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KOTO News produces nightly news programming focusing on issues that affect the residents of Telluride and the surrounding region. We are a proud independent news outlet with a focus on producing accurate, informative and engaging content.

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  • “Off the Record” 5-13-25: Mountainfilm

    May 13, 2025

    This Memorial Day Weekend, Telluride will be abuzz with indomitable spirit. Mountainfilm is just around the corner, and this year's festival is sure to bring stoke, joy, and celebration.

    In a tease of things to come, this week on "Off the Record", we chat with Mountainfilm staff, and filmmakers contributing to this year's festival.

  • “Off the Record” 5-6-25: County Assessments

    May 6, 2025

    Are you a property owner and curious what’s involved in an assessment? Notice of Values from San Miguel County were recently mailed out to property owners. 2025 is a re-evaluation year, meaning your assessment may have changed. County Commissioner Anne Brown and County Assessor Sarah Enders join KOTO to chat about all things assessments, mill levies, and how comparable properties are chosen.

  • “Off the Record” 4-29-25: Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    April 29, 2025

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over half of the women and almost 1 in 3 men in the United States experience sexual violence in their lifetimes. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so this week on "Off the Record" KOTO News spoke with folks from the San Miguel Resource Center about sexual violence, resources available in the community, and what we can all do to create safer communities for everyone.

  • “Off the Record” en español 4-22-25: Raises sin Frontera

    April 22, 2025

    En el programa de hoy de "Off the Record" en español, tenemos a Laura Fehrenbacher y Andres Jacinto, miembros de Raises sin Fontera. Nos hablan sobre cosas que el grupo ha logrado, cosas del futuro y cosas de inmigracion.

  • “Off the Record” 4-1-25: News Through the Decades

    April 1, 2025

    It's April Fools' Day, but rather than tricking listeners with fake news, KOTO News is stepping back in time with newscasts from old. Hear stories from our archives (digitized thanks to the Wilkinson Public Library), along with some of our favorite bloopers, promos, and stories from the recent past.

  • “Off the Record” 3-25-25: Telluride Hospital District Candidate Forum

    March 25, 2025

    Join KOTO News Reporter Mason Osgood for an “Off the Record” candidate forum with individuals running for the Telluride Hospital District board. Seven candidates are vying for three seats. The board serves the medical center, its hiring practices, future plans for expansion, and maintaining a budget for medical services.

  • “Off the Record” en español 3-18-25: Telluride Arts

    March 18, 2025

    Esta semana en “Off the Record" en español charlamos con Melanie Tavano, de Telluride Arts, sobre la organización y las oportunidades para la comunidad.

  • “Off the Record” 3-11-25: Kelton Wright

    March 11, 2025

    Join KOTO news reporter Mason Osgood and local writer Kelton Wright for Off the Record. Kelton is a passionate Ophirite but has a rich career in writing and journalism ranging from Washington DC to Los Angeles. We’re talking about writing, mountain living, and pets this week.

  • “Off the Record” 3-4-25: Mental Health

    March 4, 2025

    Staying healthy and strong is more than moving your body, it's also about working on your mental health.

    This week on "Off the Record" we're chatting with local therapists Mary Ellen Williams and Robin Kondracki about staying mentally healthy for the long haul.

  • “Off the Record” 2-11-25: Valentine’s Day

    February 11, 2025

    Celebrate love and relationships for KOTO’s “Off the Record” Valentines Day special.

    Hear from locals on their thoughts on Valentine’s Day, relationships in small towns, and all things love.

  • “Off the Record” 2-4-25: Immigration Allyship

    February 4, 2025

    Following President Trump's reelection, there have been a number of changes surrounding immigration policy, leading to anxiety and fear. This week on "Off the Record", we're talking about allyship and how members of the community less impacted by immigration policies can show support in the community.

  • “Off the Record” en Español 1-28-25: Información de las Leyes de Inmigración

    January 28, 2025

    En este programa de "Off the Record" en español, la abogada María Belén Albuja de Albuja Law LLC respondiendo a preguntas que la gente tenga sobre inmigración.