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A document, possibly written by Emma Nardin Oberto, around 1990, as part of the oral history project, conducted by the Wilkinson Public Library, in Telluride, Colorado. Describes's Emma's life as a child, in Telluride, and her adulthood in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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A KOTO reel-to-reel news archive #22 recording, from 1978. Total length is about 3 hours, 11 minutes. See transcription for time stamps, to jump between tracks. Tracks include: 1.) Report on the Grand Junction Office of Attorney General, by Jim Martin: 10/1978. 2.) The food co-op possibly operating out of the Reid building, report from Dean Randall: 10/02/1978. 3.) A report on creating the new Placerville Park with Robert (Bob) Dempsey and...
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A KOTO newscast, from 05/05/1994 To 05/20/1994, featuring Jon Kovash & Matthew Lewis. Here are the headlines: 07/22/1996: a Grand Junction man commits suicide near Trout Lake. Local architects talk more about potatoes and politics than about buildings. Western Colorado fires make for foggy skies. A ski expansion decision, will it be appealed? And we have a mountain weather report. 07/23/1996: the Forest Service grants full tilt ski expansion. Telluride...
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Recorded April 14, 1991 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Interviewer was Davine Pera. Interviewee was Emma Nardin Oberto. Transcription included. Topics: San Juan Hotel, Nellie Mine, Campbells Garden, Lizard Head: Emma reads a brief history of her life, written by her when she was 86. She describes her life as a school girl. She mentions hiking across the pass to visit a friend in Ouray, when she was 16. She talks about playing basketball in the...
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, in which Jerry Greene interviews Dr. David Bachman. Dr. Bachman is the local orthopedic doctor at the Telluride Medical Center. David was born in Illinois, grew-up in Indiana, but went back to Illinois to attend the University of Northwestern. He started working as an orderly and then realized he wanted to become a physician. Dr. Bachman likes carpentry so he thought orthopedics would be a good fit for him, since...
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired November 4, 1977. Jerry Greene interviews Roberta Peterson, a Home Rule Charter Commission member and the controller for the Telluride Company. The interview starts with Roberta's background: Roberta is originally from Montana, but has lived in Greeley (where she went to school), and in Grand Junction. Roberta moved to Telluride in 1970. She enjoyed going to the Sheridan café back in those days....
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An oral history interview between the Wilkinson Public Library's Davine Pera and Mary Baker, that took place on April 14th 1991. The interview discusses Mary's life growing up in Telluride, Colorado. Here is the transcript: Baker, Mary OH65 1144 Colo. Ave. Grand Jct. Co. 81501 April 16, 1991 Grand Junction, Co. Davine Pera 728-3632 OH65 CD1 37 Tracks 48:12 CD2 27 Tracks 44:10 CD1 T1 Intro T2 Early history of parents...
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired on October 24, 1980. Jerry Greene interviews Sherry Rose about her life and career as San Miguel County Treasurer. Sherry was born in Eckert, Colorado and moved to Telluride, Colorado when she was just 10 months old. She was raised in Telluride and then went to Ft. Collins, Colorado to attend Colorado State University (CSU) where she earned a secretary degree. Sherry then got married and moved to Cedar,...
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A KOTO Radio newscast, from 4/26/1991-5/10/1991, broadcasted from Telluride, Colorado. Here is the transcript: Speaker 2 (00:00:33): This is the K O T O Community Radio News for Friday, April 26th. I'm Deb Laity in the headlines tonight. Plans for use of the Hobgood property have been stalled. Once again. Mesa State College plans to open an annex in Montrose. The Rainbow Preschool hopes to win $10,000 for a new school, and the miners look for...
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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.
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A KOTO show, called Friday Live. Jerry Greene interviews John Lifton-Zoline, designer and planner for the Telluride company. Date is September 7, 1979 and length is about 33 minutes.
