FEATURE: In Regional News: Some tribal nations are among the most remote communities in the country. And the rural healthcare shortage has hit them especially hard. The Mountain West News Bureau’s Kaleb Roedel reports that one tribe in Nevada has found a solution: a doctor’s office on wheels.
NEWS: The City of Delta is forming a special Homelessness Citizen Task Force to address challenges related to the city’s unhoused. The city is seeking 5–7 residents to participate. According to the city’s Facebook page, the task force will gather citizen perspectives on the impacts of unhoused issues; explore realistic and compassionate solutions, and work alongside city leaders and service providers. Interested individuals can apply online or pick up a copy at City Hall The deadline to apply is July 10th, 2025.
There's has attention recently on the termination of a City of Montrose Employee that occurred at the end of March, but as KVNF's Brody Wilson reports, this was not an ordinary city employee, and the timing of the termination has raised eyebrows across the state.
According to reporting in the Montrose Daily Press, Montrose Mayor Dave Frank said the timing of the termination of Maxwell was “based on the city’s annual review process held in March.” Montrose City council directly hires three positions: City manager, city attorney, and municipal judge. Maxwell was hired as judge in 2023. More on this story can be found at montrosepress.com
A recent release of federal funds for irrigation projects in Mesa county has some hopeful that funds previously allocated for Western Slope Water project might be flowing again. Again KVNF's Brody Wilson has more on this federal funding announcement.
