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KVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: July 2, 2026Deadly crash on US 550Two adults died and a baby was injured in a crash on U.S. 550 Monday evening. The Montrose Daily Press reports that the victims were traveling toward Montrose and were approaching the intersection with Solar Road, when the driver attempted to pass multiple vehicles in their Toyota Corolla. Colorado State Patrol Sgt. Jeremy Tice said on Wednesday that the driver attempted to merge back into the correct lane, but lost control, likely due to excessive speed. The car slammed into a Dodge Ram 2500 driven by a 55-year-old Montrose man who was traveling down...
2026-07-0210 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: July 1, 2026 Montrose County Clerk and Recorder's Office(Audrey McCabe / KVNF)Delta cancels fireworks showThe city wants residents to know that while the fireworks show has been postponed, the celebration is far from over! The Western Sky Balloon Festival is still set to deliver an incredible Independence Day weekend packed with hot air balloons, a spectacular drone show, parade, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, family activities, a foam party, and so much more. A rescheduled date for the fireworks show has not been announced yet, as it depends on how conditions unfold across this season....
2026-07-0110 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 30, 2026 - Hear from evacuees of the fire + state-wide fire updates Smoke billowing from the Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray (Audrey McCabe / KVNF)Gold Mountain Fire continues to growFanned by persistent winds, the Gold Mountain fire in Ouray grew rapidly yesterday from roughly 4000 acres to over 8,300 acres. Ouray County remains in a declared state of emergency. Evacuation and pre-evacuations notices made over the weekend, stayed in place yesterday, and the Ouray County Sheriff expanded the evacuation zone to include people camping, hiking, or otherwise recreating in the Cow Creek area. An evacuation shelter is open at Ridgway Secondary school. Any livestock in need of evacuation can be...
2026-06-3010 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 29, 2026 Gold Mountain Fire in Ouray County on June 28, 2026(Watch Duty| User-submitted photo)Fire in Ouray burning over 4,000 acresThe Gold Mountain fire in Ouray grew rapidly over the weekend, and the county has declared a state of emergency. As of yesterday evening, it had grown to over 4,000 acres. The cause remains under investigation. Evacuation orders were put into place for several neighborhoods, and a shelter is open at Ridgway Secondary school. You can find more information about evacuations at ouraycountyco.gov. As of 10:09 a.m yesterday morning, there had been no reporting of lost structures....
2026-06-2910 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 26, 2026Soil Amendments are Added as Peach Trees are Planted by Analissa Sarno. (Colorado Department of Agriculture)Peach Orchard Soil Health & Water Conservation StudyThe Colorado Department of Agriculture leads a Soil Health program that helps farmers and ranchers adopt soil health practices that improve soil function, conserve water, and enhance long-term profitability. The department recently announced that two scientists at the Orchard Mesa Research Center will receive a grant as part of the program. Drs. David Sterle and Dr. Analissa Sarno received funding to evaluate how soil amendments influence peach orchard establishment, tree performance, soil health, and water...
2026-06-2610 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 25, 2026Oil and gas companies settle with state agency after consultants falsified environmental dataThree oil and gas companies have entered into voluntary settlement agreements with the state agency that regulates that industry. The Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission announced that it finalized six legally binding settlement agreements with companies following a 21-month investigation into falsified environmental and remediation data submitted to the agency. According to a press release, the investigation began in late 2024 after operators disclosed concerns involving third-party environmental consultants and data submitted to ECMC for subsidiaries of three operators - Oxy USA, Inc, Chevron USA...
2026-06-2510 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 24, 2026Colorado Ag Water Alliance host webinar guiding local ranchers on tough decisions that need to be made during this year’s droughtFire contained in Mesa County; smoky conditions reported across the Western Slope A wildfire between Delta and Grand Junction was reported yesterday, but has since been contained. The Reeder Mesa Fire prompted an evacuation order for the area of Blue Sage Dr. and Lands End Rd by the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. The fire spread to 10 acres, but the fire was fully contained by 3:30pm yesterday. All evacuation orders ha...
