About KLZR
KLZR’s Mission Statement
To inform, entertain and connect all those who care about the Wet Mountain Valley.
KLZR 91.7 FM
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2004, KLZR, broadcasting from Westcliffe, Colorado at 91.7FM, serves the Wet Mountain Valley and beyond through our internet stream. One hundred percent community-powered with volunteers, KLZR provides programming 24/7, including music, news, and talk shows; In addition, we host local concerts and other events throughout the year.
Listener-supported, KLZR strives to create reliable, informative, and entertaining content for our listeners. We’re the Valley’s only locally broadcasted station, and we take seriously our mission to keep our local community not only entertained but informed about important and emergency news around weather, wildfires, public health and road conditions.
We strive to understand and represent the diversity of our community through both music and talk programs. The station maintains an extensive library of music of all kinds – over 50,000 songs – with a cadre of DJs who curate a unique mix of music for all interests. All of the station’s musical programming is controlled by our DJs who play what they love. Local programs reflect the interests, talent and activities going on in our community.
But our work is broader than radio programs, broadcasted and streamed. KLZR has a history of bringing unique live experiences to the Wet Mountain Valley – whether concerts with musical talent, or conversations with local leaders, creators and innovators. Our events, volunteer program and community outreach build community connections. Our High Peaks Music Festival is thirteen years old and brings the best of Colorado Americana to Westcliffe every fall. And Taste of the Valley introduces KLZR supporters to the best in food and wine all in support of the station’s operations.
Just listen and you’ll understand how our local talent drives our uniquely rural western station.
Board of Directors
Wet Mountain Broadcasting Group
Gary Taylor
President Gary has soaked up music wherever he has lived, including Cleveland (rock, folk), Chicago (blues), New Orleans (Dixieland), Cincinnati (bluegrass) and Warsaw/Krakow (euro). In the tall shadow of Cleveland DJ “Moondog” Alan Freed, he was introduced to radio…
Kathy Blaha
Vice President Kathy is currently Chair of the Membership and Community Outreach Committee where she has goals of increasing KLZR’s community connections. She moved to Westcliffe in 2003 and joined the Board of Directors in 2008 once again committing time and…
Lynn Karantz
Treasurer Lynn is a certified public accountant, practicing with Deloitte and retiring from Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC in 2019. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants. She…
Don Pinnella
Secretary Don joined the KLZR board at the end of 2022. He has, however, been involved with the radio station for many years as a member of the planning and performer selection committee for the High Peaks Music Festival. Don, with his band Dakota Blonde, has hosted…
Sandi Dalton
Sandi keeps us on the air. In her spare time she is active in the Sangre Art Guild, Wet Mountain Animal Welfare, and hosts the rockinest Rockin’ The Range, Wednesdays at 12 Noon.
Annual Report
KLZR’s annual report is a yearly overview of what transpired in our studios to bring you the best programs on the air with the voices of your friends and neighbors and what happened in our community with events and services that brought value to you.