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Learning By Real Problems, May 16th, 2013
Traditional education methods can present problems for students who struggle with learning content that has unclear practical applications. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Bill Southworth, co-founder and CEO of Healing Leaders, about an alternative system of learning that is focused on problem solving to teach critical skills and content in the classroom.
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Wildfire Outlook For The Four Corners Area, May 17th, 2013
As drought conditions continue in the Four Corners area, fire agencies and homeowners are preparing for a bad wildfire season. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Rebecca Samulski, the Wildfire Education Specialist for the Montezuma County Fire Chiefs Association, about the current status of wildfire conditions, how climate change is factoring into wildfire planning, and what you can do to be ready in the event of a wildfire near you.
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Historic Preservation Projects in Cortez and Montezuma County, May 10th, 2013
In May, communities across Colorado will honor local history during the annual Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Linda Towle of the Cortez Historic Preservation Board, and Jill Seyfarth of Cultural Resource Planning, about projects in Montezuma County that are working to preserve and understand our history through documentation of historic structures in the area.
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High School Leadership Montezuma and the Green Scheme Buy Local Program, April 18th, 2013
Buying products and services from local businesses is a good idea from an economic perspective, but also has important environmental benefits. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with High School Leadership Montezuma class members Brenna Anderson and Corissa Guines about their new incentive program to buy local, and why it is more environmentally responsible to do so.
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Interview with LouAnn Jacobson Ball of Habitat For Humanity Montezuma County, April 3rd, 2013
Habitat for Humanity is well-known for creating housing for those in need, but they also operate stores across the country where used building materials, appliances, and housewares are sold to the public at discounted prices. KSJD's Melissa Betrone talks with LouAnn Jacobson Ball of Habitat For Humanity Montezuma County about how they serve those in need of housing, and what will be available at their new "re-sale" store in Cortez.
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Health Care Choices In Southwest Colorado, March 28th, 2013
Assumptions about health care services in Montezuma County compared to those offered in La Plata County are many times misinformed, or incorrect. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Kent Helwig, CEO of Southwest Memorial Hospital in Cortez, and Tom Gessel, CEO of Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, about health care in southwest Colorado, what services are offered where, and an honest discussion of health care quality in these neighboring counties.
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Interview with Paul Reed, Preservation Archaeologist and Chaco Scholar at Salmon Ruins, March 27th, 2013
The prehistoric occupants of the Chuska Valley in New Mexico have long been linked to Chaco Canyon in southwestern archaeological literature. But the sociopolitical connections between the two areas have hardly been explored. KSJD's Melissa Betrone talks with Paul Reed, a Chaco scholar at Salmon Ruins Museum, about research that looks into connections between the Chuska Valley's prehistoric inhabitants and the Chacoan colonies at the Salmon and Aztec communities.
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Interview with Cynthia Nieb of the Colorado State Historical Fund - February 28th, 2013
The Colorado State Historical Fund works to preserve historic properties and educate the public about these important resources across the state. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Cynthia Nieb, Deputy Director of the State Historical Fund, about historic preservation in Colorado and how the State Historical Fund works to keep our history alive.
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Interview with Don Magnuson, General Manager of the Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company - February 27th, 2013
Winter snowfall across the Four Corners area has people many feeling more optimistic about water supply for irrigators during the upcoming growing season. KSJD's Melissa Betrone talks with Don Magnuson of the Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company about how our winter precipitation is measuring up to the demands that irrigators will have on water resources during the 2013 growing season.
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Interview with Marcie Demmy Bidwell, Executive Director of The Mountain Studies Institute - February 6th, 2013
Few studies have been done that examine climate change in southwest Colorado and how environments and species in mountain regions are being affected. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Marcie Demmy Bidwell from the Mountain Studies Institute about their recent study on climate change that was focused on the San Juan mountains, and how rural communities that are connected to mountain ecosystems are being considered as the nation-wide conversation on climate change intensifies.
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Interview with Members of the Navajo Birth Cohort Study - January 23rd, 2013
The environmental consequences of uranium mining on the Navajo Nation has taken a devastating toll on the health of those who were exposed, and particularly on Navajo pregnancies and birth outcomes. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Malcolm Benally, a multimedia specialist with the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, and Linda Lasiloo, Community Liasion with the Southwest Research and Information Center, who are both working on the Navajo Birth Cohort Study that is currently underway to look at how uranium exposure is affecting the children of those who have been affected.

