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Think RadioThink Radio — Jodi PayneIn this episode, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Jodi Payne, executive director of the Gunnison Country Food Pantry. She discussed her journey from volunteering in a shelter in Marquette, Michigan, to leading the food pantry in Gunnison. The pantry recovered over 200,000 pounds of food in 2023, with 60% sourced locally. They have 230 volunteers, including 125 regulars, and aim to supplement $150,000 in food purchases with local producers. The pantry also offers programs like the Gunny Pack for weekend meals for children, healthy snacks for schools, and a fresh mobile pantry. Payne emphasized the importance of addressing social determinants of health and...2025-03-1247 min
The Game PlanGunnison Swimming: Coach of the Year Tami Maciejko and Sam JonesThis week on the Game Plan: Alex McCrindle chats with senior swimmer Sam Jones and Head Coach Tami Maciejko on the state swim meet this month, the strong team culture and the exciting future of the program. But first, Alex previews the GHS basketball team's final regular season game of the season.2025-02-2855 minThe Game PlanGunnison Basketball: Cristian Aguilar, Wolfgang Anderson and Burk O'RourkeTimes Sports Editor Alex McCrindle sits down with GHS basketball head coach Cristian Aguilar and seniors Wolfgang Anderson and Burk O'Rourke to chat about the rivalry win over Crested Butte, the brotherhood building in the Cowboy locker room and balancing skiing and sports. But first, Alex recaps the girls basketball win streak, a needed Titans hockey win and fast times from the Cowboy swim team.2025-01-3152 minThe Game PlanGunnison Basketball: Cristian Aguilar, Wolfgang Anderson and Burk O'RourkeTimes Sports Editor Alex McCrindle sits down with GHS basketball head coach Cristian Aguilar and seniors Wolfgang Anderson and Burk O'Rourke to chat about the rivalry win over Crested Butte, the brotherhood building in the Cowboy locker room and balancing skiing and sports. But first, Alex recaps the girls basketball win streak, a needed Titans hockey win and fast times from the Cowboy swim team.2025-01-3152 minThe Game PlanWestern Basketball: Andrew Reichart and Tyler HalliganFollowing two defeats to UCCS and Fort Lewis, Western basketball stars Andrew Reichart and Tyler Halligan chat with Alex McCrindle about newfound momentum under Head Coach Zac Claus and a returning student section. Then, Alex recaps the Crested Butte Hockey team's recent defeats, and two first-place champions for the GHS girls wrestling program.2025-01-1045 minThe Game PlanThe Game Plan: Winter Sports PreviewThe Game Plan returns for Season 2 with a high school winter sports preview. Host Alex McCrindle covers updates from the swimming, basketball, hockey and wrestling teams ahead of a turbulent holiday schedule.2024-12-1334 minThe Game PlanThe Game Plan: Paul VickersAfter finishing the 2024 GHS football season with an incredible, three-game win streak, Head Coack Paul Vickers sits down for a major announcement on the future of Cowboy football. Then, Alex McCrindle covers the electric regional volleyball tournament, and previews Mountaineer football's final regular season matchup against Colorado Mesa.2024-11-151h 12The Game PlanThe Game Plan: Susan Powers, Owen Powers and Greg BlancoOn this episode, Alex McCrindle sits down with head soccer coach Susan Powers and senior captains Owen Powers and Greg Blanco, to talk over the first playoff victory in GHS soccer history. Then, Alex previews the home, regional volleyball tournament set for Nov. 9, and the Western football's first loss of the season.2024-11-081h 04The Game PlanThe Game Plan: Leslie DiLorenzo, Maddie Vollendorf and Kylee McDougalAfter a nailbiting, 7-inning loss in the playoffs, Gunnison Cowboys head softball coach Leslie DiLorenzo and senior captains Maddie Vollendorf and Kylee McDougal talk through an electric end to the season. Then, host Alex McCrindle concludes with an update on the Cowboy soccer and football teams, and the Mountaineer football comeback against the Hardrockers.2024-10-2548 minThe Game PlanThe Game Plan: October updateThis week, host Alex McCrindle chats with head softball coach Leslie DiLorenzo ahead of a massive playoff game. Then, head football coach Paul Vickers shares his thoughts on a tough loss to Alamosa and a key quarterback change. Alex concludes with an update on the volleyball team's latest victory, and a Mountaineer football team ranked #8 in the nation.2024-10-1838 minThe Game PlanThe Game Plan: Kevin Mickelson, Carson Zummach and Preston PikeThis week on the Game Plan, Alex McCrindle sits down with GHS golf coach Kevin Mickelson, and star senior players Carson Zummach and Preston Pike after their dramatic state championship at the Club at Rolling Hills. Then, Alex shares a recap of weekly sports, and looks ahead to upcoming events.2024-10-1146 minThink RadioThink Radio — Kathleen CurryKathleen Curry is a Colorado native and resident of the Gunnison Valley. She served in the Colorado State House as a representative from 2005 to 2010, and is currently the Democrat nominee in the running for Colorado's House District 58 she has 25 years of professional experience in the water