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Mountain West News Bureau's Emma Gibson reports from New Mexico on recently celebrated the purchase of 54-thousand acres to create its largest state-owned recreation area. The deal carries special meaning for tribes in the area. And it’s one of the biggest public land acquisitions in the U-S this year. And the state of Colorado launches a grant program that will award $1.8 million to help get youth from underserved communities outdoors.

Sally and Molly of the Americana duo The Montvales join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to share highlights from their tour so far, what they love about what they do and the creative ways they're fundraising for their next album.

KGNU's Shanon Young speaks with author Heather Mundt about her new book about getting outside in Colorado with kids. Sometimes finding family-friendly outdoor activities requires additional research despite the state's abundant options. There’s a guide for that now, Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure; An All-Ages Guide to Hiking, Camping, and Getting Outside. KGNU’s Shannon Young spoke with author Heather Mundt about her new book. Plus, a Teton County judge blocks a Wyoming trigger law that prevents most abortions and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture announces an expansion of high-speed internet in rural areas.

Taya Jae visits Author and Chef Eugenia Bone in her home in Crawford. Tune in for a joyful, food filled episode and hear Eugenia share recipes, mushroom wisdom and what she believes are the universal truths of foraging.

There are plenty of good reasons to gaze up at the heavens. Both the astronomer aiming their telescope at a distant star or the person raising their hands in reverent prayer are looking upward for answers to important questions.

KVNF's weekly call-in gardening show

Delta County Commissioners voted in favor of denying a mobile hot mix asphalt plant to be located near the Gunnison River bridge on Hwy 65. The decision to deny the plant was made during Tuesday’s public hearing. Colorado lawmakers are embracing a secret online voting system to help decide which bills should live or die. Some lawmakers and government transparency advocates are sounding the alarm, saying the secret votes shut the public out of key decisions and may even violate open meeting laws.

Today we take a mindful look at Slowing Down.

Singer Song-Writer Derek Vanderhorst joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss how his recovery from Head and Neck Cancer has inspired his musical career.