Southern Colorado Spotlight: Monday, Feb. 8
Posted: 02.08.2010 at 3:47 PM

News and topics that affect the lives of Rocky Mountain residents

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PARENTING & SEX EDUCATION:

A new report by the International Planned Parenthood Federation is advocating that children as young as 10 be given extensive sex education, including an awareness of sex's pleasures. If you're a parent, you should read this one. 

  
OBAMA AND HEALTH CARE:

Southern Coloradans still wonder what the end result with the Obama Adminstration's health care reform will be. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Monday that Obama is open to adding 'elements" but is not hitting the "reset button." Here's an interview with Sebelius. 

 

VIDEO: "Sights and Sounds of 'Who Dat' Nation"

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SARAH PALIN:

Southern Coloradans flocked to see 2008 Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin each time she visited Colorado Springs. Click here to read if a 2012 presidential bid is a possibility. 

  
OVERSEAS CANCER SURVIVORS:

Teens in other countries get cancer too, not just those who live in Colorado. Those who survive have reasons to rejoice. Here a group of U.S. teens join people from other countries and dance at the Wailing Wall. 

  
SUPERBOWL VICTORY:

OK, so did you prefer watching the game (if you're a Saints fan, yes! Otherwise, not so much.) But what about those TV commercials? See them here. 

  
CITY SELLS 9 SURPLUS BUSES TO NEW YORK:

It's been an ongoing debate since last Fall, what should the city do with budget cuts that reduce city bus service? Monday it was announced that nine surplus FREX buses will be going to New York. Click here to learn the details.