KOTO News Archives: 10/4/1985, 10/7/1985-10/11/1985, & 10/14/1985-10/15/1985

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A KOTO reel-to-reel newscast recording, from 10/4/1985. Total length is about 1 hour, 55 minutes. See transcription for time stamps, to jump between tracks. Tracks include: (all with Bob Brickell, News Reporter) 1.) Advanced Roofing System (of Montrose, Colorado) was fined due to the death of Douglas Lee Smith, also from Montrose who feel from a roof. 2.) San Miguel Power Association Board recalls election for 4 board members. 3.) December: 1st scheduled flights to fly from new airport, and the coming of PBS with the purchase of cable franchise 4.) A Telluride Historical Minute with Johnnie Stevens: weather records and how the amount of water was once measured from snow, with Harry Rite. 5.) Stormy James weather report 6.) Fundraising update for KOTO 7.) KOTO's 10th anniversary birthday party at the Roma Bar and the signing of poster at Between the Covers News Report from 10/7/1985, with Bob Brickell, starts about 15 minutes, 30 seconds into the recording, please see transcription to jump between tracks: 1.) Leslie Sherlock is the new town clerk. 2.) Possible sale of Idarado land, with Ashley Montague 3.) Telluride Housing Authority struggles to continue to fund the rental assistance program due to an increase in rental rates. 4.) Deadline for home owners to purchase wood burning permits, with Ashley Montague. 5.) A Telluride Historical Minute with Johnnie Stevens, Minnie Ackerman, and Billy Mahoney about major snow storms (the biggest snow storm) in Telluride's history. 6.) Thanks to KOTO donors 7.) Stormy James' weather report. News from 10/8/1985, with Ashley Montague and Bob Brickell: 1.) SMPA board has chosen a new manager: Gary Norton 2.) Telluride Environmental Commission focusing on stoves to ensure air quality for Telluride at the stove fair and a loan program to convert to a more efficient heating unit. 3.) Cornett Creek fire from a shack’s stove 4.) New art organization: the Gield. Their goal is to gather people into fiber arts, and offer workshops/exhibits. 5.) A Telluride Historical Minute with Johnnie Stevens: snow slides! 6.) Storm James weather report. News report from 10/9/1985, with Ashley Montague and Bob Brickell: 1.) School bond issue approved to renovate elementary school building. 2.) SAC officials met at town hall to state that the noise from bomber jets flying over Telluride will not bother wild life. 3.) Colorado taxpayers are allowed to pay taxes late (tax amnesty). 4.) A Telluride Historical Minute with Johnnie Stevens & Harry Rite: wastewater plants and the Ames/Illium hydro power stations. 5.) A weather report with Stormy James. 6.) Thanks to KOTO donors. News report from 10/10/1985, with Ashley Montague and Bob Brickell: 1.) TELCO looks at Trans Colorado Airlines to try to get non-stop flights from Denver & Albuquerque to Telluride. 2.) The Silver Bell (the former lady’s boarding house) in the cribs area of Telluride, has been purchased by Joann and Bob Miller from Alaska and is being restored and moved. 3.) KOTO board looks at hooking up with American Public Radio. 4.) KOTO fundraising drive goals. News report from 10/11/1985, with Ashley Montague and Bob Brickell: 1.) Gene Jaramillo is missing and items that belong to him have been found: a stolen jeep and a dog-watering dish. Bill Masters describes Jaramillo’s appearance. 2.) Joe Crane states that 96 people have sent in resumes for the town manager position, which Crane is leaving. 3.) Mayor John Sedick describes SAC officials surprise by concerns of Telluride locals’ environment concerns because of jets flying over Telluride. 4.) Stormy Jame’s weather report. News report from 10/14/1985, with Ashley Montague and Bob Brickell: 1.) Aspen airways will not be flying into Telluride anytime soon because the runway is too small. 2.) Sam Segell is concerned about employee housing in Telluride. 3.) Terry Tice on the Nugget Theatre opening and events. 4.) Sheriff Masters speaks about the elks season beginning for rifle hunters. 5.) Stormy Jame’s weather report. News report from 10/15/1985, with Ashley Montague and Bob Brickell: 1.) Trans Colorado Airlines has decided to not fly planes into Telluride because their planes are not prepared for high-altitude flights, even though they have sold around 1,000 plane tickets. 2.) Colorado Water Conservation board claims the Telluride flood plain study from 1977 is no longer accurate and a new study is needed to help with federal funding to keep flooding insurance rates reasonable. 3.) Opera House owner, Jimmy Lloyd, is running out of options to keep the Opera House open because of legal/financial issues. 4.) Stormy James's weather report. 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.