Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting Service partnered with Colorado Mesa University four years ago to build two television studios, an audio production room and a technical control room.
CMU students studying mass communication have the opportunity to use this new technology in a professional setting.
On Tuesday, April 25, Rocky Mountain PBS hosted a tour of the studio to community members, donors and non-profit organization members. Following the tour President and CEO of Rocky Mountain PBS, Amanda Mountain, shared her new vision for Rocky Mountain PBS.
“We are planning to continue telling the stories that would otherwise go untold and to evoke empathy from one Coloradan to another,” Mountain said.
The federal budget is a concern to all news stations since President Donald Trump took office. However, Rocky Mountain PBS is the only statewide news organization.
“Federal budget is 11 percent of our budget. If we have to lose federal budget, we will not close our doors,” Mountain said. “We would be committed to still produce the content your community desires.”
Dan Garrison is a producer and correspondent for Rocky Mountain PBS. Part time, he is also a Mass Communication professor. His classes focus on documentary styles and advertising.
“I am happy to be where I am today, working with students and community members to create the content that Grand Junction deserves,” Garrison said.
Dylan Hardy, Marketing and Communications Specialist of Hilltop in Grand Junction, was a guest at this tour.
“We think Rocky Mountain PBS is unbiased and a very important part of this community,” Hardy said. “We want them to know that they are supported and appreciated in Mesa County.”
Rocky Mountain PBS has partnered with a few college programs to create as much opportunities for learning, and interest in broadcast as possible. They have partnered with CMU, CSU-Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Fort Lewis.
“We plan to break down the barriers between the Media and community members, while teaching students along the way,” Mountain said.
