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KOTO News produces nightly news programming focusing on issues that affect the residents of Telluride and the surrounding region. We are a proud independent news outlet with a focus on producing accurate, informative and engaging content.

For the full news archive, click here.

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  • 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

  • Newscast 7-2-26

    July 2, 2026

    - A Gold Mountain Fire Update

    - Telluride Town Council Names Resident Advisory Committee

    - Cat Movie Fisher with Risho Unda

  • Newscast 7-1-26

    July 1, 2026

    - A Gold Mountain Fire Update

    - Town Council Election Still in Flux

    - Telluride Community Survey Shows Areas for Improvement

  • “Off the Record” 6-30-26: Wildfire Season

    June 30, 2026

    Wildfire is front of mind for everyone in the West.

    This week on "Off the Record", we're talking about current wildfire danger, and fire prevention and preparedness. Hear from the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office, and the Telluride Fire Protection District about current wildfire conditions and what you can do to prepare.

  • Noticias 6-29-26: Ximena Rebolledo Leon

    June 29, 2026

    Un Destaque de la Comunidad de Ximena Rebolledo Leon

  • Newscast 6-29-26

    June 29, 2026

    - A Gold Mountain Fire Update

    - Coming Up Next, Telluride

  • Newscast 6-26-26

    June 26, 2026

    On this week's Regional Roundup, we bring you voices from Pride celebrations across the Rocky Mountain West. We also hear about a new app that connects LGBTQIA+ community members with volunteer opportunities in Utah and beyond.

    As drought conditions persist across the region, Trout Unlimited is urging anglers to give stressed fish a break by reducing fishing on rivers with low flows and warm water temperatures. We also hear from southwest Colorado, where dry conditions are affecting irrigators, growers and gardeners. With drought comes increased wildfire risk. We visit a firehouse in Salida that is looking to lessons from past fire seasons as they prepare for what could be another challenging summer. And in south-central Colorado, we visit a jazz group that is building community through music.

  • Newscast 6-25-26

    June 25, 2026

    - West End Roundup with the San Miguel Basin Forum

    - Lions in the Mountains

    - Dwayne Romero Vies for Congress

  • Newscast 6-24-26

    June 24, 2026

    - Remembering a BF Deal

    - Bluegrass Needs a Rethink

    - The Battle for Truth

  • An elderly man with a mustache, co-founder of KOTO-FM, stands indoors with his arms crossed next to potted plants, in black and white.

    Remembering a BF Deal

    June 24, 2026

    KOTO's founder Jim Bedford (aka BF Deal) passed away on June 20, 2026. A visionary and leader, he is remembered by those who loved him and leaves a legacy in the Telluride community.

  • “Off the Record” 6-23-26: Sonic Immersion Soundbath

    June 23, 2026

    After a long Bluegrass weekend everyone could probably use a reset. This week on "Off the Record", we're bringing you an on-air sonic immersion soundbath with sound therapists Ian Wilson and Danielle Christmas.

  • Noticias 6-22-26

    June 22, 2026

    -Especial sobre las Elecciones Locales

  • Newscast 6-22-26

    June 22, 2026

    - First Responders See Busy Weekend

    - Mountain Village Considers Ethics Code Changes

  • Newscast 6-17-26

    June 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.