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KMTS Connections
by KMTS
KMTS Connections is a Public Affairs Program which airs most weekdays around 12:30 PM. KMTS Connections is provided free of charge to any government agency, non-profit organization or event between Aspen and Parachute.
Episodes
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Greater Rifle Improvement Team Discusses Rifle Lodging Tax Ballot Question 2A
Helen Rogers and Lydia Allen of the Greater Rifle Improvement Team discuss Rifle’s November 3 lodging tax ballot question, how the tax is used, and GRIT’s community improvement work. The post Greater Rifle Improvement Team Discusses Rifle Lodging Tax Ballot Question 2A appeared first on Your…
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Windwalkers Invites Community to Built for the Barn Fundraiser
Windwalkers’ second annual Built for the Barn fundraiser is Saturday, October 24, with CrossFit-style games, an open house, food, live music, and support for equine-assisted mental health programming. The post Windwalkers Invites Community to Built for the Barn Fundraiser appeared first on Your...
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RAMBO previews Grand Hogback Extravaganza fundraiser
RAMBO’s sixth annual Grand Hogback Extravaganza is Saturday, October 17, at the Rifle Arch/Grand Hogback trail system, with a poker-run ride, kids activities, live music, barbecue and a “Pedal to the Metal” theme. The post RAMBO previews Grand Hogback Extravaganza fundraiser appeared first on…
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Graham Riddle Discusses Yes on 4A and 4B for Garfield Re-2
Graham Riddle, chair of Yes on 4A and 4B, discussed two Garfield Re-2 ballot questions dealing with staff pay, school facilities, early childhood education, career and technical education, and staff housing. The post Graham Riddle Discusses Yes on 4A and 4B for Garfield Re-2 appeared first on…
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Symphony in the Valley Opens Season with “Phantoms of the Orchestra”
Symphony in the Valley’s “Phantoms of the Orchestra” opens the season October 16 in Rifle and October 17 in Glenwood Springs with a Halloween-season, family-friendly orchestral program. The post Symphony in the Valley Opens Season with “Phantoms of the Orchestra” appeared first on Your Brand of...
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Carbondale Education Foundation Oktoberfest Returns Oct. 17
Katy Nardecchia and Jamie Nims preview the Carbondale Education Foundation’s Oktoberfest fundraiser, set for Saturday, Oct. 17, on Main Street in Carbondale. The post Carbondale Education Foundation Oktoberfest Returns Oct. 17 appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.
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Glenwood Springs Oktoberfest Takes Over 7th Street October 17
Tara Harman and Jillian Sutherland joined KMTS Connections to preview Glenwood Springs Oktoberfest, a free 7th Street celebration on Saturday, October 17, with live music, local beer, food and family-friendly activities. The post Glenwood Springs Oktoberfest Takes Over 7th Street October 17...
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Mark Jensen Discusses Glenwood Springs Historical Society Events and Local History Programs
Mark Jensen of the Glenwood Springs Historical Society discusses Ghost Walk season, museum hours, history publications, downtown tours, archives, memberships, and upcoming community history events. The post Mark Jensen Discusses Glenwood Springs Historical Society Events and Local History…
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Laugh Your Tail Off Supports Journey Home Animal Care Center
Hattie Rensberry discusses Laugh Your Tail Off, Journey Home Animal Care Center’s annual comedy fundraiser with dinner, a silent auction, and support for shelter animals. The post Laugh Your Tail Off Supports Journey Home Animal Care Center appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School Fall Festival
Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School’s third annual Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Rifle, with free family activities, food, Touch-A-Truck, pumpkin decorating, games, and fundraisers benefiting school scholarships. The post Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School Fall...
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Home Care Hospice of the Valley Shares Details on Two Rivers Trek for Hospice
Sean Jeung and Paul Carlson discuss Home Care Hospice of the Valley, hospice volunteering, and the second annual Two Rivers Trek for Hospice on Saturday, October 3, at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs. The post Home Care Hospice of the Valley Shares Details on Two Rivers Trek for Hospice...
