Telluride (Colo.) -- History.
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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 Radio newscast, from 4/26/1991-5/10/1991, broadcasted from Telluride, Colorado. Here is the transcript:
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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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A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called Grape Moments. Rita Robinson and Lynn Rae Lowe interview Elvira Wunderlich and Irene Visintin on June 16, 1982. Please see the transcript for a written account and to jump between topics. Her are the major topics discussed:
1.) Cornett Creek Flood 1914
2.) Father's work, including the opening of the Telluride Beer Hall (a saloon)
3.) Telluride brothels
4.) The major nationalities that lived in...
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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...
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired in Telluride, Colorado probably in the early 1980's (the date of the recording is unknown). Jerry Greene interviews Donald O'Rourke, Telluride's longest resident. Donald goes into extensive history of the area--starting in the early 1900's until the present. Please see the transcription for details and to jump between topics with the timestamps.
Topics discussed include:
1.) Liberty Bell Gold mining...
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A KOTO Newscast, from 3/26/1991-4/5/1991, featuring John Kovash and Debbie Laity as the newscasters. Here are the headlines:
3/25/1991: In the headlines: After a year and a half, EPA still says it's close to completing TELCO wetlands investigation. Town prepares to negotiate on Lawson Hill. TCRA looks at ways to address concerns of members. Gymnastic meet returns to Telluride after four-year absence. We have a report on Tuesday's town Council meeting....
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A KOTO newscast, from 08/05/1994 To 08/25/1994, featuring Jon Kovash, Geoff Hanson, & Eric Whitney. This recording is damaged and has low-volume and is inaudible in many places. Here are the headlines:
08/05/1994: Norwood is running out of water. Magazine survey ranks Telluride Ski Area 12th best in Rockies. New Sam Shepard film screened Sunday to benefit institute's Native American programs. National Public Radio will bring Telluride Jazz Celebration...
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A KOTO newscast, from 07/23/1991 To 08/01/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Geoff Hanson and Lynn Heinisch. Here are the headlines:
7/23/1991: Town marshals say more education needed for music crowds; Forest Service will announce a new timbering plan on Monday; Bob Boyle fills vacant seat on airport board; Jerry Jeff is coming to town; and we've got today's weather report.
7/24/1991: Telluride prays for Maria Blige. Dori Mine gets a cleanup deadline from...
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A Voices & Visions program, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado. Malcolm "Mouse" McDonald speaks of the history of Hastings Mesa, including Malcolm's great-grandfather, who was the first settler on Hastings Mesa in the 1880's. Malcolm also discusses the history of areas surrounding Telluride, such as the Placerville area and Goronno Ranch. Also includes the naming of Hastings Mesa and Wilson Mesa. Malcolm lived on Hastings Mesa during the 1930's...
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A KOTO newscast, from 10/31/1996 To 11/12/1996, featuring Jon Kovash and Matthew Lewis. Here are the headlines:
10/31/1996: Telluride competes for the worst air quality in the state. The kids ham it up for Halloween. Just a reminder, National Fig Week starts on Friday. We have those stories, Mountain Weather report, and a near record number of personal commentaries.
11/1/1996: Birch has suspended from his ski expansion duties, the ski swap made...
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A KOTO newscast, from 6/7/1991 To 6/18/1991, featuring John Kovash Lynn Hines, and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines:
6/7/1991: In the headlines: forest recreation improvements get a green light from the Delta office; local merchants hope to reroute buses; Dance and glow set for Saturdays; Balloon rally; Tell your Telluride school kids to sign up for hard labor at the Mountain Village Golf course; Rec sports are in full swing; And we have today's...
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A KOTO newscast, from 01/16/1991 To 01/28/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Geoff Hanson and Deb Laity. Here are the headlines:
01/16/1991: TCAH holds off on choosing a new director. How can the middle class survive the boutique economy? We have news from the middle school and high school. And today's weather report.
01/17/1991: Hospital board declines to endorse Lawson Hill for a new hospital site. The town P&Z moves to limit moving and demolition of...
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A KOTO newscast, from 03/21/1997 To 04/08/1997, featuring Jon Kovash, Matthew Lewis, and Becca Thorson. Here are the headlines:
3/21/1997: We hear from the museum director about restoration plans, KOTO wins awards from the Colorado Broadcasters Association, we have a mountain weather and avalanche report and personal commentary.
3/24/1997: Officials say there's no increased threat from hepatitis B. The county takes enforcement action against Telluride...
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A KOTO reel-to-reel newscast recording, from approximately 1977 Total length is about 2 hour, 39 minutes. Tracks include:
1. Bob Hedlend interview on coal stire's affect on Telluride, 11/1977: (1:22).
2. Don O'Roark interview, past due taxes: (7:38).
3. John Manstield on mountain medical services progress and needs: (3:12).
4. Jane Hill interview on county health services (WIC), 11/6/77: (11:08)
5. Bob Dolan, division of highway speed limit...
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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 newscast, from 09/09/1994 To 09/22/1994, featuring Jon Kovash and Eric Whitney. Here are the headlines:
09/09/1994: The county logging task force sets goals and schedules field trips. Faraway plans to expand on Wilson Mesa. The film festival leaves KOTO awash in beer. Those stories and today's mountain weather forecast.
09/12/1994: The council will discuss campers' housing and water conservation, LP denies rumors of a plant closing, Keesler...
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A KOTO newscast, from 8/16/1996 To 8/30/1996, featuring Jon Kovash, Matthew Lewis, and Becca Thorson. Here are the headlines:
8/16/1996: We have a report on Chamber Music's finale weekend. We've got the winners of the Duck Race. We've got a mountain weather report.
8/19/1996: Curtis Wayne Byrne gets 11 years for the 1994 sexual assault. Lightning sparks another round of fires. Film Fest offers a free movie screening. We have a mountain weather report...
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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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Art Goodtimes, a long-time Telluride resident, describes his life, on this Voices & Visions show, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado. Art came to Telluride in 1980, when Telluride was undergoing a change from being a mining town into a resort area.
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...
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A KOTO newscast, from 7/11/1991 To 7/22/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Lynn Hines, Geoff Hansen. Here are the headlines:
7/11/1991: In the headlines, promoters expect a manageable midsummer, music crowd; Cars, campers, hikers, and bikers compete for Bear Creek Road. Telluride Academy offers free science lectures. Marshalls say thefts and vandalism are on the rise. County will consider further protection of scenic views. Ridgeway, the town that wouldn't...
