Weekly news and analysis with Sopris Sun editor Will Grandbois and reporter Megan Tackett. Airs on KDNK every Thursday at 4pm.

This week, Sopris Sun editors reflect on the history of the nonprofit paper ahead of its 17th anniversary celebration this evening, and recap with Aubree Schiesser about the sold-out No Swipe Social dating game hosted earlier this month at the Crystal Theatre. Tune in to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

This week on Everything Under the Sun, The Sopris Sun speaks with the outgoing and incoming editors of its neighboring newspaper, The Crystal Valley Echo, on the heel of its sale earlier this month. Tune in to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

This week, The Sopris Sun speaks with siblings Aubree and Zach Schiesser about two upcoming live events at the Crystal Theatre: the No-Swipe Social, an in-person interactive dating game on Feb. 12, and an open-mic comedy night on Feb. 26. Tune in to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

On this episode of Everything Under The Sun, Maputo Mensah, director of the Logo Ligi Ghanaian dance troupe, joins Aspen Dance Connection director Fran Page for a preview of upcoming African drumming and dance events at Garfield County Libraries. Tune in to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

On this episode of Everything Under The Sun, musical botanist Penelope Thornton previews her upcoming spotlight at the Craft Wellness open mic series and Adam Gray drops in to share about an open mic in Redstone. Tune in to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

Today on Everything Under The Sun, a conversation with Carbondale Heritage Garden steward and historian Sue Gray and Historic Preservation Commission member Eric Doud about the future of Carbondale's past. Tune in to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

Today on Everything Under The Sun, Jodi Burgart speaks about the Mindful Me Playhouse in Carbondale, offering a safe and inclusive space for early childhood. Tune in to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK every Thursday at 4pm.

On this week's episode of Everything Under The Sun, the Sopris Sun editorial team reflects on its 2025 "Year in Review," on stands now, and helps ring in the New Year on KDNK. Tune in to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK every Thursday at 4pm.

On this episode of Everything Under The Sun, we speak with Hamilton Pevec, president of the Western Slope Mycological Association, about bringing the Fungi Film Fest to the Crystal Theatre. Tune in to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

Today on Everything Under The Sun, we hear from local blacksmith Vaughn Shafer about dragboarding and more. Listen to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

This week, Sopris Sun hosts speak with Saul Avila, a Good Samaritan who, along with the help of community, undertook a cleanup of an illegal trash heap on the south side of Red Hill. Listen to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

This week on Everything Under The Sun, we speak with Stephen Shapiro of Sopris Apps about Mountain Perspectives, a new online community hub in partnership with The Sopris Sun. Listen to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

The Sopris Sun speaks with Cecily DeAngelo of Roaring Fork Safe Passages and RFSP board member Tom Cardamone regarding his column in this week's paper, "Wildlife crossings make economic and ethical sense", and with Cecily DeAngelo Listen to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

On this episode of Everything Under The Sun, Sopris Sun contributing editor James Steindler interviews Aspen Community Theatre about its production of "Rumors" by Neil Simon, opening tonight at the Wheeler Opera House and running through the weekend. The show travels to the Ute Theatre in Rifle for another run next weekend, November 21-23, expanding access to the Colorado River Valley. Listen to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

Sopris Sun staff and interns speak about the first issue of The Sopris STARS, a new monthly youth insert in the newspaper, which printed last week. Listen to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

Today on Everything Under The Sun, local artist Cassidy Willey talks about her fluid, mixed-media, abstract landscapes on display at Carbondale's Main Street Gallery and the Joy & Wylde gallery in Redstone. Listen to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

This week on Everything Under The Sun, the Sopris Sun interviews part of the McMission team, a fresh local promotion and production company in the Valley. Listen to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

This week on Everything Under The Sun, we hear from Illene Pevec, Michael Thompson and Gretchen Hofmann about efforts to revitalize the grow dome at Roaring Fork High School.

Today on Everything Under The Sun, we hear from the Carbondale Rotary Club about their bike-a-thon event this Saturday raising money to fight the spread of malaria, a preventable and treatable disease. Listen to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

Today on Everything Under The Sun, Alex Harvey of The ReMemberers talks about their upcoming musical retelling of the Lindworm myth at True Nature on October 9. Listen to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

On this episode of Everything Under the Sun, James talks with Olivia Savard and Marlene Neidert of OMfluence marketing agency. Listen to Everything Under the Sun on KDNK.org every Thursday at 4pm.

This week on Everything Under The Sun we hear from Kyle Jason Leitzke,Anders Carlson and David James Smallwood about the upcoming 2nd annual Mountain Heart Men's Ceremony retreat at 13 Moons Ranch the weekend of September 26.

Today on Everything Under The Sun, local author Cari Shurman talks about her new book: "Tai Chi for Kids." That's Everything Under The Sun at 4pm, only on KDNK!

The Sopris Sun speaks with Kade Gianinetti and Carly Bollinger, the organizers behind Carbondale's 116th Annual Potato Days about traditions of old and some changes to expect at this year's celebration.

This week on Everything Under The Sun, host James Steindler interviews Jake Gottschalk about his work collecting data on the local bee population. Jake Gottschalk is western invertebrate and rare plant biologist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

This week's episode of Everything Under the Sun we learn more about Two Rivers Connect, an app designed to help cut down on single-occupancy vehicles commuting in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River Valleys.

This week on Everything Under The Sun, aikido trainer, wellness coach and local author Ann O'Brien introduces her newest book: "The Dance of Love."

On this week's episode of Everything Under the Sun, the Sopris Sun interviews youth participants who just wrapped up a week-long Environmental Podcasting and Reporting workshop offered in partnership between the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program and The Sun.

On this week's episode of Everything Under The Sun, we learn all about the Roaring Fork Drawing Club.

The Sopris Sun speaks with Mountain Fair Ambassadors Amy Kimberly and Kat Rich ahead of the 54 annual celebration this weekend.

On this week's episode of Everything Under the Sun, we hear from Japanese guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto as he returns to Carbondale with a performance at the Third Street Center.

On this week's episode of Everything Under the Sun, the Sopris Sun speaks with the Crystal Theatre Alliance and the future of Carbondale's favorite movie theatre.

On this week's episode of Everything Under the Sun, the Sopris Sun speaks with Ski Country Amateur Radio Club members following a ham radio Field Day last weekend held locally at CMC's Spring Valley campus.

On this week's episode of Everything Under The Sun, we speak with friends of local metal sculptor Bill Morrow about the legacy he left behind and the monuments we'll remember him by.

Fatherhood retreat invites introspection, healing

An interview with Wilderness Workshop Advocacy Director Erin Riccio about the Community Party on June 12, plus other updates from Wilderness Workshop.

Yesenia Benavides and Gus Richardson reflect on their time as interns at The Sopris Sun ahead of graduating on Saturday.


Carbondale's Wild Rose Education is directing the first annual Colorado Youth Climate Summit at the Third Street Center, May 2-3, and is “powered' by Lyra Colorado, according to Sarah Johnson, founder of Wild Rose Education. Many climate action and justice experts from governmental and non-governmental organizations will lead engaging workshops and plenary talks with participating youth.


Eric Berry speaks with James and Yesenia about the virtues of Rotary Club and KDNK Community Radio.


This week, The Sopris Sun speaks with Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteersabout its one-year high school internship program, Youth in Nature.

Clay Center's capital campaign expands impact

'Agaricus julius awaits crowning as state mushroom'

This week's guest is A.O. Forbes, local civics teacher and author of the monthly "Seeking Haystacks" Sopris Sun column.