KMTS Connections

The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign gets underway soon, and volunteers are needed to ring bells at donation sites from Aspen to Parachute. Cristina Ruiz, director of the Glenwood Springs office, shared that there are 10 kettle locations, some still in need of coverage. Bell ringing shifts are just one hour, and volunteers can ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Salvation Army Seek...

Gayle Heiner, president of the Rifle Heritage Center, joined KMTS Connections to preview *Voices in the Dark*, the museum’s annual Halloween-themed history event. Taking place at the Rifle Creek Museum this Saturday (October 25), the event features local volunteers portraying historic figures like Chipeta, Ida Mae Mann, R.O. Smith, and Paul Bernklau (who portrays himself). ... Read more The post K...

The Halloween Bash at the Carbondale American Legion Hall promises a festive night for a meaningful cause. Held on Friday, October 31st from 5 p.m. to midnight, the event is open to the public with a suggested donation of $10 at the door. Guests can enjoy live music from the 432ONE Band, a costume contest ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Carbondale American Legion Halloween Bash Supports V...

In this KMTS Connections interview, Natasha Gitlitz, Development Director at WindWalkers, shares details about their upcoming fundraiser, Built for the Barn, happening Sunday, October 26. The family-friendly event includes adult and kids’ fitness competitions, an open house, music, food by Bottoms Up, and ranch-themed fun. Partnering with Aspen CrossFit, the fundraiser blends cowboy grit with ......

Symphony in the Valley kicks off its 2025–26 season with “An Evening of Opera,” featuring favorites from Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro, La Bohème, and Romeo & Juliet. Expect surtitled translations and handy program notes to make the stories easy to follow. Shows are Friday, October 17 at the Ute Theater and Saturday, October 18 ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Symphony in the Valley — An...

Sopris Theatre Company’s production of 26 Pebbles centers on the community of Newtown, CT in the months after Sandy Hook—spotlighting resilience, unity, and healing rather than reenacting the tragedy itself. The ensemble of seven actors takes on multiple roles in a documentary-style, words-first approach reminiscent of Our Town and The Laramie Project. The title nods ... Read more The post KMTS Co...

Voters across Garfield, Pitkin, and the Roaring Fork Valley portion of Eagle County will decide this November on Ballot Question 7A, a proposal to create the Confluence Early Childhood Development Service District through a quarter-cent sales and use tax. The measure is designed to expand access to affordable childcare and preschool,  and increase wages for ... Read more The post KMTS Connections:...

Kirstie Ennis—Marine Corps veteran and founder of the Kirstie Ennis Foundation—drops by to preview Oktoberfest, a community fundraiser celebrating outdoor therapy and adaptive sports. The festival brings supporters, alumni, volunteers, and bands together, and moves this year to Two Rivers Park’s ballfield area. Expect live bands, four food trucks, stories from participants, and plenty of ... Read...

Journey Home Animal Care Center is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year, “Laugh Your Tail Off,” featuring comedian Mike Winfield, of America’s Got Talent fame. The comedy-and-auctions night returns Saturday, October 11, at the Atlantic Hangar, Garfield County Airport. Expect laughs, a silent and live auction, raffle, great food, and even a ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Jour...

Headquarters’ Angelina Taylor and Lindsay Lupow talk “mental fitness”—the everyday, preventive practice that builds resilience across four quarters: social, emotional, physical, and financial. They offer peer support groups (men: first Thursday; women: last Thursday in Basalt), plus virtual life & health coaching. A central lifeline is the Mental Health Fund, which can cover up to ... Read more Th...

In this KMTS Connections episode, Courtney Arroyo, manager of Defiance Thrift Store in Glenwood Springs, shares how the store is more than a place to shop—it’s a hub of community connection and support. Since stepping into her role in late 2024, Courtney emphasizes collaboration with other nonprofits, like LiftUp and Mountain Valley Developmental Services, and ... Read more The post KMTS Connectio...

In this KMTS Connections episode, we chat with Dale Sanderson, the passionate road historian behind USEnds.com, a site that tracks the evolving endpoints of U.S. Highways. The conversation dives into the unique history of overlapping highways—like Highways 6 and 24 in western Colorado—and the curious case of Highway 24’s decommissioning in 1975. Dale explains how ... Read more The post KMTS Connec...

