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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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  • A vintage black-and-white photo from the Telluride Historical Museum shows sixteen men outdoors, posed with brass instruments and a bass drum, dressed in suits and hats among trees—a true snapshot of Historical Harmonies.

    Telluride Historical Museum presents Historic Harmonies

    Historic Harmonies is a monthly podcast by the Telluride Historical Museum. Each month, staff will choose a different song about American history and dive into the history behind it, covering the history of the song itself, its historical context, and what larger themes the song covers.

    Click through to browse the archive of episodes!

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Recent News

  • Newscast 6-5-26

    June 5, 2026

    On this week's Regional Roundup, we hear about a new agreement signed by counties and conservation districts in Colorado aimed at preventing future reservoirs and water diversions on the Crystal River. We also learn about a major gasoline spill on Southern Ute tribal land in southwest Colorado that is raising concerns about drinking water contamination and pipeline safety. Residents of a mobile home park in Western Colorado are working to purchase the land beneath their homes in an effort to preserve affordable housing, while advocates and legal experts discuss concerns about immigration enforcement near Colorado courthouses. We also hear about growing community opposition to a massive proposed data center in northern Utah and visit a poetry box near Telluride that is helping neighbors connect through poems.

  • Newscast 6-4-26

    June 4, 2026

    - Norwood Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

    - West End Roundup with the San Miguel Basin Forum

    - Taxpayer Dollars Support Mental Health Services

  • Newscast 6-3-26

    June 3, 2026

    - Prohaska, Wisor Cleared from Ethics Violation in Mountain Village Investigation

    - Mars Sucks, According to Craig Childs

    - The Box of Anxiety

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Recent Mic’d Up DJ Blog Posts

  • 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

  • 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

    April 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. [...]

  • Three people stand in front of shelves filled with records, smiling at the camera during a KOTO News segment.

    KOTO News Does It Again!

    April 20, 2026

    Newsies pick up three awards in CBA competition The Colorado Broadcasters Association held its annual Awards of Excellence Gala April 11th in Denver, celebrating over [...]

Upcoming Events

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    Jul

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    12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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  • 10

    Jul

    Mauritson Wine Dinner

    6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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  • 26

    Jun

    Trick Dog Takeover at Timber Room

    12:00 am - 11:59 pm

    The Madeline Hotel

  • 13

    Jun

    Celebration of the Life of Joanne Roudebush

    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Norwood Town Hall

  • 8

    Jun

    Birding with Katie

    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Patagonia Telluride

  • 9

    Jun

    Birding with Katie

    8:30 am - 10:00 am

    Patagonia Telluride

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