resources management field and holds a graduate degree in Resources Planning and Management from Colorado State University. Curry is part of a long time local ranch family in Gunnison, and has raised two boys here. She has owned and operated several small businesses, including a local foods market. Her passions are history and archeology...2024-10-0951 minThink RadioThink Radio — Larry Don SucklaLarry Don Suckla is a former Montezuma Montezuma county commissioner who served eight years until leaving office due to term limits in 2020 he was Colorado commissioner of the year in 2017 Mr. Suckla is currently the Republican candidate for Colorado's House District 58 covering a wide swath of western Colorado. After redistricting, which took effect in January 2023, HD58 now includes Gunnison County. There's no incumbent in this race because the previous representative, Mark Catlin, was term limited, and is now a candidate for Colorado Senate district five, Mr. Suckla will face Democrat candidate and Gunnison County resident, Kathleen Curry, herself a former...2024-10-0949 minThe Game PlanThe Game Plan: Lindsay Hart, Amara Lock and Sienna GomezAfter a massive victory against Cedaredge, GHS volleyball players Sienna Gomez and Amara Lock sit down with Head Coach Lindsay Hart and host Alex McCrindle to recap the win, discuss an exciting playoff picture and lots more. Alex shares a recap of the week's games, and looks ahead to upcoming events.2024-10-0454 minThe Game PlanThe Game Plan: Paul and Holden VickersIn this episode of The Game Plan: Gunnison Valley Sports Talk, host Alex McCrindle talks with Gunnison High School football coach Paul Vickers and his son (also team captain) Holden Vickers about the challenge of working together as father and son, an injury-plagued season so far and a lot more. Alex shares a recap of the week's games and events and takes a look ahead to what comes next for Gunnison Valley athletes.2024-09-2758 minThink RadioThink Radio — Marisela Ballesteros-CelestinoIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with incoming Gunnison City Council member Marisela Ballesteros-Celestino.2023-10-1942 minThink RadioThink Radio — Diego PlataIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with incoming Gunnison City Council member Diego Plata.2023-10-1959 minThink RadioThink Radio — Matt SchwartzIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with incoming Gunnison City Council member Matt Schwartz.2023-10-1954 minThink RadioThink Radio — Scott FrazierIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with incoming Gunnison City Council member Scott Frazier.2023-10-1941 minThink RadioThink Radio — Lisa HenryIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Lisa Henry, candidate for a seat on the Gunnison Watershed School District school board.2023-10-1148 minThink RadioThink Radio — Anne BrookhartIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Anne Brookhart who is a candidate for reelection to the Gunnison Watershed School District school board.2023-10-0440 minThink RadioThink Radio — Mark VanderVeerIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Mark VanderVeer, a candidate for a seat on the school board of the Gunnison Watershed School District.2023-10-0439 minThink RadioThink Radio — Dr. Jody ColemanIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Dr. Jody Coleman, a candidate for a seat on the school board of the Gunnison Watershed School District.2023-09-1942 minThink RadioThink Radio — Greg KruthauptIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Greg Kruthaupt, a candidate for a seat on the school board of the Gunnison Watershed School District.2023-09-191h 12Think RadioThink Radio — Rich EvansIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Rich Evans about his candidacy for Gunnison County Commissioner and his vision for the future of the valley.2022-06-2936 minThink RadioThink Radio — Laura Puckett DanielsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Laura Puckett Daniels about her candidacy for Gunnison County Commissioner and her vision for the future of the valley.2022-06-2249 minThink RadioThink Radio — Rural health care: what a community needsIn this episode of Think Radio Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Gunnison Valley Health CEO Jason Amrich about his new role in the community and the recently completed GVH Community Health Needs Assessment.2022-06-0139 minThink RadioThink Radio — A life in public (works)In this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with retiring Gunnison County Public Works Director Marlene Crosby. After 37 years overseeing everything to do with county roads, bridges and utilities, Crosby is stepping down. The conversation covers a lot of ground — from ways in which technology has shaped the job in four decades to what it has been like to be among the first women to take a leadership role in the profession.2022-05-3036 min
BackstoryClosing a chapterIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn reflects on helping to create this podcast series and signs off to close this particular chapter.2022-03-0305 minBackstorySonofaGunnIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn goes galactic with the SonofaGunn 2022 cast, director and one of the original writers of Gunnison's yearly satire.2022-02-2407 min
