KOTO in the 1970's

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A Historical Minute with Harry Wright
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 recorded in the late 1970's or 1980's.
A Historical Minute with Midge Carrier
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.
A KOTO Radio Show: Marilyn Brown's Fourth Grade Class Recites their Poetry
A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, featuring Marilyn Brown's fourth grade class reading their own poetry composition on October 17, 1975. There is a handwritten note on the original reel-to-reel that reads "also a couple of tunes from the first grades 11/75." Children mentioned include: Terry Ingram, Becky Mathes, Carol Donnette, Tracy Warsher, Carol Wilson, Kim Albin, Diana Richards, Clare Eldridge, Jamie Litchlighter, Jeff Hickcox, Peter Haines, Bobby Mathes, Jimmy Lopez, Lucy Evans, Johnny Bennett, and Peter Garber.
Bob Korn is Busted for Marijuana!
Jerry Greene interviews long-time Telluride resident Bob Korn about his plea bargain for getting busted with a small amount of marijuana.
Christmas Bazaar in Telluride, Colorado
Lynn Swartz (Presentily known as Lynn Rae Lowe) describes the annual Christmas Bazaar in Telluride, Colorado, in 1978. Stephanie Shandera is the interviewer.
Do the KOTO Hustle
A photograph, by Ingrid Lundahl, featuring a Bluegrass festival tent in the late 1970's, staffed by KOTO Radio personnel, in Telluride, Colorado.
FM Station to Begin Regular Broadcasting:
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.
Friday Focus: On the Telluride Housing Authority
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 transcription. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
Friday Live: Jerry Greene interviews Gene McLeod
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 Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration
Friday Live: Jerry Greene interviews Rick Silverman
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 drugs that were brought to the town. Rick was thought of one of the newcomers that was there to establish order of the time and to build a community in which change and growth would allow for new ideas. The feeling of commodity between skiers is discussed. Will Telluride visitors destroy the feeling that Telluride is an isolated, special place? Rick worries about this as well as the increase in prices that may make Telluride no longer more affordable for many residents. Rick also speaks of the muddy streets and dust in Telluride that is part of the town's atmosphere. Finally, Rick talks about the upcoming election and his campaign for town moderator. He would like to create a town charter. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration
Friday Live: Jerry Greene interviews The Peras (Jack & Davine Pera)
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. Jack says that at that time (about 10 or 11 years ago), the town was very different—only around 5% of the people that live in Telluride today were there. Jack says that Davine and him worked very hard for the first 5 years, trying to make a profit. There were not that many people in town and they didn’t have the money to acquire the inventory they needed to make the store a success. Jack worked elsewhere to earn money to get the inventory and as more people moved to town, they were able to finally make money. Jack believes the ski area saved Telluride—before, about 60% of the homes were vacant. Jack likes the current development rate. He says it’s slow and controlled and he hopes that the development rate doesn’t increase too much (even though Joe Zoline said he wants Telluride to be “bigger than Vail”). Then, Davine speaks of being on the school board for the past 2.5 years. She joined the board, because she wants a better educational system in Telluride. She says that the school has changed since she joined because now they have a better curriculum. More credits and classes are needed to graduate. Davine hasn’t heard too much criticism about this. The only problems have been juggling class schedules and the budget. There is an increase in enrollment rates which has led to school crowding. The board is looking for a grant to allow for school expansion. Jack is a runner, a wildlife photographer, and part of the Masons. Jack has ran the Imogene Pass race for the past couple of years. He started running at age 39. What kind of town will Telluride be in the future? Davine thinks it will grow and be much busier. Both Davine and Jack know pretty much everyone in town and currently like the small town feel. Davine mentions that new-comers have to adjust to the slower paced lives, and they do, after a few months of living here. Are Davine and Jack going to sell the hardware store? They don’t currently have any plans. But they would like to sell it to have a little more free time—Jack would especially like to have more time for photographing animals. Jack is also interested in saving and protecting the wilderness. Before owning the hardware store, Jack worked for the Idarado mine in the warehouse department for 10 years and then as a purchaser. He did not like the all-day desk job, so that is when he started the hardware business. Davine states she probably won’t continue on the school board because it is very time consuming. She’s not interested in politics—she’s interested in children. The couple then discusses the amount (over 400!) of credit accounts that they have at the store. Davine states it is because of all of the new construction taking place in Telluride. Finally, they speak of the weather lately, namely the drought. This recording is about 30 minutes long. Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration
Jackson Browne with the Glade Brothers
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., This photograph is under copyright, by Ingrid Lundahl.

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