Tom Yoder
Executive DirectorTom worked as an archaeologist in the Four Corners area for many years before his passion for radio and storytelling brought him to KSJD. He first volunteered as a DJ at the station in 2004 and served on the Community Radio Project's board of directors before joining the staff as the Programming & Media Director in 2010, and took on the role of Executive Director in 2023.
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KSJD's Tom Yoder talked with Natalie Binder, one of the founders of CampV, about how it came to be and what visitors can expect to experience there. KSJD is giving away a two-night stay in a cabin at CampV as our fall fund drive early bird prize. Click on the "Donate" link to get entered! -
The Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative provides programs and resources to help students in rural areas explore different pathways as they start their careers. -
Veterans who served at the Nevada Test and Training Range over the past 50 years are experiencing health issues that many of them attribute to exposure to radiation and other contamination during their time there. -
Local high school students involved in the Youth Leadership Council are tackling several issues, including youth mental health, cost of living, and substance abuse. -
Students from the Montezuma-Cortez High School drama department talk about their roles in their upcoming performance of "Hello, Dolly" -
The Sunflower Troupe is bringing "Daydreams and Nightmares", two one-act plays, to the Sunflower Theatre starting this Friday, May 12th. KSJD's Tom Yoder talked with Hattie Miller, who is directing the plays, about what audiences can expect at the performances, her experience in acting and directing, and the value of community theatre in rural areas. -
KSJD's monthly Veterans Affairs program is back, airing on the last Friday of the month with information important to vets in the Four Corners area. This morning KSJD's Tom Yoder talks with Bert Valencia of local VFW Post 5231 about the services being provided to vets through the Montezuma County Veterans Service Office, how veteran's benefits support the local economy, and grants that are available for additional support.
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Interview with local author Mark Stevens about his new novel "The Fireballer" -
The postpartum period, after childbirth, is a critical time for the health and well being of the mom, her new baby, and her family. On today’s Health and Prevention Report, KSJD’s Tom Yoder spoke with Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator Nikki Gillespie about the nature of postpartum and why it’s a time when the whole community can help new moms get a healthy start. -
Shanna describes her harrowing escape from Egypt as law and order are upended at the start of the Arab Spring uprising in 2011.
