NEWS

Delta County Commissioners rearranged their schedule Monday in order to attend a rally featuring Rick Perry. The Texas governor was touring with local state legislators to urge Republicans to get out the vote. KVNF’s Marty Durlin has more.

Headlines:

• Republicans lead early vote in Colorado
• Texas Gov. Rick Perry visits Delta
• Colorado mortgage loans paid off at high rate
• Naturita Library receives prestigious award
• Antero Resources selling all leases near Rifle
• Fee-Free weekend at Colorado National Monument

Improved access to broadband internet is starting to become a reality for Colorado, even the rural Western Slope. The EAGLE‑Net Alliance was given a grant in September 2010 to build the EAGLE‑Net a broadband network around the state. KVNF’s Ariana Brocious spoke to EAGLE-Net Alliance Regional Representative Patrick Swonger about the project and it’s regional impacts.

Headlines:

• Campaigns Work Overtime in Home Stretch
• West Nile Cases in Delta County Far Surpass Last Year
• EagleNET Brings Broadband Access to Colorado
• Increased Wildlife Danger with Time Change