ck the Chiefs 19
Broncos 22
F*ck the Chiefs 19
Update from Mile High:
Broncos 13
F*ck the Chiefs 6
Broncos 13
F*ck the Chiefs 6
November 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Update from Mile High:
Broncos 13
F*ck the Chiefs 6
Broncos 13
F*ck the Chiefs 6
My in-depth, nuanced, heavily researched thoughts on today’s Broncos-Chiefs game. #BroncosCountry
November 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
My in-depth, nuanced, heavily researched thoughts on today’s Broncos-Chiefs game. #BroncosCountry
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“When somebody asks how you’re feeling, tell them. It’s ok to not be doing alright.”
—Army veteran Shaun Forbis
Great local coverage from last night’s Back From Broken Foundation event in Longmont featuring veterans in recovery from addiction. The video will be available on my YouTube page soon.
—Army veteran Shaun Forbis
Great local coverage from last night’s Back From Broken Foundation event in Longmont featuring veterans in recovery from addiction. The video will be available on my YouTube page soon.
Colorado veterans discuss overcoming addiction at Longmont event
The conversation was recorded in front of a live audience at the Longmont Moose Lodge and moderated by Longmont native Vic Vela.
www.coloradohometownweekly.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
“When somebody asks how you’re feeling, tell them. It’s ok to not be doing alright.”
—Army veteran Shaun Forbis
Great local coverage from last night’s Back From Broken Foundation event in Longmont featuring veterans in recovery from addiction. The video will be available on my YouTube page soon.
—Army veteran Shaun Forbis
Great local coverage from last night’s Back From Broken Foundation event in Longmont featuring veterans in recovery from addiction. The video will be available on my YouTube page soon.
“When somebody asks how you’re feeling, tell them. It’s ok to not be doing alright.”
—Army veteran Shaun Forbis
Great local coverage from last night’s Back From Broken Foundation event in Longmont featuring veterans in recovery from addiction. The video will be available on my YouTube page soon.
—Army veteran Shaun Forbis
Great local coverage from last night’s Back From Broken Foundation event in Longmont featuring veterans in recovery from addiction. The video will be available on my YouTube page soon.
Colorado veterans discuss overcoming addiction at Longmont event
The conversation was recorded in front of a live audience at the Longmont Moose Lodge and moderated by Longmont native Vic Vela.
www.coloradohometownweekly.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
“When somebody asks how you’re feeling, tell them. It’s ok to not be doing alright.”
—Army veteran Shaun Forbis
Great local coverage from last night’s Back From Broken Foundation event in Longmont featuring veterans in recovery from addiction. The video will be available on my YouTube page soon.
—Army veteran Shaun Forbis
Great local coverage from last night’s Back From Broken Foundation event in Longmont featuring veterans in recovery from addiction. The video will be available on my YouTube page soon.
I hated this broncos game all week long: DEN in a sandwich spot, coming off a brutally physical game against Houston, playing on short rest against an eager divisional rival, with the Chiefs next. Bad scheduling spot for the Broncos— but that doesn’t excuse the offensive performance we saw tonight.
November 7, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I hated this broncos game all week long: DEN in a sandwich spot, coming off a brutally physical game against Houston, playing on short rest against an eager divisional rival, with the Chiefs next. Bad scheduling spot for the Broncos— but that doesn’t excuse the offensive performance we saw tonight.
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This Broncos game is like watching someone walking around carrying a sick chicken.
November 7, 2025 at 3:26 AM
This Broncos game is like watching someone walking around carrying a sick chicken.
This Broncos game is like watching someone walking around carrying a sick chicken.
November 7, 2025 at 3:26 AM
This Broncos game is like watching someone walking around carrying a sick chicken.
And the Broncos emerge from halftime looking even more inept than they did in the first half.
This offense looks completely disinterested in playing football tonight.
#BroncosCountry
This offense looks completely disinterested in playing football tonight.
#BroncosCountry
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
And the Broncos emerge from halftime looking even more inept than they did in the first half.
This offense looks completely disinterested in playing football tonight.
#BroncosCountry
This offense looks completely disinterested in playing football tonight.
#BroncosCountry
It’s the same old song for the broncos early in games…
The offense sucks and gets behind schedule due to penalties, poor play calling and bad play by Nix
The defense bends but rarely breaks
The other team’s special teams unit is much better than ours
This is unsustainable.
#BroncosCountry
The offense sucks and gets behind schedule due to penalties, poor play calling and bad play by Nix
The defense bends but rarely breaks
The other team’s special teams unit is much better than ours
This is unsustainable.
#BroncosCountry
November 7, 2025 at 2:12 AM
It’s the same old song for the broncos early in games…
The offense sucks and gets behind schedule due to penalties, poor play calling and bad play by Nix
The defense bends but rarely breaks
The other team’s special teams unit is much better than ours
This is unsustainable.
