This week on Local Motion we hear from the Colorado River District's General Manager, Andy Mueller for a Western Slope perspective on the on-going negotiations playing out between the upper basin states (CO, NM, WY, UT) and the lower basin states (CA, NV, AZ), as well as a perspective on the eventualities of the on-going drought we're experiencing. We also profile the Gunnison Gorge Anglers, the local chapter of Trout Unlimited, learning about who they are, their mission on the Western Slope, and the kinds of work they do for the rivers in our communities.

Benjamin James Waddell is a legal advocate for immigrants in Colorado who has seen ICE, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, become increasingly aggressive. Since President Trump took office, ICE has arrested nearly 33,000 people, though only half of them were convicted criminals.

Time is running out for Colorado River negotiators

Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living.

Sweitzer Lake upgrades expand water recreation

The one constant in life is change.

KVNF's weekly call-in gardening show.

Improvements at Sweitzer Lake State Park continue

Nature operates on an intricate and precise schedule, guided by circadian rhythms—internal biological clocks that regulate sleep, activity, feeding, and reproduction. These rhythms are not only essential for human health but are also fundamental to the behavior of migratory birds, pollinators, and even the crops we cultivate. Understanding these natural cycles is crucial, particularly in rural communities where agriculture and wildlife conservation are deeply interconnected.