In this episode of KMTS Connections was recorded at the Jesse Beckius Casey Owens Veterans Resource Center. Founding member John Pettit discusses the coalition’s evolution, its support programs, and an ambitious new initiative: the Western Slope Veterans Community Cottages — a planned tiny home community for veterans. Visit WesternSlopeVeterans.org to learn more or donate. The ... Read more The po...

Kate Collins from the Middle Colorado Watershed Council and Charlotte Hanks from Garfield County Outdoors preview the 10th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, returning October 2nd in Glenwood and October 4th in Rifle. This nationally touring collection of inspiring environmental short films aims to spark awareness and action—especially among youth. Thanks to generous sponsorships, ... Read more T...

In this KMTS Connections episode, we talk with Sean Jeung, board member of Hospice of the Valley, and nurse Legend Rommé about the upcoming Two Rivers Trek for Hospice fundraiser. Taking place Saturday, October 4th at 10 a.m. in Glenwood’s Two Rivers Park, the event will feature laps around the park, food trucks, a silent ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Hospice of the Valley Two Rivers Tr...

Graham Mesa Elementary PTO is bringing a new, family-friendly fundraiser to Rifle: the “Mind Blown Magic Show” with Western Slope magician Ty Gallonbeck. It’s set for Friday, September 19 at Rifle High School. Doors at 6:00 p.m., show at 7:00 p.m. Expect close-up magic, illusions, and a chance for audience members (including VIPs) to be ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Graham Mesa Elementa...

On this episode, Annmarie Deter spotlights CMC’s Community Education lineup and its free “Gift of Education” talks. Dr. Ron Carsten previews “Pets Can Talk—Are You Listening?” on September 18, sharing how to read pets’ non-verbal signals and partner with your vet for better care. He also tees up an October 7 one-day class, “Introduction to ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Colorado Mountain...

This KMTS Connections episode features Diane Reynolds from the “Take a Minute – Slow Down in Town” committee, Officer Jamy Carey of the Glenwood Springs Police Department, and city Transportation Engineer Lee Barger. They dive into the importance of traffic safety in Glenwood, where increased enforcement and community-driven campaigns encourage drivers to slow down. From ... Read more The post KMT...

In this conversation, we hear how A Way Out came to be and the role it plays in helping individuals and families navigate the challenges of addiction. The organization works to connect people with resources, provide support for loved ones, and offer guidance toward lasting recovery. Their approach centers on compassion, hope, and walking alongside ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: A WAy Out...

In this KMTS Connections episode, the spotlight is on Colorado Mountain College’s Glenwood Center and its Community & Continuing Education course lineup. Annmarie Deter shares how this semester features 80 “Gift of Learning” classes, 38 of which are brand new, offering everything from creative writing to tech basics. Instructors David Use, Charlotte Hanks, and Rachael ... Read more The post KMTS C...

Glenwood Springs Kiwanis is flipping flapjacks for the 70th annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, September 6, 8–11 a.m., on 7th Street under the Grand Avenue Bridge (Bethel Plaza). It’s an all-you-can-eat community morning—pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, and OJ—$10 adults, $5 kids. This year leans into families and youth, with teen performers (Hope Is a ... Read more The post KMTS Conn...

Colorado River Fire Rescue and Young Guns of Rifle are teaming up to merge CRFR’s long-running Open House with the popular Touch-A-Truck—Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at Station 41, spilling onto E. 18th St. and the courthouse lot. Expect fire engines old and new, tow trucks, police vehicles (possibly a BearCat), Classic Medical or ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Colorado River F...

Grand River Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kevin Coleman and Garfield County Chief Civil Deputy Chris Janz preview “Heroes, Healers & Hoops,” a community basketball night pitting the Med Zeppelins (healthcare staff) against Guns & Hoses (first responders). The game will raise donations for Revital Colorado, a nonprofit supporting first responders’ mental health and family wellness. ... Read more The p...

Cowboy Up Carbondale celebrates Carbondale’s Western Heritage once again this Friday, August 22 (6–10 p.m., 4th & Main) with live music, BBQ, and both live/silent auctions—once again benefiting the Carbondale Education Foundation (CEF). General admission is $10 at the gate. CEF used last year’s support to award about 25 teacher grants across Carbondale’s six public ... Read more The post KMTS Conn...

The Basalt Lions Club stopped by to preview their golf tournament at Aspen Glen (Tuesday, Sept. 23) and to share how the event fuels local service. A limited number of team spots remain, and businesses or individuals can jump in as $500 hole sponsors—an anonymous donor is matching donations, effectively doubling support. Proceeds help fund ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Basalt Lions Club...