2026-06-2410 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 23, 2026Johnston Ranch Conservation EasementIn conservation news, a 266-acre ranch along the Dolores River in Paradox Valley is now permanently protected through a conservation easement with Colorado West Land Trust. The Trust stated in a press release that the “The Johnston Ranch conservation easement preserves important wildlife habitat, agricultural land, and more than half a mile of river frontage while expanding a growing network of protected private lands near Bedrock. By connecting to a neighboring 114-acre conservation easement completed in 2025, over a mile of the Dolores River frontage is now conserved. The project strengthens landscape-scale conservation efforts in...
2026-06-2310 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 22, 2026 Aircraft dropping fire retardant on the Lawhead fire.(Hotchkiss Fire District - Facebook Page)Lawhead FireCrews have fully contained the Lawhead Fire on Redlands Mesa, northwest of Hotchkiss. Hotchkiss Fire says the fire is 100 percent contained after burning about 35 acres. It broke out Thursday afternoon, June 18, near the intersection of North Road and Rimrock Road, and spread quickly. Flames were too intense at first for crews to fight on the ground, and some residents were told to leave. Helicopters and air tankers were called in while firefighters worked to protect nearby homes. No structures were...
2026-06-2210 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 19, 2026 KVNF FARM FRIDAY(Lisa Young / KVNF)The Shepherd's HandThe Shepherd's Hand — the only Montrose group dedicated to serving unhoused residents — is about two months from closing, after running nearly out of money and without a grant writer to keep it going. Jennifer Jones told the city council Tuesday that if it closes, the burden shifts to law enforcement and the broader community.JuneteenthToday is Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19th, 1865, Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas with word that enslaved people were finally free...
2026-06-1910 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 18, 2026Telluride Bluegrass Festival will be livestreamed via nugs platformThe 53rd annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival is this weekend. Founded in 1974 and occurring annually during the summer solstice, Telluride Bluegrass has been inviting music fans to the historic mining town in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado for 4 days of adventurous acoustic music in the stunning Telluride box canyon for 50 years. The festival brings attendees from far and wide, to see some of today’s top Bluegrass artists. If you aren’t able to attend in-person this weekend, there’s an alternate way to hear the music. The fe...
2026-06-1810 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 17, 2026Delta County reminds residents of important wildfire termsAs wildfire risk increases, it is important to understand the difference between a Fire Weather Watch, Fire Threat, Red Flag Warning, and Fire Restrictions. Delta County sent out a helpful explainer for the terms:Fire Weather Watch is a term used by fire weather forecasters to notify using agencies, usually 24 to 72 hours ahead of the event, that current and developing meteorological conditions may evolve into dangerous fire weather.At fire threat means conditions are creating an increased risk for wildfire. This can include dry vegetation...
2026-06-1710 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 16, 2026 The energy-rich Roan Plateau looms over traffic moving along Interstate 70 near De Beque, Colorado, on Jan. 12, 2022(William Woody / The Colorado Sun )Bee Hive and Paradox Trail fires fully containedAs of 4pm yesterday, both the Bee Hive fire in western Montrose county and the Paradox Trail fire were 100% contained. The Bee Hive fire reached a total of roughly 336 acres, and the Paradox Trail reached about 53.Ouray police officer sues cityAccording to reporting in the Ouray County Plaindealer, A legal dispute is escalating between the City of Ouray and the town’s...
2026-06-1610 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 15, 2026 Trustee Walter Czech and Mayor Paige Smith at the June 9 Paonia Board of Trustees meeting(Marty Durlin / KVNF )Fatal shooting in Montrose The Montrose County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred last Thursday, June 11.According to a post by the Sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 2pm to the 64,000 block of Kayla Trail following a report of a shooting.Investigators have confirmed that one individual is deceased as a result of the incident.The investigation remains in its early stages. No additional information is available for re...
2026-06-1510 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 12, 2026Bee Hive and Paradox Trail fires continue to spreadThe Bee Hive Fire in the west end of Montrose county and the Paradox Trail Fire in southern Mesa County are continuing to burn. According to the Bureau of Land Management, the Bee Hive fire experienced continued growth on Wednesday as dry fuels and strong winds persisted across the incident area. Although winds were lighter than forecasted, the fire still displayed periods of increased activity, with flare‑ups and short‑range spotting occurring throughout the afternoon. Fire behavior picked up at times as available fuels ignited under shifting wind...
