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Hear the Speeches given at this weekend’s first-ever Pride Event in Estes Park and from the punk band 'Ego Death' that played at the Pride and Punk fundraiser for our local skate park
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Hear the Speeches given at this weekend’s first-ever Pride Event in Estes Park and from the punk band 'Ego Death' that played at the Pride and Punk fundraiser for our local skate park

We also cover the news of another pillar of our community who was murdered in front of his family returning from a family camping trip
Estes Park Mayor Wendy Keonig gives a speech at the first-ever Pride Event in Estes Park - Image by the Colorado Switchblade.

In today’s podcast episode, we listen to some of the Speeches given at this weekend's first-ever Pride Event in Estes Park and an interview with ‘Ego Death,’ the punk band that played at the Pride and Punk fundraiser for our local skate park.

The speeches include Estes Park Mayor Wendy Koenig, Lars Sage, and others.

Lars Sage, President of the Board of the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies, gives a speech at the first-ever Pride Event in Estes Park - Image by the Colorado Switchblade.

Lars Sage is the gallery manager of the Art Center of Estes Park, President of the Board of the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies, part of the original group that organized the Estes Arts District, and a member of the first Board. Lars has been involved in the Estes Park art scene for nearly ten years.

We then speak about the Supreme Court’s overturning of 50 years of women's health rights. My 16-year-old daughter joins us to tell us how she feels about the decision as a young woman just finding her way in the world.

some of those watching the Pride Speeches - Image by the Colorado Switchblade

Punk Band Ego Death headlined the Estes Park Skate Park fundraiser held at Chipper’s Lanes in Estes Park - Image by the Colorado Switchblade.

If you would like to donate to the family of local hero John Jaros, Assistant Chief for the Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department and was a loving father to three children and a loving husband. Here is a link to a memorial piece written by Estes Park News that includes how you can donate to help with bills and funeral costs by following this link.


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The Colorado Switchblade
The Colorado Switchblade
The Colorado Switchblade slices through the tangled underbrush of legal and political discourse, from the peaks of Estes Park to the national stage, uncovering the pivotal stories and cultural debates that shape our democratic experience. Helmed by Jason Van Tatenhove, this platform fuses compelling narrative with astute political commentary, spotlighting Colorado's local sagas, captivating fiction, and in-depth podcasts. With a keen eye for detail and a storyteller's heart, The Colorado Switchblade carves out a space where every story is told with precision and every analysis cuts to the core.