Wolf reintroduction

The Town of Paonia will close its search for a new town administrator next Monday, reports the Delta County Independent. Olathe High School heavyweight wrestler Lynessia Duran was the second-highest placer among all Western Slope teams, reports the Montrose Daily Press. Tuesday was the last day for the public to submit comments on Colorado's plan to reintroduce wolves. Many ranchers and others in rural areas say they fear for their jobs, livestock, and even personal safety.

Chris Miller, director of Delta’s historic Fort Uncompahgre on the Old Spanish Trail interpretive center, speaks with Gavin Dahl about the big event Saturday evening in celebration of a new outdoor performance stage. Donny Morales kicks off the free Center Stage at the Fort music series. Plus, Mountain West News Bureau's Kaleb Roedel looks at how states in our region rate in a new report evaluating the business climate for LGBTQ people across the country.

KVNF freelance reporter Lisa Young speaks with Delta Health CEO Matt Heyn. Delta Health recently received Sole Community Hospital Provider status from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, the hospital will ask Delta County voters to approve a countywide sales tax initiative during a Special District Election coming up on May 3. Plus, Governor Jared Polis says a package of bills advancing at the Capitol will generate hundreds of thousands of new affordable housing units. Scott Franz reports.

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