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12/20/2024

Check out KSUTs holiday programming schedule!

We selected a series of great programs for this holiday season, including old favorites like the Paul Winter Solstice Concert, Tinsel Tales, Patrick Stewart reading A Christmas Carol, and Toast of the Nation.

We also added some new shows, such as A Mexican Baroque Christmas with the Rose Ensemble and A Chanukah Celebration with Chicago a ca****la.

Happy holidays from all of us at KSUT!

We selected a series of great programs for this holiday season, including old favorites like the Paul Winter Solstice Concert, Tinsel Tales, Patrick Stewart reading A Christmas Carol, and Toast of the Nation. We also added some new shows, such as A Mexican Baroque Christmas with the Rose Ensemble an...

12/20/2024

Dear Festival Family,

It’s time to share some sad news about the 2025 Four Corners Folk Festival, to be open about what’s happened, and to ask for your understanding and support as we move forward.

The Four Corners Folk Festival will be paused in 2025, as KSUT has suffered tremendous financial losses since acquiring the Four Corners Folk Festival and the Pagosa Folk ‘N Bluegrass Festival from FolkWest in October 2019.

Production costs for the festival skyrocketed after the COVID-19 pandemic. Costs included unexpected increases in insurance, equipment rental, lodging, catering, and more.

12/19/2024

In this KSUT Conversation, Tami Graham speaks with Mark Stevens and Chuck Greaves, co-editors of the recently published “Four Corners Voices: Stories, Poetry, Essays.”

The book includes 24 poems, 13 essays, and 12 short stories, which were received after a community-wide call for submissions earlier in 2024.

Authors include established regional writers and scribes earning their first publication credit.

In a press release, Greaves (who edited the anthology's short stories) said the book is "a diverse compendium that reflects the beauty, captures the spirit, and embodies the essence of this unique and wonderful land... All the writing that appears in this anthology is either set in the Four Corners region or else springs from the imaginations of Four Corners writers."

In this KSUT Conversation, Tami Graham speaks with Mark Stevens and Chuck Greaves, two of the three editors of the recently published Four Corners Voices: Stories, Poetry, Essays.

12/19/2024

Fans of public lands recently gathered in the San Juan National Forest near Mancos, Colo.

The event was billed as a response to a group called the Free Land Holders' attempt to lay claim to more than 1,000 acres of forest service land.

Clark Adomaitis reports for KSUT.

The December 15 event was billed as a peaceful response to a group called the Free Land Holders' attempt to lay claim to more than 1,000 acres of public land in the San Juan National Forest.

12/19/2024

It’s the annual Tales Of The New West Holiday Jubilee from 7-9 tonight on KSUT. Host Chris Aaland has chosen two hours of festive favorites from the 1940s through present. We’ll hear from artists such as Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, Lucinda Williams, and Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown. It all gets started with a Festival Focus set by the Bar D Wranglers, recorded in our old building in 2017. You can stream us at www.ksut.org.

12/17/2024

In 2024, KSUT partnered with the Four Corners Water Center at Fort Lewis College to host the Tribal Water Media Fellowship.

Eleven young people explored the connection to water for themselves, their communities, and their cultures.

KVNF Community Radio in Paonia recently interviewed the fellows to get their perspective on what water means to them.

For many people, especially Native Americans, water takes on a deeper meaning — to community, culture, and spirit.

Listen:

In 2024, KSUT partnered with the Four Corners Water Center at Fort Lewis College to host the Tribal Water Media Fellowship. Eleven young people explored the connection to water for themselves, their communities, and their cultures.

12/11/2024

During the first hour of tonight's Tales Of The New West, host Chris Aaland helps David Schools of Widespread Panic celebrate his 60th birthday by spreading the jam. We'll hear from Panic, Blues Traveler, Leftover Salmon, and more ... including a Festival Focus set at 7 p.m. featuring the Drew Emmitt Band live from the 2024 Four Corners Folk Festival. During the second hour's Americana Jukebox, Chris will spin new music by Billy Strings, Chuck Prophet, The Bar D Wranglers, and more. Tune into KSUT from 7-9 tonight and every Wednesday for Tales of the New West. You can stream us at www.ksut.org or set your dial to one of our many FM frequencies around the Four Corrners.

