YouthZone is bringing back its long-running “Kiss & Squeal” fundraiser as part of its 50th anniversary celebration, kicking off with a fun community event in Rifle and culminating at a gala on May 1st at Hotel Colorado. The campaign features local teams and individuals raising money, with the top fundraiser earning (or enduring) the honor ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: YouthZone’s Kiss -N- Squeal Returns for 50th Anniversary Celebration appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.

In this episode of KMTS Connections, Mary Cloud from River Bridge Regional Center shares an overview of the organization’s role in supporting children and families impacted by abuse. River Bridge provides a safe, child-friendly space for forensic interviews, advocacy, mental health services, and medical care—all at no cost. Mary highlights how their work not only ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: River Bridge Regional Center & Child Abuse Prevention Month appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.

Liberty Classical Academy’s upcoming production of Once Upon a Mattress promises a lively, humorous twist on the classic “Princess and the Pea” story, featuring colorful characters, energetic dance numbers, and live music. Director Trea Traver and student performers highlight the unique approach this year, including double-casting for key roles like Princess Winifred and Queen Aggravain, ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Liberty Classical Academy’s Once Upon a Mattress appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.

In this episode of KMTS Connections, Mary Evans of the Middle Colorado Watershed Council shares details about the 2026 Fire & Water Speaker Series, a three-part community event focused on how water, wildfire, and people shape life in the Colorado River Basin. Drawing on her background in ecology and data science, Mary talks about the ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Middle Colorado Watershed Council’s 2026 Fire & Water Speaker Series appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.

EXTRA! EXTRA! Due to the closure of Roaring Fork Schools on Friday, February 20th because of weather and travel safety concerns, opening night of Newsies has been canceled. Saturday’s performance will now be the first show. Anyone who purchased online tickets for February 20th can request a refund or move their tickets to another performance. ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Glenwood Springs High School Brings “Newsies” to Life appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.

Ali from YouthZone joined KMTS Connections to share the exciting return of “Kiss n’ Squeal,” the organization’s beloved (and unforgettable) pig-kissing fundraiser. After an 11-year hiatus, the event is coming back in 2026 to celebrate YouthZone’s 50th anniversary. Originally launched in 1991, Kiss n’ Squeal raised more than $1.3 million over two decades by rallying ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Return of Kiss n’ Squeal for YouthZone’s 50th Anniversary appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.

In this episode of KMTS Connections, representatives from River Bridge Regional Center, Health Solutions West, and Advocate Safehouse Project join the conversation to talk about the 36th Annual Garfield County Humanitarian Awards. Nominations are open through February 27 at 4 p.m., and community members are encouraged to recognize individuals of all ages who make a ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: 2026 Garfield County Humanitarian Awards appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.

In this episode of KMTS Connections, Cynthia Jenness and Kalli Wilson from the Graham Mesa Elementary PTO share details about the upcoming Daddy-Daughter Dance on February 21. Open to all father figures and elementary-aged girls, the event is a long-standing community favorite focused on making memories and having fun. Guests can enjoy music from a ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Graham Mesa Elementary PTO Daddy-Daughter Dance & Other Community Events appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.

The latest KMTS Connections spot highlights Symphony in the Valley and their annual Symphony Swing fundraiser, themed “Putting on the Glitz.” Maestro Kelly Thompson, along with singers Warren Lucio and Heidi Rovig, chat about this big band–inspired celebration happening Friday, February 13 at the Ute Theater and Saturday, February 14 at the historic Hotel Colorado. ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Symphony in the Valley Puts on the Glitz with Symphony Swing appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.

This episode of KMTS Connections features a conversation with Alicia Gresley, Executive Director of the Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership, and Ari Lewis, the partnership’s new Program and Community Manager. They discuss the launch of the Idea Factory, a new four-week virtual cohort program brought to the region in partnership with Startup Colorado. The ... Read more The post KMTS Connections: Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership & Startup Colorado’s Idea Factory appeared first on Your Brand of Country, KMTS.