2026-06-1210 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 11, 2026Bee Hive fire and Paradox Trail fire continue to spreadThe Bee Hive fire in Montrose County’s West End has continued to grow. As of yesterday at 5pm, it had grown to approximately 319 acres and was 0% contained.Tuesday’s strong winds contributed to increased fire activity and growth on both incidents. As of yesterday, firefighters and aviation resources were continuing to work in steep, rugged terrain to slow fire spread, identify opportunities for containment, and improve access for incoming resources. Air resources remain actively engaged, supporting suppression efforts with water and retardant drops.Ty...
2026-06-1110 min
KVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 10, 2026 Bee Hive fire in western Montrose County on June 9(Fred Gross, U.S. Wildland Fire Service / Facebook)Bee Hive fire spreadsThe Bee Hive fire is continuing to spread in western Montrose County. As of 7pm last night, the fire had grown to about 180 acres. High winds yesterday pushed the fire further east, per incident command. As it moves eastward, the fire is beginning to parallel the canyon. As of 5pm yesterday, there was no threat to structures. Several aircrafts were requested to combat the fire yesterday. The fire was reportedly caused by lightning from storms that...
2026-06-1010 min
KOTO Community Radio NewsOff the Record 6-9-26: 2026 Colorado General Assembly Wrap-UpColorado's General Assembly gaveled out on May 15th after passing hundreds of bills on everything from conversion therapy to transportation, law enforcement requirements to homelessness.
This week on "Off the Record" we hear a conversation with reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance on bills of note and where politics are going in Colorado. This program is hosted by Rocky Mountain Community Radio and KVNF's Body Wilson.
2026-06-101h 02KVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 9, 2026 Smoke from the Beehive Fire in Western Montrose County visible on the Benchmark Lookout camera via FTS360 Overwatch.(Adam Johnson / Watch Duty )Fire spreads in west end of Montrose County The Montrose County Office of Emergency Management is alerting residents to a wildfire in the area. The Bee Hive Fire is burning just northeast of Paradox in the west end of Montrose County. As of 4:50pm yesterday, the fire was estimated at 100 acres. Regional Captain Adam Johnson reported yesterday afternoon that four aircraft had been ordered to combat the blaze. Law enforcement referred to...
2026-06-0910 min
KZMU NewsRegional Roundup EP 158On this week's Regional Roundup, we hear about a new agreement signed by counties and conservation districts in Colorado aimed at preventing future reservoirs and water diversions on the Crystal River. We also learn about a major gasoline spill on Southern Ute tribal land in southwest Colorado that is raising concerns about drinking water contamination and pipeline safety. Residents of a mobile home park in Western Colorado are working to purchase the land beneath their homes in an effort to preserve affordable housing, while advocates and legal experts discuss concerns about immigration enforcement near Colorado courthouses. We also hear about...
2026-06-0829 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 8, 2026 The ovenbird is a small songbird of the New World warbler family Parulidae.(Shirlay Donald / Audobon Photography Awards)Upcoming presentations on Colorado Tax System and BudgetThe League of Women Voters of the Uncompahgre Valley has announced that it will host two presentations on the Colorado Tax System and Budget. The presenter will be Chris Stiffler, an economics professor, author, comedian and senior economist at the Colorado Fiscal Institute. His work and commentary have appeared on NPR, Colorado Public Radio and in publications across Colorado.Stiffler will begin with an easy-to-understand background about...
2026-06-0810 minKVNF Regional NewscastKVNF Regional Newscast: June 5, 2026 Egyptian Theater in Delta(Lisa Young)Low snowpack and early melt impact raftingThis past winter’s lack of snow didn’t just impact the ski season— the low snowpack and early melt is hindering rafting. The Colorado Sun reports that what happens in Colorado’s mountains each winter impacts millions of people within the state and in downstream communities across the nation. One rafting outfitter told the Sun that recreational workers who typically jump from working at ski resorts to guiding rafting trips are moving from one tough situation into another. Potential employees know Colorado is in a dro...
