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After Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, Roaring Fork Valley communities united under the banner of Mountains to Mississppi to deliver aid to the tiny unincorporated town of Pearlington. Carbondale resident and Garfield County sheriff candidate Tom Delessandri has been a key player in the rebuilding effort, dividing his time between the mountains and Mississippi for the last four and a half years in order to provide leadership to volunteers arriving there. Today we continue an interview with Tom Delessandri and Pearlington resident Ben Taylor, who told KDNK's Marilyn Gleason that government money has run out by now, and some of the rebuilding was substandard.
Five years after Hurricane Katrina, the unincorporated Mississippi town of Pearlington still bears scars from the storm that hit it head on. Almost half the population has left. But local efforts have gone a long way toward recouping losses and rebuilding a small coastal town.
It's been nearly a month since Carbondale resident Willy Worley went hiking near Redstone and didn't return. Despite a massive search and rescue operation, law enforcement has yet to turn up any trace of Worley. Earlier this week, the search was officially called off. KDNK's Conrad Wilson spoke with Jesse Steindler of the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office about the efforts to find Worley.
Shifting Gears host Will Evans speaks with ARE Day founder Chip Comins.
This weekend will mark the 39th Annual Mountain Fair here in Carbondale, and no one knows more about the fair than Lori Loeb. The longtime local helped start the fair in 1972, and KDNK's Mathew Katz sat down with Loeb to find out what she loved about it back then, and what she loves about the fair today.
Mountain Fair is this weekend, and that means a ton of artists, musicians, and performers will be flocking to Carbondale. Among the most unusual is the band Potcheen (poe-tcheen) -- they call themselves Colorado’s premiere Celtic Pirate Folk-Punk Rock Band. To find out more about the wacky musicians, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke to the band's drummer, Christian Blockenger.
Last week, President Obama gave a speech outlining his plan to overhaul the nation's immigration system. The plan included providing a path to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants across the country. Brendan Greene is the local organizer for the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition. He spoke with KDNK's Mathew Katz about how local immigrants have reacted to the speech.
As we heard in an interview yesterday, river levels around the Roaring Fork Valley are set to be drastically lower this summer, even though they're high now. Part of the reason is a low snowpack that's melting and rushing away quickly because of warm temperatures. But increased water use is also draining rivers in the Valley and around the West. In the second part of our interview with Rick Lafaro and Sharon Clark from the Roaring Fork Conservancy, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with them about what happens if our river levels keep getting lower.
Rafting season is here, and local rivers are rushing -- and even flooding. At the same time, you might have noticed how quickly snow's been melting off of Mt. Sopris. Well, what may look good for the rivers now may actually be hurting them. To explain more, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with Rick Lofaro and Sharon Clark from the Roaring Fork Conservancy about the challenges facing our rivers this summer.
Nearly a fifth of Colorado's children had trouble getting enough food in 2008. For years, the state has not participating in many federal programs meant to help those kids. Share Our Strength is a national group devoted to fighting child hunger, and has specifically targeted Colorado to get more kids eating regular, health meals. Courtney Smith is a program director at the organization, and spoke with KDNK's Mathew Katz about why they're helping Colorado in particular.
Folks in Carbondale will soon have a much easier time buying local food and art -- this summer, the town is putting together a Main Street Market that will run every Wednesday evening. Jeff Jackel is the town's recreation director and is spearheading the project. KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with him at Town Hall to see what he'd like the market to become.
Over the past few weeks, we've taken a look at a number of organizations that help people who can't afford to buy food. There's a nonprofit founded right here in Colorado that provides people in need with a new way to buy food for less, and help their community at the same time. It's called Food Share America, and KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with the organization's president, Bill McKnight.
It's that time of the month again - time to raise your energy consciousness with local expert Randy Udall. This month Randy looks at local initiatives that are helping to bring the price of solar way down. He spoke with KDNK's Marilyn Gleason.
