08/29/2024
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New baby chick-sized KHEN stickers just arrived.
Very demure, very mindful.
Stop by the KHEN studio and grab a free sticker!
WOW That's a lot of choices ! Enjoy this beautiful holiday weekend Be Kind Be Safe
Get a better look at: khen.org/live-music
πΈππ Hey Chaffee County! Cross the road to the School Zone tomorrow, Aug. 29th.
At 3:00, we'll chat with staff and new students from Horizons Exploratory Academy's "disorientation" crew.
At 4:00, we get ready for Friday's big Demon/Spartan game! Matt Flavin, head coach of the Buena Vista High School football team, and Matt Luttrell, head coach of the Salida High School Football team, talk to us about their programs and Friday's game. We'll also chat with former Demon assistant coach Kyle Graff about the historic rivalries between these teams.
Tune in to The Coop! π₯ π
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Special thanks to and Collegiate Peaks Bank for underwriting this station and the School Zone.
Mark Igel is the owner of the Taffy Shop in Estes Park that earlier this year was voted the No. 1 candy store in the country by USA Today. Igel is using the traditional taffy recipe that was developed nearly a century ago by the original owners of the Taffy Shop. In addition to the recipe, pulling the taffy is key to the success of the candy. Visitors to Estes Park get to watch the taffy pulling in action in the window of this historic candy store.
Hear more about this quintesentially American confection on the Regional Roundup on Thursday, 8/29 at 11 AM on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org to hear more.
This show features:
- A feature on a saltwater taffy store in Estes Park.
- A two way on the best pie recipe.
- A two way on the global cacao trade.
- A feature on foraging.
Weβre excited to announce that weβll be hosting a double-booking show of two great jambands from our local music scene. First up will be Fuzztron, which is still a very new band in Salida. This trio brings the funky jams that make you want to move your body and weβre here for it. After their set, theyβll make way for The Stray Dogs. If you havenβt seen them already, what are you waiting for? This band of local guys is one that we are always excited to have back because they get better every time we have them play for us. They are consistently adding new songs to their setlists and improving on the jams that we already know and love. It's cool to see their improvement and we're so happy for them because they're friends of ours. If you haven't seen them yet, you need to check out this show. If you've already seen them, we assume you'll be coming to this one. The music will start at 6:30 on Saturday and go late into the evening. We can't wait to party with you all.
See you at the Commanche Drive-In this Thursday!
Learn more at https://www.wearechaffee.org/documentary
Reminder: today at 10:00 we interview Greg Kenny, Cate Kenny and Kyle Johan, new "caretakers" of the Victoria Tavern. Tune in!
It's getting cooler out but the music is still so hot! Enjoy!!
Make Someone Smile !!
π»**NEW UNDERWRITER ALERT!**π»
We're blooming with pride to welcome Salida & Moffat Garden Supply as an underwriter. This local greenhouse sells all sorts of lovely, live things including perennials, annuals, vegetables and house plants. They also have fun pots, garden art and hydroponic supplies inside their shop. Their Salida location is just off HWY 50 on C Street and their Moffatt shop is at 909 Lincoln Avenue.
Thanks for bringing beauty to the world, ! Welcome to The Coop. π€
Rumors are true, Salida! The Vic is back! The Victoria Tavern officially reopens on Thursday, August 29th with Blue Recluse featuring Shawntel Royale live on stage.
This Friday at 10:00am, Jim Lofgren chats with owners Greg Kenny and Kyle Johan on-air about the events and the journey leading up to this historic grand opening. Tune in on 106.9 or stream at KHEN.org.
If you're as curious as we are, tune in! π»
Nancy Stevens is a true adventurer. The former Paralympian skier is also a record-setting mountain climber, and a relentless advocate for disability rights. While many of the sports Nancy enjoys require the assistance of a human guide, one of her favorite activities is to head out into nature with just her loyal dog, Winnie.
Hear Nancy's thoughts on how communities can become more inclusive and accessible on the Regional Roundup on Thursday, 8/22 at 11 AM on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org to hear more.
This show features:
- A feature on a former Paralympian skier, the first woman to summit the Grand Teton who is also a tireless advocate for disability rights.
- A feature Telluride's single-use plastic ban.
- A feature on two Jackson river guides who participated in an endurance reality TV show.