Times TalkTimeTalk — February 18, 2022TimesTalk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Times Publisher Alan Wartes and Times Editor Sam Liebl.2022-02-2128 minBackstoryA little hockey talkyIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn decides it's time to learn about one of the valley's most beloved winter sports: hockey. Coburn and producer of the "No Handlebars" podcast Tori Jarosh talk about the game's origins, rules and even smells at Jorgensen Ice Rink.2022-02-1708 minTimes TalkTimesTalk — February 11, 2022TimesTalk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Times Publisher Alan Wartes and Times Editor Sam Liebl.2022-02-1135 minBackstoryThe art often unseenIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn explores the subject of art and artists often overlooked after speaking with welder and musician Brian Stewart. Who would think to look down at a barstool and consider it art?2022-02-1007 minTimes TalkTimesTalk — February 4, 2022TimesTalk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Times Publisher Alan Wartes and Times Editor Sam Liebl.2022-02-0431 minBackstoryOur rowdy, powdy neighbor, Monarch MountainIn this week's episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn asks about the unique nature of Monarch Mountain, the neighboring ski resort east of the Gunnison Valley on the Continental Divide.2022-02-0309 minTimes TalkTimesTalk — January 28, 2022TimesTalk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Times Publisher Alan Wartes and Times Editor Sam Liebl.2022-01-2832 min
CityTalkCityTalk — Grub on the goIn this episode of CityTalk, Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with a pair of enterprising young entrepreneurs about their food delivery start-up called GunniGrub. Erik Riego Jordan and Luke Hylton share their story and their dreams in launching a restaurant-to-door delivery service that covers the whole Gunnison Valley.2022-01-2727 minBackstoryThe Gunnison ProjectIn this week's episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn sits down with Achilles Johnson, a sophomore at Gunnison High School and executive director of the Gunnison Project, to talk about two big initiatives the student-centric group has brought to the school board.2022-01-2007 minTimes TalkTimesTalk — January 14, 2022TimesTalk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Times Publisher Alan Wartes and Times Editor Sam Liebl.2022-01-1429 minCityTalkCityTalk — More than a mayorIn this episode of CityTalk, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with City of Gunnison Mayor Diego Plata — about his personal backstory as an immigrant from Venezuela and his vision for the future of the Gunnison Valley.2022-01-1252 minBackstoryA peek at the Peace MuseumIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn pays a visit to the new peace museum on Main Street and speaks to some of the organizers behind it: Liska Blodgett, Jeff Taylor and Bernadette Salem.2022-01-1207 minBackstoryResolutions and reflectionsIn this week's episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn set out to find New Year's resolutions, only to realize the valley may need time to reflect, as well as resolve. Send your reflections and resolutions to anna@gunnisontimes.com.2022-01-0504 minTimes TalkTimesTalk — December 17, 2021TimesTalk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Times Publisher Alan Wartes and Times Editor Sam Liebl.2021-12-1731 minCityTalkCityTalk — Room for everyoneIn the episode of CityTalk, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Gunnison City Clerk Erica Boucher and Community Outreach Liaison Ricardo Esqueda — about city efforts to build bridges of communication and inclusion to underrepresented segments of the community.2021-12-1531 minBackstoryOn the bench with billy barrIn this week’s episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn takes a seat next to local legend and weather enthusiast Billy Barr on a bench outside of Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Gothic to talk about the valley’s future climate and his future after almost 50 years of research.2021-12-1508 minCityTalkCityTalk — Local wine, old-world styleIn this episode of CityTalk, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Shamai Buckel, co-owner of Buckel Family Wine in Gunnison. She and her husband Joe specialize in creating craft wines in the "old-world" style.2021-12-1023 minBackstoryOh Christmas tree, how strange is our tradition?In this week’s episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn saws down a Christmas tree from national forest land and asks, “Where did this strange tradition of Christmas trees come from?”2021-12-0905 minTimes TalkTimesTalk — December 3, 2021TimesTalk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Times Publisher Alan Wartes, Editor Sam Liebl and staff writers.2021-12-0324 minBackstoryTurn! Turn! Turn!In this week’s episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn attends Opening Day at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and explores the inevitable changes this season brings.2021-12-0105 minThink RadioFaith and the social activistIn