KOTO in the 1970's

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KOTO Radio: Friday Live: Who is Jerry Greene?
A KOTO Radio show, aired sometime probably in the late 1970's or early 1980's, called Friday Live: Who is Jerry Greene? Dowling Talks with Jerry Greene about his personal history. Length is about 42 minutes. 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.
KOTO Radio: Friday live with Tom Hale
A KOTO Radio show, titled Friday Live, probably from the late 1970's, in Telluride, Colorado. Features Jerry Greene interviewing Tom Hale about his position as the San Miguel County Commissioner. Total length is 30 minutes. 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.
KOTO Radio: Grape Moments Show, with Lucy Boody
A KOTO Radio Show, called Grape Moments, in which Lynn Rae Lowe interviews Lucy Boody. Lucy came to Telluride in 1972--the first year that the ski are opened, from Staten Island, New York. Lucy was looking for a smaller community and she loved to ski. Lynn and Lucy then discuss Lucy's teen years as a cheerleader, ice skater, etc.. Boody wanted to leave Staten Island and go west, but she didn't know exactly where. She saw Telluride's canyon and loved it, so she decided to move to Telluride. In 1972, Telluride was only a town of about 600 people. Lucy's first job was as a janitor at Bay Lodge. She then became a lift operator. She has also been a dog catcher and has held many different jobs trying to survive in Telluride. She mentions that there was a housing problem in 1972. Most of the homes were boarded up, and Lucy and her friends went to the accessor's office to get address of about 18 boarded up homes to write to the owners, requesting that they be allowed to rent their homes. Of the 18 letters that she wrote, she got three responses. One of the responses was a yes and that's how she came to rent a home in Telluride. Lucy then describes her ski curtesy job. She would ski around and assist people with first aid, races, ski instruction and any complaints. Next, Boody describes her job as a dog catcher. She mentions it was challenging because the van that the dog catchers drove had a hole in it that would whistle when the engine was reved. So, all of the dogs would hear the dog catchers before they were in their area, and take off! Lucy's next career was in real estate. She applied as a secretary and realized this would be a good fit for her after she bought a home. This was in 1978 or 1979. Real estate prices were sky rocketing and if one was lucky enough to be able to afford a home, their home values would double the following year. Lucy discusses the bad reputation that real estate agents have in Telluride. Lucy is now the Chamber of Commerce president. Lynn and Lucy discuss how the chamber has helped to increase tourism in Telluride through advertising/marketing. Can Telluride survive without a ski resort? Lucy believes probably, to an extent. But she believes Telluride needs a variety of activities to attract tourists with different interests. What's next for Lucy? She was recently married and would like to focus on her home life and family. At the end of this recording, for about 15 minutes, is an unknown show. 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
KOTO Radio: New Year's Eve: 1979-1980
A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, that celebrates New Year's Eve in 1979. Recording is called: Telluride Times Square: New Year's Eve 1979-1980. Jerry Greene interviews anonymous people on the streets and and the Kotoettes tap dance on the courthouse steps. Recording length is about 20 minutes. 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.
KOTO Radio: News Archive #38, 1979
A KOTO Radio news archive recorded from 1979 to 1980, in Telluride, Colorado. This is a very long recording (about 3 hours and 20 minutes) so please see the transcription section to use the timestamps to jump between tracks. Rita Robinson is the interviewer. 1.) The Jazz Festival review with Plumley in September 1979. 2.) Sklare’s reaction to the accommodation tax: September 1979. 3.) Joe Crane discusses the new water tank in Telluride: October 1979. 4.) Parking plan comments by Telluride residents, including Terry Tice, Frank Share, Carol Ward, Jim Bedford, and more: 10/26/1979. 5.) Mike Kern, of the US Forest Service, speaks about a fire in Crested Butte: October 1979. 6.) Off-season in Telluride, local comments with Michael Ward, Wendy Smith, Arlene Friedman, Joe Crane, Primo O’Rourke Steinberg, Sarah Larrabee, John Horn, and more: October 1979. 7.) Talk with kindergarteners: Carrie Shaffer, Brandon Kiernan (Judy Kiernan’s son), and songs: October 1979. 8.) San Miguel Power on brown outs in Telluride: October 1979. 9.) Tim Sarno on cloud seeding: 11/15/1979. 10.) Larry Hermstead on western weather: 11/15/1979. 11.) Bob Burbidge on trash pick-up in San Miguel county: 11/2/1979. 12.) The “old” school project with Lynn Shapiro Cohn: 11/29/1979. 13.) Mayor of Ouray, Colorado interview (Margaret Petty): 11/8/1979. 14.) Nancy Craft on local wilderness issues: 11/18/1979. 15.) Snow predictions by local residents (the street experts) with Brother Andrew, and more: 11/16/1979. 16.) Greg Tischbein on hunting season: 11/19/1979. 17.) Ken Weaver speaks about the Pioneer Uravan Mill: 11/15/1979. 18.) San Miguel Power Company discusses power problems: 11/23/1979. 19.) Increased severance tax alternative energy: 11/1979. 20.) The children of Telluride discuss Christmas plans and wishes: 12/25/1979. 21.) Town Council Experts on the final approval parking plan: 12/19/1979. 22.) The world outside: predictions for the 1980’s with Bill Ball & Brian Peters: 12/27/1979. 23.) Bob Burbridge of Burbridge Trash is protesting: 12/4/1979. 24.) Smokey & the Bandit: 12/15/1979. (This recording is muffled & inaudible). 25.) The Telluride Housing Authority debates how to use the “old” school building and how to afford it, with George Greenbank, Jerry Greene, Lynn Shapiro, Rick Silverman, Randy King, and more: 1/10/1980 & 1/14/1980. (This is a long recording—about 1 hour, 45 minutes). 26.) Residents of Norwood, Colorado discuss why they like living in Norwood: 1/21/1980. 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.
