2022 Election

One of the most-watched Senate races this election season is right here in Colorado. Republican Joe O’Dea is challenging incumbent-Senator Michael Bennet. Lucas Brady Woods, Rocky Mountain Community Radio, interviewed O’Dea about his campaign platform.

In keeping with our election coverage, KVNF spoke with Delta County School District 50-J on Ballot Initiative 5B. Voters in Delta, Gunnison, Montrose and Mesa Counties are eligible to vote since the school district includes those counties.Advocates for people experiencing homelessness in Colorado continue to forge innovative new solutions. Eric Galatas with Colorado News Connection reports.KVNF Regional Newscasts air Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8:00 a.m and 5:50 p.m. News tips and information can be sent to news@kvnf.org

Family and friends gathered last Friday to mourn and remember 18 year old North Fork High school student Edwardo “Eddie” Carrillo. Carrillo and 17 year old Alexi Armendariz, a Delta High School student, were killed last week in a car crash on Hwy 133. A formal petition with 56 signatures was presented to the Paonia Town of Trustees at the Oct. 13 meeting. The petition dated Oct. 10 requested “the immediate resignation/removal of Trustee Thomas Markle based on his unprofessional actions and abusive behaviors.

Last week’s car accident on Hwy 133 between Hotchkiss and Paonia left two local high school students dead. The driver, an 18 year old male and a younger passenger were also injured. The week of October 16th thru the 22nd is National Teen Driver Safety Week. The Colorado State Patrol is alerting parents and caregivers to the seven “red flags” that could determine if their teen is being unsafe behind the wheel. KVNF recently interviewed Democrat Kevin Kuns who is challenging incumbent Republican Marc Catlin for House District 58.

Montrose Regional Health CEO Jeff Mengenhausen explains what's planned for a new ambulatory care center. He also comments on the new medical center planned for the Colorado Outdoors project and talks about why they are once again requiring masks at the hospital and clinics in response to rising COVID numbers. Plus, candidates for Colorado’s Third Congressional District primaries answered questions at a League of Women Voters forum last night. KSJD’s Lucas Brady Woods has a recap.

Third congressional district primary candidates are meeting tonight at 6 at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Colorado. Lucas Brady Woods sits down with the League’s president, Karen Sheek. Plus, Scott Franz reports some Colorado lawmakers say they want to pass new laws promoting abortion access if the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down federal protections.

June is Pride month. Kate Redmond speaks with Dr. Lynda Spann about emotional and mental health in the LGBTQ community. Plus, planning to visit Lake San Cristobal in Hinsdale County this summer? There are new rules for the lake and other area recreation sites. Laura Palmisano reports. Learn more here.

It's been a hard couple of years. Many people are struggling with mental health or addictions. Kate Redmond speaks with Kathleen Burnell, a Center for Mental Health clinician in the area, who offers an innovative program. Plus, Eric Galatas reports Colorado officials say now is the time to prepare for wildfires in your neighborhood.

Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters and deputy Belinda Knisley will not be allowed to oversee elections for a second year in a row, a district court judge ruled yesterday. Plus, Colorado is poised to take an unusual step in granting state lawmakers paid parental leave. Robyn Vincent reports the move highlights a legacy of female political representation. Also, Kate Redmond speaks with one of the Paonia Town Trustees, seated since the recent election.

Adam Frisch is one of three Democrats on the June primary ballot for the Third Congressional District hoping to challenge Republican Lauren Boebert in the November election. Over the weekend he kicked off his Beat Boebert BBQ Tour with stops at nearly a dozen restaurants from Pueblo to Grand Junction. Unfortunately, campaign manager Sarah Shook tells KVNF tensions arose at a variety of stops with a law enforcement response necessary in Trinidad and visits to multiple locations moved after restaurants allegedly received violent threats from Boebert supporters. Plus, Colorado lawmakers have passed a bill they say includes the most money they have ever spent on affordable housing projects. As Scott Franz reports, it creates a first of its kind loan program to help jumpstart new developments.