this episode of Think Radio, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Ian Wrisley, pastor of the Gunnison Congregational Church. Wrisley has been an outspoken participant in recent controversial conversations about the alleged teaching of Critical Race Theory in public schools. This conversation explores the intersections of faith, activism and community.2021-12-011h 00BackstoryNo reason to go hungryIn this week’s episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn talks with Katie Dix, executive director of the Gunnison Country Food Pantry about hunger in the Gunnison Valley — and what the food bank is doing about it.2021-11-2406 minCityTalkCityTalk — Rooted Apothecary: Wildcrafting for wellnessIn this episode of CityTalk, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Briana Wiles, founder and owner of Rooted Apothecary. Wiles started the herbal products business 10 years ago with a farmers market booth and has since grown into two retail locations in Gunnison and Crested Butte and a thriving online store. She's also the author of two books on how to wildcraft medicinal and edible plants in the Rocky Mountains.2021-11-2233 minTimes TalkTimesTalk — November 19, 2021TimesTalk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Times Publisher Alan Wartes, Editor Sam Liebl and staff writers.2021-11-1939 minThink RadioBash keeps going and going and...In this episode of Think Radio, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn sits down with distance runner Bash Walio about his love for running, his aspirations and what brought him to the Gunnison Valley 10 years ago.2021-11-1728 minBackstoryJurassic masters to barnyard birds?In this week’s episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn journeys to the Jurassic, uncovering secrets of some of the oldest Gunnison locals: dinosaurs.2021-11-1709 minBackstoryA bicycle (company) built for twoIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn visits Goodday Bikes and Curiosity Bags on Gunnison’s south side. Arly Landry and Chris Besnia own so much more than a bicycle and gear company. The entrepreneurs are artists — and they hope to give the Gunnison Valley a unique aesthetic with every bike.2021-11-1005 minTimes TalkTimesTalk — November 5, 2021TimesTalk is a weekly roundtable discussion of the week's news.2021-11-0518 minCityTalkCityTalk — Show me the moneyIn this week's episode of CityTalk, City of Gunnison Finance Director Ben Cowan opens the books to Times Editor Sam Liebl for an in-depth conversation about the present and future state of city finances.2021-11-0148 minTimes TalkTimesTalk — October 29, 2021TimesTalk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Times Publisher Alan Wartes, Editor Sam Liebl and Times staff writers.2021-10-2918 minThink RadioLooking for JusticeIn this episode of Think Radio, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with constitutional rights activist David Justice. Among other things, the conversation delves into his recently lawsuit agains the Gunnison Watershed School District, with three other plaintiffs, to force an end to the district's mask mandate for all students and faculty.2021-10-2853 minBackstoryOil in those hillsIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn takes a field trip with local historians David Primus, Mike Pelletier and Gary Steffens in search of what may be the very first oil well drilled in Colorado west of the Continental Divide — in the Ohio Creek valley of Gunnison County.2021-10-2707 minCityTalkCityTalk — Serving up the (public) worksIn this week's episode of CityTalk, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with City of Gunnison Public Works Director David Gardner and City Engineer Cody Tusing — about what it takes to keep Gunnison's lights on, the water running, the snow removed and, well, the list goes on.2021-10-2539 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — October 22, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes, editor Sam Liebl and staff writers — about the week's news.2021-10-2236 minBackstoryA time to huntIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn trades in her autumn slippers and sweaters for a day in the woods helping a friend pack out a newly-harvested elk. The experience opens her eyes to new ways of seeing the mountain culture of the hunt.2021-10-2107 minCityTalkCity Talk — Fire! How Gunnison volunteers keep you safeIn this episode of CityTalk, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Gunnison Fire Chief Hugo Ferchau and Assistant Fire Chief Tom McDonough — about what it takes for an all-volunteer force to be ready when the calls come in.This episode is sponsored by the City of Gunnison.2021-10-1829 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — October 15, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes and editor Sam Liebl — about the week's news.2021-10-1529 minBackstorySentinel in the smokeBackStory is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn takes a field trip to meet the members of the local U.S. Forest Service woodland firefighting crew named Sentinel. She learns about chainsaws named for favorite songs, how to make MREs taste better — and a lot more.2021-10-1307 minCityTalkCityTalk — October 