KOTO Radio: Opening day!
The first day (October 3rd, 1975) of KOTO Radio in Telluride, Colorado! Total length is 1 hour 26 minutes. Tracks include: 1.) Jerry Greene announcing the station's hours and the location in the Miner's Union building. 2.) Jane Hill playing two Bach sinfonias on an electric piano. 3.)Thomas Zoline plays boogie piano. 4.) Possum Pie (Kooster, Picker, & Betty Lou). 5.) Ken & David (Mihelich & Fishback), doing a song by Little Willis Allen. 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.
KOTO Radio: Telluride Town Board Candidate Interviews
Jerry Greene, of KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, interviews Telluride Town Board candidates: John Micetic, Jerry Race, Jim Lincoln, and Amos Wright. Stephanie Shandera interviews candidate Esther White. These interviews take place in April of 1978. Topics discussed include: town parking, public housing, public transportation, the water system renovation plan, pollution/fireplace permits/fireplace ordinance, paving the streets, building on Tomboy Road, the Geological Hazard Ordinance, the Business License ordinance, town growth and building, a liquor license renewal, the Telluride Town Charter, and the Town Board's obligation to the ski resort (TELSKI). Please see the transcription for more topics discussed and for time stamps, to jump between tracks. 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.
KOTO Radio: Those darn dogs!
From KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, this show is about the problems with dogs in the area. Terry Selby is the producer and the interviewer. Hank Smith (town marshall) and Tom Goldsmith (municipal judge) describe the problems, rules, and possible solutions to the dog problems of Telluride. Recording is 21 minutes. Date is questionable and is probably 1979. 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.
KOTO Radio: the Jerry Greene Archive
A KOTO Radio show, recorded in Telluride, Colorado, in the 1970's by Jerry Greene. The title of the recording is Jerry Greene's archive. A silly recording, in which Jerry discusses if Paul McCartney is really dead? An advertisement for Lum's hamburger stand, The Warehouse (a bar), a band? called Ithaca, Hushpuppies, a Bob Seager system, the Loading Dock (next to the box car) in Ithaca, The Treadway Hotel, & NRBQ band. The recording is muffled from 8 minutes until 9 minutes, 50 seconds. 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
KOTO's Friday Live Show with Jerry Greene Interviewing Town Manager, Randy King
A KOTO radio show, called Friday Live, that probably aired in the late 1970's, in Telluride, Colorado. Jerry Greene interviews Randy King about his new career as the Telluride Town Manager. The recording length is about 28 minutes. 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.
Miners Union Building (Telluride, Colorado)
Opening Day at KOTO: October 3, 1975
Opening day at KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, on October 3, 1975, with producer Jerry Greene: 1.) The Merrymakers, a choir sponsored by the baptist church, perform songs and several hymns. 2.) Neil Edridge, 6th grader of the Telluride school, reports on what each grade has learned and reads a story of Hercules & Prometheus. 3.) Beth Eileen (Christiansen) plays two Scott Joplin Rags; Bethena & Maple Leaf Rag. 4.) Presentation of $1 rent checks to the town (Liz & Elvira) and to the Miners Union (Terry Starr) by Jim Bedford, SMEF treasurer. 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

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