FEATURE: On Saturday, June 14th more than 2000 protests under the banner of “No Kings” took place around the United States, with crowd estimates of five million to more than double that number. The murder of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband early that morning loomed over the day’s proceedings. Demonstrators were protesting the spending bill now before Congress that cuts assistance for the poor while granting a tax cut to the wealthiest Americans. The US Army's 250th anniversary, recast as a military show of might in honor of Trump's birthday, was another reason to protest. For KVNF news Marty Durlin reports.
NEWS: Two incumbents will return to the Delta-Montrose Electric Association board after Thursday’s election, reports the Montrose Daily Press. In addition to the two incumbents, one former board member will return after unseating his district rival. Nine candidates, three in each race, vied to represent DMEA’s South Region, District 3 and District 4 this election season. Returning to the DMEA board are Ken Norris (South Region) and incumbents Jacob Gray (District 3) and Emily Sanchez (District 4) will return to the board.
This Saturday is the grand opening of the new Miners Trail in Hotchkiss. The event will get underway beginning at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting at the bridge at the Delta County Fairgrounds. A youth and adult bicycle ride is also scheduled to go to the North Fork Pool and Crossroad Trails. Admission to the North Fork Pool, Park and Recreation Center will be waived for the day beginning at noon.
