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People in Carbondale will soon have access to a new kind of workout: this week, Crossfit Bonedale will open for group fitness classes. To hear more about crossfit, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with Joanne Davis, one of the founders of the new gym.
If the rest of the county does as Carbondale did last night, solar panels and wind farms should be springing up everywhere to help meet a new goal of 30% renewable energy in all sectors of Garfield County. KDNK's Marilyn Gleason brings this report.
Authorities captured one of three escaped Arizona inmates in Rifle early Sunday morning. KDNK's Mathew Katz reports.
Tempers flared last night at Carbondale Town Hall as trustees prodded town staff for information as to how nearly $90,000 dollars in backed taxes ... dating back to 2006 ... remain uncollected. KDNK’s Conrad Wilson was at the meeting and has this report.
Several Carbondale residents owe the town thousands in building taxes, according to a memo from the town’s building department. But many who owe, say it’s news to them. KDNK's Conrad Wilson and The Sopirs Sun's Terray Sylvester report.
So far this week, we've heard all about factors that are hurting our rivers, including development near shores. One organization is set to build a new center to educate locals about rivers -- on the shore of the Roaring Fork. KDNK's Mathew Katz has more.
We've heard a lot about teacher merit pay over the past several months. Many districts around the country are experimenting with systems that determine teacher pay based on their own performance and their student's test scores. Right over in Eagle County, they've been using a performance pay system for years. And the Obama administration is paying attention -- they want to spread a system like Eagle's across the country. KDNK's Mathew Katz took a visit to Eagle County to find out more.
Today we conclude our look at hunger in the valley and around the state by hearing about the federal programs meant to prevent it. There are dozens of different hunger prevention programs provided by Washington, but here in Colorado, they often don't reach people in need. KDNK's Mathew Katz took a look at why.
While we've been doing a number of stories on hunger in the valley over the past few weeks, the students at Yampah Mountain High School have also been learning about hunger. Friday was World Hunger Day, and they had a special all-day session on hunger and poverty. KDNK's Mathew Katz visited the school at lunchtime, where the students were served a very unique meal.
A week ago, the Hispanic community in the Valley was shocked to hear that Edgar Niebla had been detained by immigration authorities, and was set to be deported to Mexico. Niebla had grown up in the Valley after being brought here at a young age, had gone through the police academy, and has been an active campaigner for the immigrant rights movement. In an exclusive and candid interview, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke to Niebla about his experience
Since the Thompson Divide Coalition was formed in late 2008, they've worked to prevent gas drilling from happening in a rural area near Carbondale. Now the nonprofit is having trouble staying afloat and is nearly out of cash. KDNK's Mathew Katz reports.
Starting today, we'll be looking at food and hunger here in the valley -- and we're going to begin with the latter. With the recession still looming and with work hard to find, many people have found it more difficult to afford basic things like food. KDNK's Mathew Katz has a story about at our support system for the hungry, and how many more locals are relying on it.
Local immigration-rights activist Edgar Niebla was picked up and detained by immigration enforcement officials Wednesday morning. He was released yesterday afternoon. KDNK's Mathew Katz has more.
The work of 19 high school journalism students lands once a month in newspaper boxes, folded into the Sopris Sun. The Roaring Fork Rampage and the Sopris Sun are looking to town leaders for a little financial support. KDNK’s Marilyn Gleason tells the story.
It's official: Main Street will soon have a new bar: Carbondale Beer Works is set to open up late in the summer. KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke to the brewpub's owner about what they'll be serving up.
Today we finish up our series on crime in the Valley by focusing on a particular crime that allegedly took place just down the street from our studio in Carbondale. The crime was an unusual one for our town, because it was allegedly both violent and race-driven. KDNK's Mathew Katz has more. A note to our listeners: the following report contains racially sensitive language, including the n-word.
Our series on crime and abuse in the Valley continues today with a firsthand account from a parent whose child was molested. KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke to the woman yesterday about her experience. A warning: due to the nature of what happened, some of the following interview may be disturbing.
Last week, we brought you a variety of stories about crime and abuse in the Valley. One of the most common crimes we have here is domestic violence, and it's a problem that many see disproportionately affecting the immigrant community. KDNK's Mathew Katz took at look at the issues around domestic violence in that community, and brings us this report.
Yesterday, we heard about how common child abuse is in our valley. But after some of the worst cases abuse, what happens to the children involved? In Glenwood Springs, there's a special center that helps make things easier for children after they've been sexually abused. KDNK's Mathew Katz visited the Child Help River Bridge Center to find out more.
As much as we'd like to believe otherwise, child abuse is a common crime up and down the Roaring Fork Valley. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and as part of our continuing series on crime in the valley, we'll be looking at some of the agencies that deal with child abuse on a daily basis. Bruce Benjamin is the investigator with the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office in charge of dealing with crimes against children. He spoke with KDNK's Mathew Katz about what kind of abuse happens in the valley, and what the department is doing to prevent it.
