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Topic: The Mainstreets Initiative. What does this new initiative aim to do in the four areas of Colorado designated for the program?

Guests include:

-Ryan Cobbins, a merchant in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver

-Pat Coyle, economic development specialist and director of the Colorado Division of Housing

-Michael Langhorne, president of the Rifle Economic Development Corp.

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Source: Rocky Mountain PBS

How have women in elected office and other leadership positions been affected by the candidacies of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin?

Joining host Cynthia Hessin:
* Maria Hinojosa, senior correspondent, “NOW on PBS”
* Dottie Lamm, former Colorado first lady, former candidate for Congress
* Elbra Wedgeworth, former president, Denver City Council, and head of the DNC’08 organizing committee
* Kelly Brough, president, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, and former chief of staff to Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper

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Because of a law passed earlier this year, Colorado vehicle owners are paying mounting fees for annual registration, under the FASTER program (Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery). Rocky Mountain PBS explores: What are we getting for the money?

Joining host Cynthia Hessin this week:
* Rep. Buffie McFadyen (D- Pueblo), chair of the Colorado House transportation & energy committee
* Rep. Frank McNulty (R- Highlands Ranch), member of the House transportation & energy committee
* Carla Perez – Senior Transportation Policy Advisor to Governor Bill Ritter
* Tony Milo, executive director of the Colorado Contractors Association

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On this edition, “Colorado State of Mind” asks whether alternatives like wind, solar or nuclear can save the day. On the eve of an international conference here in Colorado, experts give their projections on our energy future. Joining host Cynthia Hessin:
* Randy Udall, co-founder, Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas
* Steve Andrews, energy consultant
* Peter Dea, Cirque Resources
* Dave Bowden, executive director, Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas

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The state recently issued new rules about road development on the most pristine of public lands, but some environmental groups are concerned the changes may actually result in less protection for roadless national forests than in any other state. Rocky Mountain PBS asks why is Colorado following its own rules, and what’s the latest on federal protections?

Joining host Cynthia Hessin:
- Mike King, Colorado Department of Natural Resources
- Jim Sims, Western Business Roundtable
- Amy Mall, National Resources Defense Council
- Andrea Robinsong, Western Colorado Congress

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On the heels of last week’s national gathering of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Denver, Rocky Mountain PBS discussed the changing outlook for Latino business and economic influence, in Colorado and the rest of the country:

Joining host Cynthia Hessin:
- Elizabeth Suarez, mediator and consultant
- Veronica Figoli, multicultural marketing strategist
- Vera Ortegon, Pueblo community leader
- Michael Barrera, former president of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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