2026-06-0510 min
KZMU NewsRegional Roundup EP 151This week on the Regional Roundup, we look at concerns over a proposed move by the U.S. Forest Service from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, and what that could mean for public lands management in the West. We’ll also visit a conserved organic orchard in Western Colorado, and we hear about new composting efforts in Aspen aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions from food waste. Plus, a longtime avalanche rescue dog in Telluride retires after years of service, and a conversation with Denis Moynihan of Democracy Now! about the new documentary Steal This Story Please! and th...
2026-04-2029 min
NPR MusicNew Music Friday: The best albums out Jan. 30Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon. Emily Scott Robinson. Blood harmonies from Irish brothers Ye Vagabonds. Stephen Thompson from NPR Music chats with Dre Castillo from KVNF in western Colorado about the best albums out Friday, Jan. 30.The Starting 5(00:00) Introduction(01:21) Emily Scott Robinson, 'Appalachia'(08:58) Ye Vagabonds, 'All Tied Together'(16:05) Jordan Ward, 'Backward'(21:48) Lord Jah-Monte Ogbon, 'As Of Now'(27:18) Orestes Gomez, 'No me fui porque quise'The Lightning Round- Don Toliver, 'OCTANE'- Lande Hekt, 'Lucky Now'- By Storm, 'My Ghosts Go Ghost’- Yumi Zouma, 'N...
2026-01-3038 min
KVMR NewsThe State of Newsrooms in Community Radio: Rocky Mountain RadioWe’re taking you into newsrooms at community radio stations around the country. Federal funding, a critical resource for these news rooms is no longer. What does that mean for the local news listeners tune in to hear and the people behind the scenes producing it?Today, we’re wrapping up this special series at a station in Paonia - a tiny town in western Colorado. We speak with KVNF Program and News Director Brody Wilson.
2025-10-1606 min
Radio 1190 NewsRocky Mountain Community Radio: Snapping Turtles and "Ukraine Under Fire"Tune into features shared in partnership with Rocky Mountain Community Radio, a coalition of public media stations throughout the Rocky Mountain region. This episode has KGNU’s Shelley Schlender walk through the snapping turtle's environment as they prepare to lay eggs, as well as a peek by KVNF’s Brody Wilson into the documentary "Ukraine Under Fire", made by Colorado filmmaker Jordan Campbell about a Ukrainian news anchor and her experience in the war.
2025-06-0917 minRadio 1190 NewsRocky Mountain Community Radio: Regional Roundup, Craig Childs, and NPR LawsuitTune in for content from Rocky Mountain Community Radio, a coalition of radio stations in Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming, including KVCU. Maeve Conran brings the RMCR Regional Roundup, KVNF's James Barr sits down with author Craig Childs to discuss Childs' new book, The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light, and then Aspen Public Radio's Halle Zander sits down with Steve Zansberg, the lawyer representing APR, Colorado Public Radio, and KSUT in their lawsuit against the trump administration.
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Talkin' MusicTalkin' Music: The Patti FiascoAlyisa Kraft of the The Patti Fiasco discusses the band's latest album with KVNF's Laura Palmisano before a show in Ridgway, Colorado.
2025-02-1829 minTalkin' MusicTalkin' Music: The The Patti FiascoAlyisa Kraft of the The Patti Fiasco discusses the band's latest album and more with KVNF's Laura Palmisano before a show in Ridgway, Colorado.
2025-02-1829 min2025-02-0630 minTalkin' MusicTalkin' Music: SNACKTIME live in-studioBack in July we were joined live in-studio by seven members of the Philadelphia based band SNACKTIME. It’s the most people we’ve ever had play live in the Bamboo room here at KVNF and we had so much fun. I’ve been saving this interview for the perfect moment and I figured what better way to start the new year.
2025-01-0329 min
Emerging FormEpisode 128: Christie & Rosemerry's Annual ReviewIt’s our annual end of the year episode, in which we review the year that was and assess how things went. We share our revelations and highlights and what we hope to do better in the coming year. We also pick new words for 2025 to help guide our process and look back on our words for 2024 and how they served us.And we have news! Starting this month, Emerging Form is also a radio show on KVNF radio. You can hear us every other Tuesday from 6:30pm to 7pm mountain time.Christie’s essay abou...
