KFFR Public Affairs

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...

Learn about the different arguments for and against the Downtown Development Authority that will be on the Town of Fraser ballots for the April election. Sarah Catanzarite from the town discusses the actual proposal and Bob Wolf and Ryan Wilson discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this issue.

DJ Abby talks about the Fraser Experimental Forest with Banning Starr, Research Scientist with the Forest Service.

Brian Blumenfeld, founder and commissioner of the Grand Lake Pond Hockey Classic, came to KFFR studios to discuss the tournament on Saturday, February 3rd.  In our conversation we discuss the origins of the event, its hyper-local nature, and how it is more of a tailgate party than a professional corporate event.  If you don’t know...

Andy Miller, President of the Upper Colorado Watershed Team (UCWET), joined Ryan Wilson in the KFFR studios to discuss the role of UCWET in protecting our watershed.  They talk about Andy’s long history in the county, his work with UCWET, and their fundraiser on March 2nd, Woods, Wolves and Water.  Hear the full interview below.

A look at the state of and the importance of tourism throughout Grand County with longtime local and Grand County Tourism Board leader Gaylene Ore

Meara McQuain gives an overview of the Headwaters Trails Alliance and their work managing more than 1,000 miles of trails in Grand County.

Learn about all things nordic and Grand Nordic in Grand County with founder, Dianna Rau.

Mary Ann Kersteins, Treasurer and Jennifer Gelbhaus, President of Grand County Pet Pals joined Steve Skinner in the studio to talk about the recent fundraising success of their organization and their intentions to build a new shelter in Grand County. Find out about their mission and the work they do to keep our animals safe...

Ryan Wilson sat down with Anne Ladd, CEO of Peak Health Alliance, to discuss the importance of bringing more affordable health care to Grand County.  In the conversation they discuss the way health insurance is working, the Summit Paradox and some insurance options for small businesses.  Listen to the full interview below: