KDNK Daily News

Monday, September 28, 2026

By Katalina Villarreal

Published September 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM MDT

News host Katalina Villarreal brings listeners Monday's news, including two timely stories. Aspen celebrity Chef Susie Jimenez is hosting a veteran appreciation lunch Tuesday, September 29, at the American Legion in Carbondale. And from KDNK's Amy Hadden Marsh, she delves into one of the issues on this year's ballot, Amendment 83.

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Katalina Villarreal

Katalina Villarreal, born and raised in Carbondale, reports with KDNK for the 5-6 evening news. She also pitches and produces stories for the air and writes with the Sopris Sun newspaper. Katalina believes in the power of education and being informed. Uplifting the community is her priority as a human and journalist. She will graduate from Central Washington University's online English: Professional and Creative Writing program December 2026 and plans to stay in the valley pursuing a career in journalism. Katalina is proud to be a part of KDNK's news department and hopes to grow with it.

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