11, 2021City Talk is a production of the Gunnison Country Times in exploring municipal news in the City of Gunnison. In this episode, host and Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with City Manager Russ Forrest and two environment and sustainability interns, Shannon Hessler and Jenny Nitzky.2021-10-1147 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — October 8, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes and editor Sam Liebl — about the week's news.2021-10-1144 minBackstoryGunnison from the skyBackStory is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn takes us along on her recent flight lesson — to experience the magic of flying and the beauty of the Gunnison Valley from the air.2021-10-0605 minCityTalkCityTalk — October 5, 2021City Talk is a production of the Gunnison Country Times in exploring municipal news in the City of Gunnison. In this inaugural episode, host and Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Anton Sinkewich, Community Development Director, and Andie Ruggera, Senior Planner at the City of Gunnison, about the issue of housing in the valley.2021-10-0540 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — October 1, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Times publisher Alan Wartes and editor Sam Liebl — about the week's news. Plus, we'll present a a new Backstory audio feature from Times podcast producer Anna Coburn.2021-10-0144 minBackstoryHigh and dry historyBackStory is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn takes a field trip to Blue Mesa Reservoir with Gunnison historian Dave Primus. With water levels at historic lows, much of the area's pre-reservoir history lies exposed, revealing the human cost of dam-building.2021-09-3009 minBackstoryVinotok is a revolutionBackStory is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn talks with Marcie Telander about the roots and the meaning of a unique Crested Butte, Colorado celebration — Vinotok.2021-09-2306 minBackstoryDancing up a (snow) stormBackStory is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times podcast producer attends a Together Again Community Celebration organized by the Gunnison Chamber of Commerce. It was an eclectic party featuring a snowdance, singalong, ribbon cutting to officially open the renovated IOOF Park in Gunnison, and a lot more!2021-09-1706 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — September 17, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Times publisher Alan Wartes and editor Sam Liebl — about the week's news. Plus, we'll present a a new Backstory audio feature from Times podcast producer Anna Coburn.2021-09-1738 minThink RadioAn artist's lifeThink Radio is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Gunnison artist extraordinaire Enid Holden about her journey from South Africa to Colorado — and the role the arts have played in her life along the way.2021-09-1640 minThink RadioRob Santilli says 'So long'Think Radio is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with outgoing CEO of Gunnison Valley Health Rob Santilli about his personal story — and his perspective on the present and future state of health care in America.2021-09-0957 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — September 3, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Times publisher Alan Wartes and editor Sam Liebl — about the week's news. Plus, we'll present a a new Backstory audio feature from Times podcast producer Anna Coburn.2021-09-0335 minThink RadioSculpting the new wild westThink Radio is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with longtime Gunnison teacher, coach and school superintendent Doug Tredway — about his post-retirement career as a bronze sculptor.2021-09-0229 minBackstoryFrom slopes to sawsBackStory is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times podcast producer visits the sawmill of Montrose Forest Products to get a tour — and to talk about proposed timber harvest changes in the draft forest plan under consideration by the U.S. Forest Service.2021-09-0205 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — August 27, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Times publisher Alan Wartes and editor Sam Liebl — about the week's news. Plus, we'll present a a new Backstory audio feature from Times podcast producer Anna Coburn.2021-08-2737 minBackstoryMental MadnessIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn discovers the mental health-enhancing properties of skating — and hanging out with supportive and caring people — at the Jorgensen Skate Park in Gunnison, Colorado. The Mental Madness project is the brainchild of Gunnison resident Maddie McCarthy.2021-08-2606 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — August 20, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Times publisher Alan Wartes and editor Sam Liebl — about the week's news. Plus, we'll present a a new Backstory audio feature from Times podcast producer Anna Coburn.2021-08-2044 minBackstoryA horn-tootin' gardenIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn explores the green thumb magic of Ginny Thomas — a resident of the Mountain View Apartments who has made it her mission to beautify the outdoor spaces around the