Category: CMC In The News
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Pair of Hearts — Fold Community Kitchen brings small bites to Woody Creek Distillers
CMC Sustainable Cuisine student Tracey Snow helps guide sustainable choices for Woody Creek distillers This article first appeared in the Aspen Times Weekly. By Amanda Rae. Here in the Roaring Fork Valley, the old adage rings true: when one door closes, another one opens. Even better is finding a cocktail waiting waiting to greet you.…
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Local photographer Nick Young’s work to be featured during Dew Tour in Breckenridge
Colorado Mountain College student chosen to capture Dew Tour for a day This article appeared in the Summit Daily News. By Krista Driscoll. Nick Young got a taste of life in the half-pipe at Breckenridge Ski Resort on Tuesday, but it wasn’t from stomping 1260s or switch 1080s — it was through the lens of…
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Catch a falling star this week
This column was first published in the Steamboat Today, where you can catch CMC professor Jimmy Westlake’s Celestial News column every Tuesday to learn cool skywatching and photography tips. Want to view more of Westlake’s beautiful astrophotography? Visit his website at www.jwestlake.com and purchase “Jimmy’s 2014 Cosmic Calendar.” Proceeds benefit CMC’s Sky Club. Steamboat Springs…
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Education just might save a life
This column ran in the 12/9/13 Post Independent. By Chris Jackson Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics share a passion for helping people and many have chosen their career because they want to help save lives. As a paramedic, I have personally had the incredible experience of successfully reviving a number of patients who have…
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Cardiff Schoolhouse theatre Director Nick Garay takes to the stage, solo
Colorado Mountain College’s first theatre graduate tackles new role This article appeared in the Glenwood Spring’s Post Independent. By April Clark. GLENWOOD SPRINGS — In just nine days, at a rate of three pages per day, actor Nick Garay memorized 27 pages of script. In theater, that’s not necessarily an easy feat. Especially with only…
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Welcome, President Hauser!
CMC’s ninth president begins her term today Following a presidential search that began last spring, Colorado Mountain College welcomes a new chief executive. Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser takes office today with what she describes as a “packed schedule,” with plans for a tour of the CMC District to meet college employees and community members. Her…
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Perfect thyming: The Spice Guy dishes out flavor for 20 Summit County restaurants
Colorado Mountain College graduate Zach Johnston spices up Summit County with a new business This article first appeared in the Summit Daily News. By Kelsey Fowler. “The Spice Guy” is on a mission to add some zest to restaurants across Summit County. Zach Johnston, 25, began his business, The Spice Guy, about six months ago…
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Sonnenalp’s Green Team is making a difference
This column first appeared in the Vail Daily. Author Kim Langmaid, Ph.D., is a faculty member at Colorado Mountain College’s Sustainability Studies program and VP and director of sustainability and stewardship programs at Walking Mountains Science Center. When Jane Ross was asked to lead the “Green Team” at the Sonnenalp Hotel she thought she would…
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Colorado Mountain College students in Steamboat take different approach to sustainability
This article was published in the Steamboat Pilot and Today. By Luke Graham. That was the idea behind associate professor Cynthia Zyzda’s class. When sustainability rolls off the tongue, the first thing that usually comes to mind is food or construction. But Zyzda, a visual art and humanities professor, saw sustainability all throughout her studies…
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Green Building Tour showcases extreme energy efficient homes
Colorado Mountain College’s sustainability-minded communities offer our sustainability students incredible access to explore sustainability in many forms. On Saturday, Nov. 9, CMC students took part in the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council’s Green Building Tour. Article first published in the Steamboat Today. Ron Davies shows off the insert in his living room wall that shows spectators…