Local Motion

Today we celebrate a pillar in our KVNF Community, Jeff Reynolds. Tune in to hear Jeff talk about some of the stations hurdles over the years, his highlights and how this community radio has persisted.

Today on Local Motion an interview with Josh Krugman, a member of the Bread and Puppet Theater Troupe bringing their production of the Apocalypse Defiance Circus to Paonia Town Park on Wednesday, October 12th at 5:30 pm.

This week on Local Motion, Taya Jae interviews five candidates for two seats on the KVNF board of directors. The candidates are Gloria Crank, Robin Doss, Greg Krush, Greg Stunder and Brody Wilson. Information, candidate bios and ballots are available here.

Taya Jae visits Painter Shannon Richardson in her new studio. Tune in for a conversation about fables versus fairytales, the qualities of a good painter's chair and the joys of foraging.

Erin Easton and John Wagner join Taya Jae to discuss the 2nd annual Whole Being Health and Wellness Expo happening Saturday September 17th from 9am to 5pm at the Montrose Community Rec Center. We also hear one of Erin's Mindful Moments on stress. Mindful Moments air at 11am on Sundays.

Lisa, Merilee, Keith and Riley of the Magic Circle Players in Montrose join Taya Jae to talk about their 63rd Annual season, the history of community theater in Montrose and what to look forward to this season.

Taya Jae visits Author and Chef Eugenia Bone in her home in Crawford. Tune in for a joyful, food filled episode and hear Eugenia share recipes, mushroom wisdom and what she believes are the universal truths of foraging.

Flynn Rodriguez joins Taya Jae On Local Motion to discuss growing up in the North Fork Valley, valuable lessons learned along the way and what's next.

This week on Local Motion, reporter Laura Palmisano interviews Dr. Nicki Gonzales about how Latinos shaped Colorado history. Dr. Gonzales is a noted historian and Professor of History and Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion at Regis University in Denver. She is also a member of History Colorado’s State Historian’s Council. Gonzales was appointed Colorado State Historian last year by Governor...

Today on Local Motion we take a look at a collaborative effort between the Nature Connection and the Western Slope Conservation Center to sponsor a Youth Trail Crew, young people who spend their summers maintaining the trail systems throughout the West Elks and Raggeds Wilderness. Taya Jae is joined by the young people on this crew and by Ben Grave of the Nature Connection, and Ben Katz of the Wes...

This week on Local Motion Taya Jae is joined by Gavin Dahl for a final farewell before Gavin begins his next Chapter as Executive Director at KRCL Community Radio. Tune in to hear Gavin share his KVNF highlights, challenges and what he believes is the best burger in the listening area.

The Montrose Recreation District celebrates its 5th anniversary Thursday, July 13, with a big party at the facility. We hear what they’ve accomplished over the past half decade and what’s ahead from Outdoor Recreation and Fitness Coordinator John Wagner. Plus, survival expert Tara L. Skubella, featured on Discovery Channel’s Naked & Afraid, talks about the survival course she’s leading on July 29t...

This week on Local Motion Gavin Dahl is joined by two guests, Mary Menz and Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk, to discuss a special event coming up Sunday, July 10th from 2 to 4pm at the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose. History Colorado and Valley Food Partnership are presenting a talk on Ute Ethnobotany and Land Stewardship and a tour of the museum’s ethnobotany garden.

Hosted by Adam Smith and Taya Jae, featuring local artisans, farmers, ranchers and creatives. They talk with local artisans about their favorite summer produce, what fruit crops survived the spring cold snaps and what kind of fruits will be available soon. Cherries are in season, and we visit the Arbols farmers market in Paonia.

This week Gavin Dahl is joined by Eva Veitch, director of community living services at the nonprofit Region 10, and Sarah Curtis, executive director at All Points Transit. They talk about a wide range of programs supporting older adults and providing transportation solutions across several area counties. Plus, All Points Transit has a Brews and Bites event coming up in July at Big B's Delicious Or...

This week we hear from reporter Will Walkey at our RMCR partner station KHOL in Jackson about a controversy examining the very core of what it means for humans to interact with public lands. A small population of bighorn sheep persists in the Teton range during the winter under impossible conditions, often above 10,000 feet. Local wildlife biologists, who have been painstakingly tracking the popul...

This week we listen to highlights from a panel discussion about the new documentary film The Holly, which won the audience award at Mountainfilm in Telluride. Director Julian Rubinstein based the film on his book of the same name, chronicling eight years of investigations into the story of an activist facing life in prison. At his own peace rally, Terrance Roberts shot a gang member and possible p...

Nicholas Garza, research analyst for the Colorado Public Utilities Commission speaks to KVNF's Kate Redmond about the technology, infrastructure, and potential of geothermal as a carbon-free renewable energy.

This week on Local Motion we look ahead to Mountainfilm in Telluride, coming up over Memorial Day weekend. KOTO’s Julia Caulfield speaks with festival director Suzan Beraza and executive director Sage Martin, plus the filmmakers behind new documentaries Surf Nation and Sam Now.

Saturday, May 14 is World Migratory Bird Day. This year’s theme is “Dim the Lights for Birds at Night” focusing on the impact of light pollution on migratory birds. This week, we hear highlights from a webinar led by the National Audubon Society. Learn more at audubon.org.

This week on Local Motion we hear a presentation from City of Montrose Public Works Manager Jim Scheid about the economics of recycling and trash service given at The Forum Montrose, and then he and Montrose Trash and Recycling Team Leader Abel Velarde answer questions from the public.

Delta County voters have important decisions to make between now and May 3, including on ballot measure 6A. It would create a sales tax increase of less than one cent per dollar for the next 8 years to help fund Delta Health. Sarah Bishop speaks in favor. Jere Lowe speaks in opposition.

After two decades as a coal miner, Jesse Erickson started Valley High Dispensary in Paonia with his wife Micah. Boulder Weekly editor Caitlin Rockett talks about her article on greenlining, as licensees in Colorado’s cannabis industry social equity program say the playing field is far from level. It’s 420 on Local Motion tonight at 6 on KVNF.

Pete Kolbenschlag of Colorado Farm and Food Alliance discusses the need for immediate action on climate change with our own Gavin Dahl. He recaps the latest IPCC report released last week, and argues the Western Slope is well positioned to become a global climate leader.

This week on Local Motion, we learn more about threat assessment and suicide prevention, and get an update on the co-responder program. Gavin Dahl speaks to Montrose Police commander Matt Smith, Montrose School District director of operations James Pavlich, and licensed professional counselor Laura Byard from the nonprofit Center for Mental Health.