KVNF's Brody Wilson interviewed Montrose County Commissioner Scott Mijares and BOCC candidate Kirsten Copeland at Studio M in Montrose.Mijares will be on the Montrose County Election ballot this November. The Commissioner in his first year is facing a recall. If the recall effort is successful he could be replaced by Kirstin Copeland.

Western Slope Conservation Center played a big part in drafting the conservation legislation that will impact Delta County

The Ridgway Independent Film Festival returns for its 11th year, blending mountain-town creativity with global storytelling. Meet several filmmakers from this year's festivel and explore how a small town keeps its big-screen spirit alive.

The Western Colorado Community Foundation and Tri-County Health Network are building stronger communities on the Western Slope. From scholarships and outdoor education for youth to behavioral health funds that make counseling affordable, these local efforts show the power of neighbors helping neighbors across KVNF’s listening area.

Midwives seek new direction as labor and delivery unit closes in Delta

This week on local motion KVNF’s Ashley Krest and Andrea Castillo take you into the heart of Telluride for the 48th Annual Telluride Jazz Festival. We feature interviews with musicians and the community members who keep the spirit of jazz alive.

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.

Public comments opposing the move and a candid interview with Delta Health CEO Jonathan Cohee on why the unit is closing

Local Motion featuring a Regional Roundup from Rocky Mountain Community Radio's Maeve Conran.

This week on Local Motion we explore why some Americans choose to leave the U.S. for life abroad. Five guests share personal stories, from seeking safety, opportunity, and belonging to confronting the economic and cultural impacts of expatriation—a privilege often limited to those with financial means.