KMTS Connections is a Public Affairs Program which airs most weekdays around 12:30 PM. KMTS Connections is provided free of charge to any government agency, non-profit organization or event between Aspen and Parachute.
- KMTS Connections: Carbondale Wild West Rodeo -Listen HereThe Carbondale Rodeo returns to the Gus Darien arena Thursdays from June 1 through August 17. There are lots of changes this year, including no more BYOB and no more parking along County Road 100. But, there is a free shuttle option, beer and wine vendor onsite, and online reservation for premium parking spots. Learn more ...
- KMTS Connections: 4-H Shamrock ShindigTaylor Ruckman, Waylon Panter, and Elosia Capraro discuss this year’s 4-H Shamrock Shindig at the Garfield County Fairgrounds. More information, including a link to the online auction is available on the event page.
- KMTS Connections: Rifle Police Department Bicycle RodeoRifle Police Chief, Debra Funston and Public Information Officer, Angela Mills discuss the annual Bicycle Rodeo. The event happens Saturday, May 20 in the Police Department parking lot. More information can be found on the Facebook event page.
- KMTS Connections: Our Voice for the VoicelessOur Voice for the Voiceless founder, Marsha Weigum, describes her mission to help caregivers of special needs children. Everyone is invited to attend an early Mother’s Day event, this Friday (May 12) from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Rifle Branch Library. Any caregivers of children with special needs are especially encouraged to attend. For ...
- KMTS Connections: Roaring Forks Corks and KegsGlenwood Springs Education Fund Founding board members, Kristi Picore and Jeremy Joslin talk about their signature fundraiser and why it’s important. More information and tickets are available at glenwoodedu.org Last time the event sold out and they weren’t able to offer tickets at the door.
- KMTS Connections: NUTS Patio SeriesAnna, from the New Ute Theater Society, talks about the 2023 Patio Series, Thursdays from May 4 through June 1.
- KMTS Connections: Buddy Program – ProgramsBuddy Program Assistant Director, Brooke Bockelman and Community Outreach Manager Laura Seay discuss the Buddy Program’s 50th Anniversary, ongoing programs, and new programs which will begin this fall.
- KMTS Connections: Encourage, Nurture, Challenge Field DayEvery year, Colorado River BOCES coordinates Encourage Nurture Challenge Field Day for students with significant support needs. This year the event will happen at Rifle Middle School. Terri Arredondo, the significant support needs teacher at Rifle Middle School, explains that the event is about equity, valuing students, and helping them reach their potential. The students attend ...
- KMTS Connections: Buddy Program Call for VolunteersThe Buddy Program, a youth mentoring program, is looking for volunteers to become Big Buddies and spend time with young people in the Aspen to Rifle area. Assistant Director, Brooke Bockelman and Community Outreach Manager Laura Seay say Big Buddies act as mentors and are trusted adults who can help youth develop and expand their ...
- KMTS Connections: Grand River vs. Valley View Charity Basketball GameOn May 11th, a charity basketball game will be held between staff from Grand River and Valley View at Coal Ridge High School. The event is a fundraiser for A Way Out, an organization that supports people with addiction. The idea for the game was initiated by Dr. Kevin Coleman from Grand River during one ...