KMTS Connections

Mary Cloud from River Bridge Regional Center joined talks about the 10th annual fundraiser, “Imagine 10: A Taste of Carbondale,” happening April 12 at Spring Creeks Ranch. This adults-only event blends local cuisine, live and silent auctions, shopping, and DJ entertainment—all to support child abuse awareness and recovery efforts. River Bridge plays a vital role ... Read more The post KMTS Connect...

YouthZone is launching a free 12-week Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) program starting April 10 in Rifle. Aimed at parents of youth struggling with substance use, the free group sessions offer support, communication strategies, and coping skills. Trained facilitators lead weekly discussions Thursdays from 6–7 PM. Learn more and register at youthzone.com. YouthZone is ... Read m...

Hattie Rensberry from Journey Home Animal Care Center joined KMTS to talk about this Saturday’s “Spayghetti and No Balls” dinner, a long-running fundraiser supporting the center’s spay and neuter programs. This year’s event takes place at the Rough Bar and Grill at Rifle Creek Golf Course from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees can enjoy a ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Journey Home Animal Care...

CMC Children’s Mini College is hosting its annual Gold and Green Fundraiser, a St. Patrick’s Day-themed happy hour, on Friday, March 14, from 5 to 7 PM at the Blake Campus in Glenwood Springs. This free community event aims to support early childhood education while offering great food, drinks, music, and a silent auction featuring ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: CMC Children’s Mini Colle...

The Mountain Trails and Tails 4H Club is hosting a barn dance fundraiser on Saturday March 15th at the Garfield County Fairgrounds indoor arena. The event features dance lessons from 5 to 6 PM before the main event, which includes live music from the Tyler Rust Band from 6 to 8 PM. Tickets are 20 ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Mountain Trails and Tails 4H Club Barn Dance appeared first o...

The Defiance Challenge returns to Sunlight Mountain Resort this Friday, offering an intense endurance test for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts. Participants, competing in pairs, will tackle 40 designated advanced and expert runs within 10 hours, pushing their limits while supporting a great cause. This event benefits the Sunlight Volunteer Ski Patrol, funding essential training and ... Read mo...

Kim Wille from Growing Empowerment shares her passion for helping people grow their own food. Through upcoming hands-on workshops at local libraries, she teaches techniques for successful gardening, from seed saving to container gardening. The workshops also emphasize community support and food donation, encouraging growers to share excess produce with Lift-Up food pantries, which are ... Read mor...

Liberty Classical Academy is bringing Fiddler on the Roof to the stage this March at New Hope Church in New Castle. Director Treya Traver, along with cast members, discussed the show’s themes of tradition, change, and resilience, highlighting its historical and cultural significance. The production ties into the school’s curriculum, enriching students’ understanding of the ... Read more The post K...

Ahead of their highly anticipated performance at The Ute Theater on Friday, February 21st, we had the chance to sit down with Ari Kamin, the powerhouse vocalist of Son of a Gun, the world’s premier Guns N’ Roses tribute band. Ari, who was personally handpicked by Steven Adler for his solo band, has been praised ... Read more The post Conversation With Ari Kamin “The only guy other than Axl Rose th...

Today, we talk with Kate Collins (Middle Colorado Watershed Council), Matt Mastalir (Colorado State Forest Service), and Zach Pigati (Colorado River Fire Rescue) about the newly finalized Wildfire Ready Action Plan (WRAP). This regional plan brings together over 30 local organizations to tackle wildfire risks across the Middle Colorado Watershed, stretching from Glenwood Canyon to ... Read more Th...

In this episode of KMTS Connections, we visit with theatre instructor Amy Moritz and student cast members Audrey Trask, AJ Lott, and Charlie Hippensteel about Glenwood Springs High School’s upcoming musical, Anastasia. The production tells the story of Anya, a young woman with amnesia in 1920s Russia, who joins two con men on a journey ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs High...

In this episode, Greg Orosz discusses the upcoming Grand Valley Strength Games, a brand-new fitness and strength expo happening April 12-13 at Stoker Stadium and Lincoln Park in Grand Junction. The event features a weekend full of competitions, including Strongman, Highland Games, Olympic lifting, powerlifting, and running events. Co-organized by fitness professionals like Rachel from ... Read mor...

