Grieving During the Holidays, Affordable Housing, and a Musical Holiday Tradition

Headlines and local news for Thursday, Dec. 25., 2025.

We’ll hear stories from around the Rocky Mountain region. First, navigating grief during the holidays. Next, we’ll hear about an old Colorado motel being converted into workforce housing. And then, a seasonal, musical tradition from our neighbors on the Western slope. No regular Radio Nibbles during today’s show, but at 8:30, there will be a supersized edition of Nibbles on A Public Affair. Hosted by KGNU’s Abby O’Brien.

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