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A ‘greening up’ update from CMC in Rifle

Campus Vice President Nancy Genova’s Corner Column, below, first appeared in yesterday’s Rifle Citizen & Telegram.  Campus Sustainability Day was celebrated on Oct. 24 throughout the United States. At Colorado Mountain College, we are one of hundreds of colleges and universities making a difference where sustainability is concerned. Recently, the college submitted our Climate Action… Continue reading A ‘greening up’ update from CMC in Rifle

CMC-Rifle features free showing of ‘Half the Sky’

New film aims to turn oppression into opportunity for women around the globe Colorado Mountain College in Rifle and Chevron kick off the third year of free PBS Community Cinema screenings on Sept. 28 with “Half the Sky,” the story of turning oppression into opportunity for women throughout the world. The linked problems of sex… Continue reading CMC-Rifle features free showing of ‘Half the Sky’

Pivotal force in indigenous flute, traditional hoop dance to electrify Rifle

Kevin Locke performs for free at CMC in Rifle Sept. 7 Kevin Locke is known throughout the world as the preeminent player of the indigenous Northern Plains flute, as well as an inspiring hoop dancer, traditional storyteller, cultural ambassador and educator. His memorable performance is coming to Colorado Mountain College in Rifle Sept. 7, and… Continue reading Pivotal force in indigenous flute, traditional hoop dance to electrify Rifle

New programs aim to ease transition to Re-2 four-day school week

This article first appeared in the Rifle Citizen Telegram.  By Nelson Harvey. As summer wanes, parents of students in Rifle, Silt and New Castle scramble to plan for the four-day school week that begins Monday with the start of the Garfield School District Re-2 2012-13 school year. And in recent weeks, several area businesses and… Continue reading New programs aim to ease transition to Re-2 four-day school week

Firefighter training to cause visible smoke

[EDWARDS] – Colorado Mountain College is conducting training for current and future Colorado firefighters. The class is based on National Fire Protection Association 1001 – Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, and teaches basic firefighting skills. Those attending the class will receive practice extinguishing training fires at Colorado Mountain College’s fire service training site in… Continue reading Firefighter training to cause visible smoke

Sewing up a skill

GarCo Sewing Works has it all in the bag This article first appeared in the Citizen Telegram. By Mike McKibben. Sewing clothes wasn’t at the top of, or even on, Jessica Lowry’s list of things to learn. But now, the Rifle resident has mastered an important skill she can use in her daily life, if… Continue reading Sewing up a skill

Collaboration on solar project a bright idea

This article first appeared in the Glenwood Post Independent. By Emily Hisel. When the Garfield Public Library District began construction projects in 2009, having energy efficient buildings was a goal for all six libraries. The Parachute and Rifle branch libraries were the first buildings completed. Both were equipped with solar panels, and the Rifle Branch… Continue reading Collaboration on solar project a bright idea

CMC moves to buy land next to Rifle campus

Colorado Mountain College is working out the final details to buy 25 acres of land adjacent to the school’s Rifle campus, near the Garfield County Regional Airport.The college’s board of trustees, at its May 14 meeting in Glenwood Springs, authorized the administration to move ahead with a plan to pay $500,000 for the land. The… Continue reading CMC moves to buy land next to Rifle campus

Guest Commentary: At-risk students deserve support

This article first ran in the Denver Post. By Laurie Marano and Debra Crawford. We know from recent news reports that close to 200,000 children in Colorado are living below the poverty line: That’s less than $20,650 for a family of four. Time and again evidence has shown that access to education and job training… Continue reading Guest Commentary: At-risk students deserve support