KOTO in the 1970's
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A photograph, by Ingrid Lundahl, of Jackson Browne and the Glade Brothers. Publication date is unknown, probably between 1977 and 1980. Taken in the original KOTO studio, in the Miner's Union building, in Telluride, Colorado.
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This Telluride Times newspaper article, written by Rudolph Davison, is dated September 25, 1975. It describes the grand opening of KOTO, and the board development, as well as KOTO's finances. Board member mentioned are Jim Bedford, Peggy Bedford, Ken Mondlin, David Sklare, John Payne, and Michael Shubow.
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A newspaper article, titled "Telluride Radio Station", from the Telluride Times, dated October 9, 1975. Describes the opening reception of the KOTO Radio station, in Telluride, Colorado. Pictures of Elvira Wunderlich, Jim Jackson, Al Johnston, Jerry Greene, Jim Bedford, Terry Starr, Dave Sklare, and Reverend Al Johnston are shown.
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A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called Friday Focus on the Telluride Housing Authority. Aired March 7, 1986, Ashley Montague interviews Pam Conklin (Pam Pettee), of the Telluride Town Council, and Michael Fagan, and Bruce MacIntire about Telluride's limited affordable housing and the future plans that the Telluride Housing Authority has to help the situation. Length is about 55 minutes long. Please see the transcription section for a complete...
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The "Fabulous Kotettes" are featured in this photograph, fundraising for KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado. Dated 1979, "B. Maclintire" is written on the bottom of the picture. From left to right: Rita Robinson, Kathy Sullivan, Connie Collins (now Anderson, as of 1979), Ingrid Lundahl, Steph Himmelsbach (now Shandera, as of 1979), Helen Matteotti (now Forster, of E-Town fame, as of 1979), and Mary Cal Hollis.
Photograph by Ingrid Lundahl.
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A photograph of Rita Robinson and Terry Selby, probably broadcasting the news. Date on back of photo states "pre-1978."
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, in which Jerry Greene interviews Rick Silverman. The year of the recording is unknown, but it was probably recorded in the 1970's. The interview describes Silverman's life and what life was like in Telluride in the 1970's. The confrontation between Telluride "old-times" and newcomers in the 1970's is mentioned, including why the newcomers posed a fear in the old-times because of changes in education and the...
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired December 14, 1979, in Telluride, Colorado. Jerry Greene interviews Gene McLeod, manager of the San Miguel Power Association. McLeod describes the history fo the power association and electricity, in general in San Miguel county. This recording is damaged and has a low-volume. Headphones are recommended to listen to it.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory...
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired December 21, 1979. Jerry Greene interviews long-time residents Jack and Davine Pera. They are the owners of the hardware store, Timberline Hardware. They have owned the business for 10-11 years. Jack tells the story of how he came about the idea of the hardware store—when Joe Zoline announced the ski area opening, Jack decided Telluride was going to grow and would be in need of a hardware business....
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Jim Bedford and Ken Mondlin published this questionnaire in the Telluride Times on May 31, 1973. They wanted to know what the citizens of Telluride, Colorado would like a town radio station to be. Other board members of the San Miguel Educational Fund, mentioned in the article, include Ed Withers, David Sklare, and John Payne.
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A very short recording (three mintues), dated 11/14/1978. Stephanie Shandera interviews Dean Randall about Winterstash Food Co-op's relocating the business to the well-know Reed Building, in Telluride, Colorado.
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Lynn Swartz (Presentily known as Lynn Rae Lowe) describes the annual Christmas Bazaar in Telluride, Colorado, in 1978. Stephanie Shandera is the interviewer.
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Jerry Greene interviews long-time Telluride resident Bob Korn about his plea bargain for getting busted with a small amount of marijuana.
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Jerry Greene interviews Phil Schmuck, Director of the Division of Planning, from the Department of Local Affairs, about Telluride's winter resources plan. This is a new plan (as of 1975) that will help Telluride, and other Colorado areas, to plan for winter recreation, wildlife habitat, water supply, highway construction, etc. for Telluride's future.
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Stephanie Shandera interviews Randy King about the recent power failures, in 1978, and the problems Telluride citizens face. Also, Stephanie interviews Robert Savoth about Idarado Mine tailings that have contaminated the ground water.
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Tom Watkinson describes his candidacy for the democratic nomination for the 3rd congressional district. This recording is from March 21, 1978 and is about 13 minutes long.
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Stephanie Shandera interviews Gene McCloud, from the San Miguel Power Association, on 11/15/1978, about the current power outages in Telluride, Colorado.
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A Historic Minute was a gathering of long-time residents of Telluride, Colorado in Telluride's park. The history of Telluride in the 20th century was discussed. In this 3 minute recording, Harry Wright, who worked for Telluride's power company, speaks of what Telluride was like during the Prohibition. Every bar still carried liquor, it was made in Telluride, as the miners liked to drink. The date of this recording is unknown, but it was probably...
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A Historic Minute was a gathering of long-time residents of Telluride, Colorado in Telluride's park. The history of Telluride in the 20th century was discussed. Johnnie Stevens interviews Norman Lines about a dance at Finn Hall. The date of this recording is unknown, but it was probably recorded in the late 1970's or 1980's. This recording is only 3 minutes long.
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A Historic Minute was a gathering of long-time residents of Telluride, Colorado in Telluride's park. The history of Telluride in the 20th century was discussed. In this 2 minute recording, Midge Carrier speaks of taking the school bus from Pandora and playing as a child. The date of this recording is unknown, but it was probably recorded in the late 1970's or 1980's.
