The American Southwest: Film Screening & Filmmaker Talk
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Vaudeville Theater, Glenwood Springs
Follow the Colorado River from alpine headwaters to desert delta in this visually stunning feature-length documentary. Stay for a post-film conversation with filmmaker and conservation biologist Ryan Olinger, offering behind-the-scenes insight and facilitated community dialogue.
Advance $20 tickets available at midcowatershed.org/events/2026/the-american-southwest; day-of-show tickets are $25.
Firewise Futures: Readiness & Resilience in the West
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 5:30–8 p.m.
Ute Theater, Rifle
Wildfire is reshaping the West — are we ready? The movie Elemental confronts wildfire risk through powerful documentary storytelling, followed by an expert panel discussion. The event also features a hands-on, family-friendly fire safety simulator from the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control, offering practical, take-home preparedness knowledge for all ages.
Admission by donation. Advance RSVP requested at midcowatershed.org/events/2026/firewisefutures.
Sponsors
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council’s 2026 Fire & Water Speaker Series is presented by the historic Hotel Colorado and made possible through the generous support of our community partners.
RESILIENCE sponsors: Chevron, Colorado River District, Farmers Insurance Lydia Allen Agency, Greater Rifle Improvement Team (GRIT), Holy Cross Energy, Kissner General Contractors, Inc., KMTS
MITIGATION sponsors: Alpine Bank, Garfield & Hecht, Wright Water Engineers
PREPAREDNESS sponsors: Balcomb & Green, Gearheads Outfitters, Spheros Environmental, The Ute Theater
RESPONSE sponsors: Glenwood Hot Springs, Kumar & Associate, Stifel and Colorado Office of Film, Television & Media