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Dusty trails, windy weather, and the chance of storms—here’s your latest Boggy Draw Trail Report with riding updates, safety tips, and local biking news.

More than 50 authors from across the country will gather in Mancos for the Mesa Verde Literary Festival this Saturday, featuring panels, workshops, and keynote talks.

Bert Valencia joins KSJD’s Lacy McKay to preview Cortez’s upcoming Collector Car Appreciation Day events, talk about the deep economic and cultural impact of car collecting, and share stories from the world of classic and performance vehicles.

Live music, fireworks, farmers markets, and community events are on tap this Independence Day weekend in the Four Corners.

From Pride Month celebrations to 90-year-old athletes, this week’s stories spotlight LGBTQ history, outdoor adventure, and active aging in the Mountain West.

Erika Mahoney's father, Kevin, was one of 10 murdered in the King Soopers shooting in Boulder in 2021. She has produced a new podcast, "Senseless," to explore the impact of grief and to tell the stories of survival.

Hot, dry, and windy conditions continue, but cooler temps and clear skies make for solid riding this weekend. Stay hydrated, ride early, and thank a trail volunteer!

Fifty years ago, a same-sex marriage license was issued—decades before same-sex marriage became legal nationwide.

Think fireflies only live back East? Think again. Entomologist Christy Bills of the Western Firefly Project joins KSJD to talk about the glowing beetles lighting up wetlands across the West—including right here in Cortez.

The Colorado Senior Games were held June 6–8, 2025, in Colorado Springs. Athletes age 50 and older competed in events including track and field, pickleball and bowling.