A late spring frost and record dry conditions this summer have led to low natural food supply for bears, resulting in a large increase in human-bear conflict. Now, a wildlife rehab center is seeing more orphaned bear cubs than in previous years.

American flags, full costumes, and inspired signs covered Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs on Saturday (Oct. 17). The No Kings Early Vote rally provided information on registering to vote, ballot measures, and the election emergency response hotline. KDNK’s Katalina Villarreal spoke to different people at the rally.

For some residents, a garden in Carbondale has been a haven that filled needs beyond the flowers and vegetables they grow there. Now, after 15 years, they are saying goodbye to the Good Seed Garden. KDNK’s Betsy Welch brings us to a gathering at the end of the harvest.

Saturday's No King Rally informed folks about ballot issues, voter registration, voter emergency hotlines to join, and encouraged everyone to vote early. There were local groups performing and volunteers guiding people to information booths at Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs while people came carrying signs of defiance and joy.

Join the non-partisan No Kings event in Glenwood Springs to learn about issues being voted on in this midterm election, to meet people who believe in the power of democracy, and to have a grooving time. The No Kings event will be held this Saturday, October 17, at Sayre Park from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

The Rifle Area Mountain Biking Organization - RAMBO “Pedal To The Metal” event takes place this Saturday

At an inflection point in the effort to bring wolves back to the state, a chance for local ranchers and wolf enthusiasts to engage in conversation.

Ballot Measure 2-A for residents of Rifle is asking that the city’s lodging tax be increased to pay for special events, city beautification, historic preservation, visitor attractions and promoting the city.

Columbus Day, originally observed Oct. 12, commemorates the date in 1492 when Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas. In many localities and across the USA, Indigenous People’s Day has come to replace the holiday marking the arrival of colonialism in the New World.

Democrat Jonathan Godes debates Republican Eric Rudd for an open seat on the Garfield County Commission.

Incumbent Elizabeth Velasco debates Republican challenger Russ Andrews to lead Colorado House District 57, which includes Garfield, Pitkin, and parts of Eagle counties.

Incumbent Dylan Roberts debates Republican challenger Corey Marshall to lead Colorado Senate District 8, which includes Clear Creek, Eagle, Summit, Grand, Gilpin, Jackson, Moffat, Routt, Garfield and Rio Blanco counties.