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A Golden Oldies recording, created by Joy Poole, for the Wilkinson Public Library, of an oral history interview with Charles Yates. This was recorded in 1979, originally on a cassette tape. Charles first reviews his family history and then explains why the family came to Telluride, Colorado (a drought in Nebraska and a farmer recommended Telluride). The family moved from Nebraska to Placerville, Colorado in 1912. They then purchased a farm on Wilson...
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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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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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A KOTO newscast recording, from 10/26/1994 to 11/07/1994, featuring Eric Whitney and Jon Kovash, as the newscasters. Here are the headlines: 10/26/1994: A Montrose construction worker is arrested for kidnapping a Placerville woman. Local men tried to organize for safe streets. Telluride's realtors are chastised for putting profit over service. We'll have those stories, regional news, and tonight's mountain weather forecast. 10/27/1994: Defendant...
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A KOTO newscast, from 8/02/1991 To 8/13/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Lynn Hynes, & Geoff Hanson. Here are the headlines: 08/02/1991: In the headlines search for Klausen called Off. We have a wrap up on Thursday's. Lawson Hill Debate. THA will consider Shandoka a pet solution. Town and county work on regional housing authority issues. Environmentalists react to Lone Cone cut. Jazz begins and Sheila Jordan is back. We have those stories and a weekend...
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A KOTO newscast, from 09/17/1996 To 10/02/1996, featuring Jon Kovash, Matthew Lewis, & Becca Thornton. Here are the headlines: 9/17/1996: KOTO's tuber and sauté breaks all the records. Telluride Council bickers over permit parking. We have some high school news. Tread Lightly, do ATV makers practice what they preach? We have today's mountain weather report. 9/18/1996: 1 per 35 versus 8. Mature resort consultants outline growth options. ACLU and...
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A KOTO newscast recording, from 6/27/1991 to 7/10/1991, featuring Dominic Cross and John Kovash, as the newscasters. Here are the headlines: 6/27/1991: Trails powwow answers some questions, raises more. Delay announced for study of natural gas pipeline. Sanctioned bike races bring out competitive spirits. We've got today's weather and a personal commentary. 6/28/1991: Thirteen people evacuated after Coonskin lift mishap, local girl injured in bike...
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A KOTO newscast recording, from 03/24/1995 to 04/05/1995, featuring Eric Whitney and Jon Kovash, as the newscasters. Here are the headlines: 03/24/1995: The airport operator plans to countersue. The new Congress and the environment, radicalism or just common sense? Street talk, cars versus people. Those stories, news briefs, and tonight's mountain weather forecast. 03/27/1995: The county will consider a new Telco offer to stay out of court. The...
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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 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...
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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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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 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...
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Newscasts, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, provided by Jon Kovash, Deb Laity, and Eva Bennett. Topics include: 12/03/1990: Commissioners pass compromise on land use code town swings. Debt refinancing council will again consider new gondola agreement. Study shows strong tourism economy in southwest Colorado. We've got high school and middle school news and today's weather report 12/4/1990: --Sheriff's department still investigating...
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A KOTO News Archive #11, from January 1978 until March 1978. Featuring interviewers: Stephanie Shandera, Jerry Greene, & Esther White. See transcription for time stamps links, to jump between tracks. 1.) Don Baehman: weather and avalanche warning. 2.) Jerry Greene interviews Gary Bennett on the town hall remodel and the deadlines with 20th century Fox. 3.) Interview with Tom Hale about last night’s master plan meeting: 2/16/1978. 4.) Arlene...
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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 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 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 09/23/1994 To 10/06/1994, featuring Jon Kovash and Eric Whitney. Here are the headlines: 09/23/1994: TelSki gets back in the development business, that story and more plus a weekend weather report and personal commentaries. 09/26/1994: A full plate of housing issues for council tomorrow. Jake, the canine, sniffs down a suspect in an attempted sexual assault. Club 20 will kick off three days of tourism talk in Telluride. We...
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A KOTO reel-to-reel newscast recording, from 1978. Total length is about 2 hour, 27 minutes. Tracks include: 2. Esther White interviews Randy King (Community Development Block Grant): 4/25/1978. 3.Jerry Greene interviewing Bob Mcfee, State Land Board Comissioner, concerning the community development of public lands. Grant program offered to locals to lease land without owning, so a person can afford to live here. (5:11) 3/23/78. 5. Stephanie...