http://www.gunnisontimes.comGunnison Country Times, featuring interviews with newsmakers and culture makers in the Gunnison Valley of central Colorado.]]>enNews CommentaryAlan Wartes Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0016cce64299e54ffd63b9d4fac840e6.jpghttp://www.gunnisontimes.comWed, 12 Mar 2025 20:26:23 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsAlan Wartes Mediapublisher@gunnisontimes.comThink Radio is a weekly production of the https://www.gunnisontimes.com, featuring interviews with newsmakers and culture makers in the Gunnison Valley of central Colorado.Gunnison Country Times, featuring interviews with newsmakers and culture makers in the Gunnison Valley of central Colorado.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-jodi-payne--64847129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64847129Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:25:40 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Jodi Payne, executive director of the Gunnison Country Food Pantry. She discussed her journey from volunteering in a shelter in Marquette, Michigan, to leading the food pantry in...2841foodpantry,gunnison,gunnisontimesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-alysa-vandenheuvel--63146398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63146398Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:20:44 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode, Alan Wartes interviews Alyssa VandenHeuvel, the new executive director of the Gunnison Arts Center, about her return to the role and the recent renovations. Alyssa discusses the challenges and opportunities ahead, including completing...1525gunnison_arts_center,gunnison_timesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-alex-mccrindle--62670353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62670353Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:14:24 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Times Sports Editor Alex McCrindle about the challenges and rewards of covering sports in the Gunnison Valley. Alex is a former high school athlete himself and shares why he thinks small town...1591falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-kathleen-curry--62292649https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62292649Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:27:28 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsKathleen Curry is a Colorado native and resident of the Gunnison Valley. She served in the Colorado State House as a representative from 2005 to 2010, and is currently the Democrat nominee in the running for Colorado's House District 58 she has 25...3102colorado,election,hd58,legislaturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-larry-don-suckla--62292684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62292684Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:27:09 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsLarry Don Suckla is a former Montezuma Montezuma county commissioner who served eight years until leaving office due to term limits in 2020 he was Colorado commissioner of the year in 2017 Mr. Suckla is currently the Republican candidate for...2954colorado,election,hd58,legislature,sucklafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-marisela-ballesteros-celestino--57297506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57297506Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:03:24 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with incoming Gunnison City Council member Marisela Ballesteros-Celestino.2532falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-diego-plata--57297504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57297504Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:52:49 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with incoming Gunnison City Council member Diego Plata.3542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-matt-schwartz--57297503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57297503Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:52:06 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with incoming Gunnison City Council member Matt Schwartz.3250falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-scott-frazier--57297502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57297502Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:51:09 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with incoming Gunnison City Council member Scott Frazier.2488falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-lisa-henry--57194971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57194971Wed, 11 Oct 2023 13:03:32 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Lisa Henry, candidate for a seat on the Gunnison Watershed School District school board.2934falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-anne-brookhart--57051184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57051184Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:09:20 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Anne Brookhart who is a candidate for reelection to the Gunnison Watershed School District school board.2455falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-mark-vanderveer--57051189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57051189Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:05:15 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Mark VanderVeer, a candidate for a seat on the school board of the Gunnison Watershed School District.2396falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-dr-jody-coleman--56858869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56858869Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:11:44 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Dr. Jody Coleman, a candidate for a seat on the school board of the Gunnison Watershed School District.2574falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-greg-kruthaupt--56857977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56857977Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:36:11 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Greg Kruthaupt, a candidate for a seat on the school board of the Gunnison Watershed School District.4364falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-jacob-spetzler--50710149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50710149Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:42:13 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this week’s episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Jacob Spetzler about his passion, role and involvement as a Photo Journalist and Photo Editor.2350journalism,newspaper,photographyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-phil-weiser--50651740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50651740Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:53:24 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this week’s episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Phil Weiser about his role as Colorado's Attorney General and candidacy for reelection.1550falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-jessica-young--50488311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50488311Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:11:44 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this week’s episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Jessica Young, longtime professor and administrator at Western Colorado University. Young has just been appointed to fill the newly created office of...2310gunnison,westernfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-rich-evans--50407088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50407088Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:52:42 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Rich Evans about his candidacy for Gunnison County Commissioner and his vision for the future of the valley.2204commissioner,gunnisonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-laura-puckett-daniels--50297880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50297880Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:10:56 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Laura Puckett Daniels about her candidacy for Gunnison County Commissioner and her vision for the future of the valley.2974commissioner,county,gunnisonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-water-in-the-west--50217969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50217969Wed, 15 Jun 2022 21:46:12 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with audio journalist Stephanie Maltarich about her series of public radio stories investigating water issues in an increasingly arid West.1396gunnison,headwaters,kbutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-rural-health-care-what-a-community-needs--50002357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50002357Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:57:14 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Gunnison Valley Health