WKRP Montrose Colorado

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We Know Real People - A weekly lifestyle radio show masquerading as a podcast about Montrose, Colorado and the surrounding areas. Community channel created to document the entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, dreamers, and everyday legends who make this corner of Western Colorado special. Think of it as public access for the streaming era — available on every phone, and every device you already own Start Listening. You might just recognize your next favorite neighbor.

  1. 1h ago

    4 Changes That Could Reshape Montrose City Government | Charter Amendment Debate

    This week on WKRP Montrose, the conversation turns to four proposed changes to the Montrose City Charter that voters will see on the November 3, 2026 ballot. (City of Montrose) The mayor and a city council member join the discussion to explain their different perspectives on how these proposed amendments could affect the way Montrose conducts elections, limits elected service, and oversees key city positions. The conversation covers: • Municipal Elections: A proposal to move city elections from April to November of even-numbered years, including arguments about voter participation, election costs, and the potential impact of larger state and federal races. • Term Limits: A proposed lifetime eight-year limit on elected service for City Council members, with differing views on fresh perspectives versus retaining experienced public servants. • Police Chief Oversight: A proposal requiring City Council approval of the City Manager’s decision to appoint or discharge the Police Chief. • City Clerk Oversight: A similar proposal requiring Council approval of the City Manager’s decision to appoint or discharge the City Clerk. • Finding Common Ground: Despite their disagreements over the amendments, the officials discuss the importance of working together on issues such as the city budget and other community priorities. The City of Montrose says the four proposed amendments were approved for placement on the November 3 coordinated election ballot. (City of Montrose) 🎙️ Watch the full WKRP Montrose conversation to hear both perspectives on the proposed charter changes and the issues voters will be considering. Get Montrose stories, events & local news in your inbox — free.⁠ https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe⁠ Thank you to our Underwriters for Making WKRP Montrose Possible: Clearnetworx -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEO⁠ NuVista Credit Union -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEV⁠ Flower Motor -⁠ https://linkly.link/2eIUO⁠ Atlasta Solar Center -⁠ https://linkly.link/2hs #WKRPMontrose #MontroseCO #MontroseColorado #CityOfMontrose #MontroseCityCouncil #LocalGovernment #WesternSlope

    4 Changes That Could Reshape Montrose City Government | Charter Amendment Debate

  2. Sep 22

    From 12 Students to 400: How Weehawken Is Changing Dance in the Western Slope | Natasha Pyeatte

    This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Natasha Pyeatte, Artistic Director of the dance program at Weehawken Creative Arts, to talk about her journey in dance and how a small local program grew into a thriving arts community serving hundreds of young people across the Western Slope. Natasha shares how she went from discovering dance at age four to earning Level 7 certification through the American Ballet Theatre, and how her passion for dance eventually led her to build Weehawken’s dance program from just 12 students. Dennis and Rob also talk with Natasha about: How Weehawken grew from a small program at the Wright Opera House into a regional arts organization. Teaching nearly 400 students every week with a team of 12 dance instructors. The organization’s nearly 490 classes and 2,700 enrollments over the past year. Weehawken’s new 10,000-square-foot facility with five dedicated classrooms. How Natasha’s family has helped build costumes, sets, and productions over the years. Why Weehawken focuses on creating an inclusive environment where kids from communities across the Western Slope can come together. The upcoming Nutcracker Remixed, featuring ballet, hip-hop, tap, jazz, aerial arts, and more. What’s next, including Peter Pan coming in the spring. From dance and aerial arts to visual arts and community events, Weehawken Creative Arts has become much more than a place to learn dance—it’s a place where young people can find community, creativity, and confidence. 🎙️ Watch the full conversation with Natasha Pyeatte on WKRP Montrose. Get Montrose stories, events & local news in your inbox — free.⁠ https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe⁠Thank you to our Underwriters for Making WKRP Montrose Possible:Clearnetworx -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEO⁠NuVista Credit Union -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEV⁠Flower Motor -⁠ https://linkly.link/2eIUO⁠Atlasta Solar Center -⁠ https://linkly.link/2hsWS⁠ #WKRPMontrose #MontroseCO #WeehawkenCreativeArts #Dance #WesternSlope #ColoradoArts #MontroseColorado

    From 12 Students to 400: How Weehawken Is Changing Dance in the Western Slope | Natasha Pyeatte

