Postcards From Palisade

Lisa McNamara
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Palisade is most famous for its peaches, but there's so much more happening in this little town nestled in the Grand Valley of Colorado! Join Palisade resident Lisa McNamara as she interviews business owners, scientists, winemakers, historians, artists, and community members twice a month to hear about how they are making Palisade a great place to live and visit. Each episode will give you a deeper appreciation for this special slice of western Colorado.

  1. FEB 4

    Town Grouch Part 1: Grouches of Palisade Present

    Welcome to Palisade, Colorado: 2,692 friendly people and 1 grouch. What’s the story behind Palisade’s grouch contest, and who would want to be one? I talk with the current town grouch and a town grouch hopeful to find out.

    43 min

  2. 12/23/2025

    Very Special Christmas Trees

    A couple special guests join me for my favorite family Christmas tree stories. The music in this episode is O Christmas Tree by Julius H. from Pixabay.

    29 min

  3. 11/26/2025

    Saving The Palisade Tribunes

    Priscilla Walker, current Vice Chairman and Founding Chairman of the Palisade Historical Society (historicpalisade.org), tells the fascinating story of how she and a dedicated team of volunteers pulled off an enormous effort to quite literally save history in 2014 when they kept 111 years of issues of the Palisade Tribune from destruction.

    49 min

  4. 10/29/2025

    Biocontrol at the Palisade Insectary (There Will Be Bugs)

    Dan Bean and Nina Louden from the Palisade Insectary join me to talk about insects, weeds, what makes their jobs in biological control so fun and interesting, and why everyone in Palisade should care that the Insectary makes its home here. Learn more about the Insectary at: https://ag.colorado.gov/conservation/palisade-insectary

    1h 6m

  5. 10/01/2025

    A Fresh Start For Peach Street Distillers

    Cody Butters Lewis and her husband Mike are the new operators and co-owners of Peach Street Distillers, along with new co-owners Jesse and Desa Loughman. Cody shares their plans for the distillery and how they will strike a balance between thoughtfully honoring its legacy as the first distillery in Colorado while moving into the future. As Cody says: “We all remember and love what the distillery was...we’re striving to be that place for Palisade again.” Find more at peachstreetdistillers.com and visit them at 144 South Kluge Avenue in Palisade.

    26 min

  6. 08/27/2025

    Feeding the Migrant Workers Who Help Feed Palisade

    Today, we're taking a deep dive into the farewell dinner that La Plaza hosts each year to honor and celebrate the efforts of that year’s migrant farm workers. Join me as I find out what it takes to prepare and serve dinner and a party to more than 100 migrant farm workers and their families, to say thanks (and see you next year)!

    33 min

  7. 08/06/2025

    Back to School with D51’s Work-Based Learning Program

    Do you ever wish you had had a chance to try out a career before committing to something that you’ll be doing for the rest of your working life? Well in the Grand Valley, D51 high school students have an opportunity to do just that. Crystal Green, Career Pathways Coordinator for the Work-Based Learning Program at Palisade High School, explains how this awesome program works and why local businesses should participate. If you are interested in signing your business up, visit the SchooLinks platform for more: https://tinyurl.com/schoolinksD51

    31 min

  8. 07/24/2025

    Peachy Pedicab Pedals Palisade

    Ride along with Corinna Scott and me as we chat about our new business, Peachy Pedicab, the nerdy things we geek out about, the challenging and fun parts of starting our own business, local adventures, Palisade history, travel hacks, and lots more. Find us at peachypedicab.com

    51 min
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Palisade is most famous for its peaches, but there's so much more happening in this little town nestled in the Grand Valley of Colorado! Join Palisade resident Lisa McNamara as she interviews business owners, scientists, winemakers, historians, artists, and community members twice a month to hear about how they are making Palisade a great place to live and visit. Each episode will give you a deeper appreciation for this special slice of western Colorado.

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  • Creator
    Lisa McNamara
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lisa McNamara
  • Show Website
    Postcards From Palisade