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Despite heavy snow in the North Fork Valley, a motorist braving the weather to drive to Carbondale on New Year’s Eve didn't make it. But she was rescued the next morning on McClure Pass. Kate Redmond tracks down the details. Delta County redraws its district maps every ten years according to population changes as reflected in the Census. Even though the county has seen plenty of real estate changing hands the past decade, overall population numbers have not changed that much. Plus, scientists say climate change created perfect conditions for last week’s wildfire in Boulder County.

Today we hear a recap of the year in cannabis in Colorado from KGNU’s Hannah Leigh Myers and Leland Rucker who covers regulation of the marijuana industry for The News Station. Plus, Gavin thanks members for supporting the KVNF news department.

On the last day of 2021, we turn to Angie Drobnic Holan, the editor in chief at Politifact, run by the nonprofit Poynter Institute for Media Studies. This month they published in-depth reporting on what they’re calling the Lie of the Year.

Eric Galatas reports more Coloradans are self-medicating, and experiencing frequent mental distress. Plus, Asia Jami was diagnosed with ALS six years ago, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Asia is now in a wheelchair. But last month, she skied down Snowmass Ski Area with Challenge Aspen, which provides outdoor experiences to people with disabilities. KAJX Aspen Public Radio reporter Halle Zander skied alongside them.

What will it take to make Mars habitable? For human life to survive on another planet, either the environment needs to be naturally similar to Earth, or be modifiable.

A regional water authority made up of 3 municipalities and 4 rural water regions is in line to receive a $39 million dollar grant from the EPA to increase water treatment capacity. KVNF's Kate Redmond reports.

Colorado cannabis consumers may soon have a public place where they can safely and legally imbibe. Kate Redmond speaks to Denver hotelier Chris Chiari to learn more. Plus, Governor Jared Polis is asking lawmakers to boost the state budget by an extra five hundred million dollars to address some urgent issues, including raising the state’s firefighting budget.

In today's special tribute show Taya Jae sits down with Cody and Moriah, longtime DJs of Redneck Riviera, to discuss their love of country music, how their tastes differ, and what it's been like to bring their witty banter as a married couple to the airwaves.

This week, two parts. First, an interview with Colorado based singer songwriter Thom LaFond followed by an exclusive interview with Tiny Desk creator and host of All Songs Considered, Bob Boilen.

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.