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Carbon offset goals, Claims Adjuster MSU Denver, WSCU MEM, Bike Taxi. #ResoluteSustainability

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I'm a multimedia environmental journalist. I have a BA in Convergence Journalism from Metropolitan State University of Denver. I have a Masters in Environmental Management from Western State Colorado University.

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National Sword recycling program's impacts on Colorado commodities

National Sword recycling program's impacts on Colorado commodities

"The amount (of plastic) that we're producing is supposed to quadruple by 2050. So we're producing this stuff…

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25th Bike to Work Day draws record numbers

25th Bike to Work Day draws record numbers

On Wednesday, June 27, 1,355 Springs residents participated in the 25th annual Bike to Work Day, a record num…

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Olympic City USA celebrates Olympic Day

Olympic City USA celebrates Olympic Day

June 23 marked the 70th Olympic Day, celebrating the modern Olympic Games which began June 23, 1894. Olympic …

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A firsthand look at PikeRide, the city's new bike share

A firsthand look at PikeRide, the city's new bike share

Colorado Springs Independent newspaper is the local authority for news, politics, marijuana news, food and dr…

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Rocky Mountain Wolf Project calls for animal reintroduction amid pushback

Rocky Mountain Wolf Project calls for animal reintroduction amid pushback

click to enlarge If anyone is a leading authority on wolf reintroduction, it's Mike Phillips. The conservatio…

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Springs bartenders launch new U.S. Bartenders' Guild chapter

Springs bartenders launch new U.S. Bartenders' Guild chapter

click to enlarge After a year of visioning, months of gathering signatures and individual organizing efforts,…

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Issue 1 draws nearly $1 million in campaign money

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By Tyler Grimes, Pam Zubeck
| SoCo Insider Verified
click to enlarge If you haven't noticed, there's a lot of air time on TV and radio stations devoted to convincing you to either support Issue 1 in the city's April 2 election, or defeat it. Issue 1 would authorize firefighters to have collective bargaining rights but prohibit a strike. Firefighters argue they need a seat at the table to assure their and the public's safety via appropriate staffing and equipment.
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"Battle of the Bike Lanes" draws large, noisy crowd

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By Tyler Grimes, Pam Zubeck
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click to enlarge Faith Miller About 300 people crowded Studio Bee to hear panelists speak about bike lanes. Bike lanes are currently one of the most controversial topics in Colorado Springs, at least in terms of the number of comments and letters-to-the-editor that local media receive on the subject. So, we stopped by a free public event called "Battle of the Bike Lanes," hosted by the Gazette at the Pikes Peak Center's Studio Bee on Feb. 25.
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New CSPD police chief says traffic deaths, adding officers, homeless are top challenges

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By Tyler Grimes, Pam Zubeck
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click to enlarge Courtesy CSPD Vince Niski Deputy Chief Vince Niski is expected to succeed Pete Carey as chief of the Colorado Springs Police Department (assuming if City Council approves). He says his biggest challenges in his new role will be curbing traffic fatalities, efficiently adding 120 police officers in the next four years and dealing with the growing homeless population. Niski, chosen by Mayor John Suthers on Feb.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Colorado Central Magazine

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

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