In this episode of KMTS Connections, Hattie Rensberry, Marketing and Communications Coordinator for Journey Home Animal Care Center, joins the show to discuss the 9th Annual Hoot at the Ute. This beloved community fundraiser, set for Saturday at the Ute Theater in Rifle, features six local bands and raises money to support the animal shelter. ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Hoot at the Ut...

The Graham Mesa Elementary PTO is hosting its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 15th, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the school. This special event, open to families across the community, provides a fun-filled evening of music, dancing, and sweet treats from local vendors. A DJ will keep the energy high, and attendees can ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Graham Mesa Elementary Dad...

Get ready for a night of music, dancing, and classic big band vibes with Symphony Swing 2025! This year, Symphony in the Valley is bringing their beloved annual show to two venues over Valentine’s weekend: Friday, February 14th, at the Ute Theater, and Saturday, February 15th, at the Hotel Colorado. The performance will feature a ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Symphony in the Valley Pres...

Brad Moore and Bostyn Elswick from Sopris Theatre Company about their production of Natural Shocks, a one-woman play written by Lauren Gunderson. Inspired by Shakespeare’s “To be or not to be” soliloquy, the story follows Angela, who is trapped in her basement during an approaching tornado and reflects on a life shaped by trauma, unraveling ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Sopris Theatre C...

Tanya Giard, treasurer of the New Ute Theater Society (NUTS), shares details about their biggest annual fundraiser, Casino Night, happening Saturday, February 1st, at the Ute Theater. This 21+ event features classic casino games like blackjack, roulette, craps, and Texas Hold’em, all run by professional dealers. Guests receive $200 in “play money” with a $55 ... Read more The post KMTS Connections...

Daryl Meisner and Larry Stewart from the Rifle Police Foundation about their upcoming pirate-themed murder mystery fundraiser. Scheduled for this Saturday at New Hope Church in New Castle, the event promises an engaging evening with performances by Rifle High School’s drama club. Guests can expect a delicious prime rib dinner and a chance to solve ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Rifle Pol...

Ali Naaseh-Shahry from YouthZone discusses the organization’s recent fundraising efforts and plans for the future. YouthZone, a nonprofit focused on youth intervention and diversion programs, raised $65,000 during December. Ali highlights the tangible impact of donations, with $4,000 supporting six months of services for a youth—significantly less than the cost of incarceration. The discussion cov...

Amber Wissing and Katie Leddall from the Two Rivers Community Foundation share their excitement about being this year’s beneficiary of Skier Appreciation Day at Sunlight Mountain Resort. Taking place on Friday, January 10th, the event offers $25 lift tickets, with all proceeds supporting the foundation’s mission to fund local nonprofits and community projects. Attendees can ... Read more The post...

Taya Bullock from Journey Home Animal Care Center highlights two upcoming adoption events in Glenwood Springs: the first at Stoneyard Distillery on January 10th from 2-5 PM, and the second at Petco on January 25th from noon to 3 PM. These events offer the community a chance to meet adoptable pets and support local animal ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Journey Home Animal Care Center Adop...

Dr. Saeed Ally, a renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, recently joined Valley View’s Heart and Vascular Center, bringing expertise from his tenure at the University of Illinois and the Carle Foundation Hospital. In this KMTS Connections interview, he discusses his transition to the Roaring Fork Valley, his passion for teaching, and the innovative procedures he performs. Highlighting ... Read more The...

This KMTS Connections episode highlights the festive Winter Wonderland events in Glenwood Springs. Jennifer Rose from BigHorn Toyota, Tara Harman from the Glenwood Chamber, and Mike Picore of Bay Equity discuss the array of holiday activities aimed at fostering community spirit and supporting local businesses. Events include Santa’s visit at BigHorn Toyota on December 9th, ... Read more The post K...

This KMTS Connections episode highlights the Glenwood Springs Elks Lodge’s Annual Holiday Bazaar, happening Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Glenwood Elks Lodge. The bazaar offers handmade crafts, jams, jewelry, pinecone art, baked goods, and more—perfect for unique holiday shopping. Attendees can also enjoy breakfast burritos, chili, and other treats. This ... Read more The post KMTS Co...

This KMTS Connections episode highlights the Mountain Madrigal Singers’ annual Christmas show, titled Good News, Great Christmas Joy. Performances will be held at the Glenwood Church of Christ on Soccer Field Road in West Glenwood. Showtimes include Saturday, December 7, at 7 p.m., Sunday, December 8, at 2 p.m., Friday, December 13, at 7 p.m., ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Mountain Madr...