Sustainable Settings is a historic homestead near Carbondale exploring the nexus between old and new methods to lead into the post-peak oil future. Brook Le Van is director of the demonstration farm and education center. He spoke with KDNK's Marilyn Gleason.
Local writer, photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride has spent the past two years following the Colorado River, and has put together a film and presentation documenting the journey for this weekend's 5 Point Film Festival. As part of our continuing coverage of the festival, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with McBride about his travels above, below, and across the Colorado River.
Carbondale's annual 5 Point Film Festival begins on Thursday and runs through Sunday. All this week we're bringing you interviews with organizers and filmmakers involved with the festival. The name 5 Point comes from a climbing grading system, but to festival founder Julie Kennedy the five points stand for something more: Respect, Commitment, Humility, Purpose, and Balance. Kennedy told KDNK's Conrad Wilson how the festival got its start.
The 5 Point Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, and all this week we'll be featuring interviews with filmmaker, speakers, and organizers from the festival. Kelly Cordes is a writer and climber who will be giving a special presentation on Friday. KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with Cordes about the lengths he goes to keep on climbing.
Carbondale's annual 5 Point Film Festival begins on Thursday. The festival will run until Sunday, and all this week we'll bring you interviews with organizers and filmmakers involved with the festival. Starting off, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with local photographer Tyler Stableford. Stableford recently jumped into filmmaking with his new short film, The Fall Line.
A few weeks ago, former Garfield County Sheriff Tom Dalessandri announced that he wanted his old job back -- he'll be running against current sheriff Lou Valerio in the upcoming November election. Dalessandri was ousted by Valerio in 2002. As part of our continuing series on crime in the Valley, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke to Dalessadri about how he would change law enforcement in Garfield county.
Cellular Guilt, a comedy by Valley residents, Jack Green, Bob Willey, and Joe Mollica, opened the summer arts and theater season last night at Glenwood's historic Cardiff schoolhouse. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh caught up with Green and Willey during rehearsal this week to talk about the place, the play, and their new production company.
Our Native American relatives remind us everything is alive, intelligent, interconnected, and moving in a great circle. Could the risk of biting into your tuna fish sandwich and the health tragedy occurring in our oceans be connected to emissions from Colorado Coal fired power plants? KDNK's Will Evans talks with Brook Aitken, cinematographer for the Academy Award winning documentary, The Cove.
Julie McCarthy has traveled the world as a foreign correspondent for NPR, heading the network's Tokyo bureau, reporting from Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and covering the news and issues of South America. In April 2009, McCarthy moved to Islamabad to open NPR's first permanent bureau in Pakistan. McCarthy is back in the states for a bit and spoke with KDNK's Conrad Wilson about Pakistan and life as a NPR foreign correspondent.
The number of hate groups in the US is at an all time high, according to a new report by the Southern Poverty Law Center. KDNK's Conrad Wilson spoke with Mark Potok of the Southern Poverty Law Center, who headed up the report “Rage on the Right.” The report looks at the rise of extremist groups in the US and how they’re beginning to infiltrate mainstream society.
The corner of Highway 82 and 133 can be a cold and miserable place. Many of the panhandlers that work that corner call it "Hawk's Corner." Hawk has scratched out a life there for nine years, sleeping under the bridges, eating anything that comes and taking life one day at a time. KDNK's Steve Skinner went to speak to Hawk, to find out more about this homeless person living in our midst.
Eighth grade students at Glenwood Springs Middle School respond to the genocide taking place in Darfur, Sudan.
As part of our membership drive, we're putting the spotlight on other local nonprofits. Today, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke to Janet Rippy, executive director of the Mountain Regional Housing Corporation to find out how the corporation wants to help the community.
The goal of Immigrant Stories is to foster thoughtful communication and a better understanding of immigrants past and present through personal storytelling. Elizabeth Boomhower recounts her family's struggle to survive when the Nazis invaded the Netherlands.
