Every Wednesday from 4:30-5:00 p.m. we offer a public affairs program highlighting local issues of concern to residents and those who care about what’s happening in Grand County. Our guests include local non-profit leaders, town and county leaders, artists, local youth, athletes and more.
KFFR Public Affairs
Written by KFFR on October 3, 2023
Upcoming Episodes
Past Episodes
Rob Clemens, Executive Director of the Fraser River Valley Housing Partnership, and Robyn Wilson, who is on the board of directors for FRVHP, came to KFFR studios to discuss their work with developing affordable housing in the region. In the interview, they discuss the role of Average Median Income, their process for building affordable housing, […]
Merrit Linke joined Samantha Missey and Shanna Ganne joined Ryan Wilson in the KFFR Studios to participate in the first discussion surrounding 150 years of history in Grand County. The topic of conversation focused on homesteading and the role it had on early settlers to the region. Listen to the full interview below.
Indiana University professor of Religious Studies, and local DJ SQ1, sat down with Ryan Wilson to discuss his current work God is With Us: War Russian Orthodoxy and the West. They discuss the history of Russia, and how the Eastern Orthodox Church has influenced the state since the Great Schism in 998. Hear the full interview below.
Ryan Wilson sat down with the new CEO for Steamboat Orthopedic and Spine Institute Ryan Albrecht and Forest Pecha, Clinic Outreach Director, to discuss orthopedic needs in Grand County. They discuss their background skiing at Winter Park Resort and with the US National Team, watching Bode Miller win Gold, and some of the new technology […]
Parks Thomson and Connor Nelson discuss the Winter Park Film Festival, some of the lessons they have learned, what is in store for 2024, and their upcoming fundraiser on April 12th where they will screen Downhill Racer. a 1969 film starring Robert Redford. Stunt skier and local legend Bob Singley will also be there, talking […]
James McConnell talks with Ashton Forbes about the disappearance of Malaysian Flight 370.
Learn about the different arguments for and against the Downtown Development Authority that will be on the Town of Fraser ballots for the April election. Sarah Catanzarite from the town discusses the actual proposal and Bob Wolf and Ryan Wilson discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this issue.
Andy Miller, President of the Upper Colorado Watershed Team (UCWET), joined Ryan Wilson in the KFFR studios to discuss the role of UCWET in protecting our watershed. They talk about Andy’s long history in the county, his work with UCWET, and their fundraiser on March 2nd, Woods, Wolves and Water. Hear the full interview below.
DJ Abby talks about the Fraser Experimental Forest with Banning Starr, Research Scientist with the Forest Service.
Learn about all things nordic and Grand Nordic in Grand County with founder, Dianna Rau.
Learn about Grand Kids Learning Center with Board VP Rebecca Rudell and Executive Director Ashley Bobo.
Brian Blumenfeld, founder and commissioner of the Grand Lake Pond Hockey Classic, came to KFFR studios to discuss the tournament on Saturday, February 3rd. In our conversation we discuss the origins of the event, its hyper-local nature, and how it is more of a tailgate party than a professional corporate event. If you don’t know […]
A look at the state of and the importance of tourism throughout Grand County with longtime local and Grand County Tourism Board leader Gaylene Ore.
Meara McQuain gives an overview of the Headwaters Trails Alliance and their work managing more than 1,000 miles of trails in Grand County.
Ryan Wilson sat down with Anne Ladd, CEO of Peak Health Alliance, to discuss the importance of bringing more affordable health care to Grand County. In the conversation they discuss the way health insurance is working, the Summit Paradox and some insurance options for small businesses. Listen to the full interview below:
Mary Ann Kersteins, Treasurer and Jennifer Gelbhaus, President of Grand County Pet Pals joined Steve Skinner in the studio to talk about the recent fundraising success of their organization and their intentions to build a new shelter in Grand County. Find out about their mission and the work they do to keep our animals safe […]
Polly Gallagher, Executive Director of the Grand County Library District and Tallie Gray joined Steve Skinner in the KFFR studios to announce and read the winners of the Halloween Short Story Contest. They also spoke about programs that are county-wide within the library district and how the district is growing throughout the county.
Steve Skinner sat down with Megan Ledin from the Grand Foundation to discuss Colorado Gives Day, the Hope Fund, and the work of the Grand Foundation to make our county a better place.
The Fraser River Valley Lions Club is the largest philanthropic organization in Grand County. Bob & Jan Boynton, Mark Wanning, and Tim Myers joined Ryan Wilson in the studio to discuss the upcoming Festival of Trees and the many events they sponsor to support this community. Listen to the full interview below.
On Wednesday, November 15 KFFR DJ Craig Dahl spoke with Programs Director Mary Ann Degginger and Nordic Director, Parker Anderson of the YMCA of the Rockies at Snow Mountain Ranch. Using his background working with Camp Chief Ouray and the YMCA of the Rockies for 20 years, they discussed opening dates, conditions, and trails at […]
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