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Postcards From Palisade Lisa McNamara
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5.0 • 12 Ratings
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Welcome to the podcast where we hear from the people who are shaping our slice of western Colorado. Wonder what cool and interesting things your neighbors in Palisade are up to? Listen for hyperlocal stories about Palisade, to learn about fun things to do, and to find out how you can help make your own backyard great. Visit postcardsfrompalisade.com for more.
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E28: The Riverfront Trail Runs Through It with Joel Sholtes
What did the Colorado riverfront used to look like in the Grand Valley? What are the One Riverfront Commission and the Grand Valley River Corridor Initiative why do they matter to Palisade residents? When will Palisade finally get that riverfront trail connection?
Joel Sholtes joins me to talk about all this and lots more fun river facts. Joel teaches civil engineering, specializing in water resources engineering, at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. Joel also serves on the One Riverfront Commission and the Grand Valley River Corridor Initiative. Join us and think cool river thoughts on this scorching summer day!
More about One Riverfront: https://www.gjcity.org/524/One-Riverfront
More about Grand Valley River Corridor Initiative: https://www.coloradomesa.edu/water-center/grand-valley-river-corridor-initiative.html -
E27: The Palisade Community Garden Takes Root with Lu Frederick
Lu Frederick is leading the charge to develop the Palisade Community Garden in downtown Palisade, along with Lehl Chase-Nason. Lu joins me to talk about the history of the garden, what’s been built so far, what’s next, and how you can get involved.
Learn all about how a hard-working team of volunteers is transforming a piece of undevelopable land by the railroad tracks from a weedy gravel lot into a thriving place for community members to gather, learn, and of course, grow!
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E26: Bringing Joy to Palisade with Kristen Seymour of Harlow and The Merc
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with one of my favorite people in Palisade and beyond, Kristen Seymour. Kristen and I chat about how her two local businesses, Harlow and The Merc, tie into Palisade’s history, what she’d change if she could start over again, whether she was expecting to be honored with both business of the year and person of the year recognition by the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, and her goals and ambitions as a small business owner in Palisade.
Kristen shares the path that brought her to Palisade, how raising kids here is different from the other places her family has lived, what Palisade does right and what could use a little more work, and the awesome power of locals supporting local businesses in the off-season.
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E25: Something Fishy is Happening in Palisade!
On today’s Postcard from Palisade, we learn all about Palisade High School’s unique fish hatchery program, the fish they raise, and how they are released from the hatchery team. It's a fishy good time!
For more about the hatchery, check out their website.
For more about the podcast: postcardsfrompalisade.com
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E24: Celebrating One Year With the Things that Make Palisade So Special and New Music
March marks the one year anniversary of the Postcards from Palisade Podcast! Listen to find out what’s ahead for year two, to celebrate past guests’ favorite things about Palisade, and to hear the debut of the podcast’s new intro music, written and created by a local Palisadian!
For more about the podcast: postcardsfrompalisade.com
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E23: Palisade Pedicab Rises From the Ashes, with Mark Williams
Last September, a fire broke out at Mark Williams’ and Sarah Schaeffer’s place when they weren’t home. Their garage, filled with all the implements of Mark’s pedicab business, quickly burnt to the ground, while their house and neighboring structures were damaged. Luckily, trucks from every fire department around the Grand Valley quickly arrived to extinguish the flames before they spread further, but the impact to Mark’s business, Palisade Pedicab, was devastating.
What followed was an incredible outpouring of support from the Palisade community that was wonderful to witness. On today’s Postcard from Palisade, Mark opens up about the fire, his plans for the future of Palisade Pedicab, the unexpected benefits that have come out of this difficult experience, and he shares a heartfelt thank you to the community for their support and encouragement.
To book a pedicab tour: visit palisadepedicab.com or call 970-875-7344.
Customer Reviews
Just Peachy
For locals and visitors to Palisade alike, this podcast highlights the people and businesses that make this end of the Grand Valley so wonderful!
Love learning more about the community in Palisade!
What a great way to unwind and listen to Lisa’s gentle voice, with just the right questions as she interview’s the local businesses in Palisade. Thank you Lisa!
Excited for more episodes
This will be a great way to stay connected to Palisade from afar. Thanks.