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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.

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    SMEF Board of Directors regular meeting

    The San Miguel Educational Fund - that's KOTO's governing board - holds a regular meeting on Monday, July 20th, at 5:15 p.m. in Meeting Room 6 at Wilkinson Public Library.

    The meeting agenda can be found by clicking "Learn More" on this post.

  • 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.

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

Recent News

  • “Off the Record” 7-14-26: Ah Haa HAHA

    July 14, 2026

    Telluride's favorite art party is just around the corner!

    The annual Ah Haa event invites talented artists to put on a unique and immersive multimedia experience right here in Telluride. This week on “Off the Record” we hear from some of the artists featured at this year's extravaganza.

  • Noticias 7-13-26

    July 13, 2026

    -ICE Detiene a un Hombre en Telluride

    -Radio Esperanza 

    -Últimas Noticias Sobre el Incendio de Ferris

  • Newscast 7-13-26

    July 13, 2026

    - ICE Arrests Man Outside San Miguel County Jail

    - Firefighter Dies Battling Gold Mountain

    - Charles Dalton Elected to Telluride Town Council

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Recent Mic’d Up DJ Blog Posts

  • A person wearing sunglasses and a gold jacket is playing drums and singing into a microphone, debuting new music from Bootsie's Bops, set to release in July 2026.

    Bootsie’s Bops – New Music for the Week of July 7th, 2026

    July 7, 2026

    New Music Selections for the week of July 7th, 2026!

    Featuring: Karate Boogaloo, Benny Sings and Kelly Finnigan!

  • 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

    June 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

    June 3, 2026

    New music is out there and it's GOOD.

    Week of June 3rd, 2026, featuring: Okonski, Kevin Morby, Pearl & the Oysters

Upcoming Events

  • 22

    Jul

    Josh Abbott @ Sheridan Opera House

    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Sheridan Opera House

  • 15

    Aug

    Studio TAB: Summer Fever

    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • 27

    Jul

    Mountain Village Electronics Recycling event

    12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  • 28

    Jul

    Mountain Village Electronics Recycling event

    12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  • 16

    Jul

    Salon Night with Jula Cieciuch

    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Telluride Arts HQ

  • 15

    Jul

    HAHA TwentyByTelluride at the Alibi

    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    The Alibi

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