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We begin a series of interviews with candidates for Colorado’s Third Congressional District. Up first, Kate Redmond speaks to Democrat Colin Wilhelm of Glenwood Springs. Meanwhile, Republicans filed a new federal lawsuit last week seeking to prevent unaffiliated voters from voting in the Republican primary this June.

The mission of the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition is to educate the public and the journalism community about our rights under public records and Open Meetings law. Today, Gavin Dahl speaks with executive director Jeff Roberts about Sunshine Week. Plus, Scott Franz reports some Colorado lawmakers want to make it a crime to use a cell phone while driving.

There were loud calls for gun reform in Colorado after the mass shooting at a Boulder supermarket. Lawmakers delivered on some requests. Other new laws are still in the works a year later. For Capitol Coverage, Scott Franz reports on the ongoing recovery from that tragedy, as well as some new efforts launching this year to tackle gun violence. Plus, are old cans of paint accumulating in your basement or shed? Kate Redmond reports there is a Colorado State program that can help you with that.

Folk and Americana Singer-Songwriter Alicia Stockman joins Taya Jae on Talkin' Music to discuss her debut album, "These Four Walls", the importance of vulnerability, and how to write honest songs.

This week on Local Motion, we hear highlights from a panel on election systems led by the League of Women Voters of the Uncompahgre Valley. Montrose County Clerk Tressa Guynes talks about how exactly mail ballots are counted and Ouray County Clerk Michelle Nauer shares everything you need to know about voter registration. Learn more about the League here.

Today we continue our 4-part series on Fear.

The Town of Paonia's Board endured three abrupt resignations in the past four months. Kate Redmond reports on Thursday, trustees discussed slowing down and codifying how board resignations happen. Plus, schools have become contentious. COVID regulations and mask mandates led to contested school board elections. Districts have also been a battle ground when it comes to discussions of race, LGBTQ rights, and mental health. Districts face challenges from parents claiming they have broken the law and are liable for damages. Now, as KOTO's Julia Caulfield reports, Telluride School District is part of that conversation.

As the Colorado River shrinks, there’s a lot on the line: water that supplies 40 million people throughout the southwest, plus farms, wildlife, and hydropower at the nation’s largest reservoirs. The federal agency that deals the most with the Colorado River is the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. David Arend is the new deputy regional director for the lower basin. He’s worked for the agency for 20 years, most recently overseeing hydropower. He spoke with Alex Hager about some of the biggest issues going forward.

Today we continue our 4-part series honoring the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Kate Redmond speaks to Democrat Alex Walker as KVNF concludes our series of interviews with candidates competing for Lauren Boebert’s seat in Congress, representing Colorado’s Third District. We’ve also requested an interview with Congressmember Boebert herself.