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Local Motion: The 2018 Farm Bill

The 2018 Farm Bill was officially passed on December 20th, 2018. The '18 Farm Bill is extremely vast and covers many topics including Industrial Hemp. The farm bill descheduled some cannabis products from the Controlled Substances Act for the first time. KVNF's Kori Stanton sought out to learn how this new farm bill will affect our local farmers in Western Colorado. Kori spoke with Nick Levendofsky and Harrison Topp from the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union , Hotchkiss farmer and entrepreneur...

Western Slope Skies - First Image of a Black Hole

Talkin Music: Ellen Sander

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 22, 2019

By Eric Goold • 19 hours ago

Rockslide closes I70 in Glenwood Canyon, mitigation work continues
Governor Polis signs full time kindergarten legislation
New study indicates Colorado mothers and infants need more health care
Produced water spill in North Fork Valley concerns farmers, citizens

As the Worm Turns - Tuesday, May 21st

By Jeff Reynolds • May 21, 2019

Host Jill Spears and gardening gurus Lulu Volckhausen and Lance Swigart discuss spring gardening chores and take calls from listeners.

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 21, 2019

By Eric Goold • May 21, 2019

After six years, Colorado River drought plan finally signed at Hoover Dam
Colorado Parks and Wildlife inspectors already finding invasive mussels
Interview with expert about Red Flag laws

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 20, 2019

By Eric Goold • May 20, 2019

Trump praises Colorado law allowing Canadian prescription drugs
New restrictions on winter driving along I70 set to begin on Sept. 1
Deal for drought mitigation signed today in Las Vegas
Oprah Winfrey gives graduation address at Colorado College
Access to mental health care for men in Colorado to be expanded
Governor appoints interim Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission

Talkin Music: Ellen Sander

By Kori Stanton • May 17, 2019

Ellen Sander, author of Trips, Rock Life in the Sixties stopped by KVNF during her Colorado book tour. Ellen talked with Kori Stanton about her augmented edition of Trips, poetry, Jimi Hendrix and what it was like being a rock journalist in the midst of rock and roll.

Conservancy District: McPhee Spill Starting Next Week, 1,200 CFS by Memorial Day Weekend

By Daniel Rayzel • May 17, 2019

The Dolores Water Conservancy District has announced a managed release, also known as a “spill,” from McPhee Reservoir in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 17, 2019

By Eric Goold • May 17, 2019

Colorado Parks and Wildlife fighting invasive species in lakes
Trio of laws signed by Governor Polis will help Coloradans afford health care
Governor Polis signs new laws improving access to health care for women
Anti-suicide efforts signed into law, lowers consent age for psychiatric treatment

Western Slope Skies - Birds In the Sky: Avian Constellations

By Jeff Reynolds • May 17, 2019

A few months ago, we toured the Galactic Menagerie in the sky. Today, let’s take flight and do some birdwatching!

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 16, 2019

By Eric Goold • May 16, 2019

Snowpack at 200 percent in some areas, hoped to end drought
Before Senate Bill 181 becomes law, some want moratorium on oil and gas lease sales
Delta County oil and gas working group will discuss 181 with commissioners
National lawmakers call for return of Obama-era restrictions on methane emissions
Update on lawsuits against a Montrose funeral home accused of human trafficking

KVNF Regional Newscast: May 15, 2019

By Eric Goold • May 15, 2019

Flood risk causes emergency declaration in Hinsdale County
Historic avalanche season fills drainages with debris, raises flood risk
Lake City officials keep eyes on historic dams, flood mitigation in place
Western Colorado residents pay highest health care premiums in state

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