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A KOTO newscast, from 12/13/1990 To 12/31/1990, featuring Jon Kovash, Mavis Bennett, and Deb Laity. Here are the headlines: 12/13/1990: County and Telco work toward compromise on Mountain Village approvals. There's help available for winter heating bills. Local churches offer ways to get in the holiday spirit. We've got today's weather and today's news briefs. 12/14/1990: A man dies on Main Street last night. Telluride woes exposed on national TV....
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A KOTO newscast, from 5/8/1991 To 6/06/1991, featuring Jon Kovash and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines: 5/28/1991: Town council votes to buy wetlands parcels. Visiting bear gets unwelcome reception; Forest service will unveil recreation plan. Next week, Telluride Softball leagues suffer growing pains; curbside recycling, delayed again; and we've got steps to awareness wrap up and today's weather report. 5/29/1991: In the headlines, sheriffs...
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A KOTO newscast, from 05/05/1994 To 05/20/1994, featuring Jon Kovash, Paul Spellman, & Eric Whitney. Here are the headlines: 05/05/1994: Guides in government try to work together to protect fishing on the San Miguel. At-risk kids in San Miguel County will get a chance to have a big brother or big sister. KOTO news samples local opinions on growth. Those stories and more and today's weather forecast. 05/06/1994: In today's top stories, tourism and...
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A KOTO newscast, from 5/13/1991 To 5/24/1991, featuring Jon Kovash and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines: 5/13/1991: Town burn pile is snuffed after complaints from Shandoka residents; postponement asked on challenge to electric rates. Library users can now access the Marmot database system. Valley floor owner offers trails easement. We have a report on Tuesday's Town Council reports from Marshalls and Sheriffs. Today's weather and a personal...
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A KOTO newscast, from 09/09/1991 To 09/24/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Geoff Hanson, and Lynn Hines. Here are the headlines: 09/09/1991: Funeral services held for Francis Warner. Highway improvements promised to be hot topic at tomorrow's town Council Meeting. Ideas festival sparks debate on energy issues. Imogene pass run completed in harsh conditions; hang gliders and paragliders take to Telluride skies; and we have today's weather. 09/10/1991:...
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Newscasts, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, provided by Jon Kovash & Matthew Lewis from 9/3/1996-9/16/1996. Here are the headlines: 9/3/1996: Film hits play for three more nights (Telluride Film Festival). Projectionists say it's the best in the West. McLean's acting style, incorporating the metaphysical. We've got today's mountain weather report. 9/4/1996: There's another vacancy on the Telluride teacher staff. Will spending for streetscapes...
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A KOTO reel-to-reel newscast recording, from September and October of 1977 until August of 1978. Total length is about 1 hour, 37 minutes. Tracks include: 1. Pat O'Boyle on chemical spill in Lawson Hill, 8/5/78. 2. Opening Arts & Humanities Art Show: Interview with Meager, 8/77. 3. Jazz Festival 1977: Interview with Nick Terstenjak and other folks, 8/77. 4. Interview with Pat Lamb, new owner/editor of Telluride Times, 9/23/77. 5. Interview...
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A KOTO newscast, from 8/14/1991 To 8/26/1991, featuring Jon Kovash and Geoff Hanson. Here are the headlines: 8/14/1991: Coroner makes positive ID of Sam Claussen. Commissioners will hear appeal on Gray Brothers logging permit. Airlines will meet to discuss proposed passenger tax. Peter, Paul & Mary rated "a magical evening". Mountain Village breaks ground on ownership housing. We've got local briefs, today's weather forecast, and a personal commentary. 8/15/1991:...
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A KOTO newscast, from 11/16/1990 To 11/30/1990, featuring Jon Kovash, Deb Laity, Mavis Bennett, and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines: 11/16/1990: Airport will stay closed until Tuesday. Still no decision on back country skier gate. Town park campers take low-key approach to eyesore complaint. Barb's traded by School of Mines professor and Idarado PR firm. And we've got today's weather report. 11/19/1990: Four lifts will open on Thanksgiving...