The Colorado State Capitol
In 2001, RMCR, then known as High Country Community Radio Coalition (HCCRC) launched the Capitol Coverage Project, featuring daily news and feature reports during the annual sessions of the Colorado General Assembly. Initial funding for the project came from contributions from participating stations as well as from the Bohemian Foundation, the Rose Community Foundation, and the Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado.
Initial participating stations:
KGNU, KOTO, KVNF, KRFC, KRZA, KAFM, KBUT, KDNK, KAJX, KDUR
In 2006, KRCC joined HCCRC, bringing significant additional funds that made it possible to hire a full-time reporter at the State Capitol.
Capitol Coverage reporters:
2001 – 2004: Sam Fuqua
2005: David Wilson
2006: Dan Costello
2006 – 2018: Bente Birkeland
2018 – 2022: Scott Franz
2022 – present: Lucas Brady Woods
2024 – present: Chas Sisk
Launch of the Capitol News Alliance:
In late 2024, the Capitol News Alliance launched as a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun. Content is shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state. The Alliance is funded in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Capitol News Alliance reporting is distributed to Rocky Mountain Community Radio stations at no cost. Stations can communicate directly with the Capitol reporter to request coverage of legislation and legislators impacting their listening areas. The RMCR managing editor maintains regular contact with the Capitol News Alliance reporter and managing editor.
Contact information:
Lucas Brady Woods (Reporter) lucas.woods@kunc.org
Chas Sisk (Managing Editor) chas.sisk@kunc.org
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