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KZMU NewsRegional Roundup: The Death of Grizzly 399This week on Regional Roundup, we explore the legacy of Grizzly 399, Wyoming’s beloved bear, whose recent death has made national headlines and inspired memorials around the state. Then, we travel to southwest Colorado, where a Payment for Ecosystem Services program is reshaping conservation efforts by rewarding farmers who cultivate healthy ecosystems. In Lake City, we check out a powerlifting competition that builds community in this tiny mountain town. Finally, we experience the extraordinary acoustics of The Tank in Rangely, Colorado, an abandoned water tank that draws musicians from around the world. This week's show features stories from KHOL, KOTO, KV...
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2024-10-0430 minAs the Worm TurnsAs the Worm Turns - October 2, 2024 Fall Drive EditionKVNF's weekly call-in gardening show.
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KZMU NewsColorado court vacates sentences against funeral home operators who sold bodies illegallyToday we hear from our partners at KVNF about a recent decision by a Colorado court to vacate the sentences against Sunset Mesa Funeral Home operators who were caught illegally selling body parts. We also hear from Aspen Public Radio about DACA recipients who are worried about whether they'll be able to continue living and working in the U.S. depending on the results of the upcoming election.
2024-07-1009 min2024-07-051h 012024-06-2757 minKZMU NewsRegional Roundup: How do road closures across the Mountain West affect rural communities?Today on the Regional Roundup, we hear a feature on why a landslide has resulted in the catastrophic failure of a major thoroughfare connecting Westering Wyoming and Eastern Idaho, from KHOL. We also hear a short feature on the impact on drivers of the ongoing U.S. 50 closure, from KVNF. Plus, a story from Writers on the Range commentary on what resort towns can learn from Aspen, from KVNF. We finish off with two way on the need to have Pride celebrations in rural communities from KBUT, and a feature on a self defense class in honor of Pride month...
2024-06-2429 minKZMU NewsRegional Roundup: Student activist commemorates 50th anniversary of Los Seis de BoulderToday on the Regional Roundup, we hear an interview with KBUT and KVNF about the impact of the closure of U.S. Route 50, which is impacting thousands on Colorado's Western Slope. We also hear a feature about how one school district is working with high school students ahead of prom to warn them about the dangers of driving under the influence. Plus, an interview with a student activist from The University of Colorado about Los Seis of Boulder, 6 Chicano activists who were killed 50 years ago this month in two car bombs in Boulder. We finish off with a feature on...
2024-05-1329 min
Local MotionLocal Motion: Upper Gunnison River Restoration ProjectOn this edition of Local Motion, KVNF's Lisa Young speaks with Cheryl Cwelich, Water Resource Specialist for the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District. They talk about a low tech solution to restoring vital wetlands.
2024-02-2230 min
KZMU NewsTap water will likely get more expensive throughout the SouthwestToday we hear from KUNC about the cost of replacing municipal water systems in the face of drought. We also hear from KVNF about wetlands restoration in Colorado, from KGNU about Colorado's increase in insured residents, and from KSUT / KSJD about the federal government's program to return Native land to tribes across the country.
Photo by Alex Hager of KUNC.
2023-12-0809 minLocal MotionLocal Motion: "We're still here": Celebrating National American Indian Heritage MonthOn Local Motion, we celebrate Native American Indian Heritage Month. We pay a visit to the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose where KVNF's Cassie Knust meets CJ Brafford, the museum's director and care keeper. We'll explore the history of the Ute tribe in our region and what efforts the museum is making to preserve that history. A high school in our region decided to create a Navajo language class. In a special report for the Mountain West News Bureau, a journalist in our region recently spoke with her 84-year-old grandmother about her experience in U.S.-supported boarding schools. Diné p...
2023-11-2829 minLocal MotionLocal Motion: Latiné stories by KVNFIn recognition of Latiné Heritage Month, KVNF's Cassie Knust takes a look at some of her favorite KVNF stories highlighting members of our Latiné community.
2023-10-1230 minLocal MotionLocal Motion: Delta County Jail Based Behavioral Health ServicesOn this edition of Local Motion, KVNF's Lisa Young interviews Jackie Felix, administrator of the Delta County Detention Center Jail Based Behavioral Health Services program and Joel Watts, owner/founder of Integrated Insight Community Care in Delta.