12/11/2024

This week's Featured Artist on KSUT is Billy Strings, who released his latest album, Highway Prayers, back on September 27. We'll be featuring music from Highway Prayers all week long. Then at 11:08 Friday morning, host Jim Belcher will play an extended set of music from Highway Prayers, pausing at the end of the set to pose his weekly trivia question. The first caller with the correct answer will receive a gift card redeemable at Steamworks Brewing Company, El Moro Spirits & Tavern, and Homeslice Pizza - College Drive, sponsors of the Featured Artist.

12/10/2024

Join host Chris Aaland at 2:30 today for the KSUT Artist Spotlight which shines on Gary Cook of the Bar-D Wranglers. Chris & Gary will talk about the history of the Bar-D Wranglers, Gary's solo projects, and upcoming Holiday Concerts around the 4 Corners. Special thanks to Toast Records & Bakes for sponsoring the KSUT Artist Spotlight Series.

12/10/2024

Today is Colorado Gives Day and all donations made to KSUT support our essential local and regional news coverage, which is more important now than ever … Pledge up to $1,000 and your donation will be matched by the Colorado Media Project and their News Colorado Needs Campaign.
Donate now at ColoradoGives.org/KSUT
Thanks for being a part of the KSUT Family!

12/09/2024

KSUT is now on Bluesky!

It’s a (relatively) new social media app that’s quickly taking the place of certain other channels. 😉

Many of our fellow public radio friends are making the jump to Bluesky, so we decided to join them!

You can join us, too.

We’ll be posting links to local and regional news stories, plus updates on KSUT programming, events, and much more.

Follow KSUT Public Radio on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/ksutpublicradio.bsky.social

12/09/2024

Tomorrow is Colorado Gives Day and all donations made to KSUT support our essential local and regional news coverage, which is more important now than ever … Pledge up to $1,000 and your donation will be matched by the Colorado Media Project and their News Colorado Needs Campaign.
Donate now at ColoradoGives.org/KSUT
Thanks for being a part of the KSUT Family!

12/05/2024

On tonight’s Tales Of The New West, host Chris Aaland goes back to the ‘70s to celebrate the musical birthdays of Dennis Wilson, Chris Hillman, and Gary Rossington, meaning we’ll hear from The Beach Boys, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, among others. Armchair Boogie gets the night rolling during Festival Focus with three songs from their late night set at the 2022 Four Corners Folk Festival. During the second hour’s Americana Jukebox, we’ll hear new music from Dwight Yoakam, Jamey Johnson, and Teddy & the Rough Riders. Tune in to KSUT from 7-9 tonight and each Wednesday for Tales of the New West.

12/04/2024

Join us today during the afternoon blend at 2:30 for a special KSUT In-Studio session with Armchair Boogie!

12/03/2024

12/03/2024

Join host Chris Aaland at 2:30 this afternoon for the KSUT Artist Spotlight which shines on Ben Majeska of Armchair Boogie this week. They will talk about past festival appearances in the 4 Corners, Ben’s other musical projects, and even a little football. Armchair Boogie will perform tomorrow night at the Animas City Theare. Special thanks to Toast Records & Bakes for sponsoring the KSUT Artist Spotlight.

11/28/2024

On this day of Thanksgiving, we are truly thankful for our KSUT Family! We wish you all the best during this holiday season. Cheers!

11/28/2024

On tonight’s Tales Of The New West, host Chris Aaland hosts his annual Thanksgiving feast with music by Trout Steak Revival, Guy Clark, and Candye Kane. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we’ll travel back to Reservoitlr Hill for music by Sihasin from the 2023 Pagosa Folk’n Bluegrass. Tune in from 7-9 tonight and each Wednesday for Tales of the New West. You can stream us at www.ksut.org.