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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.

Scams targeting immigrants are on the rise in Colorado. Attorneys urge awareness and caution as fraudsters exploit fear, language barriers, and social media to extort victims.

Learn how Gilbert Baker’s handmade Pride flag became a global symbol of LGBTQ+ identity and inclusion—plus, discover the meaning behind each color in the original design.

More than 1,200 gathered in Boulder to honor victims of the Pearl Street attack, sharing grief, resilience, and calls for unity after the violent firebombing.

Celebrate the weekend in Cortez, Mancos, and Dolores with live music, art walks, RiverFest, and outdoor movies. Find full details on KSJD’s Community Calendar!

Catch live music, art, and local history this weekend across the Four Corners. KSJD highlights what’s happening from Mancos to Dolores.

Volunteers recently cleaned up trash near the Sleeping Ute Rest Stop. Learn how long common litter items last—and why local cleanup efforts matter.

At the Boulder Public Library, 37 immigrants from over 20 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens in a moving naturalization ceremony shared by KGNU and Rocky Mountain Community Radio.

After DOGE cut over $400 million worth of AmeriCorps grants across the country, rural nonprofits will struggle to survive.