- A feature on an Indigenous fashion show.
This Friday, August 23 at 7pm we're so excited to have playing in the tasting room! If you haven't had a chance to watch this duo do their thing, we highly recommend you come check it out. You will not be disappointed!
Join us for happy hour at The Velveteen on Sept. 5th from 5:00 pm to 8:00pm to learn more about supporting The Alliance and for a screening of "Home in Paradise"! There will be light appetizers, a cash bar, and delicious cake for purchase. Twenty percent of proceeds benefit The Alliance. See you there!
A look back at Sunday's Music at the Mill fundraiser concert with Emily Scott Robinson!
Big thanks to Emily, the The Alliance - Empowering individuals beyond domestic and sexual violence, Guidestone Colorado, and Hutchinson Ranch! We hope to see you at the next event in September!
π**NEW UNDERWRITER ALERT!** π
Normally we might balk at the idea of letting a rooster into the henhouse, but on this occasion, we're stoked! Thanks to Pie Printing for underwriting us chickens here at The KHEN Coop.
Rooster Pie is a family owned print shop, they pull all their own screens, and they can tackle almost any project you throw their way (including TACKLE TWILL which we honestly knew nothing about until now but trust us, it's awesome).
Thanks for supporting The Coop, Rooster Pie! We look forward to years of partnership (and lots more cheesy puns about roosters and chickens). ππ€
We always welcome your help!
If you missed the interview we did with on Thursday, no worries. It's available on our homepage at https://khen.org. Tickets are still available at that very same location! She talked about how she arrived in Colorado, how her music career has developed, and opened up to Shelley Schreiner (ED at .chaffeecounty)about the inspiration behind her powerful song, "The Dress". Listen to the interview, and come to the show!
They'll be playing in the courtyard of the Velveteen Rabbit this afternoon. Featuring J.D. Henderson on guitar and vocals, Carey Hallett, guitars, Matt Fritz, bass, and Jonas Harlow, drums.
So, this is happening now in the coop... Never had a set-up like this. Gonna be live in about half an hour.
Beautiful weather, scenery, people & music, what's not to love about our area
Make Someone Smile Today !!
𦻠Tune into KHEN 106.9 tomorrow at 3 PM for an interview with Emily Scott Robinson.
She will be performing this Sunday evening at the Music at the Mill concert in Salida!
Check out her music here: https://www.emilyscottrobinson.com/music.
Fire investigators in Colorado have a new tool to help find out how wildfires start. Tune in to hear about Ash, the cutest new employee of Coloradoβs Division of Fire Prevention and Control on the latest RMCR Regional Roundup on Thursday, 8/15 at 11 AM on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org to hear more.
This show features:
- A feature on a dog who works with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
- A feature on fire resistant building materials.
- A feature on a tatoo artist turned water colorist competing in a recent Plein Air Art festival in Snowmass.
- A two way on building wealth in the Black community.
This Sunday!
Don't miss award-winning Oh Boy Records recording artist Emily Scott Robinson at the August "Music at the Mill" concert at the Hutchinson Ranch. This is a collaborative fundraiser for The Alliance, Guidestone, and KHEN π€
We hope to see you there!
πβ‘ KHEN's FM Radio feed is currently static--likely a problem with the tower on Tenderfoot. Stay safe, chickens! Stream us at khen.org and hopefully we'll be up and clucking soon.
π₯Be on the lookout, friends! We chickens have to stick together. π
In town to play the Salida Jazz Festival in Riverside Park, we had the pleasure of hosting them in the KHEN studio. Featuring Scott Jacobsen - sax and keys, Mike Jaramillo - drums, Daniel Murphy - guitar, Lukas Scarpetta - bass.
Tune in tomorrow at 11am for a visit to the studio from Basilaris. They'll be groovin' in Riverside Park tomorrow afternoon as part of the Salida Jazz Fest. We will live stream their visit.
Options, You want options? Lot's to choose from. Get out & Enjoy
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Tune in to KHEN 106.9 FM or khen.org on Thursday, 8/8 at 11 AM to hear the latest RMCR Regional Roundup.
This show features:
- A two way on the science behind smoke transport - why haze in the Rocky Mountain region is due to wildfire smoke in Canada.
- A feature on an adaptive sports event in Carbondale.
