FEATURE: Medicare open enrollment begins today. KVNF spoke with Delta Health CEO Jonathan Cohee about the differences between the original plan and the much advertised ‘advantage plan.’

Your local almanac for gardening, landscaping, and much more for your home and valley living.

Today we continue our 6 part series on Mindfully Communicating Through Difference.

Viewing Northern Lights in Colorado is certainly possible, even common at times, such as during high levels of solar activity also known as "Solar Maximum.”

Senator Michael Bennet has recently introduced two pieces of major land protection legislation to further protect lands across the KVNF listening area. The Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act, or GORP Act, adds many protections within the Gunnison watershed, including the North Fork. He’s also working on the CORE act, which adds new protections and expands wilderness protections to 420,000 acres across Western CO, much of which is also in the KVNF listening area. KNVF's Brody Wilson had a chance to speak with Senator Bennet at the Crystal Reservoir Dam.

Your weekly Regional Science update.

FEATURE: All this week AND next week KVNF will air information on a number of measures on this year's ballot. Colorado voters will be deciding on 14 statewide ballot measures. For Rocky Mountain Community Radio, K-O-T-O's Julia Caulfield spoke with statehouse reporter Lucas Brady Woods about two measures related to changes in taxes.

Delta County has a new Director, Jacque Davis. KVNF caught up with the new director to talk about what public health is and the many services it provides including vital vaccinations.

Colorado voters will be deciding on a variety of local, state and federal races this November. In addition, they'll be casting their vote on several statewide ballot questions. For Rocky Mountain Community Radio, K-O-T-O's Julia Caulfield spoke with statehouse reporter Lucas Brady Woods to find out more.