KDNK News Director Hattison Rensberry brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond.

U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Halland signed an administrative withdrawal on April 3rd that will close most of the Thompson Divide to new oil and gas leasing for the next twenty years. Part 1 of 2.

At the dawn of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction project, tourism leaders in mountain towns are offering mixed views on the animals. Some are fearful or indifferent, while others are cautiously optimistic they could become an attraction.

KDNK News Director Hattison Rensberry brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond.

One of the most untouched tributaries in Colorado, the Crystal River, has been the subject of conservation efforts for decades. Conservation groups are working to get the river Wild and Scenic protections that would prevent overdevelopment and overuse. Ecoflight, an Aspen nonprofit, is taking experts into the sky to educate the public about their efforts.

These parks in southeastern Utah attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, and are home to striking geologic formations and significant Indigenous cultural sites. The new superintendent Lena Pace brings years of experience, having previously worked on a floating ranger station in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

An update on recent press releases from Garfield County and the commissioners.

KDNK News Director Hattison Rensberry brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond.

Fire season in Colorado officially begins in May. In an effort to educate the public and assuage some fears, the Roaring Fork Valley Wildfire Collaborative released its film, Reimagining Wildfire in April. While wildfires are inevitable, there are many ways to reduce their frequency and impact.

Local schools from Aspen to Glenwood Springs have teamed up with national organization Best Buddies to make prom more accessible and fun for all.