CEO Jason Amrich about his new role in the community and the recently completed GVH Community Health Needs Assessment.2380amrich,gunnison,gvh,healthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/think-radio-a-life-in-public-works--50001854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50001854Mon, 30 May 2022 19:54:10 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with retiring Gunnison County Public Works Director Marlene Crosby. After 37 years overseeing everything to do with county roads, bridges and utilities, Crosby is...2198crosby,gunnison,timesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-slice-of-skimo-history--48762528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48762528Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:56:04 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Crested Butte ski mountaineering racer Cam Smith. He recently made history by being the first American to stand on the podium at the International Ski...2013falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/farming-korean-style--48694727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48694727Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:44:45 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Gunnison gardener Heidi Zimmerman about Korean Natural Farming — a technique for harnessing the power of local mycelia to build healthy soils.1633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pink-in-the-rink--48633207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48633207Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:55:49 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Gunnison Country Times publisher talks with Cattlemen's Days Tough Enough to Wear Pink Executive Director Heidi Sherratt about the upcoming Pink in the Rink ladies hockey tournament and fundraiser. They are joined by...1337falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grow-where-you-are-planted--48394580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48394580Fri, 21 Jan 2022 20:08:57 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of ThinkRadio, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Gunnison Gardens owner and local resiliency wise woman Susan Wyman.2423farming,foodsecurity,gunnison,resiliency,sustainable agriculturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hardwood-and-harmonies--48182884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48182884Wed, 05 Jan 2022 22:48:35 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn talks with local luthier Matt Lackey about his love of woodworking and music.2537falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bains-coach-of-the-year--48030745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48030745Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:06:32 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Western Colorado University football coach Jas Bains — about the team's remarkable championship season and his own crowning as the American Football Coaches Association Division II...1563falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faith-and-the-social-activist--47741015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47741015Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:22:43 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Ian Wrisley, pastor of the Gunnison Congregational Church. Wrisley has been an outspoken participant in recent controversial conversations about the alleged teaching of Critical...3633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bash-keeps-going-and-going-and--47527287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47527287Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:40:22 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Times podcast producer Anna Coburn sits down with distance runner Bash Walio about his love for running, his aspirations and what brought him to the Gunnison Valley 10 years ago.1695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-for-justice--47189339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47189339Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:54:24 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with constitutional rights activist David Justice. Among other things, the conversation delves into his recently lawsuit agains the Gunnison Watershed School District, with three other...3238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-compass-for-crested-butte--47071265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47071265Wed, 20 Oct 2021 23:55:52 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Crested Butte Community Development Director Troy Russ and Long-range Planner Mel Yemma — about the recently launched Community Compass in Crested Butte. It's a comprehensive...2173falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-artist-s-life--46541077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46541077Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:56:08 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsThink Radio is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with Gunnison artist extraordinaire Enid Holden about her journey from South Africa to Colorado — and the role the arts have played in...2447falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rob-santilli-says-so-long--46445839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46445839Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:35:02 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsThink Radio is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with outgoing CEO of Gunnison Valley Health Rob Santilli about his personal story — and his perspective on the present and future...3451falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sculpting-the-new-wild-west--46337053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46337053Thu, 02 Sep 2021 00:22:12 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsThink Radio is a production of the Gunnison Country Times. In this week's episode, Times Publisher Alan Wartes talks with longtime Gunnison teacher, coach and school superintendent Doug Tredway — about his post-retirement career as a bronze sculptor.1785falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nancy-chisholm-interim-president-of-western-colorado-university--46144892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46144892Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:22:44 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Nancy Chisholm, interim president of Western Colorado University in Gunnison, Colorado. The conversation explores her rise from undergraduate student in the late 80s to university...2547chisholm,gunnison,westernfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kathy-simillion-gunnison-county-clerk-and-recorder-and-diane-folowell-director-of-elections--46056323https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46056323Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:49:38 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, Times publisher Alan Wartes talks with Kathy Simillion, Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder and Diane Folowell, director of elections, about the current battleground that elections have become in America — and what it's...2636elections,gunnisonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rob-whiting-on-his-31-year-career-with-the-gunnison-police-department--45875944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45875944Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:14:45 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, host Alan Wartes talks with Rob Whiting on the eve of his retirement from the Gunnison Police Department after 31 years of service. Whiting's first love throughout his career was working with young people in schools to...2382falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stu-asay-incoming-chair-of-the-gunnison-county-republicans--45786550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45786550Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:00:13 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsIn this episode of Think Radio, host Alan Wartes talks with Stu Asay, the newly elected chairperson of the Republican Party in Gunnison County.1902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-norton-tourism-and-prosperity-partnership-executive-director--45687579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45687579Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:04:47 +0000Gunnison Times PodcastsOn this week's episode of Think Radio, host Alan Wartes talks with Tourism and Prosperity Partnership executive director John Norton. TAPP has recently taken the unprecedented step of shutting off summer marketing of the Gunnison Valley, to help...2558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mike-dawson-talks-cattlemen-s-days-2021--45606621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45606621Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:00:12 +0000Gunnison Times Podcasts1788cattlemens,gunnison,rodeofalsefull