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Valley Alliance to End Homelessness Hosts Free Screening of “Until We’re All Home”
Hans Lutgring and Cristina Gair discuss the Valley Alliance to End Homelessness and a free September 30 screening of “Until We’re All Home” at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue. The post Valley Alliance to End Homelessness Hosts Free Screening of “Until We’re All Home” appeared first on Your Brand of...
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Garfield County Sheriff’s Office and Corr Health Recruitment Open House
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office and Carr Health representatives preview a September 26 recruitment open house in Glenwood Springs for law enforcement, detention, jail kitchen, and correctional health care positions. The post Garfield County Sheriff’s Office and Corr Health Recruitment Open House...
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KMTS Connections: City of Rifle Invites Community to October 1 Open House
City of Rifle officials previewed an October 1 open house at the Ute Theater, where residents can learn about city projects, planning, utilities, parks and recreation, and ask questions of city leaders. The post KMTS Connections: City of Rifle Invites Community to October 1 Open House appeared...
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KMTS Connections: Home Care and Hospice of the Valley Two Rivers Trek for Hospice
Sean Jeung and Ann Deyarmond of Home Care and Hospice of the Valley discuss hospice care, volunteer needs, and the October 3 Two Rivers Trek for Hospice fundraiser in Glenwood Springs. The post KMTS Connections: Home Care and Hospice of the Valley Two Rivers Trek for Hospice appeared first on…
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CRFR Open House and Young Guns Touch-A-Truck Set for Saturday in Rifle
Colorado River Fire Rescue and Young Guns of Rifle are combining CRFR’s open house with the annual Touch-A-Truck event Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Rifle. The post CRFR Open House and Young Guns Touch-A-Truck Set for Saturday in Rifle appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.
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High Country Volunteers and Community Service Opportunities
Gina Long explains how High Country Volunteers connects local volunteers with nonprofits and public agencies, and highlights service projects, tax assistance, Medicare help, and youth leadership plans. The post High Country Volunteers and Community Service Opportunities appeared first on Your…
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Rifle Moose Lodge previews scholarship golf tournament and fall community events
Lloyd Finley and Dawn Otto shared updates from Rifle Moose Lodge 1345, including the September 11 scholarship golf tournament, member events, Third Thursday fundraising, the Halloween haunted house, and support for a veterans Stand Down. The post Rifle Moose Lodge previews scholarship golf...
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Taste of RMS Returns Sept. 10 to Support Rifle Middle School PTA
Cynthia Jenness of the Rifle Middle School PTA previews the second annual Taste of RMS, a Sept. 10 community food fundraiser with tasting tickets, student and family dishes, kids’ activities, a silent auction and proceeds supporting the PTA’s work for staff and students. The post Taste of RMS...
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CASA of the Ninth Superhero Run Set for September 12
CASA of the Ninth’s Ninth Annual Superhero Run is Saturday, September 12, at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood, with a 5K, kids fun run, costume contest, family activities, and virtual participation options. The post CASA of the Ninth Superhero Run Set for September 12 appeared first on Your Brand of...
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KMTS Connections: Cowboy Up Carbondale and Colorado Animal Rescue
Erid Rudd and Wes Boyd discuss Cowboy Up Carbondale, this year’s support for Colorado Animal Rescue, adoptable pets, auctions, and CARE’s community programs. The post KMTS Connections: Cowboy Up Carbondale and Colorado Animal Rescue appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.
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KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs Community Arts Center Open House
A conversation about the newly remodeled Glenwood Springs Community Arts Center, its August 15 open house, fall classes, and renewed focus on community arts programming. The post KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs Community Arts Center Open House appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.
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KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs Historical Society Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative Dinner
Mark Jensen and Clara Miller discuss the Glenwood Springs Historical Society’s Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative Dinner at Hotel Colorado, plus museum programs, memberships, tours, ghost walks, and other upcoming local history events. The post KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs Historical Society...
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KMTS Connections: City of Rifle Independence Day Celebration
Delaney Passmore and Kelly Thompson discuss Rifle’s July 3 Independence Day celebration, including family activities, live music, safety details, and Symphony in the Valley’s patriotic performance. The post KMTS Connections: City of Rifle Independence Day Celebration appeared first on Your Brand…
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KMTS Connections: Glenwood Bicycle Advocates Bike There Day
Steve Smith discusses Glenwood’s Bike There Day, with breakfast stations, bike checks, practical riding tips, e-bikes, local trails, and bicycle safety. The post KMTS Connections: Glenwood Bicycle Advocates Bike There Day appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.