Charlie Paterson arrived in Aspen in 1949 when he was 19 years old. Since that time he has been an influential local character, most well known for building the Boomerang Lodge. KDNK’s Riley Skinner sat down with him to discuss Aspen past and present and his predictions for the future of the town.
The goal of Immigrant Stories is to foster thoughtful communication and a better understanding of immigrants past and present through personal storytelling. Walter Huber grew up in Switzerland and immigrated to the United States as a young man.
The percentage of repeat DUI offenders in Basalt is more than double the state average. Despite court-ordered interlock devices, mandated treatment that can last a year or more, and expensive legal fees and insurance rates, people continue to drive after drinking. Is the DUI deterrent system a failure? In this edition of Valley Voices, Amy Hadden Marsh discusses the issue with special guests.
In this special edition of Valley Voices, KDNK's Conrad Wilson spoke with investigative reporter Abrahm Lustgarten about oil and natural gas regulation both in Colorado and nation wide. Lustgarten works for the journalism organization ProPublica and has covered gas development both here in Western Colorado and throughout the country.
Nancy Thomas came to Aspen in the early 60's as a music student and has been heavily involved in the Aspen Music Festival ever since. KDNK's Riley Skinner sat down with Thomas to discuss the changes she has seen in the Aspen Music Festival and the town as a whole.
KDNK remembers local artist Carol Rothrock who sadly passed away. Rothrock has lived in the Roaring Fork Valley working as an artist since 1977 and is know for her paintings, gardening and deep involvement in the community.
A new book out explores the dangers of everyday products. KDNK's Conrad Wilson spoke with author Elizabeth Grossman about her new book: "Chasing Molecules, Poisonous Products, Human Health and the Promise of Green Chemistry.
The health care debate continues to drag on. Certainly there are still more questions than answers, but some say the end is near. KDNK's Conrad Wilson spoke with Kevin Diaz, Washington Correspondent for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, about where the health care debate is at and how it's coming together.
Walking a thousand miles across the Southwest, author and adventurer Craig Childs pieces together prehistoric clues to determine what happened to an ancient civilization of cliff dwellers. KDNK's Conrad Wilson spoke with Craig Childs ahead of his visit to the Roaring Fork Valley.
Dr. Susan Linn is an expert in childhood development and marketing to children. She spoke with KDNK's Conrad Wilson about some of the problems associated with commercializing children.
The Roaring Fork Transit Authority is cutting service and raising rates. KDNK's Marilyn Gleason spoke with Sylvia Cranmar about the changes at RFTA.
In 1985, Bob and Kathy Ezra reopened the Crystal Theatre's doors, this time as a jewel of a theatre that has remained a fixture in the community ever since. KDNK's Riley Skinner sat down with the Ezra's to talk about the history and evolution of the Crystal Theatre and the Roaring Fork Valley.
Long time Valley resident George Stranahan has witness this area transform. A self-described adventurer, George is an influential photographer, educator, philanthropist, and business man. KDNK's Riley Skinner sat down with George to speak with him about his remarkable life and the changes he has seen throughout the years.
New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristoff spoke in Aspen this week about gender inequality and getting the most bang for your buck in foreign aid projects.
Commentator and radio legend Jim Hightower spoke with KDNK's Steve Skinner about the economy, heath care, and most importantly ... how to be an agitator.
There's a new novel out about the fictional mountain town of Faith, Colorado. It's a quite place, often too quite for twelve-year-old Rob and his best friend Phoebe who soon find themselves traveling through time, in the midst of a life or death situation. The town isn't unlike Carbondale or other small mountain towns throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. Author and playwright Timothy Mason spoke with KDNK's Conrad Wilson about the book.
Basalt resident Norman Gershman is out with a new book called Besa: Muslims Who Save Jews During World War II. The book, mostly of portrait photography, honors a small country of Muslims that saved thousands of Jews from the Holocaust. Gershman spoke with KDNK's Conrad Wilson.
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