KFFR Public Affairs

Executive Director of the Moffat Train Museum, Dave Naples, came into the studio for Public Affairs on October 2nd. We are also grateful that Dave and the Moffat Museum are giving us a model train for our Terrapin Station themed area of KFFR Studios. Thank you!

Sheriff Schroetlin joined Executive Director, Ryan Wilson, in the KFFR studios to discuss the process for making decisions concerning fire bans, his time as Sheriff during the East Troublesome Fire, and his thoughts on an increase in incidents in the county since 2007.

Grand Beginnings Executive Director, Katy Hale sat down with Ryan Wilson to discuss the state of child care in Grand County and Jackson County. The conversation discusses some of the challenges associated with providing this service and how Grand Beginnings supports child care centers with professional development and support.

On Wednesday, September 18th, KFFR Volunteer Steve Peters discussed the water clarity of Grand Lake with Senator Dylan Roberts and Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie. They review a recent Bill that encourages the Bureau of Reclamation to improve water quality on this local resource.

Director Ryan Wilson spoke with DiAnn Butler, the Director of Economic Development for Grand County.

Stephanie Conners chats about the upcoming Troublesome Fest.

Public Affairs for the week of 8/14 was with Mary Price, the Program and Events Coordinator for the Shining Stars Foundation. Mary spoke with KFFR Board President Joanna Goodman about all that the Shining Stars Foundation does for children with illness and the upcoming Byers Peak Half Marathon (part of the Peak to Peak series),...

Assistant Town Managers, Alisha Janes from Winter Park, Nicole Schafer from Granby and Sarah Catanzarite from Fraser will discuss different housing projects that are underway to benefit the local workforce. Rob Clemens from the Fraser River Valley Housing Partnership will also explain how their work is complementing these projects.

Ryan Wilson sits down with Janet Engel and Sabra Forquer to discuss their careers in rodeo as well as their involvement in this years Middle Park Fair and Rodeo.

Joe R. from the Fraser Valley Lion's Club came into the KFFR studios to discuss the largest collection of lions members in Colorado and how they are raising funds to support the community through the Strummin' in the Park concert on Sunday, August 28th.

Marketing Assistant at the Grand Foundation, Avery Gallagher, sat down with Ryan Wilson to discuss the origins of the Hope Fund and how buildinghopegrand.com is providing resources for a community in need of mental health support.

We spoke with Colorado State Senator Dylan Roberts regarding the expansion of Colorado's rail system.

As part of Grand County's 150th anniversary, we've partnered with the Grand County Historical Association to bring you fun facts and historical tidbits. On this week's Public Affairs we talked with District One Grand County Commissioner Rich Cimino regarding the 1883 Commissioner Shooting that decided where the county seat should be.

Boot maker Jim Brainard came into the KFFR studios to discuss the art and process of leather making. Brainard will be teaching a class at the Rocky Mountain Folk School in Grand Lake on June 29th. Ryan Wilson sat down with Jim and Gillian Butler, Marketing Director of the Grand Lake Creative District, to discuss...

Patrick Brower, author of Killdozer and former editor of Sky Hi News, speaks with his successor Tara Alatorre about the 20 year anniversary of the bulldozer attack on the town of Granby. They discuss his thoughts from that day, the perception of the event, and how a reconciliation process might begin.

Ryan Wilson sat down with Jason Cleckler, CEO of Middle Park Health, Andy Radzavich, and Tiffany Freitag to discuss the new Fraser/Winter Park Hospital that recently broke ground.

Sarah Cichon, Executive Director of Destination Granby, came into the studio to discuss their status as a non-profit and main-street organization. The conversation covered events that Destination Granby sponsors, their marketing efforts to promote the town of Granby, and their efforts to find partners in the valley to increase economic vitality and downtown beautification efforts.

Executive Director of Fraser Valley Arts, Steve Fitzgerald, sat down with DJ Skindog to discuss the progress that is being made on the new Center for the Arts building in Fraser. They discuss the history of Fraser valley Arts, the location and design of the new center, and give an update on fundraising efforts. Listen...

Scott Ledin sat down with Ryan Wilson from KFFR to discuss the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation District.  The two discuss the addition of the Foundry Cinema and Bowl to the Recreation Districts assets, and how the new expansion project will bring much needed space to a loved institution.

Ryan Wilson sat down with the new CEO for Steamboat Orthopedic and Spine Institute Ryan Albrecht and Forest Pecha, Clinic Outreach Director, to discuss orthopedic needs in Grand County. They discuss their background skiing at Winter Park Resort and with the US National Team, watching Bode Miller win Gold, and some of the new technology...

Merrit Linke joined Samantha Missey and Shanna Ganne joined Ryan Wilson in the KFFR Studios to participate in the first discussion surrounding 150 years of history in Grand County. The topic of conversation focused on homesteading and the role it had on early settlers to the region. Listen to the full interview below.

Indiana University professor of Religious Studies, and local DJ SQ1, sat down with Ryan Wilson to discuss his current work God is With Us: War Russian Orthodoxy and the West.  They discuss the history of Russia, and how the Eastern Orthodox Church has influenced the state since the Great Schism in 998. Hear the full interview below.

Rob Clemens, Executive Director of the Fraser River Valley Housing Partnership, and Robyn Wilson, who is on the board of directors for FRVHP, came to KFFR studios to discuss their work with developing affordable housing in the region. In the interview, they discuss the role of Average Median Income, their process for building affordable housing,...

James McConnell talks with Ashton Forbes about the disappearance of Malaysian Flight 370.

Parks Thomson and Connor Nelson discuss the Winter Park Film Festival, some of the lessons they have learned, what is in store for 2024, and their upcoming fundraiser on April 12th where they will screen Downhill Racer. a 1969 film starring Robert Redford. Stunt skier and local legend Bob Singley will also be there, talking...