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A crowd gathers outdoors in front of houses with mountains and trees in the background under a clear sky. Musicians perform in the foreground.
An older man with long white hair and a beard points toward the camera, standing in front of a banner with large, partially visible letters.
Four musicians perform outdoors with string instruments in front of a brick and purple building, with a green banner in the background.
A group of nine people stand and smile in front of a white tent with a green KOTO-FM radio banner displayed behind them.

El sonido de Telluride

Desde 1975

  • NOTICIARIO RECIENTE

    Newscast 6-17-26

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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.

  • Stream the 2026 Telluride Bluegrass Festival with KOTO!

    KOTO Community Radio is proud to partner with Planet Bluegrass for our annual FM and online audio streaming broadcast of the 2026 Telluride Bluegrass Festival! [...]

    Dos hombres sentados uno frente al otro hablan por los micrófonos de un aparato de radio. Ambos llevan sombrero, uno con camisa de flores y el otro con camisa negra. Detrás de ellos cuelga una pancarta de KOTO-FM Telluride, con cables y papeles sobre la mesa.

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

Noticias recientes

  • Newscast 6-17-26

    junio 17, 2026

    On this week's Regional Roundup, we hear about a poetry festival that took place recently in the Four Corners. Then, we hear from our rural climate reporter on how the Colorado River is at a tipping point due to severe drought, over allocation, and climate change. These issues were discussed at a conference at the law school at CU Boulder. Then, we visit two of our member community radio stations who are expanding their facilities and creating community media centers. We round out the show with a look at a Trump administration effort seeking public feedback on signage at National Parks that officials say may be disrespectful to America. The campaign drew thousands of responses, with many commenters instead expressing strong support for the National Park Service and its mission.

  • “Off the Record” 6-16-26: Telluride Town Council Candidate Forum

    junio 16, 2026

    Elections are decided by the people who show up. From housing to transportation, taxes to economic development, local governments shape our lives on a daily basis. This June, it's not only primary season in Colorado, Telluride is also holding an election for seats on town council.

    Charles Dalton, Chris Uihlein, and Marya Stark are running to fill two seats in a special election. This week on "Off the Record", learn more about the candidates running and their vision for Telluride.

  • Noticias 6-15-26

    junio 15, 2026

    -El Incendio de Beehive Quema más de 300 Acres

    -Nueva Case Manager para One to One

    -Telluride Publica el Informe de la Investigación

Jugado recientemente en KOTO

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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. [...]

Próximos eventos

  • 5

    Jul

    5th of July picnic with the San Miguel County Democrats in Telluride Town Park

    10:30 am - 2:00 pm

  • 8

    Jul

    Science of Cocktails

    5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Centro de Ciencia e Innovación de Telluride

  • 29

    Jun

    The Mountain Ark: A Ken Bailey Film

    5:45 pm - 7:30 pm

    Teatro Michael D. Palm

  • 11

    Jul

    Palm Arts Presents: AVID Dance: The Wolff & Other Works

    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Teatro Michael D. Palm

  • 23

    Jul

    Chill with Chamber Music

    6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    The Livery Norwood

  • 27

    Ago

    Chill with Chamber Music

    6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    The Livery Norwood

Apoya a Radio KOTO

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.

Un edificio de dos plantas pintado de morado con una puerta roja, un gran ventanal y un letrero que reza IDEA CO-OP sobre la entrada. En primer plano, unos arbustos y un borde de piedra.
Dos personas sonríen bajo una carpa verde. La persona de la izquierda lleva gafas de sol, una gorra negra y una camiseta azul I Love the Free Box. La persona de la derecha lleva gafas, gorra y una camiseta estampada. El fondo muestra un coche y parte de un cartel.