New electric vehicle tax credits to expire at the end of September

President Trump has turbocharged logging on public lands in ways that are likely to increase dangerous wildfire, writes Mitch Friedman. Inside the “Big Beautiful Bill” that became law this summer, a provision directs the Forest Service to annually increase the timber it sells until the amount doubles to 6 billion-board-feet by 2032. And with many environmental protections dropped, it’s the big trees that will get logged, leaving behind smaller, flammable trees. “This will worsen existing tinderbox conditions, particularly in the West,” Friedman warns.

Brody Wilson takes on a 'new' role at KVNF

Retired National Park Service leader Walt Dabney shares why protecting public lands matters now more than ever. Ahead of his upcoming appearances in Ridgway and Montrose, Dabney talks about the economic, recreational, and civic value of federal lands — and why we risk losing them if we’re not paying attention. “These lands are yours,” he says. “You own them.”

Longtime journalist, playwright, and KVNF contributor Marty Durlin reflects on her creative life in the North Fork Valley and broader Colorado. Ahead of her upcoming cabaret performance 50 Years of Songs, she shares stories of community theater, musical collaborations, and what it means to write for the people around you — not just about them.

This week on Local Motion, we hear from public lands expert Walt Dabney, who’s speaking in Ridgway and Montrose about the urgent need to protect federal lands. Then we sit down with local playwright and journalist Marty Durlin ahead of her upcoming community cabaret, 50 Years of Songs.

Brody Wilson moves to Program Director. Ken Brott steps into Morning Edition Host

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League of Women voters to host election 2025 events