Life & Arts

Christel Donley, 90, the oldest competitor at the recent Colorado Senior Games, throws the javelin in Colorado Springs. The city, known as Olympic City USA, hosted the event, which drew athletes ages 50 and older from across the state.

Maeve Conran

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.

76-year-old Phillip Wilson steers bulls and broncs into shoots at the Jackson Hole rodeo. His family homesteaded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and has run the family business for the past 16 years.

Regional Roundup: Episode 106

Maeve Conran

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

The Story Behind the First Pride Flag

LP McKay

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.

Weekend Events in the Four Corners: Music, Art, RiverFest & More

LP McKay

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!

Telluride Elementary School students participate in Valley Floor Education Day.

Regional Roundup: Episode 104

Maeve Conran

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.

Community Spotlight: The Piñon Project

LP McKay

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.