League of Women Voters

FEATURE: The League of Women Voters of the Uncompahgre Valley hosted a candidate forum for Delta County Commissioner race last weekend. Craig Fuller, running unopposed for District 2, and incumbent Republican Commissioner Wendell Koontz and challenger Independent Niko Woolf running for District 3 were present for the one hour forum.

FEATURE: A Colorado water agency is pushing back on a hundred million dollar transfer of water rights from the Colorado River. KUNC’s Alex Hager reports, they want more studies on the Shoshone water rights before the deal goes through.

With roughly 52 days until the election, the effort to get folks registered to vote is ramping up. Next Tuesday, September 17th is National Voter Registration Day. The annual event is a coast to coast effort to register voters nationwide.

The recent closure of Integrated Insight Community Care came as a shock to nearly one hundred employees and its growing client population on the Western Slope. Over the past year, the multi-county behavioral health provider’s CEO Joel Watts came under scrutiny with the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing regarding numerous allegations over patient safety at the clinics.

League of Women Voters of the Uncompahgre Valley hosted four leaders of organizations working to preserve and improve water conditions in the Uncompahgre River Watershed. Leaders shared their organization's missions and activities, as well as conditionsthey believe need to be addressed the most to ensure long-term watershed health in the valley. Presenters: Tanya Ishikawa, Executive Director of Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership; Mendy Stewart, Education and Outreach Coordinator of Shavano Conservation District; Joel Evans, President of Gunnison Gorge Anglers chapter of Trout Unlimited and Melanie Rees, Board President of Friends of the River Uncompahgre.

KVNF's Cassie Knust speaks with Matt Jenkins, spokesperson for Montrose County School District, about the district’s threat reporting option, Safe2Tell, after hearing about the death of a 17-year old in Aurora who was shot over the weekend during a house party. Safe2Tell is an anonymous online reporting tool that students, families and community members can use if they suspect a threat or incident might occur. KVNF’s Lisa Young met with one local League of Women Voters in our region during its first in-person meeting since the pandemic.

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.

A new study from the U.S. Forest Service shows that existing water conservation efforts might not be enough to meet demand in the future, as climate change causes drought to be more severe. KUNC’s Alex Hager will bring us that story.The League of Women Voters sponsored a webinar which welcomed Jeff Roberts, Executive Director of the Freedom Of Information Coalition. He brought some specific examples of school boards who seek to circumvent Open Meeting and Sunshine Laws.

A new study from the U.S. Forest Service shows that existing water conservation efforts might not be enough to meet demand in the future, as climate change causes drought to be more severe. KUNC’s Alex Hager will bring us that story.The League of Women Voters sponsored a webinar which welcomed Jeff Roberts, Executive Director of the Freedom Of Information Coalition. He brought some specific examples of school boards who seek to circumvent Open Meeting and Sunshine Laws.

This week on Local Motion, we hear highlights from a panel on election systems led by the League of Women Voters of the Uncompahgre Valley. Montrose County Clerk Tressa Guynes talks about how exactly mail ballots are counted and Ouray County Clerk Michelle Nauer shares everything you need to know about voter registration. Learn more about the League here.