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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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  • “Off the Record” 6-9-26: 2026 Colorado General Assembly Wrap-Up

    June 9, 2026

    Colorado's General Assembly gaveled out on May 15th after passing hundreds of bills on everything from conversion therapy to transportation, law enforcement requirements to homelessness.

    This week on "Off the Record" we hear a conversation with reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance on bills of note and where politics are going in Colorado. This program is hosted by Rocky Mountain Community Radio and KVNF's Body Wilson.

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    June 8, 2026

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    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

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    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. [...]

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    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 [...]

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