A special conversation with Jack Van Horn and his live in Grand County.

Former owner of Home James and Mad Adventures, with over 40 years of life and community involvement in Grand County.

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On Wednesday, February 4 we interviewed Stephanie Irving for Public Affairs.

Stephanie has devoted over 30 years to teaching Spanish at Middle Park High School and is beloved by generations of graduates. She also played a key role in creating the Competition Center at Winter Park Resort and is the proud mom of two Olympians!

This conversation celebrates education, perseverance, community leadership, and the impact one person can have across decades.

James will share updates and celebrate some of the exciting extracurricular and educational opportunities happening at the high school, including the recent state approval of the CNA program and upcoming Adventure Education trips.

It’s a great look at how local schools are expanding opportunities and supporting student success.

Stephanie Pierce, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Tame Wellness, along with Joy Mooers, Volunteer Specialist (not pictured).

You’ll hear Stephanie’s story of co-founding Tame Wellness and the inspiration behind this growing nonprofit, which is creating fun, meaningful, alcohol-free ways to connect in our community.

Tame Wellness focuses on promoting wellness, connection, and self-care, offering sober activities like art nights, talk groups, hikes, disc golf, bowling, hot spring trips, educational classes, meditation, breathwork, yoga nidra, and more!

If you’re curious about alternatives to bar-centered events and how community can look different then this conversation is for you.

On a recent episode of KFFR Public Affairs, we sat down with Byron Church, Band Director at East Grand Middle School and Middle Park High School, for an engaging conversation about the future of music education in Grand County.

Byron shared his goals for strengthening and growing the band programs, discussed the impact music education has on students beyond the classroom, and explained why access to the arts is vital for building confidence, teamwork, and lifelong skills.

This episode highlights the importance of investing in youth, creativity, and education — and the role schools play in shaping a vibrant community.

On a recent episode of KFFR Public Affairs, we sat down with Peggy Smith for a thoughtful conversation about community advocacy in Grand County.

Peggy has served our community in many roles since 1999, including Mayor of the Town of Fraser, and was honored as the Winter Park–Fraser Chamber Citizen of the Year in 2019. With decades of board service and civic involvement, she shared valuable insight into leadership, collaboration, and what it takes to build strong, connected communities.

we welcomed Catie Freels, Archaeologist with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) located in Kremmling, for an in-depth conversation about the rich historical and pre-historical archaeology of Grand County.

Catie discussed what makes this region archaeologically significant, shared important do’s and don’ts when encountering archaeological sites, and explained why stewardship and protection of cultural resources are essential to preserving Grand County’s long human history.

This episode offers valuable insight for anyone who recreates, lives, or works on public lands and wants to better understand and respect the stories written into the landscape around us.

Join us for a special KFFR Public Affairs conversation with Jaqi McNeil, engineer-turned-chocolatier and owner of Monarch Lake Chocolate & Coffee in Winter Park.

Jaqi dives into the world of chocolate from the ground up exploring where cacao comes from, what makes bean-to-bar chocolate different from industry “remolded” chocolate, and how science, craftsmanship, and ethics shape the chocolate we enjoy.

This thoughtful and educational interview highlights the care behind truly handmade chocolate and the local businesses bringing that knowledge to Grand County.

KFFR hosted Mayor Brian Cerkvenik for the Town of Fraser’s State of the Community Address, broadcast live from the KFFR studio as part of our Public Affairs programming.

Community members joined us in person, asked thoughtful questions, and took part in an open conversation about Fraser’s progress, priorities, and plans ahead including housing, transportation, and community development.

The address was shared live across the county to ensure everyone could stay informed and engaged, whether in the room or tuning in from home.

This is community radio in action — connecting residents with local leadership and creating space for civic dialogue.

Christine Travis, Communications Director for Grand County Colorado helps connect residents with critical county information.

From public safety updates and emergency communications to community programs, resources, and countywide initiatives.

We’ll talk about how information flows across Grand County, what’s changing, and how residents can stay informed and engaged.