When you hear about a crime on TV or on the radio, you usually hear about the person who did it -- the perpetrator. But what happens to the victim? KDNK's Mathew Katz decided to find out.
For the next few weeks, we'll be looking at crime and law enforcement in the valley, and you'll hear about the sort of crime that happens here that you may not know about -- and what police and regular citizens are doing about it. To start off, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with Garfield County Sheriff Lou Vallario about what kinds of crimes the sheriff's office has to deal with on a regular basis.
Several towns throughout the region held municipal elections yesterday. Stacey Patch-Bernot won the race for mayor in Carbondale. But election results were eclipsed by Town Trustee Ed Cortez who returned to the hospital after suffering complications from a heart attack Sunday night. KDNK's Marilyn Gleason has more.
Carbondale's local election is coming up next week, and to find out all the important information about where and how to vote, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with Cathy Derby, the town clerk, and the person in charge of making sure that polling goes off without a hitch. We also asked both candidates to give you their final pitch and answer why, in the end, they think you should vote for them. You can hear their complete, unedited answers, right here.
As we heard yesterday, one of the issues both of Carbondale's mayoral candidates are facing is the lack of affordable housing in the area. Home prices in Carbondale have been on the rise in recent years, and that threatens to price out many of Carbondale's current and potential residents. Both candidates see a partial solution in providing affordable housing to people essential to the town -- but who defines what's essential? KDNK's Mathew Katz has more.
This week, we're looking at the important issues being discussed in Carbondale's mayoral election. Today, we'll take a look at the issue of a changing Carbondale: as we continue to grow, will Carbondale remain the same place? KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with the candidates about the issue, and brings us this report.
All this week, we'll be looking at Carbondale's mayoral election, and explains what sets the two candidates apart. While both candidates are similar in a lot of ways, they also have been set apart on a few key issues, including how to determine when a town trustee has a conflict of interest. KDNK's Mathew Katz explains where both candidates stand.
The Carbondale mayoral election is coming up on April 6th. Between now and then, we're going to have a series of stories explaining the issues, where the candidates stand on them, and why you should care. But first, let's meet the candidates. KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke to both of them about why they think they're right for the job.
In a valley with so many different schooling options, traditional public schools may have fallen out of favour with many residents. KDNK's Mathew Katz took a look at why -- and if -- public schools are still a viable option.
After tonight’s meeting of the Carbondale BOT, the prospects for affordable housing for teachers and other essential workers should be better than ever. The town of Carbondale has entered a complicated arrangement with the RE-1 school district to develop affordable housing for teachers, police, government employees and others. KDNK's Marilyn Gleason reports
The stage is set for Carbondale’s April 6th election. But it’s less of a cliff hanger than in previous years. KDNK’s Conrad Wilson has the story.
Continuing our week of looking at local nonprofits, today we're shining the spotlight on Roaring Fork Family Resources Centers, a organization that tries to give local students and their families access to important services, like health and dental care. To find out how they do that, and what programs are coming up in the future, KDNK's Mathew Katz spoke with Katie Marshall, Events Coordinator with the organization.
Dozens of nonprofits gathered at the Church at Carbondale on Tuesday. The idea was to figure out how to support and strengthen each other in the current downturn. KDNK's Mathew Katz was there.
Today we're going to conclude our series on immigration in the valley by taking at look at the recent push for immigration reform. Since the election of President Obama, immigrant-rights groups here have ramped up efforts to lobby for changes to the immigration system. KDNK's Mathew Katz has the story of the forces pushing for -- and against -- immigration reform.
Over the last two decades, the number of immigrants moving to the Roaring Fork Valley has soared. But with a weak local economy, many are moving away to major cities like Denver or even returning to their home countries – all in search of work. KDNK’s Conrad Wilson reports.
Yesterday, as part of our series on immigration, we brought you the story of a Mexican man who illegally entered the country as a child, couldn't get a work visa, and ended up receiving a deportation order. All the legal wrangling involved in immigration cases can be confusing, and but today we're going to try to explain some of it in plain English. KDNK's Mathew Katz had a chance to speak to Jennifer Smith, an immigration lawyer with the Karp Neu Hanlon law firm in Glenwood Springs. She says that many immigrants are just as confused about the system as most Americans are, but they still want to do things by the book.
As part of our ongoing membership drive, KDNK is putting the spolight on other nonprofits in our community. KDNK's Steve Skinner and Steve Cole sat down with Linda Criswell, Executive Director of the Mt. Sopris Historical Society, to discuss her organization's goal of preserving Carbondale's history.
Many people in the valley have to drive down Highway 82 every day. But more goes wrong on the highway than just accidents. KDNK's Riley Skinner went for a ride down Highway 82 with Pitkin County Sheriff's Deputy Jesse Steindler to see what exactly the police have to deal with on the valley's busiest highway.
Carbondale trustees didn’t look as green as usual last night and nearly tossed out months of work by consultants to strengthen renewable energy requirements for residential buildings. KDNK's Marilyn Gleason attended a contentious meeting and brings this account.
