http://kvnf.org en http://kvnf.org/post/new-lawmakers-receive-orientation <p>Newly-elected state lawmakers are spending the week at the capitol learning the basics of working under the gold dome. Freshman lawmakers are studying everything from the art of negotiating to the location of emergency exits. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.</p><p> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:35:29 +0000 Brian Cambria 3421 at http://kvnf.org http://kvnf.org/post/capitol-conversation-look-ahead-2013-legislative-session <p>Democrats will control both state legislative chambers when the state’s legislative session convenes in January. Lawmakers will be dealing with several controversial issues, including crafting regulations for recreational marijuana. Bente Birkeland talks to fellow statehouse reporters about what to expect and how the dynamics are likely to change.</p><p> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:52:11 +0000 Brian Cambria 2900 at http://kvnf.org http://kvnf.org/post/kvnf-local-newscast-friday-november-9th-2012 <p><u><strong>Headlines:</strong></u></p><ul><li>CO Dems Select 1st Openly Gay Man as Speaker of State House</li><li>USFS Upholds West Elk Mine Expansion</li><li>Montrose City Attorney Retires</li><li>Cañon City Residents Concerned about Piñon Ridge Uranium Mill</li><li>CPW Cites Med Pilot For Harrassing Elk</li><li>Ouray Ice Park Adds Climbing Tower</li><li>Rim Rock Drive Closed Saturday for Marathon</li><li>State Offices Closed Monday</li></ul><p> Fri, 09 Nov 2012 16:35:10 +0000 Ariana Brocious 2701 at http://kvnf.org