- A feature on the Palisade Sunday Farmers Market.
- A feature on the Sam Miguel Rodeo.
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Mark Igel is the owner of the Taffy Shop in Estes Park that earlier this year was voted the No. 1 candy store in the country by USA Today. Igel is using the traditional taffy recipe that was developed nearly a century ago by the original owners of the Taffy Shop. In addition to the recipe, pulling the taffy is key to the success of the candy. Visitors to Estes Park get to watch the taffy pulling in action in the window of this historic candy store. Hear more about this quintesentially American confection on the Regional Roundup on Thursday, 8/29 at 11 AM on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org to hear more. This show features: - A feature on a saltwater taffy store in Estes Park. - A two way on the best pie recipe. - A two way on the global cacao trade. - A feature on foraging. #RMCR #KGNU #KDNK #KUNC
Nancy Stevens is a true adventurer. The former Paralympian skier is also a record-setting mountain climber, and a relentless advocate for disability rights. While many of the sports Nancy enjoys require the assistance of a human guide, one of her favorite activities is to head out into nature with just her loyal dog, Winnie. Hear Nancy's thoughts on how communities can become more inclusive and accessible on the Regional Roundup on Thursday, 8/22 at 11 AM on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org to hear more. This show features: - A feature on a former Paralympian skier, the first woman to summit the Grand Teton who is also a tireless advocate for disability rights. - A feature Telluride's single-use plastic ban. - A feature on two Jackson river guides who participated in an endurance reality TV show. - A feature on an Indigenous fashion show. #RMCR #KOTO #KSUT #KSJD
They'll be playing in the courtyard of the Velveteen Rabbit this afternoon. Featuring J.D. Henderson on guitar and vocals, Carey Hallett, guitars, Matt Fritz, bass, and Jonas Harlow, drums.
Fire investigators in Colorado have a new tool to help find out how wildfires start. Tune in to hear about Ash, the cutest new employee of Coloradoβs Division of Fire Prevention and Control on the latest RMCR Regional Roundup on Thursday, 8/15 at 11 AM on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org to hear more. This show features: - A feature on a dog who works with Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control. - A feature on fire resistant building materials. - A feature on a tatoo artist turned water colorist competing in a recent Plein Air Art festival in Snowmass. - A two way on building wealth in the Black community. #RMCR #KUNC #KGNU #aspenpublicradio #KRCL
In town to play the Salida Jazz Festival in Riverside Park, we had the pleasure of hosting them in the KHEN studio. Featuring Scott Jacobsen - sax and keys, Mike Jaramillo - drums, Daniel Murphy - guitar, Lukas Scarpetta - bass.
Tune in to KHEN 106.9 FM or khen.org on Thursday, 8/8 at 11 AM to hear the latest RMCR Regional Roundup. This show features: - A two way on the science behind smoke transport - why haze in the Rocky Mountain region is due to wildfire smoke in Canada. - A feature on an adaptive sports event in Carbondale. - A feature on the Palisade Sunday Farmers Market. - A feature on the Sam Miguel Rodeo. #RMCR #aspenpublicradio #KVNK #koto
Earl Nelson and Company pay a visit to the Coop for River Flow Live, to play some tunes and share some tales. Earl Nelson - band lead and resonator, Greyson Medina - banjo, Stephen Huntley lead guitar, Will Sherman - bass.
The Rocky Mountain Welcome Center in Denver, an immigrant-led, community-based nonprofit that fosters understanding, and integration among immigrants, refugees, and Colorado residents. Tune in to the latest RMCR Regional Roundup on Thursday, 8/1 at 11 AM on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org to hear more. This show features: - A two way on the impact of dehumanizing political rhetoric targeted at immigrants. - A two way with the founder of the Rocky Mountain Welcome Center and its work with recently arrived Venezuelans. - A two way on the history of Buffalo Soldiers in the Rocky Mountain West. - A feature on DinΓ© Pride. #RMCR #KDNK #KRCL #RMPBS
A special volunteer unit of equine ambassadors are a striking representation of Jackson, Wyoming's old west roots roaming the streets on their steeds. But the mounted patrol's numbers are at risk. Tune in to the latest RMCR Regional Roundup on Thursday, 7/25 at 11 AM on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org to hear more. This show features: - A feature on using stilts to pick peaches in Palisade. - A feature on catfishing at nightime. - A feature on a mounted patrol unit in Jackson, Wyoming. - A feature on recent Ute games for young people. - A feature on rafters tackling the fabled rapids of Cataract Canyon in Utah, excerpted from Sound of Rushing Water documentary. #RMCR #RMPBS #KGNU #KHOL #KSUT #KSJD #KZMU
We love live music in the studio! These guys were so good....
