This KMTS Connections episode features a discussion with Tyler Davis and Klayton Costanzo from Young Guns of Rifle about the upcoming third annual “Touch a Truck” event. Set for this Saturday at the Garfield County Fairgrounds, the free event runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering families a hands-on experience with various trucks and ...

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Today’s interview focuses on the upcoming Vitality 5K event at Crown Mountain Park, benefiting the Parkinson Association of the Rockies (PAR). Local organizers, Suzanne Stewart and Evelyn McGill, share their personal connections to Parkinson’s disease, as Suzanne was diagnosed in 2020, and Evelyn’s husband in 2018. Both emphasize the importance of exercise in managing the ...

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In this episode of KMTS Connections, local artist Bill Morrow and his assistant Nancey Glass share stories about Bill’s life, art, and the upcoming “Meet the Legend” event at the Rifle Library. Bill, known for his unique sculptures made from salvaged materials, reflects on his creative process and the legacy he’s building through his art. ...

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In this episode of KMTS Connections, we talk with Roz Fowler, the Rocky Mountain Area Coordinator for Operation Christmas Child, and Elena Nicholson, who received a shoebox as a child while living in an orphanage in the former Soviet Union. Roz discusses the logistics of Operation Christmas Child, including how anyone can pack a shoebox ...

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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 — the second ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 involves court-referred programs ...

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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. ...

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