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KMTS Connections: Journey Home Animal Care Center Kitten Baby Shower
Hattie Rensberry from Journey Home Animal Care Center discusses the Kitten Baby Shower, kitten season needs, fostering, adoptions, and ways the community can support local shelter animals. The post KMTS Connections: Journey Home Animal Care Center Kitten Baby Shower appeared first on Your Brand…
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KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs Kiwanis Open House
Glenwood Springs Kiwanis members discuss their open house, local service projects, scholarships, Strawberry Days activities, and ways to get involved. The post KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs Kiwanis Open House appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.
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KMTS Connections: 50th Annual Strawberry Shortcut
A conversation about the 50th annual Strawberry Shortcut in Glenwood Springs, including race options, registration, sponsors, and support for Special Olympics Colorado. The post KMTS Connections: 50th Annual Strawberry Shortcut appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.
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KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs Summer of Music
Scott Lindsey previews the Glenwood Springs Summer of Music free Wednesday night concert series at Two Rivers Park, including the lineup, local openers, parking, food trucks, and ways to donate. The post KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs Summer of Music appeared first on Your Brand of Country,...
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KMTS Connections: Strawberry Days
Tara Harman previews the 129th annual Strawberry Days festival, with details on parking, shuttles, entertainment, the parade, vendors, and this year’s America 250 and Colorado 150 theme. The post KMTS Connections: Strawberry Days appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.
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KMTS Connections: Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Glenwood Springs
Local historian and author Angie Parkinson joined KMTS Connections to talk about a special Fourth of July community reading of the Declaration of Independence at Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs. The free, grassroots event is planned as a way to mark America’s 250th anniversary and bring people...
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KMTS Connections: Holy Cross Energy on Calling 811 Before You Dig
Holy Cross Energy’s Underground Locate Coordinator, Tug Birk, and LineQuest LLC’s Jeff Yeager joined KMTS Connections to talk about the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging project, big or small. They explained how underground utility locates work, why buried electric lines and...
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KMTS Connections: Western Slope Veterans Coalition Tiny Homes Project and Memorial Day Events
John Pettit and John Beckius with the Western Slope Veterans Coalition joined KMTS to talk about several upcoming events and ongoing efforts to support local veterans. The conversation covered Memorial Day flag-planting and observances at Rosebud Cemetery in Glenwood Springs, the coalition’s...
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KMTS Connections: Rifle Police Department Trail Boss Bike Rodeo
The Rifle Police Department’s annual Trail Boss Bike Rodeo returns Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon on 18th Street near the police department. Angela Mills and Interim Chief Mike Kuper joined KMTS to talk about the long-running free community event, which helps kids learn bicycle safety, hand…
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KMTS Connections: Journey Home Animal Care Center Barks, Brews & Barbecue
Journey Home Animal Care Center joined KMTS Connections with The Rough Bar & Grill to talk about the annual Barks, Brews & Barbecue fundraiser at Deerfield Park in Rifle. The family-friendly event features local barbecue, craft beverages, a People’s Choice vote, kids’ activities, and adoptable...
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KMTS Connections: Colorado Mountain College Skilled Trades Symposium and Information Night
Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Center Assistant Dean of Instruction Maureen Stepp joined KMTS to talk about the Skilled Trades Symposium and Information Night on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Glenwood Center behind City Market. The free event is open to anyone interested in...
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KMTS Connections: Northwest Colorado Youth for Christ Run Pray 5K
Zac Robinson, executive director of Northwest Colorado Youth for Christ, joined KMTS to talk about the Run Pray 5K happening Sunday, May 17, at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs. The afternoon event is a fundraiser to help young people attend Christian camps, with participants able to run…
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KMTS Connections: Colorado River BOCES ENC Day
Shelby Burke-Olson from Colorado River BOCES joined KMTS to talk about the upcoming ENC Day, which stands for Encourage, Nurture, Challenge. The event brings together students with significant special needs for a fun, supportive day of activities designed to focus on ability, connection, and...