  3. Sep 15

    From Dreams to Racetracks - Lena Enrique

    This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Lorena “Lena” Enriquez, a 21-year-old Montrose race car driver chasing a future in professional motorsports.Lena shares how movies like The Fast and the Furious and Gran Turismo sparked her passion for racing—and how she went from discovering the sport at 18 to competing in Spec Miata and simulator racing.But getting behind the wheel is only part of the challenge. Lena talks about the real cost of competitive racing, the importance of sponsorship, and what it takes to pursue a racing career without generational wealth. She currently works multiple jobs while helping care for her brother and putting money toward her racing dream.Dennis and Rob also talk with Lena about:How sim racing helps her practice braking, racing lines, and track technique.Why Spec Miata creates an even playing field where driver skill matters more than horsepower.How Leadfoot Racing’s rental program makes real-world racing more accessible.The $4,000–$5,000 cost of a typical race weekend—and what a full season can cost.Her goal of eventually reaching professional GT racing.The story behind her custom Aztec-inspired helmet and its connection to her Mexican heritage.Rebuilding a manual Mazda project car with her father.Lena’s story is about more than racing. It’s about finding a way into a sport that can be incredibly expensive—and being willing to work for the opportunity. 🏁 Watch the full conversation with Lorena “Lena” Enriquez on WKRP Montrose.Get Montrose stories, events & local news in your inbox — free.⁠ https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe⁠Thank you to our Underwriters for Making WKRP Montrose Possible:Clearnetworx -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEO⁠NuVista Credit Union -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEV⁠Flower Motor -⁠ https://linkly.link/2eIUO⁠Atlasta Solar Center -⁠ https://linkly.link/2hsWS⁠#WKRPMontrose #MontroseCO #LorenaEnriquez #LeadfootRacing #SpecMiata #Motorsports #RaceCarDriver #ColoradoRacing

    From Dreams to Racetracks - Lena Enrique

  4. Sep 8

    The Future of Recreation in Montrose

    This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Joey sit down with Justin Mashburn, Executive Director of the Montrose Recreation District, to talk about the past, present, and future of recreation in Montrose.With 21 years inside the Recreation District, Justin shares how a small community recreation program has grown into a major community hub—with more than 8,200 active members and programs serving people across the region.Dennis and Rob also talk with Justin about:* How the Montrose Recreation District serves a 500-square-mile area.* How smart financial planning is helping fund the new **Montrose Fieldhouse at Secret Creek** without increasing costs to taxpayers.* The district’s growing focus on **fee assistance, adaptive recreation, and Special Olympics**.* Why the beloved 40-year-old outdoor pool is reaching the end of its operational life.* How community feedback will help shape future recreation spaces.* New programs including middle school dance nights and **Generation Wild**.* Upcoming opportunities for the community to get involved, including the bilingual Fieldhouse open house and Youth Appreciation Day.From fitness and sports to family programs and adaptive recreation, the Montrose Recreation District has become an important part of what makes this community a great place to live.🎙️ *Watch the full conversation with Justin Mashburn on WKRP Montrose.*Get Montrose stories, events & local news in your inbox — free.⁠ https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe⁠Thank you to our Underwriters for Making WKRP Montrose Possible:Clearnetworx -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEO⁠NuVista Credit Union -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEV⁠Flower Motor -⁠ https://linkly.link/2eIUO⁠Atlasta Solar Center -⁠ https://linkly.link/2hsWS⁠Colorado Outdoors - https://coloradooutdoors.co/rivers-edge/#WKRPMontrose #MontroseCO #MontroseColorado #MontroseRecreationDistrict #Community #MontroseFieldhouse #WesternSlope

    The Future of Recreation in Montrose

  5. Sep 1

    They Served Our Country. Now Who’s There for Them? | Corey Roberts

    This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Corey Roberts, an Army veteran and former human intelligence collector who founded Sovereign Roots Retreat—a 30-acre, nature-based retreat in Delta, Colorado, created to help veterans reconnect, heal, and find community. Corey shares his own military background and why he believes veterans need more than traditional resources—they need trusted relationships with people who understand what they've been through. The retreat brings veterans together through hands-on experiences, peer support, and honest conversations around the campfire. Dennis and Rob also talk with Corey about: The veteran suicide crisis on the Western Slope and why local peer support matters. How Sovereign Roots uses nature, blacksmithing, fly fishing, equine groundwork, and other activities to bring veterans together. Why the retreat operates one weekend a month like a reserve drill. The importance of creating a space where veterans can lower their guard and talk openly. The organization's new Peer Support Specialist Training initiative. How veterans with lived experience can become "beacons of hope" for others. The challenges of running a completely volunteer-driven nonprofit. The upcoming Sovereign Roots Retreat golf fundraiser on September 12 at Devil's Thumb in Delta. This is a conversation about service, community, connection, and making sure the people who served our country don't have to face their struggles alone. 🎙️ Watch the full episode of WKRP Montrose and learn more about the people working to support veterans across the Western Slope. Get Montrose stories, events & local news in your inbox — free.⁠ https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe⁠Thank you to our Underwriters for Making WKRP Montrose Possible: Clearnetworx -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEO⁠NuVista Credit Union -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEV⁠Flower Motor -⁠ https://linkly.link/2eIUO⁠Atlasta Solar Center -⁠ https://linkly.link/2hsWS⁠Colorado Outdoors - https://coloradooutdoors.co/rivers-edge/#WKRPMontrose #MontroseCO #WesternSlope #Veterans #SovereignRootsRetreat #DeltaCO #VeteranSupport #ColoradoVeterans