2023-09-2130 min
Morning Magazine Archives - KGNU Community Radio“Guns to Garden” recycles and repurposes voluntarily surrendered firearmsOn today’s program, KGNU’s Benita Lee talks Constance Holden, the co-chair of the Guns to Garden Tools Initiative that recycles voluntarily surrendered firearms into things like garden spades and even jewelry. Then, you’ll hear an update on the Bureau of Land Management’s revising of oil and gas rules from KVNF’s Lisa Young, for Rocky Mountain Community Radio. After that, it’s Chris Mohr’s weekly commentary, “Make Them Hear You.” We’ll wrap up with herbalist Brigitte Mars and her regular Wednesday feature, “Naturally.”
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2023-09-2000 minFeatured Archives - KGNU Community Radio“Guns to Garden” recycles and repurposes voluntarily surrendered firearmsOn today’s program, KGNU’s Benita Lee talks Constance Holden, the co-chair of the Guns to Garden Tools Initiative that recycles voluntarily surrendered firearms into things like garden spades and even jewelry. Then, you’ll hear an update on the Bureau of Land Management’s revising of oil and gas rules from KVNF’s Lisa Young, for Rocky Mountain Community Radio. After that, it’s Chris Mohr’s weekly commentary, “Make Them Hear You.” We’ll wrap up with herbalist Brigitte Mars and her regular Wednesday feature, “Naturally.”
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Local MotionLocal Motion: Dr. Nathan Perry - Q2 2023 Economic UpdateOn this edition of Local Motion KVNF's Lisa Young talks with Dr. Nathan Perry, Associate Professor of Economics at Colorado Mesa University, about 2023 second quarter economic numbers for Mesa, Montrose and Delta Counties.
2023-08-1730 minLocal MotionLocal Motion: Ecoflight dedicated to protecting our natural resourcesKVNF's Lisa Young interviews Natasha Leger, Executive Director for Citizens for a Healthy Community located in Paonia, Colorado and Lea Linse , Conservation Programs Manager for Ecoflight, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and advocating for the protection of remaining wild lands and wildlife habitat using small aircraft.
2023-07-2730 min
KZMU NewsWednesday February 15, 2023In 2019, residents in the town of Paonia on Colorado’s Western Slope faced a nightmare that is particular to the arid west. They turned on their faucets…and nothing came out. The aftermath is the focus of a new KVNF documentary called ‘Silent Taps, Paonia’s Ongoing Water Moratorium.’ Today on the news, we hear from the reporter who breaks down the water crisis in this rural western town.
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// Photo: Inside Paonia’s two-million-gallon water plant. In 2019, residents turned on their faucets and nothing came out.
// KVNF: Silent Taps – Paonia’s Ongoing Water Moratorium
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2023-02-1511 min
KZMU NewsWednesday February 8, 2023Moab is one of the most popular destinations to highline, a sport similar to tightrope walking. Now, the first highlining guiding business in the United States will open here in March. Plus, Utah lawmakers have clarified what therapists can do under the state's conversion therapy ban. The bill garnered support from organizations on opposite sides of the political spectrum. And later, many Black travelers in the Jim Crow era used a guidebook to tell them which places would offer them lodging and services. Now Colorado’s historic division plans a statewide survey of these locations, also known as Green Book si...
2023-02-0811 min
KZMU NewsFriday February 3, 2023The town of Castle Valley is looking to update its water monitoring system in anticipation of a potential new tourism development. Town council members are hoping to conduct an aquifer study and install a parshall flume system as part of a larger plan to measure whether their water supply can accommodate more people. Plus, tribal leaders from the eight federally recognized tribes in Utah gathered at a news conference at the state capitol and called on state lawmakers to pass Utah's version of the Indian Child Welfare Act. And later, a remote town in our region touts its ski hill...
2023-02-0329 min
KZMU NewsTuesday January 31, 2023Some state lawmakers want to adjust judiciary rules in order to move Utah’s abortion ban forward. The joint resolution is the latest move in Utah’s political chess game around abortion. With the status of reproductive care in flux statewide, the Moab Abortion & Reproductive Rights Network aims to connect locals to information and resources. Plus, after Utah banned transgender minors from accessing hormone therapy or gender affirmation surgery, the ACLU of Utah plans to sue the state. And later, some of the best snow in the nation right now is covering the Grand Mesa just outside of Grand Junction, Colo...
