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Since 1975, KOTO has provided the Telluride region with high-quality, commercial-free, non-underwritten community radio. Our mission is to inform, educate, and entertain while reflecting the needs, desires and diversity of our community.

KOTO Radio is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, governed by the San Miguel Educational Fund, Federal EIN 23-7317485.

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    Stream the 2026 Telluride Bluegrass Festival with KOTO!

    KOTO Community Radio is proud to partner with Planet Bluegrass for our annual FM and online audio streaming broadcast of the 2026 Telluride Bluegrass Festival! [...]

  • Telluride Historical Museum presents Historic Harmonies

    Historic Harmonies is a monthly podcast by the Telluride Historical Museum. Each month, staff will choose a different song about American history and dive into the history behind it, covering the history of the song itself, its historical context, and what larger themes the song covers.

    Click through to browse the archive of episodes!

    A vintage black-and-white photo from the Telluride Historical Museum shows sixteen men outdoors, posed with brass instruments and a bass drum, dressed in suits and hats among trees—a true snapshot of Historical Harmonies.

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Recent News

  • Newscast 6-17-26

    June 17, 2026

    On this week's Regional Roundup, we hear about a poetry festival that took place recently in the Four Corners. Then, we hear from our rural climate reporter on how the Colorado River is at a tipping point due to severe drought, over allocation, and climate change. These issues were discussed at a conference at the law school at CU Boulder. Then, we visit two of our member community radio stations who are expanding their facilities and creating community media centers. We round out the show with a look at a Trump administration effort seeking public feedback on signage at National Parks that officials say may be disrespectful to America. The campaign drew thousands of responses, with many commenters instead expressing strong support for the National Park Service and its mission.

  • “Off the Record” 6-16-26: Telluride Town Council Candidate Forum

    June 16, 2026

    Elections are decided by the people who show up. From housing to transportation, taxes to economic development, local governments shape our lives on a daily basis. This June, it's not only primary season in Colorado, Telluride is also holding an election for seats on town council.

    Charles Dalton, Chris Uihlein, and Marya Stark are running to fill two seats in a special election. This week on "Off the Record", learn more about the candidates running and their vision for Telluride.

  • Noticias 6-15-26

    June 15, 2026

    -El Incendio de Beehive Quema más de 300 Acres

    -Nueva Case Manager para One to One

    -Telluride Publica el Informe de la Investigación

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Recent Mic’d Up DJ Blog Posts

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    Bootsie’s Bops – New Music for the Week of June 17th, 2026

    June 17, 2026

    New music highlights for June 17th, 2026!

    Featuring: A.J. Fullerton, Jack White and Sofie Royer!

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    Bootsie’s Bops – New Music for the week of June 3rd, 2026

    June 3, 2026

    New music is out there and it's GOOD.

    Week of June 3rd, 2026, featuring: Okonski, Kevin Morby, Pearl & the Oysters

  • Colorful poster celebrating 50 Years of KOTO radio station, featuring vintage audio equipment and highlighting the importance of community radio in lifting all boats through its rich history and local impact.

    The Importance of Lifting All Boats

    April 21, 2026

    Collaboration is the only way forward for small nonprofits “Telluride in the ‘70s was as close to a classless society as it would ever be. [...]

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