Bird watching is a hugely popular activity in the Rocky Mountain region. We tag along with one group of birders along the San Miguel River in Telluride. Tune in to the latest RMCR Regional Roundup on Thursday, 7/18 at 11 AM on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org to hear more. This show features: - A two way (from the archives) with former Colorado Gov. Dick Lamm who spearheaded the opposition to the Winter Olympics in Colorado. - A feature on bird watching in Telluride. - An audio postcard on fire flies. - A two way on Dark Sky communities. - A two way on the Gunnison Valley Observatory. #RMCR #KOTO #KGNU #KUNC #KBUT
Democrats, Republicans and Independents spoke out against a polarized system in American politics during the recent Aspen Ideas Festival. Finding common ground was a common theme at several panels. Tune in to the latest RMCR Regional Roundup on Thursday, 7/11 at 11 AM on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org to find out more about the solutions that were discussed. This show features: - A two way with best-selling author Paolo Bacigalupi - A feature on finding solutions to polarized politics, a recent forum at the Aspen Ideas Festival - A presentation on evaluating media in the age of mis and disinformation #RMCR #KBUT #aspenpublicradio #KSJD
For more than three decades a retired educator from Ignacio has been bringing students from southwest Colorado to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. The annual trip has sparked curiousity in countless students. Tune in to the latest RMCR Regional Roundup on Thursday, 7/4 at 11 AM on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org to hear more. This show features: - A feature on students from Ignacio headed to Space Camp in Alabama - A keynote speech on the intersection of psychedelics and neurodiversity from the recent Aspen Psychedelics Summit - A two way with a researcher on how trees have memory #RMCR #KSJD #KSUT #aspenpublicradio #KZMU
Rawtools, a Colorado Springs nonprofit, is seeking to heal trauma from gun violence by working with blacksmiths to turn guns into art and garden tools. They host gun buyback events where people can hand in their weapons which are then transformed on site. Tune in to the latest Regional Roundup on Thursday, 6/27 at 11 AM on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org to hear more. This week's show features: - A feature on using an augmented reality app to get kids outdoors. - A two way on a swords to ploughshares non profit from Colorado Springs that turns guns into gardening tools. - A two way with a man from Kurdistan who now lives in Salt Lake City, he shares his experience of being a refugee in honor of June being National Refugee Awareness Month. #RMCR #KDNK #KRCL
Pride month is typically characterized by loud parades and rainbow floats surrounded by parties celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. But historically, pride is a tribute to the patrons of a gay bar in New York City who fought back against police raids at the Stonewall Inn. So there are lots of ways to honor that. This year, Carbondale-based nonprofit, Cook Inclusive, hosted a self-defense class as part of their Pride Week. Find out more on the latest episode of the Regional Roundup on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org at 11 AM on Thursday, 6/20. This week's show features: - A feature on why a landslide has resulted in the catastrophic failure of a major thoroughfare connecting Westering Wyoming and Eastern Idaho. - A short feature on the impact on drivers of the ongoing US 50 closure. - A Writers on the Range commentary on what resort towns can learn from Aspen. - A two way on the need to have Pride celebrations in rural communities. - A feature on a self defense class in honor of Pride month. #RMCR #KHOL #KVNF #KBUT #aspenpublicradio
Trees in urban communities are beneficial in many ways. They provide vital shade for increasing temperatures. However many communities are lacking in tree canopy. The City of Denver is working in Globeville to change that. Find out how they're doing it and why on the latest episode of the Regional Roundup on KHEN 106.9 or khen.org at 11 AM on Thursday, 6/13. This week's show features: - A two way with the author of Killdozer on the twentieth anniversary of the armored tank rampage in Granby, Colorado, and the disinformation that persists. - A feature on increasing tree canopy in one Denver neighborhood. - A feature on an all female wildland fire fighter crew. #KFFR #KGNU #aspenpublicradio
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