KMTS Connections

Hattie Rensberry, Blair Campbell, and Sharon Brady joined KMTS Connections to preview the Ute Players production of Ken Ludwig’s comedy “Lend Me a Tenor,” opening November 6 at the Ute Theater in Rifle. The post KMTS Connections: Ute Players Bring “Lend Me a Tenor” to the Ute Theater in Rifle appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

YouthZone leaders discuss the organization’s 50th year, youth diversion and deflection work, substance-use programming, and how to support YouthZone during Colorado Gives. The post YouthZone Marks 50 Years and Colorado Gives Day Giving Opportunity appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Morgan Hill and Mikaela Richardson joined KMTS Connections to preview the Middle Colorado Watershed Council’s 12th Wild & Scenic Film Festival, with screenings in Rifle and Glenwood Springs and a virtual option. The post Middle Colorado Watershed Council Presents 12th Wild & Scenic Film Festival appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

The Rifle Elks Lodge will host its fourth annual Veterans Day dinner on Sunday, Nov. 8, at New Life Fellowship in Rifle. The dinner is free for veterans and a guest, with RSVPs requested by Nov. 1. The post Rifle Elks Veterans Day Dinner Set for Nov. 8 at New Life Fellowship appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 Country, KMTS .

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 .

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 appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 Programs appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 .

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 Festival appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 Country, KMTS .

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 appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 .

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 Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 tournament and fall community events appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 Returns Sept. 10 to Support Rifle Middle School PTA appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 Country, KMTS .

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 .