Rural America

Across Western Colorado there are many counties and small communities that lack easy access to medical specialists, Dr. Mark Deutchman at the University of Colorado Anschutz is trying to change that. Dr. Deutchman directs the Rural Program at the University’s School of Medicine. It’s his goal to fill the care gap in so many small towns across the state. Two of his students, Joslin Blair and Aidan Sokup, are getting a hands-on education at Valley View in Glenwood Springs. This episode covers their unique insights on healthcare access in rural areas and the unique challenges and privileges in the Roaring Fork Valley

The Rifle City Council has certified the results of November’s election. The final results for the city’s proposed Lodging Tax were 846 in favor of the measure and 862 against, a difference of 16 votes.

KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond.

KDNK’s news team brings you local and regional news from the Roaring Fork Valley ... and beyond.

Lawmakers recently passed President Trump's controversial budget plan that includes over $1 billion dollars of rescissions from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The cuts will revoke all federal support for National Public Radio, the Public Broadcasting Service, and all their member stations.

KDNK's Morgan Neely has Friday's news, including an update on the first court appearance for Charles Draughn, the 26-year-old Glenwood Springs man who allegedly threatened Summit County Schools personnel over the district's resolution in support of its LGBTQ+ students. And, White River National Forest today approved Pitkin County's proposal to construct a pedestrian and bike path from Redstone to the top of McClure Pass.

Jane Kleeb (“Klehb”) is chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party, founder of the citizen group Bold Alliance, and author of Harvest the Vote: How Democrats…