The new library in Basalt is popular to say the least, and with a beautiful interior, relaxing atmosphere and a collection that caters to a broad variety of needs, it has every right to be. KDNK’s Riley Skinner visited the library and spoke with executive director Kristen Becker to find out more.
Carbondale’s hometown newspaper is one-year old this week. It was launched at a time when the industry was in flames and the local economy was sinking into recession. Its unlikely success is due partly to following a business plan unlike other newspapers. KDNK’s Marilyn Gleason explains.
Sir Walter Ratterman was a well-known member of the alternative energy community. In fact he taught classes with the Carbondale-based nonprofit, Solar Energy International. Ratterman was in Haiti when the earthquake hit nearly a month ago. For weeks friends and family waited for word. Sadly, this week, rescuers found Ratterman’s body buried in the rubble of the Hotel Montana in Port-au-Prince. KDNK’s Conrad Wilson has this remembrance.
The City of Aspen's May 2009 election has spiraled into a lawsuit that looks like it could finally make its way to court. Former Aspen Mayoral candidate Marilyn Marks wants access to ballot images to verify the method for counting votes. But so far the city has refused saying it would violate state law. On Thursday a judge scheduled a hearing for late March. KDNK's Conrad Wilson reports.
In a town that's experienced just about everything, it's safe to say Aspen's never seen a competition quite like this. This spring the town is home to the First Annual Western Slope Cannabis Crown. The idea is to foster information about the medical benefits of pot. KDNK's Conrad Wilson reports.
KDNK Community Radio in Carbondale has hired multimedia journalist Mathew Katz. Katz is KDNK's third full-time employee, joining Station Manager Steve Skinner and News and Public Affairs Director Conrad Wilson.
And with the New Year comes resolutions. We sent KDNK's Riley Skinner to find out what your New Year's resolutions are for 2010.
The 11th Native Gathering of the America's wrapped up with a press conference last week. It brought together indigenous peoples from North, Central and South America to Carbondale. The theme was forgiveness. KDNK's Will Evans is host of the program Shifting Gears. He followed the gathering closely and filed this special report.
The holiday's are here and while for many it's a time of celebration, for other's it's a time of need. Organizations like Lift Up do an wonderful job helping out those in need, but a small section of the mid valley area is often overlooked. KDNK's Conrad Wilson spoke with organizers hoping to reach a few more in need this holiday season.
In spite of the recession and building bust, a few local restaurants are getting into the spirit of the holiday and offering Thanksgiving feasts. KDNK's Marilyn Gleason talked to business owners who are putting the giving back into Thanksgiving.
On Monday the Aspen Police Department announced the death of Aspen resident Cheryl Ann Lurie was an accident. Lurie was found dead a week ago Monday near the Pitkin County Courthouse. KDNK's Conrad Wilson spoke with Aspen Police Chief Richard Prior yesterday.
On Thursday, Garfield County will host their first H1N1 flu vaccination clinics this year. Until now the vaccine has been reserved for health care workers. Now high risk patients will have access. KDNK's Conrad Wilson reports.
Carbondale's twice annual cattle drive is certainly entertaining, if not a reminder of more simple times. Twice yearly hundreds of cattle plod through town on their way to winter pastures. Luckily KDNK's Marilyn Gleason wasn't trampled, and brings us this audio postcard.
Locals working at ski areas are typically plagued by colds and flu during the winter season. With swine flu on the loose now, public health officials are planning for this winter's outbreak. Both seasonal flu and the swine flu virus are requiring more vigilance and immunization this year. KDNK's Marilyn Gleason reports on local and state preparations.
In Aspen, bears continue to get too close to people for their own good, and midnight trash raids are commonplace. A bear was euthanized in Aspen on Monday, bringing the total number destroyed by wildlife officials in Pitkin County this summer to nine. Listen to recent reports on bear activity.
Larry Gerbaz was found not guilty on both counts of arson in Carbondale's County Road 100 fire. KDNK's Conrad Wilson was at the Garfield County Courthouse when the verdict was read and filed this report.
The trial of Carbondale Larry Gerbaz continues this week. In a potentially precedent setting case, prosecutors have charged the rancher with arson. KDNK's Conrad Wilson reports.
The Country Road 100 fire that burned nearly 1000 acres last April is underway.
Solar panels stolen from the Carbondale Rec Center were recovered by police June 1. The panels - worth 30,000 dollars - were found in the back of a truck outside an apartment complex in Aspen. KDNK's Conrad Wilson reports.
Thieves stole 30 solar panels off the roof of the Carbondale Rec Center over the Memorial Day Weekend - one of the two "greenest" buildings in the state. City officials estimate the panels are worth $30,000 dollars. KDNK's Conrad Wilson reports.
Carbondale's Community & Recreation Center is a centerpiece of the town's green efforts. The building earned top honors from the US Green Building Council, which took into account numerous environmental enhancements, but the most obvious is a 52-kilowatt rooftop solar array angling toward the southern sum in three tiers of panels. KDNK's Marilyn Gleason has more.
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