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KMTS Connections: Symphony in the Valley Goes East and Tees Up Golf Fundraiser
Symphony in the Valley visits KMTS to preview its Mother’s Day weekend concert, Symphony Goes East, featuring music inspired by Eastern and folk traditions, including the world premiere of Wildflower Music by composer-in-residence Ian Pasternak. The group also talks about bringing the performance...
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KMTS Connections: Rifle Elks and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Youth Fishing Derby
Janet Ketelsleger with the Rifle Elks Lodge and McCoy Burke with Colorado Parks and Wildlife joined KMTS to talk about the annual Youth Fishing Derby at Lions Pond in Rifle. The free community event is designed to get kids and families outdoors for a fun morning of fishing, prizes, giveaways, and…
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KMTS Connections: Middle Colorado Watershed Council Fire and Water Speaker Series Finale
Kate Collins, Executive Director of the Middle Colorado Watershed Council, joined KMTS to talk about the final event in the Fire and Water Speaker Series, focused on wildfire readiness, watershed health, and community resilience. The conversation covered how fire and water are closely connected,...
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KMTS Connections: Colorado Mountain College Holistic Health Fair
Colorado Mountain College is hosting its second annual Holistic Health Fair, bringing together a wide range of practitioners and approaches focused on whole-body wellness. Coordinator Annmarie Deter highlights the goal of connecting the community with local experts offering alternative and...
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KMTS Connections: Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership’s Idea Factory Pitch Event
This episode of KMTS Connections highlights the Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership’s “Idea Factory,” a program designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs in Western Garfield County. Community and Program Manager Ari Lewis discusses how the initiative brings together...
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KMTS Connections: Journey Home Animal Care Center’s Strut for Mutts and Other Spring Events
Hattie Rensberry from Journey Home Animal Care Center joined KMTS Connections to talk about a busy season of community events and fundraisers. One of the biggest is the upcoming Strut for Mutts, a dog-friendly 5K at Dearfield Park that encourages people to get outside, bring their pups, and enjoy…
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KMTS Connections: Sunlight Foursquare Church’s Water Wells for Africa 5K Celebrates 10 Years
In this episode of KMTS Connections, Gabe talks with Michelle Vogel from the missions team at Sunlight Foursquare Church about the upcoming 10th Annual Water Wells for Africa 5K in Silt. The community event raises money to help provide clean water for villages in Africa through the nonprofit…
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KMTS Connections: Coast 2 Coast International Athletics Opportunity Sends Local Golfer to Australia
In this episode of KMTS Connections, Gabe talks with Grand Valley High School golfer Waylon Panter and his mom, Jennifer, about Waylon’s upcoming trip to Australia through Coast 2 Coast International Athletics. Waylon, who only started golfing as a freshman but has already competed at the state...
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KMTS Connections: Grand River Meals on Wheels’ 10th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Kaaren Peck with Grand River Meals on Wheels and Colorado Mountain College ceramics instructor Michelle McCurdy talk about the upcoming 10th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, which also celebrates 50 years of Meals on Wheels service in the community. The event brings people together to support local...
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KMTS Connections: YouthZone’s Kiss -N- Squeal Returns for 50th Anniversary Celebration
YouthZone is bringing back its long-running “Kiss & Squeal” fundraiser as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, kicking off with a fun community event in Rifle and culminating at a gala on May 1st at Hotel Colorado. The campaign features local teams and individuals raising money, with the top...
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KMTS Connections: River Bridge Regional Center & Child Abuse Prevention Month
In this episode of KMTS Connections, Mary Cloud from River Bridge Regional Center shares an overview of the organization’s role in supporting children and families impacted by abuse. River Bridge provides a safe, child-friendly space for forensic interviews, advocacy, mental health services, and...
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KMTS Connections: Liberty Classical Academy’s Once Upon a Mattress
Liberty Classical Academy’s upcoming production of Once Upon a Mattress promises a lively, humorous twist on the classic “Princess and the Pea” story, featuring colorful characters, energetic dance numbers, and live music. Director Trea Traver and student performers highlight the unique approach...
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