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    “Off the Record” 7-7-26: Moments that Made US with the Telluride Historical Museum

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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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    KOOK signal down due to Gold Mountain Fire

    Attention listeners: the KOOK 90.3 FM signal in Ouray & Ridgway is currently down due to power outage at the tower site.

    At this time, we don't know when power service will be restored to the location.

    Listeners in Ouray & Ridgway can tune in to our stream here at koto.org.

  • 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.

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

Recent News

  • “Off the Record” 7-7-26: Moments that Made US with the Telluride Historical Museum

    July 7, 2026

    On July 4, the United States marked 250 years of nationhood. The Telluride Historical Museum is commemorating the anniversary throughout the year, including with its current exhibition, "Moments That Made US."

    This week on "Off the Record", hear from the stewards of our local history about how the museum is reflecting on the nation's milestone and what it means to be an American at this moment in history.

  • Noticias 7-6-26

    July 6, 2026

    -Últimas Noticias sobre el Incendio de Gold Mountain

    -Venezuela4all

    -Aún no se ha Decidido el Resultado de las Elecciones del Ayuntamiento de Telluride

  • Newscast 7-6-26

    July 6, 2026

    - A Gold Mountain Fire Update

    - Smoke Fills the San Juans

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    June 17, 2026

    New music highlights for June 17th, 2026!

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

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    June 3, 2026

    New music is out there and it's GOOD.

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

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    Jul

    Celebration of the Life of Christine Wahle Johnson

    2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

    Telluride Science & Innovation Center

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    Aug

    The Casual Enormity of Adam Palmer Documentary Film Screening

    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Sheridan Opera House

  • 19

    Jul

    HAHA Little Giggles

    10:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Ah Haa School for the Arts

  • 17

    Jul

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    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

    Ah Haa School for the Arts

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    Jul

    HAHA

    7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

    Ah Haa School for the Arts

  • 10

    Jul

    Sneak Peak behind the scenes with Artistic Ventures in Dance(AVID)

    4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Michael D. Palm Theater

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