Today on Colorado Edition: we’ll get a preview of some municipal ballot questions. Plus, how one Colorado college is using a Navajo principle in its COVID-19 response. We’ll also learn about how the pandemic impacted a local public health alliance, and get ideas for how to safely celebrate Halloween this year.
Municipal Election Preview
We’ve been talking a lot about the upcoming election lately. On the ballot, which you may have already received in the mail, Colorado voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on the presidential race, a senate race, 11 statewide ballot questions and other topics, including local issues.
Kevin Bommer, the executive director of the Colorado Municipal League, joined us to explain some of those local ballot questions and what trends we’re seeing across the state.
Using Kinship As A COVID-19 Response
As universities across the state have seen COVID-19 outbreaks, we’ve been talking a lot about testing strategies, online classes and the like when it comes to higher education.
Today, we’re going to learn about one Colorado college that is approaching COVID-19 differently: through an embrace of the Navajo principle of kinship.
Jason Gonzales has reported on what Fort Lewis College in Durango is doing for Chalkbeat Colorado, and he joined us to explain what this means, and what other schools can learn from this example.
Public Health And The Pandemic
We’ve been hearing a lot about public health departments and their essential role in responding to the pandemic. What you may not know, is that historically, many public health departments have formed alliances.
But in a part of our region, the strain of the pandemic is forcing one of those alliances apart. KUNC’s Rae Ellen Bichell reports.
How To Safely Celebrate Halloween
Halloween is coming up in just a few short weeks, and many of us are wondering how we can, and should, celebrate this year. After all, the usual activities, like trick or treating or haunted houses, are suddenly much scarier due to the risks posed by COVID-19.
Priscilla Blossom recently reported on some of the do’s and don'ts of the holiday for Kaiser Health News. She joined us with some tips.
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