/culture-identity Culture & Identity en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:39:42 GMT /culture-identity/2025-04-18/pedaling-happiness In post-pandemic isolation, »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ· commentator Peter Moore was feeling lonely. So he caught a ride to a fuller, richer life. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:39:42 GMT /culture-identity/2025-04-18/pedaling-happiness Peter Moore /culture-identity/2025-03-21/weve-got-our-eyes-on-the-prize-a-top-notch-water-efficiency-rating Since his move to Fort Collins, »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ· Commentator Peter Moore has been focused on water efficiency. His pride and joy might be his status as a "super sipper." Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT /culture-identity/2025-03-21/weve-got-our-eyes-on-the-prize-a-top-notch-water-efficiency-rating Peter Moore /kunc-commentary/2025-02-14/commentary-kindness-can-go-viral-too-your-snow-shovel-is-just-a-start Peter Moore lives one block west of Library Park, in Fort Collins. He’s having a bit of trouble with his neighbors, in the best possible way. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT /kunc-commentary/2025-02-14/commentary-kindness-can-go-viral-too-your-snow-shovel-is-just-a-start Peter Moore /culture-identity/2024-12-20/a-bounty-of-gifts-at-the-christmas-bird-count While the rest of the world went shopping last Saturday, Peter Moore was counting birds. And, his blessings. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /culture-identity/2024-12-20/a-bounty-of-gifts-at-the-christmas-bird-count Peter Moore /culture-identity/2024-11-08/many-truths-are-evident-at-12-degrees-in-a-yurt-but-the-cold-is-definitely-at-the-top-of-the-list As winter approaches, »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ· commentator Peter Moore looks forward to spending chilly nights in the Yonder Yurts of State Forest State Park. But he wonders: Couldn’t we call our crown-jewel state wilderness something a little more interesting? Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /culture-identity/2024-11-08/many-truths-are-evident-at-12-degrees-in-a-yurt-but-the-cold-is-definitely-at-the-top-of-the-list Peter Moore /culture-identity/2024-09-27/commentary-john-denver-set-out-colorados-welcome-mat-now-its-worn Colorado’s second state song is about to turn 52. Peter Moore wonders: Did it ruin the place John Denver was singing about? Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:25:20 GMT /culture-identity/2024-09-27/commentary-john-denver-set-out-colorados-welcome-mat-now-its-worn Peter Moore /2024-09-23/season-4-trailer-ending-the-hate-state Colorado is considered one of the most LGBTQ+ friendly states in the country, but it wasn’t always this accepting. In 1992, Colorado voters approved Amendment 2 which prohibited protections for queer people in the state. Four years later, the Supreme Court overturned the amendment. In the nearly three decades since, Colorado has done a 180 and is now known for its progressive stance on LGBTQ+ rights and laws.This series investigates this dark time in the state’s history and uncovers the activism and legislation that followed. We’ll share the stories of LGBTQ+ people and the allies who want to make the Centennial State a welcoming place for all. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:47:40 GMT /2024-09-23/season-4-trailer-ending-the-hate-state /culture-identity/2024-08-16/commentary-wildlifes-grasshopper-feast-is-one-mans-personal-nightmare It’s grasshopper season in Colorado. That’s good news for birds and praying mantises, who enjoy eating them, but »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ· commentator Peter Moore is freaked out about it. You might even say he’s hopping mad. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:57:59 GMT /culture-identity/2024-08-16/commentary-wildlifes-grasshopper-feast-is-one-mans-personal-nightmare Peter Moore /culture-identity/2024-07-26/commentary-hiking-in-the-cameron-peak-burn-scar »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ· commentator Peter Moore has been hiking in the burn scar near Cameron Peak and he heard an echo from one of his favorite cartoon characters up there. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:08:08 GMT /culture-identity/2024-07-26/commentary-hiking-in-the-cameron-peak-burn-scar Peter Moore /regional-news/2024-07-09/book-bans-target-diverse-authors-and-characters Schools and libraries are seeing unprecedented attempts to pull books, deemed controversial by some, off the shelves. A new study finds those books are often about and by diverse people. Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:28:55 GMT /regional-news/2024-07-09/book-bans-target-diverse-authors-and-characters Rachel Cohen