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Crisis to Comeback: Your Local Climate Action Podcast.

Colorado’s move to include faith-based preschools in its $322 million state-funded universal program is facing scrutiny. Colorado secured $22 million in federal funding for a crucial wildlife overpass on Interstate 25. Rural communities are seeking balance amid the booming winter recreation scene. KVNF's Taya Jae sat down with NPR's Arts Desk Reporter Andrew Limbong to discuss the books they're loving this year, and why. Today, KVNF's Cassie Knust follows up with City of Montrose Planning Manager Jace Hochwalt to discuss what it takes to bring in more affordable housing. Downtown Paonia could get an additional retail marijuana if all goes well at an upcoming hearing for the proposed business.

KVNF's weekly call in gardening show. The worms return for the 2024 growing season.

Now its time for Rain & Shine, your weekly regional science update.

We’re amidst the season of giving...and in that spirit, today we highlight one of KVNF's favorite episodes from this past year. Back in May, KVNF's Cassie Knust and Taya Jae teamed up to look into local and regional efforts in fighting food insecurity.

Local Songwriters to perform Home for the Holidays show at the Montrose Pavilion on Friday December 29th, at 7 pm.

A recent state education assessment of the Delta County School District's special services revealed 100% compliance, but student test scores highlight areas needing attention. Ouray recently signed a historic agreement with the City, the Ouray Ice Park and the Ouray Hydroelectric Power Plant. Delta Health was recently awarded a Rural Provider Grant for healthcare system upgrades at the hospital located in Delta. One in ten Americans report facing three or more chronic health conditions.

Republicans and Democrats in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District have been reacting to Representative Lauren Boebert’s announcement that she will run in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in next year’s election. As previously reported by KVNF News, Unify Montrose initiated a community-driven project earlier this year to tackle Montrose's childcare crisis. On today's Farm Friday, ag producers are navigating the winter season and anticipating the coming spring. KVNF’s Lisa Young reminds listeners about several conferences in our region focusing on agriculture and food.

KVNF's weekly call in gardening show. The worms return for the 2024 growing season.

On this Local Motion, we join Maeve Conran, the Rocky Mountain Community Radio coalition’s managing editor, for our regional news roundup. We hear today from KVNF’s Taya Jae and her recent conversation with author and naturalist Craig Childs about Chaos Theory, the theme of his latest Dark Night event. We also hear an audio postcard on an American flag that's been flying above Palisade for a century, thanks to a group of volunteers. A Navajo musician is channeling John Cage and his Navajo ancestors to honor those lost in the Long Walk. Finally, we learn about a world record-setting skiing-in-jeans event in Wyoming.