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.

Democratic Congressional Candidate Dwayne Romero held a Town Hall Forum in New Castle on Thursday.

At 117 years old, Carbondale's harvest celebration continues to evolve to serve its community

Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced this week it is suspending the practice of lethal removal of wolves that prey on livestock. KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh reports.

This story from KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh provides an overview of the proposed right-to-hunt amendment, including money invested in the campaign, proponents, and opposition.

Celebrity Chef Susie Jimenez from Aspen will prepare a wild-game feast at the American Legion in Carbondale to celebrate people who serve the community. KDNK’s Katalina Villarreal spoke with Chef Jimenez and her husband, US Air Force veteran Gabe Adame, to learn more. The lunch is from 11:30 to 1:30 pm. Email Chef Jimenez at RSVPspiceitup@gmail.com.

The 2026 Regional Candidate Forum will take place Monday, September 28, from 6 to 8 p.m at the Ute Theatre in downtown Rifle. We will hear from candidates in races for State Senate District 8, State House District 57, and the Garfield County Commission. You can attend in person, listen live on KDNK or watch it online at www.RifleTV.plus.

Mike Lemmer spoke with Erik O’Connell of the Carbondale Bike Project about their bike shop non-profit, where donated bikes ride off to, and the importance of community radio.

Mike Lemmer spoke with Nanci Limbach, founder and executive director of the Pauline S. Schneegas Wildlife Foundation about their wildlife rescue non-profit, stories about bears around the area, volunteering, and the importance of community radio.

Mike Lemmer spoke with Nick Green from Colorado Wild Public Lands about their land-exchange watchdog non-profit, the swaps they are focused on now, and the importance of community radio.