Grant money propels "Safe Pathways for Paonia" forward

At the Montrose County Fair, local youth aren’t just raising livestock — they’re raising themselves. From dawn-to-dusk routines to emotional goodbyes in the show ring, the fair’s 4-H and FFA events are teaching kids about responsibility, business, and resilience. KVNF’s Brody Wilson spent time ringside with students and parents to learn what the fair really means.

At a tense July 16 meeting, Montrose County Commissioner Scott Mijares defied legal advice and recommendations from his peer commissioners to address his recall effort during public comment. A recall petition signature deadline looms August 15th. The board also passed a resolution requiring separate accounting of public safety sales tax funds for the Sheriff's Office to be implemented by January 1st.

Scammers are targeting Coloradans with increasingly sophisticated tactics — from fake emails to AI-generated voices. In Part 2 of our fraud series, KVNF talks with Attorney General Phil Weiser, cybersecurity experts, and local leaders about how to recognize red flags, protect yourself, and support others in the fight against fraud.

Drought continues in Western Colorado with little relief in the forecast

Local rancher encourages other to reach out for mental health support during recent fire evacuations

Federal cuts to public media hit close to home

Picture our ancestors spellbound by star-drenched skies, their lives woven into the vibrant dawn and night’s inky embrace. These celestial rhythms guided their slumber, journeys, and myths, tying us to the cosmos.