Rocky Mountain Community Radio
News from the RMCR network across the inter-mountain West!
Latest Episodes
-
For a family in Silt, the loss of SNAP amid the government shutdown came at the worst possible time.
-
Longmont seniors and Northern Arapaho elders are deepening their sister-city relationship through reciprocal cultural exchanges, shared history, and emotional moments of connection rooted in land, memory, and healing.
-
A monthly book swap in Longmont helps keep books out of landfills while giving newcomers and book lovers a low-pressure way to build community.
-
The federal government set a deadline of November 11 for states to have a framework for allocating Colorado River water post-2026. The states missed that deadline, and have failed to produce an agreement.
-
A Moab resident discovered spray-painted graffiti in Arches National Park in the middle of the 44-day government shutdown. National parks have remained open during that time with little to no staff.
-
The Men's Shed chapter in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, brings good vibes to tackle serious themes
-
The seven states that use the Colorado River have until November 11th to present a basic plan to the federal government for how to allocate water in the river. But negotiations have been contentious, and spectators aren't sure whether there will be consensus.
-
The average farmer in the United States is nearing 60, and most are white men, according to federal data. But on Colorado's Western Slope, one program is trying to change that by training a new and more diverse generation of farmers in the principles of regenerative agriculture.
-
Major fire mitigation projects have been completed throughout the Roaring Fork Valley, but many insurers don't know about those initiatives. A new portal could identify which neighborhoods have invested in wildfire prevention.
-
The protest is happening outside of the ICE field office in Durango after a man and his two children were detained Monday morning. Advocates say the family is seeking asylum and has an active case. There were reports that officials responded with tear gas and rubber bullets.