KOTO in the 1980's

: KOTO Radio:Straight Talk: Planning Telluride's Future; A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, that aired January 1st, 1988. Terry Tice interviews Amy Levek (Telluride Town Planner) and Richard Grice (San Miguel County Planner) to discuss plans for the future of Telluride. Recording is about 40 minutes long. The last 13 minute recording is of unknown origins. 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 Show of the Week; KOTO Radio's Show of the Week, broadcast from Telluride, Colorado, featured Suzanne Cheavens, Brother Al, and Jumpin' Jan. All newspaper articles from Telluride Today, dated 1989.

: KOTO Show of the Week; Two newspaper articles, both from Telluride Today, that show the KOTO Radio "Show of the Week." The article on the left, dated March 1, 1989, features DJ Dean Rolley and the article on the right, dated April 19, 1989, is of DJ Michael McCormack. Also included are KOTO's weekly schedule of radio show listings.

: KOTO Straight Talk: Building & Development; A radio show, called "Straight Talk" presented by KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado. This discussion includes Jerry Greene, Jim Burleigh, George Greenbank, Michael McLaughlin, Amy Levek, Bob Mattatol, and Elaine Fisher. Ben Kerr is the producer. This conversation takes place in 1987. Speakers debate how buildings should be designed, building guidelines, and general development in Telluride... Who's in control of building rules and development? Should building guidelines be revised? What does the public have to say? 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 Voices & Visions: "Charles Upton interviews Shamrock Delpaz"; A KOTO Radio station show, called Voices & Visions, in Telluride, Colorado. Charles Upton interviews long-time resident Shamrock Delpaz, Jim Delpaz's wife, on September 7, 1988. After moving from Norwood to Telluride, Shamrock speaks of how the Shamrock mine helped to support the family financially. The Shamrock mine was named after her. Jim and Shamrock also opened the Lone Cone cafe. Total length is 18 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 Voices & Visions: "Whispering Jim" Delpaz; A KOTO Radio station show, called Voices & Visions, in Telluride, Colorado. Johnny Stevens interviews long time local resident Jim Delpaz, also known as Whispering Jim. Jim speaks of Telluride history, including Bob Demsey, Tomboy Road, weather forecasting, Imogene pass lightning, and the way the bars used to be in Telluride. 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 Voices & Visions: Alley Oop (Roy Elliott); A KOTO Radio station show, called Voices & Visions, in Telluride, Colorado. Charles Upton and Johnny Stevens interviewed long-time resident Roy Elliott (Alley Oop) on May 11, 1988. Alley Oop was a life-time resident of Telluride (since the 1930's), and the rancher of the valley floor. He also worked for the mining company. The interview lasts about 36 minutes. The last 12 minutes of the recording is news from the American Medical Association. 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 Voices & Visions: Brian Rapp; A KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, radio show, called Voices & Visions. The title of this show is Brian Rapp, a former Telluride Company president, that speaks of his return to Telluride and his life changes. Interviewer is Barry Cook. Recording starts with music. Length is about 27 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 seeks new manager; A Telluride Times newspaper article, published 11/10/88, that discusses Robert Allen becoming the new manager of KOTO in Telluride, Colorado.

: KOTO's team:; This Telluride Times newspaper article describes KOTO Radio's news cast team, including Rita Robinson, Gary Duncan, and Barry Cook. Dated February 26, 1981, in Telluride, Colorado.

: KOTO: Straight Talk: The Cop at the Top; A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called Straight Talk: The Cop at the Top. Terry Tice interviews H.C. Bodley (Head Marshal) on 9/22/1988. Bodley discusses his background and career and what it is like to be a police officer in Telluride, Colorado. Also discussed is the crime in Telluride--namely theft, and social problems (drugs/alcohol, mental health problems) in Telluride and how law enforcement helps with these issues. 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.

: New faces join KOTO news, music departments; An article, published on January 8, 1981, by the Telluride Times, describes the changing positions of Gary Duncan, Nancy Craft, and Robert Allen at KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado.

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