Western Slope Skies: Every other Friday at 8:09 am, and the following Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
Western Slope Skies is produced by members of the Black Canyon Astronomical Society, who take a look at our local night sky. Hear it every other Friday morning after the Regional Newscast (from 8-8:09 AM) and on the following Wednesday night at 7 PM just before Global Express.
Mindful Moments: 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.
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 6:31 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 & 6:30 PM
Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living.
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The Sun is the star at the center of our Solar System. The Sun governs our daily lives, and energy from the Sun has been essential for nearly all life on Earth for more than 3 billion years. But what if there were two, three, four, five, or even six Suns in our sky? That question might seem ridiculous, but it turns out that more than half of the stars in our galaxy are either in double star or multiple star systems that are held together by gravity.
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Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living. -
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Improvements at Sweitzer Lake State Park continue -
Nature operates on an intricate and precise schedule, guided by circadian rhythms—internal biological clocks that regulate sleep, activity, feeding, and reproduction. These rhythms are not only essential for human health but are also fundamental to the behavior of migratory birds, pollinators, and even the crops we cultivate. Understanding these natural cycles is crucial, particularly in rural communities where agriculture and wildlife conservation are deeply interconnected. -
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Burning is an important tool used by farmers and ranchers in our valley -
It’s such a wonderful concept—thousands of homeowners selling power back to the electric company, while also reducing their vulnerability to natural disasters such as wildfire, writes Andrew Carpenter. What’s even better: Residential solar power mimics a stand-alone power plant, one that need never be built. -
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Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living.
