The Rifle Police Department’s annual Trail Boss Bike Rodeo returns Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon on 18th Street near the police department. Angela Mills and Interim Chief Mike Kuper joined KMTS to talk about the long-running free community event, which helps kids learn bicycle safety, hand signals, helmet fitting, and rules of the road ...

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Journey Home Animal Care Center joined KMTS Connections with The Rough Bar & Grill to talk about the annual Barks, Brews & Barbecue fundraiser at Deerfield Park in Rifle. The family-friendly event features local barbecue, craft beverages, a People’s Choice vote, kids’ activities, and adoptable pets, with proceeds supporting Journey Home’s animal care, staffing, medical ...

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Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Center Assistant Dean of Instruction Maureen Stepp joined KMTS to talk about the Skilled Trades Symposium and Information Night on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Glenwood Center behind City Market. The free event is open to anyone interested in learning more about careers and training in ...

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Zac Robinson, executive director of Northwest Colorado Youth for Christ, joined KMTS to talk about the Run Pray 5K happening Sunday, May 17, at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs. The afternoon event is a fundraiser to help young people attend Christian camps, with participants able to run, walk, or raise support for camp costs. ...

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Shelby Burke-Olson from Colorado River BOCES joined KMTS to talk about the upcoming ENC Day, which stands for Encourage, Nurture, Challenge. The event brings together students with significant special needs for a fun, supportive day of activities designed to focus on ability, connection, and community. Students will take part in a variety of adapted stations, ...

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Symphony in the Valley visits KMTS to preview its Mother’s Day weekend concert, Symphony Goes East, featuring music inspired by Eastern and folk traditions, including the world premiere of Wildflower Music by composer-in-residence Ian Pasternak. The group also talks about bringing the performance to Rifle and New Castle, the community orchestra’s local connections, and the ...

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Janet Ketelsleger with the Rifle Elks Lodge and McCoy Burke with Colorado Parks and Wildlife joined KMTS to talk about the annual Youth Fishing Derby at Lions Pond in Rifle. The free community event is designed to get kids and families outdoors for a fun morning of fishing, prizes, giveaways, and a barbecue lunch. The ...

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Kate Collins, Executive Director of the Middle Colorado Watershed Council, joined KMTS to talk about the final event in the Fire and Water Speaker Series, focused on wildfire readiness, watershed health, and community resilience. The conversation covered how fire and water are closely connected, from drought and soil conditions to post-fire impacts on water quality, ...

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Colorado Mountain College is hosting its second annual Holistic Health Fair, bringing together a wide range of practitioners and approaches focused on whole-body wellness. Coordinator Annmarie Deter highlights the goal of connecting the community with local experts offering alternative and complementary health options—from acupuncture and thermography to nutrition, detox therapies, and more. The event is ...

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This episode of KMTS Connections highlights the Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership’s “Idea Factory,” a program designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs in Western Garfield County. Community and Program Manager Ari Lewis discusses how the initiative brings together individuals with business ideas at various stages, offering mentorship, networking, and resources through a collaboration with Startup ...

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