Western Slope Skies: Every other Friday at about 10 am, repeats the following Wednesday at 6:00 pm
Western Slope Skies is produced by the Colorado Mesa University Astronomy Club, the Western Slope Dark Sky Coalition, and KVNF Community Radio. Hear it every other week at 10 am, after the Friday morning regional newscast, and on the following Wednesday night at 6 PM, just before Global Express.
Mindful Reflections: Sundays at 11:00 am
A weekly opportunity for you to pause, find stillness, and look inward leading to a better understanding of self and of the world around you. Your host, Erin Easton will offer teachings to help you find more kindness, peace, and ease in your daily life.
**No longer airing new episodes.
Crisis to Comeback: Sundays at 5:00 pm
“Crisis to Comeback: Your Local Climate Action Podcast” is a Western Colorado local and regional weekly short-form podcast that explores the impacts of climate change and the state of warming in Delta County and Western Colorado, and local climate actions taken by individual citizens, businesses, and government. Get informed, inspired and empowered by listening to these short episodes and become part of the solution to addressing our rapidly changing local climate.
Hightower Radio Lowdown: Tuesday & Thursday at 7:00 pm
2-minute commentaries by Jim Hightower, America’s most popular populist. He is a best-selling author, public speaker, and political sparkplug who learned from his daddy, W. F. Hightower, that “Everybody does better when everybody does better.” You can read more about Jim at JimHightower.com.
BirdNote: Weekdays at 5:49 am and Mon-Fri at about 5:31 pm
Birds connect us with the joy and wonder of nature. By telling vivid, sound-rich stories about birds and the challenges they face, BirdNote inspires listeners to care about the natural world — and take steps to protect it.
Rain & Shine: Thursdays at 10 am & Fridays at 7 pm
Rain & Shine is a weekly science update where we explore how our planet works and how we work with the planet, produced by Calla Rose Ostrander.
Writers on the Range: Mondays at 10 am & Saturdays at 2:30 pm
A Western based Op-ed exploring the economic, cultural and political changes happening across the American West.
Growing Home: Mon-Fri 11 am & 4:30 PM
Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living.
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Delta County Quilts of Valor/Facebook/KVNFHomemade quilts bring peace, love and appreciation to veterans for their service -
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison earned its name from the limited light that reaches its deepest corners during the day. At night, little artificial light, too, intrudes upon its skies, making the canyon a prime location for viewing the celestial wonders above. The annual astronomy festival AstroFest returns again this month to celebrate such sights as well as the Western Slope's precious access to these natural skies.
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President Trump has turbocharged logging on public lands in ways that are likely to increase dangerous wildfire, writes Mitch Friedman. Inside the “Big Beautiful Bill” that became law this summer, a provision directs the Forest Service to annually increase the timber it sells until the amount doubles to 6 billion-board-feet by 2032. And with many environmental protections dropped, it’s the big trees that will get logged, leaving behind smaller, flammable trees. “This will worsen existing tinderbox conditions, particularly in the West,” Friedman warns. -
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Retired National Park Service leader Walt Dabney shares why protecting public lands matters now more than ever. Ahead of his upcoming appearances in Ridgway and Montrose, Dabney talks about the economic, recreational, and civic value of federal lands — and why we risk losing them if we’re not paying attention. “These lands are yours,” he says. “You own them.” -
Longtime journalist, playwright, and KVNF contributor Marty Durlin reflects on her creative life in the North Fork Valley and broader Colorado. Ahead of her upcoming cabaret performance 50 Years of Songs, she shares stories of community theater, musical collaborations, and what it means to write for the people around you — not just about them. -
Brody Wilson moves to Program Director. Ken Brott steps into Morning Edition Host -
Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living. -
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No mill levy increase for Delta County School District in 2025
