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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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Newscast 5-15-26
May 15, 2026
On this week’s Regional Roundup, we hear about the Trump administration’s decision to rescind the Public Lands Rule, and we hear a report on the success of wildlife crossings in Wyoming. As bears become more active, we hear why communities need to be bear aware, and we'll hear about efforts across the region to protect dark skies from light pollution. Plus, a feature on the 50th anniversary of KSUT Public Radio and the station’s tribal roots and legacy, and a story on Mujeres y Pedales, a cycling group building community in Eagle County, Colorado. We round out the show hearing about great horned owls.
Newscast 5-14-26
May 14, 2026
- West End Roundup with the San Miguel Basin Forum
- Cat Movie Fisher with Risho Unda
- Listening Club is the Cure for Disintegration
Newscast 5-13-26
May 13, 2026
- Regional Governments Discuss Impacts of Development
- The Joy of Sex Ed…with Clowns
- Alex Kelloff Makes Bid for Congress
“Off the Record” 5-12-26: Mountainfilm 2026
May 12, 2026
Come Memorial Day Weekend, Telluride will be abuzz with indomitable spirit. Mountainfilm is just around the corner, and this year's festival is sure to bring stoke, joy, and celebration.
This week on "Off the Record", we hear from Festival Director Crystal Merrill, Program Manager Lauren Howie, Senior Programmer Robin Robinson, and filmmakers contributing to this year's festival.
Noticias 5-11-26
May 11, 2026
-El Condado de San Miguel se Prepara para una Emergencia
-Radio Esperanza
-Estar Alerta Ante los Osos
Newscast 5-11-26
May 11, 2026
- Valley Floor Day Instills Stewardship in a Changing Climate
-General Assembly Enters Final Days
Valley Floor Day Instills Stewardship in a Changing Climate
May 11, 2026
More than 100 elementary students explored local flora and fauna during Valley Floor Education Day, learning about beavers, owls and ecosystem health through hands-on science.
Newscast 5-8-26
May 8, 2026
On this week’s Regional Roundup, we look at how communities across the region are grappling with immigration enforcement. In Durango, Colorado, the District Attorney has filed charges against a federal immigration officer over an alleged assault on a protester outside an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in October 2025. In Glenwood Springs, city officials have revoked the permit for a local ICE facility. And we hear about a theater project that brings immigrants to the stage, creating space for them to tell their own stories in their own words.
Newscast 5-7-26
May 7, 2026
- The Bears Are Back in Town
- Federal Firefighting in the Region Sees Shift
- The Wonder, Intimacy, and Hope of “Appalachia”
Newscast 5-6-26
May 6, 2026
- Mountain Village Addresses Wildfire with Forest Management
- Cat Movie Fisher with Risho Unda
- Telluride Yoga Festival Brings Longevity and Service
“Off the Record” 5-5-26: Colorado Democratic Candidate Forum
May 5, 2026
Primary elections are coming up for the federal, state, and local level.
This week on "Off the Record" we're broadcasting an election special to hear from Democratic candidates running for Colorado Governor and Senate. We hear from gubernatorial candidates: Phil Weiser, Michael Bennet, and Erik Underwood, as well as candidates for Senate: John Hickenlooper, Karen Breslin, and Julie Gonzales. The candidate forum was hosted Colorado Democratic Party in March 2026.
Noticias 5-04-26
May 4, 2026
- Paul Wisor deja su Cargo como Gerente de Mountain Village
- La Situación de la Delincuencia en Telluride
- El Ayuntamiento Suspende la Política de lista de Espera para Viviendas
Newscast 5-4-26
May 4, 2026
- Paul Wisor Steps Down as Mountain Village Town Manager
- General Assembly Enters Its Final Days
Newscast 5-1-26
May 1, 2026
The city of Durango has proclaimed April 19, 2026 as Ross Anderson Day, marking twenty years since the Native American speed skier set a U.S. speed-skiing record of 154.06 miles per hour. We’ll also hear from a researcher working in Bears Ears who is turning to crowdfunding to continue his work after losing a federal grant. Then, we head to Utah, where students at the University of Utah are building community through the student Drag Club. And we close the show with a conversation with Aspen Public Radio Executive Director Breeze Anderson who talks about a recent lawsuit involving Aspen Public Radio, KSUT, and CPR. The stations challenged an executive order from President Trump that cut funding to NPR and PBS. In March, a federal judge ruled in favor of the stations.
Newscast 4-30-26
April 30, 2026
- Local Governments Plan for Disaster
- West End Roundup with the San Miguel Basin Forum
- Cat Movie Fisher with Risho Unda
