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Peak runoff for Delta County and other areas in our region is in full force. Locally, creeks and rivers are starting to run at capacity. There are numerous reports that several creeks coming off the Grand Mesa are experiencing localized flooding. As reported on earlier this week, food truck business development will eventually be a part of the Olathe Innovation Center.

Last week Region 10, Montrose County, and supporting partners celebrated the grand opening of the Olathe Innovation Center. KVNF’s Lisa Young attended the event to bring us this report. Latino health care activist Julissa Soto joined Cassie Knust for a conversation around the lack of equity in latino healthcare. Here’s a preview of that Local Motion conversation.

What does equity in healthcare look like for Latinos? The question may seem big and abstract, but Julissa Soto has dedicated more than two decades to accomplishing equity in latino communities. KVNF's Cassie Knust hosts this Local Motion centered around the Latino community.

Ethan Rainwater, Anthony Meade and Phil Allen of High Step Society join Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to talk about their upcoming show at the Bluecorn Café and Mercantile in Montrose on May 10th.

Fifth generation Coloradan, Shelley Read joins Taya Jae to discuss history, knowledge of place, and her debut novel, Go As A River, which follows one woman's story of becoming.

Hwy 133 CLOSED at Bear Creek Tuesday night due to flooding. The culvert under Hwy 133 for Bear Creek failed and the highway washed out, leaving no alternative route and no access to/from Somerset from Paonia. Springtime brings numerous opportunities to get outdoors with the whole family. KVNF’s Lisa Young has the details on a fun athletic event at Crossroads Trails System in Hotchkiss.

Delta County Commissioners agreed to renew a yearly contract that will provide funds for its rural health department for education and delivery of vaccines for county residents. KVNF’s Lisa Young has the details.

This year, Lake Powell will get a big boost from melting snow. The nation’s second-largest reservoir on the Colorado River needed the water. It was at a record low earlier this year. CASA and Region 10 broke ground on a housing project for youth and older adults.

Rural firefighters in our region will be able to “breathe easier” thanks to a grant from the Department of Homeland Security. A proposed solar farm just southwest of Norwood (in San Miguel County, Colorado) is drawing criticism from the community. OneEnergy Renewables responded to complaints about the solar farm’s proposed location in part two of this story.

Malian Signer and Guitarist Vieux Farka Toure talks about his most recent album, Ali, a collaboration between himself and the Texas based trio Khruangbin.