Western Colorado

This episode of Municipal Matters is the entire recording of the CoWest Noticias Collaborative's Local Mayors Forum from March 19th. The Local Mayors Forum in collaboration with Colorado Mountain College included mayors from Aspen to Rifle, excluding GWS due to scheduling issues, to deepen the connection between elected officials and their constituents.

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.

Garfield County law enforcement officials could be on the hot seat for using official government email accounts to exchange derogatory comments about State Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, Alex Sánchez of Voces Unidas and the local Latino community.

Backers of the embattled Uinta Basin Railway want a quick decision from a federal agency to get the project back on track. But opponents, like the Center for Biological Diversity, are making sure the railway does not get a free pass.

A single vehicle accident in Rio Blanco County in early January led to over 9,000 gallons of crude oil being spilled into West Douglas Creek between Rangely and Grand Junction. The spill, which is being cleaned and monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency, is just a small part of Western Colorado’s long legacy of extractive energy.

Kirk Siegler got his start reporting for public radio right here in the Roaring Fork Valley at Aspen Public Radio. and on the Front Range. Now, he’s returning to Carbondale to visit with KDNK listeners. Help support the KDNK newsroom with your ticket purchase to meet Kirk Siegler in person in the intimate setting of the Crystal Theater on Carbondale's Main Street.

The Redstone Historical Society is poised to complete the purchase of an early 19th century cottage with the intention of turning it into a museum and preserving a rare piece of Roaring Fork Valley heritage. Their endeavor was made possible by the people of Redstone, several generous donors, and the passion of those involved.

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.

A new cultural initiative launches this week with a prominent visitor from the State Capitol. Marilyn Gleason previews the event this Thursday in Glenwood Springs.