Kirstie Ennis—Marine Corps veteran and founder of the Kirstie Ennis Foundation—drops by to preview Oktoberfest, a community fundraiser celebrating outdoor therapy and adaptive sports. The festival brings supporters, alumni, volunteers, and bands together, and moves this year to Two Rivers Park’s ballfield area. Expect live bands, four food trucks, stories from participants, and plenty of ...

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Journey Home Animal Care Center is gearing up for its biggest fundraiser of the year, “Laugh Your Tail Off,” featuring comedian Mike Winfield, of America’s Got Talent fame. The comedy-and-auctions night returns Saturday, October 11, at the Atlantic Hangar, Garfield County Airport. Expect laughs, a silent and live auction, raffle, great food, and even a ...

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Headquarters’ Angelina Taylor and Lindsay Lupow talk “mental fitness”—the everyday, preventive practice that builds resilience across four quarters: social, emotional, physical, and financial. They offer peer support groups (men: first Thursday; women: last Thursday in Basalt), plus virtual life & health coaching. A central lifeline is the Mental Health Fund, which can cover up to ...

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In this KMTS Connections episode, Courtney Arroyo, manager of Defiance Thrift Store in Glenwood Springs, shares how the store is more than a place to shop—it’s a hub of community connection and support. Since stepping into her role in late 2024, Courtney emphasizes collaboration with other nonprofits, like LiftUp and Mountain Valley Developmental Services, and ...

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In this KMTS Connections episode, we chat with Dale Sanderson, the passionate road historian behind USEnds.com, a site that tracks the evolving endpoints of U.S. Highways. The conversation dives into the unique history of overlapping highways—like Highways 6 and 24 in western Colorado—and the curious case of Highway 24’s decommissioning in 1975. Dale explains how ...

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In this episode of KMTS Connections was recorded at the Jesse Beckius Casey Owens Veterans Resource Center. Founding member John Pettit discusses the coalition’s evolution, its support programs, and an ambitious new initiative: the Western Slope Veterans Community Cottages — a planned tiny home community for veterans. Visit WesternSlopeVeterans.org to learn more or donate. The ...

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Kate Collins from the Middle Colorado Watershed Council and Charlotte Hanks from Garfield County Outdoors preview the 10th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, returning October 2nd in Glenwood and October 4th in Rifle. This nationally touring collection of inspiring environmental short films aims to spark awareness and action—especially among youth. Thanks to generous sponsorships, ...

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In this KMTS Connections episode, we talk with Sean Jeung, board member of Hospice of the Valley, and nurse Legend Rommé about the upcoming Two Rivers Trek for Hospice fundraiser. Taking place Saturday, October 4th at 10 a.m. in Glenwood’s Two Rivers Park, the event will feature laps around the park, food trucks, a silent ...

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Graham Mesa Elementary PTO is bringing a new, family-friendly fundraiser to Rifle: the “Mind Blown Magic Show” with Western Slope magician Ty Gallonbeck. It’s set for Friday, September 19 at Rifle High School. Doors at 6:00 p.m., show at 7:00 p.m. Expect close-up magic, illusions, and a chance for audience members (including VIPs) to be ...

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On this episode, Annmarie Deter spotlights CMC’s Community Education lineup and its free “Gift of Education” talks. Dr. Ron Carsten previews “Pets Can Talk—Are You Listening?” on September 18, sharing how to read pets’ non-verbal signals and partner with your vet for better care. He also tees up an October 7 one-day class, “Introduction to ...

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