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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.

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    Ramadan Brings Fasting, Prayer, and Charity

    February 28, 2025

    In the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which this year falls in March, Muslims around the world celebrate and honor Ramadan with fasting, prayer, and charity.

    Tabassum Siddiqui, a community member, activist, and organizer, is Afro-Indigenous and Muslim. This year, she is observing Ramadan with her husband in the rural town of Norwood, Colorado.

  • Newscast 2-27-25

    February 27, 2025

    - Telluride School District Faces Funding Cliff

    - Telluride Theatre Lives Life on the Fringe

    - Finding the Way Through Wayfinding

  • Newscast 2-26-25

    February 26, 2025

    - Representative Hurd Speaks to San Miguel County

    - Planet Bluegrass Prevails

    - Telluride Institute Envisions the Future

  • Newscast 2-24-25

    February 24, 2025

  • Noticias 2-24-25 Laura Fehrenbacher

    February 24, 2025

  • Newscast 2-21-25

    February 21, 2025

  • Newscast 2-20-25

    February 20, 2025

    - West End Roundup with the San Miguel Basin Forum.

    - Commissioners hear from senators' staff on federal funding cuts.

    - Large avalanche triggered in Bear Creek.

  • Newscast 2-19-25

    February 19, 2025

    - San Miguel County behind in affordable housing.

    - Imogene Pass repair process begins.

    - Local governments identify regional goals and objectives.

  • Noticias 2-17-25

    February 17, 2025

  • Newscast 2-17-25

    February 17, 2025

  • Newscast 2-14-25

    February 14, 2025

  • Newscast 2-13-25

    February 13, 2025

  • Newscast 2-12-25

    February 12, 2025

  • “Off the Record” 2-11-25: Valentine’s Day

    February 11, 2025

    Celebrate love and relationships for KOTO’s “Off the Record” Valentines Day special.

    Hear from locals on their thoughts on Valentine’s Day, relationships in small towns, and all things love.

  • Noticias 2-10-25

    February 10, 2025