Lacy "LP" McKay
Morning Edition Host / News DirectorLacy McKay is the News Director and Morning Edition Host at KSJD Community Radio in Cortez, Colorado. They bring years of experience in audio production and community-centered reporting, with a focus on rural issues, public lands, tribal affairs, and civic engagement in the Four Corners region. McKay has produced and edited news features, interviews, and podcasts for broadcast and digital platforms, and works closely with regional partners through Rocky Mountain Community Radio to amplify local voices and stories that might otherwise go unheard.
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Dryland farmers near Dove Creek face wind, wildlife, and rising costs as spring planting begins, despite better-than-expected soil moisture. -
Drought conditions in Cortez worsened after a warm, dry winter. Forecasters say drought is likely to persist across the West through spring. -
Ancient Greek astronomer Aristarchus of Samos proposed a Sun-centered model of the solar system centuries before Copernicus, challenging early views of the universe.
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Hot, dry, and windy conditions bring critical fire danger to western Colorado today, with Red Flag Warnings in effect. Cooler temperatures, rain, and mountain snow arrive Tuesday.
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Republican candidate for Montezuma County Commissioner Rodney Cox discusses fiscal priorities, taxes, and growth as he runs for Montezuma County commissioner after petitioning onto the ballot. -
The Forest Service plans to limit dispersed camping at Navajo Lake in the Lizard Head Wilderness, reducing sites from more than 50 to nine to protect water quality, wildlife habitat, and wilderness conditions.
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Hotels and tourism businesses near Mesa Verde report early spring bookings, while park construction and shifting travel patterns shape the season outlook. -
Authorities are investigating vandalism at a petroglyph site near Moab, where ancient rock art was defaced, prompting reminders to visit cultural sites respectfully.
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Near-record heat, low humidity, and gusty winds are increasing fire danger across the Four Corners, with critical conditions expected midweek.
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ZU Gallery in Cortez uses creative events like Limericks and Libations to draw local crowds during slower tourism months and shifting seasonal patterns.