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Interview with Dolores River Boating Advocates - January 17th, 2013
The effect of climate change on the Dolores River and the possibility of lower spring runoff could deeply impact the boating community as the likelihood of a spill from McPhee Reservoir for recreation could be more and more in doubt. Jay Loschert and Andy Hutchinson from Dolores River Boating Advocates talk to KSJD's Tom Yoder about how they are anticipating issues related to climate change and whitewater recreation.
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Interview with Dr. Joseph Ryan on Mercury Contamination in Southwest Colorado - January 10th, 2013
Mercury contamination in southwest Colorado is an issue that has been identified but is not well understood. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Dr. Joseph Ryan, professor of environmental engineering at CU Boulder about research that is being done on mercury and its effect on the soils and waters of southwest Colorado.
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Human Rights and Traditional Cultures in Reservation Border Towns - January 8th, 2013
Civil rights issues for Native Americans are not limited to racial prejudice, but includes other factors like sexual orientation, workplace discrimination, and education. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Gene Peck from Southwest Intertribal Voice and traditional healer and counselor Guy aka Lone Eagle about how local groups are working together to fight for human rights for all people.
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Interview with Patricia Flint-Lacey on Spring House Cliff Dwelling Architecture - January 4th, 2013
Spring House is a cliff dwelling at Mesa Verde National Park with nearly 85 rooms, seven kivas, and remarkable preservation of wood, adobe floors, and pink and tan plastered walls. KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with archaeologist Patricia Flint-Lacey about recent documentation of this archaeological treasure and what it tells us about the prehistoric inhabitants of the site.
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Interview with Mark Meloy from Friends of Cedar Mesa - November 7th, 2012
The Friends of Cedar Mesa in southeast Utah are committed to protecting and preserving the area's archaeological and natural treasures. KSJD's Melissa Betrone talks with Executive Director Mark Meloy about their upcoming event to celebrate the area, how the group carries out its mission, and helps educate the public about the history, geology, and ecology of Cedar Mesa.
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Interview with Dr. Jim Potter - September 4th, 2012
Social conflict and violence in the archaeological record can be difficult to determine and even harder to explain. KSJD's Jeff Pope talks with Dr. Jim Potter about how archaeologists are explaining clear signs of prehistoric violence in sites found south of Durango.
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Interview with Dr. Dustin Cole - August 29th, 2012
Pain management techniques like relaxation, pacing, and exercise can play a big role in reducing pain and improving quality of life for those who suffer from chronic pain. KSJD's Melissa Betrone talks with Dr. Dustin Cole, a new physician in Cortez, about pain management and how it helps his patients.
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Interview with Dale Davidson - July 2nd, 2012
Local retired archaeologist Dale Davidson talks about his study of the business letters of Stephen Smith, who came to Cortez in 1888 at the age of 23 and witnessed many early developments that would shape the town for years to come.
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Interview with Tami Graham - May 31st, 2012
The Affordable Care Act, while controversial, provides access to health coverage to those who may have no other options. Local mediator, nonprofit consultant, and special events promoter Tami Graham tells her story of finding healthcare after being diagnosed with cancer that ultimately led to meeting President Obama.
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Wildfire Preparedness with Southwest Colorado Firewise - May 10th, 2012
Rebecca Samulski from Firewise talks with KSJD's Tom Yoder about the current status of fire danger, wildfire ecology, and some initial steps that property owners can take to safeguard their homes in the event of a wildfire.
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Perishable Artifacts From Early Southeast Utah Archaeological Collections - March 5th, 2012
Perishable artifacts such as sandals, blankets, and baskets present a unique opportunity to touch a part of prehistoric life that is rarely seen. In this episode of the Zine, Tom Yoder talks with perishable artifact specialist Dr. Laurie Webster about her work on some of the earliest collections of these objects from archaeological sites in southeast Utah.

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Montezuma County Ag Roundtable - February 1st, 2012
Small agricultural producers represent an important part of our local economy and provide food for many of our residents. In this episode, KSJD's Melissa Betrone talks with Rusty Hall and Isaac Murphy of the Montezuma County Ag Roundtable to discuss how it is helping local farmers stay united and organized.
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