KMTS Connections

In this KMTS Connections interview, Steve Reynolds and Christy Anderson from Roaring Colorado Toastmasters discuss their local chapter of the international public speaking organization. Toastmasters aims to help people improve their public speaking, leadership, and communication skills through structured meetings and exercises. Roaring Colorado Toastmasters, founded in 2016, meets twice a month —...

In this KMTS Connections interview, Annette Franta from the Glenwood Springs Elks Lodge discusses the upcoming “Burgers for Badges” event. This event, now in its 10th year, is a tribute to local first responders, including police, fire, EMS, search and rescue, and dispatchers. It will take place on Wednesday, September 11th, from 11 a.m. to ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Glenwood Elks Bu...

In this KMTS Connections interview, Andrea Stewart from the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce discusses the upcoming Carbondale Business Confluence, an annual event designed to bring local businesses, community leaders, and the public together. Taking place on Wednesday, September 18th, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Third Street Center, this year’s event features updates ... Read more The post KMTS C...

In this KMTS Connections interview, Wendy Bautista and Detective AJ Hand from the Glenwood Springs Police Department discuss their upcoming community outreach event, “Churros & Chat.” The event, held in collaboration with the Glenwood Fire Department, offers residents a chance to interact with local police officers and firefighters in a relaxed environment. The gathering will ... Read more The pos...

In this KMTS Connections interview, Ali Naaseh-Shahry, the Development Director at YouthZone, and Pete Durrance, the Restorative Justice Facilitator, discuss the history, mission, and programs of YouthZone. YouthZone focuses on creating positive outcomes for youth and their communities through restorative justice, court diversion, and substance use education. Most of the organization’s work involv...

Founding Cowboy Up Carbondale Board Member, Erin Bassett tells us about the event’s history and gives details about this year’s event. Carbondale Education Foundation Board Member, Katy Nardecchia tells us what projects they have already achieved during their short history, and what they hope to do with the donations they receive from Cowboy Up Carbondale. ... Read more The post KMTS Connections:...

This Saturday, Dr. Kari Bevevino of Roaring Fork Equine Medical Center will be joined by Colorado State University guest veterinarians who will present their recent research from the Global Colic Symposium in Scotland. This FREE presentation will be held at the Hoffmann Hotel in Basalt from 1 – 4 pm and is hosted by the ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Roaring Fork Horse Council Free Colic...

Alicia Gresley, representing the Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership, and Kari Slappey, from Rifle CoWork discuss the networking and panel discussion event, “Bags and Banter,” Thursday, August 1st at the Ute Theater. The post KMTS Connections: Bags and Banter Small Business Event appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Glenwood Springs River Commission Vice Chair Chip Fisher and board member Erin Riccio tell us about the River Commission and what’s planned for this year’s event, which happens on Saturday, August 3rd. More information is available at cogs.us/riverfest. The post KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs River Commission Riverfest Cleanup appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Samantha Freese and Greg Beachey from YouthEntity tell us about their pig roast fundraiser on Saturday, August 3. More information at youthentity.org The post KMTS Connections: YouthEntity Pig Roast Fundraiser appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Steve Smith from Glenwood Bicycle Advocates and Bryana Starbuck from the City of Glenwood tell us about Bike There Day, (Wednesday, June 26, 2024) The post KMTS Connections: Bike There Day appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Strawberry Shortcut Race Director, Mike Kishimoto tells us all about this year’s race. (NOTE: There’s a slight course change from years past due to road construction.) The post KMTS Connections: Strawberry Shortcut appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Thirty-nine years after the first summer concert series in Glenwood, the Summer of Music kicks off on July 10. Bob Noone shares some of the history of the Wednesday night shows, while Bob Stepniewski tells us about this year’s concerts. More information about this year’s concerts can be found at glenwoodspringssummerofmusic.org The post KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs Summer of Music 2024 appea...

Roaring Fork United hosts the Rocky Mountain Invitational Soccer Tournament this weekend. Club Administrator, Hailey Bird, tells us how Roaring Fork United came to be, and how anyone older than 13 can apply to be a referee. The post KMTS Connections: Roaring Fork United appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Robin Pitt and Steve Sandoval from the Glenwood Springs Fire Department share insights on how to prepare your home or business for wildfire season. The post KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs Fire Department Wildfire Preparation appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Roaring Forks Corks and Kegs is an annual fundraising event that benefits the Glenwood Springs Education Fund. The event features food and drink samples from local restaurants, wineries, and breweries, as well as a silent auction. The event has grown in popularity over the years, with increasing attendance and donations. The funds raised go towards ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Roaring...

Journey Home Animal Care Center is hosting a fundraising event with the Greater Rifle Improvement Team and Rifle Parks and Recreation called Barks and Brews at Deerfield Park in Rifle. The event will feature local breweries, barbecue vendors, and live music. Tickets are $25 for anyone 21 years old or older, and $10 for anyone ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Journey Home Animal Care Center...

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Many, including veterans like local farrier Josh Aikens, have benefitted from Smiling Goat Ranch‘s free services. Josh describes his experience, after being discharged from the Marines and moving to the valley, when he discovered equine therapy. Josh also tells us how he became a farrier. Smiling Goat Ranch ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Smi...

Kirstie Ennis Foundation Director Megan Salisbury and alumnus Kolene Barnes tell us about the organization’s programs and why it’s important to donate during the NASCAR Day Giveathon. The post KMTS Connections: Kirstie Ennis Foundation / NASCAR Day Giveathon appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

In this conversation, Phil Nylund and John Markalounis discuss wildfire management and the benefits of prescribed burns. They explain the difference between prescribed burns and controlled burns, and how prescribed burns can benefit wildlife and habitat regeneration. They also describe the planning and collaboration involved in conducting prescribed burns, as well as their preparations for ... Rea...

Klayton Costanzo and Tyler Davis from the Young Guns of Rifle discuss the 15th annual Austin Booth Memorial Golf Tournament, the associated scholarship for Rifle High School students, and their next exciting fundraiser. (Listen for details .) If you’d like to sponsor any element of the golf tournament, or volunteer in July, contact the Young ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Young Guns of R...

If you missed our conversation with Robin Pitt from the Glenwood Springs Fire Department this morning, you can listen to it again here. The post Glenwood Springs Fire Department Open House appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS .

Organizers of the annual Encourage, Nurture, Challenge Field Day are looking for donations to help make the event happen. Today, we spoke with Special Support Needs Teacher, Terri Arredondo, Paraprofessional Megan Bauer, and Speech Language Pathologist, Sharon Malfitano, along with students, Quentin, Gael, Indy, Lindsey, Isabella, and Dane. Nearly 200 students from five school districts ... Read m...

Claude Pupkin is a member of the Holy Cross Energy Roundup Foundation Board. Lindsey Williams works for Holy Cross and is the Holy Cross liason to the foundation. The Holy Cross Energy Roundup Foundation is a separate 501(C)(3) organization supported by Holy Cross Energy. Its mission is to make grants monthly to charitable organizations and ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Holy Cross Energ...

Rifle Rendezvous President Annie McGregor talks about the schedule of events at this year’s Rifle Rendezvous. and Taylor Ruckman from CSU Extension talks about Garfield County 4-H involvement with the NASCAR Day Giveathon and the Shamrock Shindig. More information can be found at these locations: NASCAR Day Giveathon Rifle Rendezvous Website Rifle Rendezvous Facebook Garfield ... Read more The pos...