Telluride (Colo.) -- History
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Lydia (Sitzman) Parker, a nurse practitioner in Telluride, Colorado, describes her experiences in medicine and those of her husband, Joseph James Parker, a medical doctor in Telluride and Grand Junction. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of Mesa County Libraries and the Museums of Western Colorado.
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A KOTO Radio Show, called Friday Live, that aired in Telluride, Colorado on November 21, 1981. Jerry Greene interviews local dentist, Dr. David Mallette. Dr. Mallette describes his background, including his education and career. He grew up in Massachusetts in a small fishing village. He came to Telluride to ski and decided to settle in Placerville, Colorado. David answers dental questions from Jerry and then describes what he would like to see in...
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Kip Wood recites original poetry, talks about his life as a cowboy, and discusses his acquaintance with John “Peg-leg” Foster, Butch Cassidy, and other memorable and disreputable characters from Colorado history. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of Mesa County Libraries, the Museums of Western Colorado and the Mesa County Historical Society.
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Louis Balliger talks about his boyhood as the son of Swiss immigrants in early Twentieth century Telluride, Colorado. He also discusses his family’s struggles during the Great Depression, the influx of dust bowl refugees during that time, his career as a machinist, and his amateur woodworking hobby. His wife Elizabeth Balliger offers her occasional insights. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of...
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A KOTO radio show, called Friday Live, that probably aired in the late 1970's, in Telluride, Colorado. Jerry Greene interviews Randy King about his new career as the Telluride Town Manager. The recording length is about 28 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.
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Newscasts, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, provided by Jon Kovash and Deb Laity. Topics include:
1/2/1991
--Highway deaths due to alcohol in 1990
--Development of Mt. Village and the gondola
--Coonskin Ridge development
--Search for Council of Arts & Humanities Director
1/4/1991:
--Sheridan Opera House auctioned off to the highest bidder.
--The recycling center is becoming a dumping ground for trash
--Access and grooming are hampering...
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Newscasts, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, provided by Jon Kovash and Deb Laity. Topics include:
02/12/1991:
Skier death blamed on high speed fall. Promoters ask for bigger stage in town. Park airport board passes the hat for airport security costs. County will hear concerns over wildlife habitat.
02/13/1991:
In the headlines in answer to declining revenues, local movie prices will be going up.
The county will look at Upzoning of...
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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.
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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 radio show, in Telluride, Colorado. Dates of the tracks vary, and most tracks were approximately 1983 or 1984. This is part I of public commentaries and opinions. Total length is about 1 hour 15 minutes. Tracks include:
1. Dance registration with Jeri McAndrews.
2. Food Coop report with Mary Cal Hollis.
3. Linda Miller on the upcoming election.
4. Joe Crain: clean-up Telluride.
5. Mike Farrell on the San Juan race to raise funds for skiers.
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An annual KOTO Radio station show, recorded in February of 1993, at the historic Sheridan Opera House, in Telluride, Colorado. Sponsors mentioned include: Gregory's Bakery and Cafe, Telluride Times Journal, ASAP Business Support Services, John B. & Catherine McArthur Foundation, and Megatrends Inc. Features:
1.) The Deforsters band, specifically Nick Deforster, from eTown out of Boulder Theatre
2.) Cottonmouth (band) performance
3.) E-Achievement...
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A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called Friday Focus on the Telluride Housing Authority. Aired March 7, 1986, Ashley Montague interviews Pam Conklin (Pam Pettee), of the Telluride Town Council, and Michael Fagan, and Bruce MacIntire about Telluride's limited affordable housing and the future plans that the Telluride Housing Authority has to help the situation. Length is about 55 minutes long. Please see the transcription section for a complete...
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Stephanie Shandera interviews Gene McCloud, from the San Miguel Power Association, on 11/15/1978, about the current power outages in Telluride, Colorado.
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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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A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called Straight Talk: Affordable housing. Aired January 29, 1987, and Jim Davidson interviews Tony Daranyi, Barry Tharpe, and George Greenbank about Telluride's limited affordable housing. Length is about 23 minutes long.
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...
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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.
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A KOTO Radio show, called Friday Live, that aired February 10, 1978, in Telluride, Colorado. Carol Ward interviews John Micetic about the following:
1.) Micetic's various interests, including the animal service, the fire department, and the town board.
2.) How the town board is changing. Randy King is coming to be the new town manager.
3.) Growth of Telluride: Micetic believes it will be a resort community and wouldn't mind if mining stuck around....
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A KOTO Radio show, called Straight Talk: Hacky Sack: Pro/Con. Buzz Bizzario (Terry Selby) and Buck Lowe take local resident phone calls about the hacky sack players on main street, while a hacky sack game is going on at the KOTO studio. The date of this recording is April 23, 1987. Marshall Hank Smith has been cracking down on people playing hacky sack on Main Street in Telluride because pedestrians have been complaining that they have to walk into...
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From KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, this show is about the problems with dogs in the area. Terry Selby is the producer and the interviewer. Hank Smith (town marshall) and Tom Goldsmith (municipal judge) describe the problems, rules, and possible solutions to the dog problems of Telluride. Recording is 21 minutes. Date is questionable and is probably 1979.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through...
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Jerry Greene, of KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, interviews Telluride Town Board candidates: John Micetic, Jerry Race, Jim Lincoln, and Amos Wright. Stephanie Shandera interviews candidate Esther White. These interviews take place in April of 1978. Topics discussed include: town parking, public housing, public transportation, the water system renovation plan, pollution/fireplace permits/fireplace ordinance, paving the streets, building on Tomboy...
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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....
