Local Motion

This week on the Regional Roundup, we hear about an animal sanctuary in Wyoming that looks after animals who used to spend their days in laboratories. We find out what happens to patients when a rural health facility closes. Then we meet a Navajo basket weaver who is keeping the tradition alive for the next generation. We round out the show with a story about a recent community event on Colorado's...

Our country's epidemic of school shootings left many families with real fear and uncertainty. Western Slope schools are working to prevent violence early—before a situation reaches a breaking point. In this episode, local educators explain the Salem-Keizer threat assessment model, how Safe2Tell fits in, and why early mental health and basic-needs support can change a student’s trajectory.

This week on Local Motion, you’ll hear interviews with Tiny Desk Radio hosts Anamaria Sayre and Robin Hilton as well as local musicians Logan Wise, Jason Coover and Rai Omri who have submitted to the Tiny Desk Contest in the past. You’ll also hear samples of their submissions. This years contest is open for submissions until 11:59 p.m. ET on Feb. 9, 2026.

This week on Local Motion we feature a Regional Roundup from Rocky Mountain Community Radio

This week on Local Motion we feature a Regional Roundup from Rocky Mountain Community Radio

KVNF DJ Norm Simmer Interviews Derrick Dove & the Peacekeepers ahead of their performance at the 2025 Montrose Summer Music Series.

A collection of KVNF Stories that ran in our KVNF Regional Newscast in 2025

This week on Local Motion, Randal Palmer of the Technical College of the Rockies explains how short-term credentials are meeting workforce needs on the Western Slope, followed by a conversation with physician’s assistant Bob Downs, who just completed his sixth medical mission delivering care in Ukraine.

The Wood Brothers join KVNF’s Live Sessions for an intimate conversation on creativity, trust, and mindful music-making, plus live performances from their new album Puff of Smoke.

Diné elder Lupita McClanahan shares stories from Canyon de Chelly, the Long Walk, and the “beauty way,” followed by a visit with Paonia Books’ nonprofit, the Paonia Literary Project, where we explore ho books, stories, and community events can, expand our perspectives, enrichen our lives, and fight loneliness in rural Colorado.

This week's Regional Roundup takes a look at how one Colorado family struggled with the loss of SNAP benefits during the recent government shutdown, the impact of immigrant detention on a Wyoming family, a Utah rancher shares her experiences of six decades of running cattle in her new memoir, and how the loss of federal funding is impacting public and community radio stations across the country.

This week’s Local Motion travels from a packed West Slope Water Summit in Montrose to a four-acre regenerative farm in Gunnison. Colorado River District GM Andy Mueller lays out a blunt case for protecting Western Slope water, and farmer Susan Wyman shows how Gunnison Gardens is training the next generation of cold-climate growers.

KVNF highlights two local farms during Mountain Harvest Festival

KVNF highlights two local farms during Mountain Harvest Festival

KVNF's Brody Wilson interviewed Montrose County Commissioner Scott Mijares and BOCC candidate Kirsten Copeland at Studio M in Montrose. Mijares will be on the Montrose County Election ballot this November. The Commissioner in his first year is facing a recall. If the recall effort is successful he could be replaced by Kirstin Copeland.

Western Slope Conservation Center played a big part in drafting the conservation legislation that will impact Delta County

The Ridgway Independent Film Festival returns for its 11th year, blending mountain-town creativity with global storytelling. Meet several filmmakers from this year's festivel and explore how a small town keeps its big-screen spirit alive.

The Western Colorado Community Foundation and Tri-County Health Network are building stronger communities on the Western Slope. From scholarships and outdoor education for youth to behavioral health funds that make counseling affordable, these local efforts show the power of neighbors helping neighbors across KVNF’s listening area.

This week on local motion KVNF’s Ashley Krest and Andrea Castillo take you into the heart of Telluride for the 48th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival. We feature interviews with musicians and the community members who keep the spirit of jazz alive.

This week on Local Motion, we hear from public lands expert Walt Dabney, who’s speaking in Ridgway and Montrose about the urgent need to protect federal lands. Then we sit down with local playwright and journalist Marty Durlin ahead of her upcoming community cabaret, 50 Years of Songs.

Public comments opposing the move and a candid interview with Delta Health CEO Jonathan Cohee on why the unit is closing

Local Motion featuring a Regional Roundup from Rocky Mountain Community Radio's Maeve Conran.

This week on Local Motion we explore why some Americans choose to leave the U.S. for life abroad. Five guests share personal stories, from seeking safety, opportunity, and belonging to confronting the economic and cultural impacts of expatriation—a privilege often limited to those with financial means.

Senator Michael Bennet joined KVNF in Montrose to discuss healthcare, immigration, water policy, and why he’s running for governor. He shared concerns about rising healthcare costs, Medicaid cuts, and rural hospital closures, while also calling for a universal public option. Bennet reflected on bipartisan immigration reform, water rights negotiations, and the need to honor local voices on issues l...

Local Motion featuring a Regional Roundup from Rocky Mountain Community Radio's Maeve Conran.