#BroncosCountry
The offense sucks and gets behind schedule due to penalties, poor play calling and bad play by Nix
The defense bends but rarely breaks
The other team’s special teams unit is much better than ours
This is unsustainable.
#BroncosCountry
My Dearest Rider,
The vet called with some news and I’m afraid it’s not what we had hoped for, my good girl. We have a tough road ahead. But know this: There is nothing I wouldn’t do… no mountain I wouldn’t climb, no ocean I wouldn’t cross, no bullet I wouldn’t take to help you feel better…
The vet called with some news and I’m afraid it’s not what we had hoped for, my good girl. We have a tough road ahead. But know this: There is nothing I wouldn’t do… no mountain I wouldn’t climb, no ocean I wouldn’t cross, no bullet I wouldn’t take to help you feel better…
November 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
My Dearest Rider,
The vet called with some news and I’m afraid it’s not what we had hoped for, my good girl. We have a tough road ahead. But know this: There is nothing I wouldn’t do… no mountain I wouldn’t climb, no ocean I wouldn’t cross, no bullet I wouldn’t take to help you feel better…
The vet called with some news and I’m afraid it’s not what we had hoped for, my good girl. We have a tough road ahead. But know this: There is nothing I wouldn’t do… no mountain I wouldn’t climb, no ocean I wouldn’t cross, no bullet I wouldn’t take to help you feel better…
November 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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It was the second of November
And they were still playing baseball…
And they were still playing baseball…
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 AM
It was the second of November
And they were still playing baseball…
And they were still playing baseball…
It was the second of November
And they were still playing baseball…
And they were still playing baseball…
November 2, 2025 at 4:03 AM
It was the second of November
And they were still playing baseball…
And they were still playing baseball…
Aaron Gordon is as popular in Denver as Jokic is and may very well be the most popular player across all of Denver sports. He’s put so much work into his game, including his free throw shooting. He’s just a damn leader. Leads by example. Mr. Nugget, indeed. #MileHighBasketball
October 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Aaron Gordon is as popular in Denver as Jokic is and may very well be the most popular player across all of Denver sports. He’s put so much work into his game, including his free throw shooting. He’s just a damn leader. Leads by example. Mr. Nugget, indeed. #MileHighBasketball
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We’re here all day with the latest on Chauncey Billups’ stunning gambling arrest, along with our dedicated and ethical team of reporters who you can trust for objective journalism— right after this message on how you can win big on a TJ Hockenson prop bet tonight at FanDuel!
— ESPN
— ESPN
October 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We’re here all day with the latest on Chauncey Billups’ stunning gambling arrest, along with our dedicated and ethical team of reporters who you can trust for objective journalism— right after this message on how you can win big on a TJ Hockenson prop bet tonight at FanDuel!
— ESPN
— ESPN
We’re here all day with the latest on Chauncey Billups’ stunning gambling arrest, along with our dedicated and ethical team of reporters who you can trust for objective journalism— right after this message on how you can win big on a TJ Hockenson prop bet tonight at FanDuel!
— ESPN
— ESPN
October 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We’re here all day with the latest on Chauncey Billups’ stunning gambling arrest, along with our dedicated and ethical team of reporters who you can trust for objective journalism— right after this message on how you can win big on a TJ Hockenson prop bet tonight at FanDuel!
— ESPN
— ESPN
WHaT THE F*CK DID I JUST WITNESS????? BRONCOS WINNNnnnnn!! AAGHHI’M GETTING TOO OLD FOR THIS SHIT!!!! AAAHhhhhhh I’m coming for you, Elizabeth! THIS IS THE BIG ONE!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 #broncoscountry
October 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
WHaT THE F*CK DID I JUST WITNESS????? BRONCOS WINNNnnnnn!! AAGHHI’M GETTING TOO OLD FOR THIS SHIT!!!! AAAHhhhhhh I’m coming for you, Elizabeth! THIS IS THE BIG ONE!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 #broncoscountry
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Hey folks! If you tune in to KNUS 710 AM tomorrow between 6 and 10, you’ll hear a familiar voice on the air— mine! This week, conservative radio host Jeff Hunt is featuring a wide range of political voices and I’m stepping up to the plate Thursday as co-host. Stream here: 710knus.com/radioshow/th...
October 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Hey folks! If you tune in to KNUS 710 AM tomorrow between 6 and 10, you’ll hear a familiar voice on the air— mine! This week, conservative radio host Jeff Hunt is featuring a wide range of political voices and I’m stepping up to the plate Thursday as co-host. Stream here: 710knus.com/radioshow/th...