Pete May built a multi-station radio career in Southern Colorado before moving into Salt Lake City broadcasting. A career history preserved by Radio Broadcasting History lists May at KKMG in Pueblo in 1983 and 1988, KATM in 1986, KIIQ in Colorado Springs in 1991, KKFM in 1993, and KKCS-FM and KXPK in 1994.
At KKMG/Magic-FM, May was part of the 1988 Magic Morning Zoo with Rob Sherwood and Donna Kelly. The Gavin Report documents that show in the station’s relaunch lineup. In January 1992, Billboard reported that Jonathan Wilde and Erin Brady replaced May in KKMG mornings; by October, the magazine reported that he had joined KIKX “The Max” in Colorado Springs for its morning shift.
May’s production work also received trade recognition. The 1996 Radio and Production Awards named a KKCS/KIKX-produced Pikes Peak Acura commercial first runner-up in the small-market category, crediting May as a producer and voice talent. His later career history records a move to KENZ in Salt Lake City in 1996 and a 2005 production-director role with Millcreek Broadcasting.
Colorado connection: KKMG, KATM, KIIQ, KKFM, KKCS-FM, and KXPK.
Documented work: On-air, programming, and commercial production roles in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Denver.
Where Are They Now? (October 2026)
KUER’s official staff biography lists May as a fill-in host. KUER describes his move from commercial radio in Colorado to Salt Lake City and notes his Colorado State University background.
Sources
- Radio Broadcasting History, “Pete May” career history
- The Gavin Report, October 14, 1988, “KKMG Spruces Up”
- Billboard, January 4, 1992
- Billboard, October 3, 1992
- Radio and Production, “The 6th Radio and Production Awards (1996)”
- KUER, Pete May staff biography
Awards & Recognitions
Documented awards, honors, and finalist or nomination recognition associated with this station or broadcaster.
- 19961st Runner-upRadio And ProductionBest Commercial – Small MarketsPikes Peak Acura/Traffic LightsRadio And Production Awards
Stations They Worked At
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Career Moments
KKMG 1988 Magic Morning Zoo and air staff
A contemporary Gavin Report roster lists the “Magic Morning Zoo” with Rob Sherwood, Pete May and Donna Kelly from 6–10 a.m.; Damon Scott 10 a.m.–noon; Max Miller noon–2 p.m.; Lee Reynolds 2–6 p.m.; Scooter B. Stevens 6–10 p.m.; Aaron Feliciano 10 p.m.–midnight; and Kooch McKay midnight–6 a.m.
KIKX drops New Rock/CHR for country
KIKX 102.7 dropped its New Rock/CHR approach and switched to country, removing one of the market's longtime pop/rock competitors as KKMG strengthened its contemporary-hit position.
1993 — The Max / KIKX New Rock team
The Max / KIKX was documented in 1993 with a New Rock-era programming and air staff that included Tom Fricke as program director, Craig Koehn as music director and midday personality, Pete May, and Maria Anderson. The station changed direction later that year, making this a useful snapshot of the people behind the station during its New Rock era.
1993: Pete May works at KKFM
1993 — Veteran Southern Colorado personality Pete May adds KKFM/Colorado Springs to a career that had already included KKMG, KATM, KIIQ and KIKX. His career chronology places the KKFM stop between KIKX/The Max and KKCS-FM.
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