KOTO in the 1970's

: Power Outages & Idarado Mine Tailings in Telluride, Colorado; 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.

: Power Outages in Telluride, Colorado; Stephanie Shandera interviews Gene McCloud, from the San Miguel Power Association, on 11/15/1978, about the current power outages in Telluride, Colorado.

: Remastered KOTO News Archive #10: Tracks 1-5; Part one of a KOTO reel-to-reel newscast recording, from 1978. This recording is of tracks 1-6, from the KOTO news archive #10, and has been remastered. Total length is about 20 minutes. Tracks include: 1. Hibschman on flood evaluations. 2. Larry Wilkinson on new library construction. 3. Telluride School ski program: Interview with Judy D'Angelo 4. Basketball: Boys & Girls. 5. Town board preview: Bob Hibschman interview, 1/9/78. 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.

: Robinson is KOTO news director: Telluride Times Article; This article, titled "Robinson is KOTO news director", published on December 28, 1978, is from the Telluride Times. Rita Robinson was appointed as the new news director and discusses her radio career.

: San Miguel Educational Fund:; 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.

: Telluride Radio Station:; 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., "Telluride Radio Station" from the Telluride Times, October 9, 1975, pages 6 & 7.

: Terry Selby & Rita Robinson Picture; A photograph of Rita Robinson and Terry Selby, probably broadcasting the news. Date on back of photo states "pre-1978."

: The Fabulous Kotettes; 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.

: Tom Watkinson Interview (Running for Democratic Nomination); 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.

: Wednesday the Judge Plays Jazz; This Denver magazine article, in the Media section, is titled "Wednesday the Judge Plays Jazz." It is written by Roger Neville Williams and published February 1977. It describes the founding of KOTO, in particular, Jerry Greene's journey from Denver to Telluride. The article also discusses KOTO Radio's broadcasts, including city council meetings, Brother Al's religious program, and community announcements. Lynne Dimet, one of KOTO's DJs is pictured., Exact title of the Denver magazine is unknown.

: Winterstash Inc. buys Reed Building; 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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