NEWS

Headlines:

• State Economy Better Than Expected
• State Biologists Work To Restore Blue Mesa Salmon
• KVNF Sports Report
• Western Slope Skies - Solstice Edition
• Good Solstice Wishes

The Paonia Eagles beat out 38 teams to win last weekend's Warrior Classic wrestling tournament. The prestigious all-class tournament attracts teams from throughout the state, Utah, Wyoming and Arizona. KVNF sports reporter Tamie Meck has more.

Headlines:

• USA Pro-cycling race picks host cities for 2013
• A look ahead at water issues in legislative session
• Naturita uranium mill looks to expand
• Moment of Silence Friday for Sandy Hook victims
• San Miguel County cuts budget funding to non-profits

Headlines:

• Longmont Sued Over Fracking Ban
• Gov Wants To Strengthen Mental Health Services and Support
• Former Gov Ritter On Short List For Energy Secretary
• Aspen Cancer Center Donations Decline
• Allegiant Air Serves Montrose This Winter
• Search For Dylan Redwine Continues With No Leads

In a split decision, Delta County Commissioners voted down a proposed gravel pit near Crawford on Monday, citing seven issues that influenced their decision. KVNF's Marty Durlin has more.

Gun laws, marijuana reform, and oil and gas regulations. These will be just a few of the hot button issues that state lawmakers grapple with during the next legislative session. Governor John Hickenlooper and legislative leaders outlined their thoughts in a panel at the Colorado Press Association. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.

Headlines:

• Numerous Protests Filed Against NF Gas Leasing
• Delta Commissioners Deny Crawford Gravel Pit
• Judge Rejects Anti-trust Settlement For Gas Companies
• Deputy Involved In Alleged Kidnapping
• Legislative Preview From the Capitol
• Farmers/Ranchers Being Surveyed RE Drought (see details below)