KMTS Connections

Erin Bassett, one of the founding board members of Cowboy Up Carbondale, and Gabrielle Greeves from Windwalkers, discuss the annual event. The post KMTS Connections: Cowboy Up Carbondale appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Caleb Waller discusses the Westernaires event at the Garfield County Fairgrounds on Saturday, August 12. Learn more about the Westernaires here: westernaires.org Purchase tickets, and learn more about Justice Cry here: justicecry.com The post KMTS Connections: Justice Cry Westernaires Event to Stop Human Trafficking appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

New Glenwood Springs Summer of Music Director, Bob Stepniewski talks about this year’s lineup. The post KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs Summer of Music appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Glenwood Springs Bicycle Advocates Coordinator Steve Smith, SGM Marketing Director Jenn Flentge, and bicycle advocate Ginny West discuss Bike There Day, a community initiative aimed at encouraging people to ride their bicycles instead of using cars. The guests highlight the numerous benefits of cycling, including reduced carbon emissions, improved physical health, and a stronger sense ... Read mor...

The 126th annual Strawberry Days festival is this weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday June 16, 17, and 18. Glenwood Chamber President, Angie Anderson and Director of Operations and Special Events, Tara Harman discuss everything from the parade to booths, to live musical entertainment. The post KMTS Connections: 126th Strawberry Days appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Mary Harlan With Clean Energy Economy for the Region talks about their Experience Electric Road Show at the Glenwood Springs Community Center on Sunday, June 4. More information is at garfieldcleanenergy.org The post KMTS Connections: CLEER Experience Electric Road Show appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

The Carbondale Rodeo returns to the Gus Darien arena Thursdays from June 1 through August 17. There are lots of changes this year, including no more BYOB and no more parking along County Road 100. But, there is a free shuttle option, beer and wine vendor onsite, and online reservation for premium parking spots. Learn ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Carbondale Wild West Rodeo -Listen Here...

Taylor Ruckman, Waylon Panter, and Elosia Capraro discuss this year’s 4-H Shamrock Shindig at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. More information, including a link to the online auction is available on the event page. The post KMTS Connections: 4-H Shamrock Shindig appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Rifle Police Chief, Debra Funston and Public Information Officer, Angela Mills discuss the annual Bicycle Rodeo. The event happens Saturday, May 20 in the Police Department parking lot. More information can be found on the Facebook event page. The post KMTS Connections: Rifle Police Department Bicycle Rodeo appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Our Voice for the Voiceless founder, Marsha Weigum, describes her mission to help caregivers of special needs children. Everyone is invited to attend an early Mother’s Day event, this Friday (May 12) from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Rifle Branch Library. Any caregivers of children with special needs are especially encouraged to attend. ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Our Voice for the Voice...

Glenwood Springs Education Fund Founding board members, Kristi Picore and Jeremy Joslin talk about their signature fundraiser and why it’s important. More information and tickets are available at glenwoodedu.org Last time the event sold out and they weren’t able to offer tickets at the door. The post KMTS Connections: Roaring Forks Corks and Kegs appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Anna, from the New Ute Theater Society, talks about the 2023 Patio Series, Thursdays from May 4 through June 1. The post KMTS Connections: NUTS Patio Series appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Buddy Program Assistant Director, Brooke Bockelman and Community Outreach Manager Laura Seay discuss the Buddy Program’s 50th Anniversary, ongoing programs, and new programs which will begin this fall. The post KMTS Connections: Buddy Program – Programs appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Every year, Colorado River BOCES coordinates Encourage Nurture Challenge Field Day for students with significant support needs. This year the event will happen at Rifle Middle School. Terri Arredondo, the significant support needs teacher at Rifle Middle School, explains that the event is about equity, valuing students, and helping them reach their potential. The students ... Read more The post KM...

The Buddy Program, a youth mentoring program, is looking for volunteers to become Big Buddies and spend time with young people in the Aspen to Rifle area. Assistant Director, Brooke Bockelman and Community Outreach Manager Laura Seay say Big Buddies act as mentors and are trusted adults who can help youth develop and expand their ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Buddy Program Call for Volu...

On May 11th, a charity basketball game will be held between staff from Grand River and Valley View at Coal Ridge High School. The event is a fundraiser for A Way Out, an organization that supports people with addiction. The idea for the game was initiated by Dr. Kevin Coleman from Grand River during one ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Grand River vs. Valley View Charity Basketball Game ap...

Brenda Quinty, a member of the Sonlight Foursquare Church congregation, talks about the upcoming 7th Annual Water Wells for Africa 5k Run/Walk fundraiser. The event is aimed at promoting rural African community development by providing sustainable water sources and reducing health risks associated with contaminated water. The proceeds of the race will go towards funding ... Read more The post KMTS...

Symphony in the Valley is preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year, Symphony Swing. The roaring 20s Champagne Gala will be held on March 12th at the Ute Theatre in Rifle and on March 13th at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood. Conductor Kelly Thompson and singer Josefina Mendez discuss the event, which will feature ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Symphony in the Valley Presents Symp...

Today, we talk with Deanie Earthman, Treasurer of the High Desert Police K9 Association about the upcoming Police K9 Challenge event on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from approximately 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM, at the Delta County Fairgrounds in Hotchkiss. Deanie discusses the purpose of the event, which is to showcase the skills and abilities ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: High Desert Police K9 Ass...

In this interview, Student Council President, Leah Gunderman, art teacher, Anne Hunter, and School Counselor, Kasey Nispel discuss the annual Graham Mesa art auction where students create art pieces to be auctioned off to raise funds for the school’s art program and new playground equipment, among other things. The art will be sold through professional ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Grah...

Zuleika Pevec, the Clean Energy Program Manager at CLEER (Clean Energy Economy for the Region), talks about the eBikeThere Program where they are selling 40 eBikes for $150. This initiative encourages people to utilize electric bikes for short-distance travel rather than cars. To learn more about the CLEER eBike There promotion, you can visit their ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: CLEER eB...

The Inclusion and Accessibility Summit is a virtual event to be held on Tuesday, April 11. The summit is intended to bring together leaders and advocates to discuss and promote inclusion and accessibility. The event will include a range of insights and experiences shared by those with disabilities, their caretakers, and healthcare providers. Anyone with ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Inc...

In this interview, former Rifle Police Chief, Daryl Meisner and current Chief, Debra Funston discuss the work of the Rifle Police Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the Rifle Police Department. The foundation provides resources and assistance to the department, such as equipment and training, to improve public safety in the community. Meisner and Funston ... Read more The post KMTS...

LCA Theatre Director, Trea Traver talks abut the first weekend and upcoming performances of Beauty and the Beast, along with LCA Sophomore, Gabriel Traver, and seniors, Jayce Whittington and Neveah Henderson. Tickets can be purchased at lca-co.com. Shows are Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25 at 7:00 PM, with a matinee Saturday at 2:00 ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Liberty Classica...

Listen to the interview here. The post KMTS Connections: Symphony in the Valley Performs Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .