The Sound of Telluride
Since 1975
The Voice of the Valley
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.
Remembering KOTO Founder Jim Bedford
KOTO Founder Jim Bedford passed the morning of Saturday, June 20th, 2026. Jim moved to Telluride in 1972, secured an FCC license in 1973, and went live on 91.7 FM in 1975. More than 50 years later, his legacy carries on at KOTO Radio.
About a year ago, we visited with BF to capture the history of KOTO in his own words.
A Rare Medium, Well Done. A Rare Medium, Well Done.A Rare Medium, Well Done. A Rare Medium, Well Done.
Recent News
Newscast 7-10-26
July 10, 2026
On this week's Regional Roundup, we'll hear about the extreme fire danger facing communities across the Rocky Mountain West. Then, we go to Aspen, where an all-American form of dance called Bandaloop turned the side of a building into a stage during the Fourth of July weekend. After that, we'll visit Boulder where a gun safety initiative is giving free safes to firearm owners. Next, we'll head to Wyoming, where volunteers are removing miles of old barbed wire fence to make it easier for wildlife to migrate. And we'll wrap up the show in Utah, spending time with drag performer Diana Lone as she prepares for a show at Why Kiki Bar in Salt Lake City.
Newscast 7-9-26
July 9, 2026
- A Ferris Fire Update
- West End Roundup with the San Miguel Basin Forum
- Cat Movie Fisher with Risho Unda
Newscast 7-8-26
July 8, 2026
- Gold Mountain Fire Evacuees Return Home
- Mountain Village Looks for New Town Manager
- AVID Dance Brings a Universal Language
Recent Mic’d Up DJ Blog Posts

Bootsie’s Bops – New Music for the Week of July 7th, 2026
July 7, 2026
New Music Selections for the week of July 7th, 2026!
Featuring: Karate Boogaloo, Benny Sings and Kelly Finnigan!

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!

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
Upcoming Events
16
Jul
Salon Night with Jula Cieciuch
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Telluride Arts HQ
15
Jul
HAHA TwentyByTelluride at the Alibi
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
The Alibi
22
Jul
CPR World Wilderness First Aid course
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
17
Jul
Shakespeare in the Park: “Henry V”
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Telluride Town Park
18
Jul
Shakespeare in the Park: “Henry V”
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Telluride Town Park
19
Jul
Shakespeare in the Park: “Henry V”
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Telluride Town Park










