In this episode, we speak over the phone with Department of Fire Prevention and Control Deputy Captain Paul Duarte about aerial firefighting. From intelligence gathering to direct water or retardant drop, aircraft are a vital resource to preventing and fighting fires.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife fisheries biologist Estevan Vigil helps us understand what a voluntary fishing closure is.

Calling all local ladies! Dirt bike and mountain bike extraordinaire Britney Gallegos is starting up a nine week intro to mountain bike riding clinic for women. It’s called “Ride Like a Girl” and the first ride is July 7.

Joining us again in the studio is SLV Habitat for Humanity’s Audrey Liu to give us the details on this year’s Bike2Build. It’s a program that helps build and sustain affordable housing in the San Luis Valley.

The Sixth Annual Valley Bottom Rio Trio adventure race will kick off Alamosa’s RioFest on June 6. It’s a weekend of festivities at Cole Park, in downtown Alamosa and on the banks of the Rio Grande.

Jordan Wehe, co-CEO of Jade Communications, and flight paramedic Ryan Daugherty joined Marty Jones in the Alamosa Citizen studio to talk about this service that is changing the game in how quickly first responders can get timely information, communicate and relay information accurately and effectively.

The Blanca Vista ponds in Alamosa will soon have blue gill and bass to fish. Thanks to the work of local Colorado Parks and Wildlife fisheries biologist Estevan Vigil.

Pat McDermott is one of our favorite people to help make sense of water. After listening to him and Marty Jones catch up, you’ll see why.

Founder and CEO of the Colorado E-Bike Shop Mike Matheson is organizing a cycling event over the summer called Charge Across Colorado.

On the latest episode we’re joined by Allison Steere who is the project director for Alamosa’s Tree Access Project and Max Muller a forester with the Colorado State Forest Service.