Life & Arts

Navajo sibling duo Sihasin returns to Cortez with bass-and-drum-driven songs of hope, resilience, and community at the Sunflower Theatre.

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.

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.

Explore environmental law, Indigenous leadership, media lawsuits, Craig Childs’ new book, and rodeo culture in this week’s Regional Roundup.

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.

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!

This week: Durango elects its first Indigenous mayor, a Queer prom creates space for LGBTQ+ youth, a choir sparks dialogue, and kids explore Telluride’s Valley Floor.

Holly Lewis of The Piñon Project talks about the programs they offer now and into the future, as well as what support they need from the community.