senior housing units. Thomas wouldn't "toot her own horn" so Coburn does it for her. Give a listen!2021-08-1807 minThink RadioNancy Chisholm, interim president of Western Colorado UniversityIn this episode of Think Radio, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Nancy Chisholm, interim president of Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. The conversation explores her rise from undergraduate student in the late 80s to university leadership today — as well as the many challenges facing higher education in general and Western in particular heading into the third decade of the 21st century.2021-08-1842 minTimes TalkTimesTalk — August 13, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Times publisher Alan Wartes and editor Sam Liebl — about the week's news. Plus, we'll present a a new Backstory audio feature from Times podcast producer Anna Coburn.2021-08-1348 minBackstoryAn explosive neighborIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn talks with Western Colorado University geologist Allen Stork and Emeritus professor of Geology Bruce Bartleson — about the explosive and violent history of the Gunnison neighborhood.2021-08-1105 minThink RadioKathy Simillion, Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder and Diane Folowell, director of electionsIn this episode of Think Radio, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Kathy Simillion, Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder and Diane Folowell, director of elections, about the current battleground that elections have become in America — and what it's like to work on the front lines.2021-08-1143 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — August 6, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Times publisher Alan Wartes and editor Sam Liebl — about the week's news. This episode features stories about a new affordable housing proposal being pursued by Gunnsion County; questions about the effectiveness of sending water from Blue Mesa Reservoir downstream to Lake Powell; house size limits being considered by the County Commissioners; and how this fall's ballot is shaping up locally. Plus, a new Backstory audio feature from Times podcast producer Anna Coburn.2021-08-0640 minBackstoryAn All-American CollectorIn this episode of BackStory, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn pays a visit to 85-year-old Sidney Plotts on the eve of the Gunnison Car Show, where Plotts will display several of his vintage cars. But the tour revealed his collection of a lot more than automobiles. Give a listen!2021-08-0506 minBackstoryA Rude AwakeningIn this episode of Backstory, Gunnison Country Times staff writer and podcast producer Anna Coburn reports on a traffic accident in Gunnison that ended with a yellow Jeep through the bedroom wall of Katherine Liberatos.2021-07-2807 minThink RadioRob Whiting, on his 31-year career with the Gunnison Police DepartmentIn this episode of Think Radio, host Alan Wartes talks with Rob Whiting on the eve of his retirement from the Gunnison Police Department after 31 years of service. Whiting's first love throughout his career was working with young people in schools to equip them to make healthy life choices.2021-07-2839 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — July 23, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion — between Times publisher Alan Wartes and editor Sam Liebl — about the week's news. This episode features stories about the Bureau of Reclamation drawing water from Blue Mesa Reservoir to support Lake Powell; fiscal challenges at Western Colorado University; and the potential loss of housing in the valley due to the sale of the Country Meadows modular community. Plus, a new Backstory audio feature from Times podcast producer Anna Coburn.2021-07-2341 minBackstoryA Hometown RodeoGunnison Country Times staff writer and podcast producer Anna Coburn spent a July weekend at the 121st annual running of the Cattlemen's Days Rodeo in Gunnison, Colorado. A self-proclaimed "tree hugger," Coburn says she quickly forgot she was on assignment and felt swept away by the sights and sounds — and most of all, the people — of the rodeo.2021-07-2104 minThink RadioStu Asay, incoming chair of the Gunnison County RepublicansIn this episode of Think Radio, host Alan Wartes talks with Stu Asay, the newly elected chairperson of the Republican Party in Gunnison County.2021-07-2131 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — July 16, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes, editor Sam Liebl and others.2021-07-1641 min
Think RadioJohn Norton, Tourism and Prosperity Partnership executive directorOn this week's episode of Think Radio, host Alan Wartes talks with Tourism and Prosperity Partnership executive director John Norton. TAPP has recently taken the unprecedented step of shutting off summer marketing of the Gunnison Valley, to help alleviate pressure on local businesses struggling to keep up with demand. Norton stopped by to discuss that decision — and what comes next.2021-07-1442 minTimes TalkTimes Talk — July 9, 2021Times Talk is a roundtable discussion of the week's news featuring Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes, editor Sam Liebl and others.2021-07-0943 min