    They Served Our Country. Now Who’s There for Them? | Corey Roberts

  6. Aug 26

    Edgar Quiroz of La Familia Music Group brings Montrose Colorado it first multi day music festival.

    his week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Edgar Quiróz — founder of La Familia Music Group (LFMG), musician, entrepreneur, and community advocate who is creating new opportunities for young people across the Western Slope.Edgar shares his journey from Guadalajara, Mexico, to Telluride and eventually to building a life and career in Colorado. He talks openly about growing up between cultures, finding his identity, and how those experiences helped shape the person and community leader he is today.At the heart of the conversation is LFMG Music Academy, a nonprofit built around four core values: Love, Family, Motivation, and Greatness. The academy gives local youth access to creative tools and mentorship through music, podcasting, video editing, graphic design, and entrepreneurship — including its free after-school program, In the Lab.Dennis and Rob also talk with Edgar about:- His childhood journey from Guadalajara to Colorado.- What it means to identify as Mexican and Mexican-American.- How La Familia Music Group evolved from a business into a nonprofit youth academy.- The creative facilities giving local kids access to music, podcasting, editing, and design.- How In the Lab helps young people explore their interests after school.- Teaching youth entrepreneurship through real-world projects like clothing brands and landscaping businesses. - Edgar's music career as EQ and his latest project, New Vintage.- Blending '80s funk and disco with modern hip-hop.- How Edgar used AI to create a vintage yearbook-inspired album cover.- The upcoming Exceed Auto Show at Friendship Hall.- The Common Ground Music & Arts Festival, a free three-day event raising money for LFMG Music Academy.- How community events like Common Ground can bring people together while supporting local businesses. -https://www.lfmgmusicacademy.org/commongroundMore than just a conversation about music, this episode highlights what can happen when young people are given a place to create, learn, build businesses, and find community.For Montrose, LFMG represents another opportunity to invest in the next generation — not just by giving kids something to do, but by giving them the tools, confidence, and support to build something of their own.🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations about Montrose, Colorado, and life on the Western Slope.Get Montrose stories, events & local news in your inbox — free.⁠ https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe⁠Thank you to our Underwriters for Making WKRP Montrose Possible:Clearnetworx -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEO⁠NuVista Credit Union -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEV⁠Flower Motor -⁠ https://linkly.link/2eIUO⁠Atlasta Solar Center -⁠ https://linkly.link/2hsWS⁠Colorado Outdoors - https://coloradooutdoors.co/rivers-edge/

    Edgar Quiroz of La Familia Music Group brings Montrose Colorado it first multi day music festival.

  7. Aug 17

    Montrose’s Next Big Band? Meet The Lost Junction Before Nashville

    This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with the Lost Junction Band, a rising local country group with big plans—and an even bigger trip ahead. The band talks about their upcoming trip to Nashville, where they'll attend the Josie Music Awards and represent Montrose on a much bigger stage. But before Nashville, Red Rocks, and whatever comes next, the band is right here in the Western Slope playing shows, building a following, and making music with the support of their family and community. Dennis and Rob also talk with the band about: Their upcoming Nashville trip and Josie Music Awards nomination. What happens during the Nashville networking and master-class events. The band's upcoming award ceremony on September 20. Their dream of eventually playing Red Rocks. The full Lost Junction lineup, including Derek Lynch, Caleb Olsson, and their manager—and mom—Katie Lynch. How family plays a huge role behind the band, including their sound team. Where to see Lost Junction live in Montrose and how to support them. Their music on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other streaming platforms. Why their newest merchandise is currently available primarily at their live shows. And, of course, why you might want to see them before the tickets get expensive. 🎸 Key Highlights 48:05 — Nashville & the Josie Music Awards The band explains what they'll be doing in Nashville, from networking and master classes to the big awards ceremony on September 20. 48:36 — Could Red Rocks Be Next? Dennis predicts the band could be headed for a Red Rocks performance—and the band isn't saying no. 49:01 — Meet the Rest of Lost Junction A shoutout to the band members who couldn't make the interview, plus the people behind the scenes who help keep the band moving. 50:46 — See Them Before They Get Big Dennis encourages Montrose to catch Lost Junction now, while you can still see them locally and even for free. 51:30 — Where to Listen & Support the Band Find Lost Junction on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and other major streaming platforms—and learn how to grab their merchandise at their shows. 🎙️ WKRP Montrose brings you conversations with the people, businesses, artists, and community leaders shaping Montrose and the Western Slope. Watch, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who loves supporting local music. Get Montrose stories, events & local news in your inbox — free.⁠ https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe⁠ Thank you to our Underwriters for Making WKRP Montrose Possible: Clearnetworx - https://clearnetworx.com/residential-... NuVista Credit Union - https://www.nuvista.org/loans/persona... Flower Motor - https://www.flowermotor.net/featured-... Atlasta Solar Center - https://atlastasolar.com/residential-... Colorado Outdoors - https://coloradooutdoors.co/rivers-edge/ #WKRPMontrose #MontroseCO #LostJunctionBand #WesternSlope #ColoradoMusic #Nashville #JosieMusicAwards #MontroseColorado

