This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Brian Calvert, Editor-in-Chief for High Country News. Brian shares why, in a time when newsrooms are shrinking, High Country News remains strong and growing.

2/23/19 - West Elk Word: Brian Calvert, High Country News, Part 1

KBUT is a community radio station serving Gunnison County, Colorado. Broadcasting since 1986, KBUT serves the Gunnison Valley through diverse on-air programs, volunteer opportunities open to all community members, and ongoing support for the area’s nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Community radio is a significant facilitator of democratic ideals and civic participation and is an invaluable community resource, particularly for a rural and remote area such as Gunnison County.