Postcards From Palisade

Lisa McNamara
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Postcards From Palisade

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. APR 1

    E39: Palisade’s Surprising Seasonal Agricultural Workers of the Past

    JoAnn Rasmussen, Chair of the Palisade Historical Society, takes a deep dive into how past generations of farmers and orchardists in Palisade and the Grand Valley met their ever-present need for seasonal agricultural workers. We might sometimes feel isolated from international and national events here in Palisade, but the seasonal labor sources for this town have always been driven by outside circumstances. Listen to learn about the fascinating range of people who helped bring Palisade’s agricultural products to market. Visit the Palisade History Museum: historicpalisade.org

    56 min

  2. MAR 18

    E38: From Seed To Community With Early Morning Orchard

    For Julia Coffey, Farm Director at Early Morning Orchard in Palisade, her dream job on a farm isn’t really about farming. Learn what it’s really about – and then go visit the farm! They’re located at 3694 G 4/10 Road in Palisade and at earlymorningorchard.com.

    56 min
  3. E37: Happy Second Birthday to the Podcast!

    MAR 13

    E37: Happy Second Birthday to the Podcast!

    March 13th is the podcast’s second birthday! Hear what we're giving ourselves as a birthday present and about all the fun things planned for this year. And THANK YOU for listening!

    3 min

  4. MAR 4

    E36: El Rey Mexican Food Expands in Palisade

    Michael Palma, manager of the El Rey Mexican Restaurant and Food Truck, shares the latest on what El Rey is cooking up at their new location at 528 Iowa Avenue. Listen and get inspired by this family operation’s warm approach to hospitality, food, and community. And...is that your stomach I hear growling?

    32 min

  5. FEB 11

    E35: Monumental Mushrooms with Mad Scientist Rhysa Ferris

    I’m going to go ahead and bet that you didn’t know that there is a mushroom farm in Palisade, CO. And no, we’re not talking about magic mushrooms, though as you’ll find out, there’s something magical about every single mushroom, including the kind you serve on your dinner plate. Tune in to learn all about the fascinating world of mushrooms and what they can do for you and the agricultural community of the Grand Valley. For more about Monumental Mushrooms, visit:monumentalmushrooms.com

    46 min

  6. JAN 22

    E34: Bugs and Beans in Western Colorado with Fred Judson and Andrea Judson

    Fred Judson and Andrea Judson have had very interesting careers in the Grand Valley: Andrea worked in biocontrol at the Palisade Insectary and Fred worked with disease resistant bean strains at Colorado State University's Western Colorado Research Center at Fruita. Geek out with us about sustainable agronomy and entomology in western Colorado!

    54 min

  7. JAN 9

    E33: Grand Valley Myths and Legends with LisaMarie Pinder and Corinna Scott

    Go deep into a few of the most notorious Grand Valley myths and legends with two of my Palisade pals, LisaMarie Pinder and Corinna Scott. Hear the stories behind the infamous jar of Grand Valley dirt (8:18), the thunderbird on the Mesa (18:51), the vengeful train conductor (26:47), where you can find bits and pieces of historic coal mines (29:58), why Palisade has twin houses (33:50), and where you can find old labor camp cabins around town (37:02). Are you familiar with these stories? Or maybe you know a slightly different version? Are there other Grand Valley myths and legends that we didn’t cover? If so, I’d love to hear from you at lisa@postcardsfrompalisade.com.

    42 min

  8. 12/05/2024

    E32: Wine Travel with Sarah Steele of Find Your Why Travel: Wine Edition

    Wake up your wanderlust with this episode featuring Sarah Steele, travel advisor with Find Your Why Travel: Wine Edition. Take a trip around the world with us and get inspired to plan your own adventure! For more about Sarah and Find Your Why Travel: Wine Edition, email her at sarah@findyourwhytravel.com or visit wineadventureswithsarah.com.

    55 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lisa McNamara
  • Show Website
    Postcards From Palisade

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