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El sonido de Telluride

Desde 1975

  • NOTICIARIO RECIENTE

    Newscast 7-6-26

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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.

Una calle de un pueblo de montaña con una pancarta en lo alto que dice Community Ski Swap 16K, KOTO Radio Telluride. Al fondo se ven las montañas nevadas. Los edificios de ladrillo bordean la calle y el cielo está despejado y azul.
  • 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.

    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.

  • 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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Noticias recientes

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    julio 6, 2026

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

  • Newscast 7-6-26

    julio 6, 2026

    - A Gold Mountain Fire Update

    - Smoke Fills the San Juans

  • Newscast 7-2-26

    julio 2, 2026

    - A Gold Mountain Fire Update

    - Telluride Town Council Names Resident Advisory Committee

    - Pescador de películas de gatos con Risho Unda

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Recent Mic’d Up DJ Blog Posts

  • 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

    junio 17, 2026

    New music highlights for June 17th, 2026!

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

  • A person wearing a sequined jacket, large sunglasses, and a shiny hat sits in a dimly lit room with red chairs, ready for Bootsie’s Bops on June 3rd 2026.

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

    junio 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

    abril 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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    Stories & Poems Telluride

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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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