KMTS Connections

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 Theodore Roosevelt Commemorative Dinner appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

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 of Country, KMTS .

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 .

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 of Country, KMTS .

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 .

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 .

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, KMTS .

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 .

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 together through a shared reading of the nation’s ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Reading of the...

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 other utilities can be dangerous, and how proper planning can help ... Read more The post KMTS Connecti...

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 sold-out golf tournament fundraiser, and the group’s emergency fund, which helps veterans with ... Read mor...

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 signals, helmet fitting, and rules of the road ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Rifle Police Departmen...

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 pets, with proceeds supporting Journey Home’s animal care, staffing, medical ... Read more The post KMTS...

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 learning more about careers and training in ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Colorado Mountain...

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, walk, or raise support for camp costs. ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Northwest Colorado Youth fo...

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 community. Students will take part in a variety of adapted stations, ... Read more The post KMTS Connection...

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 to Rifle and New Castle, the community orchestra’s local connections, and the ... Read more The post K...

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 a barbecue lunch. The ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Rifle Elks and Colorado Parks and Wildl...

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, from drought and soil conditions to post-fire impacts on water quality, ... Read more The post KMTS Con...

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 complementary health options—from acupuncture and thermography to nutrition, detox therapies, and more. The e...

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 individuals with business ideas at various stages, offering mentorship, networking, and resources through a co...

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 a fun morning together. Participants can ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Journey Home Animal...

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 Water Wells for Africa. Over the past ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Sunlight Foursquare Church’s...

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 level, was invited to travel with Team USA ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Coast 2 Coast Intern...

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 meal delivery for seniors and residents with disabilities while ... Read more The post KMTS Connection...