    Montrose’s Next Big Band? Meet The Lost Junction Before Nashville

  8. Aug 11

    Protecting Our Children: Michelle Gottlieb Reveals The Mission of The Dolphin House | WKRP Montrose

    WKRP Montrose Colorado and The Western Slope. Welcome to another episode of WKRP Montrose, broadcasting live from the ClearNetworx Studio in downtown Montrose, Colorado! In this episode, hosts Dennis and Rob sit down with Michelle Gottlieb, the Executive Director of the Dolphin House Child Advocacy Center.Serving the seventh judicial district—including Montrose, Delta, Ouray, San Miguel, Gunnison, and Hinsdale counties—the Dolphin House is a crucial 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting victims of child sexual and physical abuse. Michelle shares the heartwarming story behind the "Dolphin House" name and discusses how their residential, craftsman-bungalow facility provides a safe, trauma-informed environment where children can feel heard, believed, and secure.Discover how the Dolphin House collaborates with law enforcement, medical professionals, and child welfare advocates to provide forensic interviews, victim advocacy, and medical exams. Michelle also highlights the vital role the local community plays through donations, the Montrose Giving Club, and seasonal school supply drives. Finally, learn how you can transition from a bystander to an "upstander" by knowing how to report suspected abuse to the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:The origin story of the Dolphin House name and their mission in Western Colorado.How a non-clinical, welcoming environment helps reduce additional trauma for children.The roles of forensic interviewers, victim service coordinators, and medical specialists.The reality of child abuse statistics in rural communities and the importance of active reporting.How the Dolphin House supports staff resiliency and prevents professional burnout.Ways the local community can get involved through volunteering and donations.Connect with the Dolphin House:Website: https://www.dolphinhousecol.orgLocation: 735 South First Street, Montrose, COColorado Child Abuse Hotline: 1-844-CO-4-KIDS (1-844-264-5437)🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations about Montrose, Colorado, and life on the Western Slope.Get Montrose stories, events & local news in your inbox — free.⁠ https://wkrpmontrose.com/subscribe⁠Thank you to our Underwriters for Making WKRP Montrose Possible:Clearnetworx -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEO⁠NuVista Credit Union -⁠ https://linkly.link/2akEV⁠Flower Motor -⁠ https://linkly.link/2eIUO⁠Atlasta Solar Center -⁠ https://linkly.link/2hsWS⁠Colorado Outdoors - https://coloradooutdoors.co/rivers-edge/0:00 A Local Radio Station Podcast0:42 The Mystery Guest Revealed2:14 Building Community at Colorado Outdoors3:28 Meeting Michelle Gotautle9:40 Inside the Dolphin House17:55 The Legend of the Dolphin Pod30:54 The Montrose Giving Club42:50 Dealing with Vicarious Trauma#MontroseCO #WKRPMontrose #DolphinHouse #MontroseColorado #CommunitySpotlight

    Protecting Our Children: Michelle Gottlieb Reveals The Mission of The Dolphin House | WKRP Montrose
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We Know Real People - A weekly lifestyle radio show masquerading as a podcast about Montrose, Colorado and the surrounding areas. Community channel created to document the entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, dreamers, and everyday legends who make this corner of Western Colorado special. Think of it as public access for the streaming era — available on every phone, and every device you already own Start Listening. You might just recognize your next favorite neighbor.

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  • Creator
    WKRP Montrose Staff
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © WKRP Montrose Staff
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