2023-01-3109 min
Jackson UnpackedBONUS: ‘Wildcard‘ Regional News RoundupThis week on Jackson Unpacked [Oct. 22]: We're sharing an episode of the show "Wildcard" from our friends at KVNF in Paonia, Colorado. It's going to take you around the region, with stories from Colorado and Utah about everything from avoiding food waste, to a college in Durango reckoning with its past to the legacy of Japanese American internment camps.
Jackson Unpacked airs locally at 89.1 FM or via live-stream Mondays at 7:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Fridays at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. Support Jackson’s only nonprofit newsroom by becoming a...
2021-10-2245 min
KHOL Jackson Hole Community Radio 89.1 FMYouth Aging out of Foster Care or Facing Homelessness Find Affordable Housing Support in MontroseImagine turning 18 and finding yourself aged out of the foster care system. You likely wouldn’t have the resources to support yourself and may face homelessness. A program in Montrose, Colorado, is aimed at helping youth in that situation. Laura Palmisano reports for KVNF and Rocky Mountain Community Radio on how the program provides affordable housing along with support and guidance.
2021-10-1104 minJackson UnpackedBONUS: 'Wildcard' Rocky Mountain News RoundupIn this bonus episode of Jackson Unpacked, KHOL shares a recent special edition of "Wildcard" from our friends at KVNF in Paonia, Colorado. Host Gavin Dahl rounds up some of the best recent stories from across the Rocky Mountain Community Radio coalition, which KHOL is a member of. Listen now to hear about the first year of Colorado's red flag law from KSJD Cortez, the infestation of Front Range trees by emerald ash borer from KGNU Boulder, and much more. Plus, KHOL's recent story on the clash over scenic helicopter tours near Grand Teton National Park.
2021-06-1458 min
KBUTBLM Approves Bull Mountain Project in North Fork ValleyEric Goold of Rocky Mountain Community Radio member station KVNF (Paonia) spoke with proponents and opponents about the recent approval of the Bull Mountain oil and gas project in the North Fork Valley.
The project could bring 146 new wells over 20,000 acres to the area. The approval ends 10 years of debate.
2017-10-1206 min
Local HeadlinesGJ Sentinel Plans To Sue Over Fake News AccusationsSenator Ray Scott accused the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel newspaper of peddling fake news.
Daily Sentinel Publisher Jay Seaton says he plans to sue Senator Scott over the accusations.
KVNF's Eric Goold covers this story for Rocky Mountain Community Radio, of which KBUT is a member. Small stations combine resources to provide regional coverage of interest to listeners across the state.
2017-02-1904 minKBUTGJ Sentinel Plans To Sue Over Fake News AccusationsSenator Ray Scott accused the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel newspaper of peddling fake news.
Daily Sentinel Publisher Jay Seaton says he plans to sue Senator Scott over the accusations.
KVNF's Eric Goold covers this story for Rocky Mountain Community Radio, of which KBUT is a member. Small stations combine resources to provide regional coverage of interest to listeners across the state.
2017-02-1904 min
KGNU - How On EarthWeather Drones // The late Dr. Theo ColbornWeather drones (start time 5:10) Brian Argrow, former professor and Associate Dean of engineering at CU Boulder, joins us in the studio to talk about the recent formation Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Sever Storm Research Group. The group is a collaboration between the CU Boulder and the University of Nebraska-LIncoln who have been working together since 2006. The group now consists of a large number of members including local national labs and university groups. The purpose of their research is to learn more about storm formation in order to improve emergency response time.
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2014-12-1724 min
Radio Boise PodcastSally Kane, Voice and CommunityRadio Boise presents Sally Kane, CEO of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, community radio veteran, small farmer and midwife to discuss the core values of public, community radio and the future of local, noncommercial stations in places like Boise and beyond. Kane will also discuss the role of the NFCB, net neutrality and trends in listener supported public media.
Join us for this free, public lecture.
The Voice and Community Lecture is sponsored by Radio Boise KRBX 89.9 FM along with the Boise State Department of Communication, the Communication Graduate Student Association (CGSA) and the newly launched Idaho Media Initiative.
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