Public Media Is Under Threat
The Federal Administration has proposed a rescission package to Congress that would eliminate previously approved funding for public media. If approved, this would impact KDNK's ability to serve the Roaring Fork Valley and and beyond. And it will have devastating consequences for the public media network across the nation.
At KDNK, federal funding helps us serve communities across the Western Slope with independent reporting, local music, cultural programming, and real-time emergency alerts. In areas with limited broadband, public radio is sometimes the only reliable news source. For FY 2025 KDNK received $174,000 which makes up 27% of our budget.
The House could vote on this destructive proposal within days. That’s why we’re urging you to call your Members of Congress and tell them to oppose this rescission package. With so little time to act, calls are the most effective way to make your voice heard.
Also, please email megan@kdnk.org and let her know you have made a call or written a letter. Thank you!
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Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO) – Your representative in the House
Washington, D.C. Office
1641 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4676
Grand Junction District Office
743 Horizon Court, Suite 112
Grand Junction, CO 81506
Phone: (970) 208-0455
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Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) – U.S. Senator for Colorado
Washington, D.C. Office
261 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-5852
Toll-Free (Colorado): (866) 455-9866
Grand Junction Office
225 North 5th St. Suite 511
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: (970) 241-6631
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Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO) – U.S. Senator for Colorado
Washington, D.C. Office
316 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-5941
Grand Junction Office
Wayne Aspinall Federal Building 400 Rood Ave. Suite 220
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: (970) 822-4530
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Calls to Congress can help lawmakers know of your support for public media, and they are an important indicator of how their state or district is thinking about an issue.
Between now and June 13, you can make a difference with a call each day.
Tell Congress to support public media now and into the future.
Representative Jeff Hurd - Phone: (202) 225-4676 - Washington D.C. or (970) 208-0455 Grand Junction, CO
Script:
Hi, my name is [NAME]. I live in [CITY, STATE].
I’m calling to urge Representative Jeff Hurd to oppose efforts to eliminate federal funding for public media. My local station, KDNK Community Radio, is a vital part of our community—it connects us and keeps us informed on issues of local importance, especially during emergencies. Without this funding, stations like ours could go dark. That’s not a risk I’m willing to accept. Please oppose rescission, and tell the Appropriations Committee you support continued level funding for public media.
I urge Jeff Hurd to safeguard this service for your constituents, like me.
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Senator John Hickenlooper - Phone: (202) 224-5941 Washington D.C. or (970) 822-4530 Grand Junction, CO
Hi, my name is [NAME]. I live in [CITY, STATE].
I’m calling to thank John Hickenlooper for opposing efforts to eliminate federal funding for public media. My local station, KDNK Community Radio, is a vital part of our community—it connects us and keeps us informed on issues of local importance, especially during emergencies. Please continue to oppose rescission, and tell the Appropriations Committee you support continued level funding for public media. Please also work with colleagues across the aisle to save this national treasure and ensure continued bipartisan support for public media.
Thank you for safeguarding this service for your constituents, like me.
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Senator Michael Bennet -Phone: (202) 224-5852 Washington D.C. or (970) 241-6631 Grand Junction, CO
Hi, my name is [NAME]. I live in [CITY, STATE].
I’m calling to thank Michael Bennet for opposing efforts to eliminate federal funding for public media. My local station, KDNK Community Radio, is a vital part of our community—it connects us and keeps us informed on issues of local importance, especially during emergencies. Please continue to oppose rescission, and tell the Appropriations Committee you support continued level funding for public media. Please also work with colleagues across the aisle to save this national treasure and ensure continued bipartisan support for public media.
Thank you for safeguarding this service for your constituents, like me.