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Since 1975

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    Newscast 7-24-26

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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.

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  • Retro drive-in sign advertises a free outdoor concert and KOTO's Live with food, drinks, music, and a cash bar on July 30 from 5–8pm at 207 N. Pine St., featuring Big Something Unplugged.

    Get down with Big Something Unplugged at KOTO’s Live at the Drive!

    KOTO's Live @ the Drive music series kicks off July 30th featuring Big Something Unplugged.

    The show is from 5-8 p.m. in the driveway at the Purple House on Pine, 207 N Pine Street, and is free for all.

    Cash bar, food trucks and community. Don't miss it!

  • 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.

    An elderly man with a mustache, co-founder of KOTO-FM, holds a stack of books and papers—including one titled Sex and Broadcasting—standing in front of a dark wooden door.

A Rare Medium, Well Done. A Rare Medium, Well Done.A Rare Medium, Well Done. A Rare Medium, Well Done.

Recent News

  • Newscast 7-24-26

    July 24, 2026

    On this week's Regional Roundup, we'll hear about the recent awards given by Aspen nonprofit Climate Curve for innovative climate solutions. Then we'll hear how President Trump has reduced the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments, reducing protections for the iconic landscapes. Then we find out how an animal shelter in Western Colorado had to evacuate all their animals due to the Gold Mountain Fire. Then we tag along on Carbondale's first ever Art Crawl, then we hear about the geologic history of the region, and we round out the show with the story of an historic collegiate summer baseball league.

  • Newscast 7-23-26

    July 23, 2026

    - West End Roundup with the San Miguel Basin Forum

    - Recreation on the Uncompahgre River

    - Cat Movie Fisher with Risho Unda

  • Newscast 7-22-26

    July 22, 2026

    - Preparing for Mudslides

    - Telluride Extends Housing Waitlist Suspension

    - A State of the Town Address

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Recent Mic’d Up DJ Blog Posts

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    Bootsie’s Bops – New Music for the Week of July 17th

    July 17, 2026

    In the immortal words of Rob Thomas & Santana, "it's a hot one" this week in new music.

    Here's a couple attention-worthy tracks that just hit the inbox.

    Featuring: Ghost Funk Orchestra! Jill Scott & Tierra Whack! Bayonne!

  • A person wearing sunglasses and a gold jacket is playing drums and singing into a microphone, debuting new music from Bootsie's Bops, set to release in July 2026.

    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!

  • Five people wearing colorful hoodies and jeans pose energetically on a street in a mountainous town, celebrating Bootsie's Bops’ new music. The buildings and scenic mountains in the background capture the lively June 2026 vibe.

    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!

Upcoming Events

  • 29

    Jul

    Telluride Fire Protection District Community BBQ

    5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

  • 5

    Aug

    Back to School Fair

    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Ah Haa School for the Arts

  • 1

    Aug

    Celebration of Life for Mark Silversher

    3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Telluride Town Park

  • 21

    Jul

    Home Tour & House Show with Emily Scott Robinson

    5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  • 15

    Aug

    Studio TAB: Summer Fever

    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • 27

    Jul

    Mountain Village Electronics Recycling event

    12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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KOTO is called “Community Radio” for a reason. Our core mission is to entertain, educate, and inform while reflecting the needs, desires and diversity of the community. KOTO serves as a forum for community debate, public discourse, education, and
cultural exchange.

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