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Newscast 1-28-21
January 29, 2021 01:30 - 26 minutes - 26.7 MB- San Miguel County on the verge of Level Red - Early vaccine rollout sees little local vaccine hesitancy - Viewing the pandemic from a funeral home
Coronavirus Update 1-28-21: On the Verge of Level Red
January 28, 2021 19:52 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBCoronavirus Update 1-28-21: On the Verge of Level Red by KOTO Community Radio
Coronavirus Update 1-28-21
January 28, 2021 19:52 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBCoronavirus Update 1-28-21 by KOTO Community Radio
Newscast 1-27-21
January 28, 2021 01:30 - 27 minutes - 27.6 MB- Level Red “not off the table” in San Miguel County - Public Health continues discussions on contact tracing - Diane Kipfer closes out a career with the Town of Telluride
Off the Record 1-26-21: Regional Sustainability
January 27, 2021 02:19 - 1 hour - 57 MBHow can the San Miguel County region become more sustainable? What does that even mean? Emma Gerona, Executive Director of EcoAction Partners, Kiersten Talbert, Chair of the Telluride Ecology Commission, and Jonathan Greenspan, Vice Chair of the Mountain Village Green Team and Commissioner on the Telluride Ecology Commission, discuss the various programs and efforts to make our pocket of southwest Colorado more green. m
Newscast 1-25-21
January 26, 2021 01:04 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB- San Miguel County incident rate among highest in the U.S. - Public Health debriefs on COVID response efforts - Full Moon Progressive Dinner encourages childlike wonder
Newscast 1-22-21
January 23, 2021 01:29 - 14 minutes - 14.9 MB- San Miguel County hits new single day record for positive COVID cases - Society Turn Parcel in planning phase of development - Mountain Village plastic reduction initiative pivots
Newscast 1-21-21
January 22, 2021 01:29 - 22 minutes - 26.3 MB- Local COVID situation is a mixed bag - Telluride won’t move forward with wintertime RV camping proposal - Mountain migration study aims to understand regional trends
Coronavirus Update 1-21-21: Vaccinations Continue
January 21, 2021 20:13 - 47 minutes - 45.4 MBDr. Diana Koelliker, Medical Director of Emergency & Trauma Services at the Telluride Medical Center and Telluride EMS Director, discusses her experience getting her second vaccine dose, why she trusts the vaccines that have been rolled out, and why she believes the pandemic situation will get better over the next six months. Claudia Garcia Curzio provides Spanish interpretation.
Newscast 1-20-21
January 21, 2021 01:29 - 25 minutes - 27.7 MB- County begins administering second dose of COVID vaccine - Paul Major steps down from the Telluride Foundation - Mountain Village looks to bring endurance race to Town
Off the Record 1-19-21: AmeriCorps VISTAs
January 20, 2021 02:20 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBService-oriented people from across the United States come to the Telluride area through the AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) program. Four local current and former VISTAs, Ruthie Boyd, Sean MacDonell, Robin Kondracki, and Hope Logan, talk about about who they are, why they joined the program and their experience serving the Telluride area (during a pandemic!).
Newscast 1-18-21
January 19, 2021 01:29 - 22 minutes - 22.5 MB- Telluride loses a legend - Sunnyside nearly ready to break ground - New film explores MLK's struggle
Newscast 1-15-21
January 16, 2021 01:29 - 20 minutes - 21.8 MB- Mountain Village to assist with rent waivers for VCA residents - SMART kicks off electric bus feasibility study - Capitol Conversation talks Legislature’s opening day
Newscast 1-14-21
January 15, 2021 01:30 - 21 minutes - 23.1 MB- Telski COVID testing helps the mountain - San Miguel County moves forward with deed restriction violation fee structure - Telluride implements new center lane commercial loading zone criteria
Coronavirus Update 1-14-21
January 14, 2021 19:46 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBCoronavirus Update 1-14-21 by KOTO Community Radio
Newscast 1-13-21
January 14, 2021 01:29 - 27 minutes - 26.7 MB- COVID cases creep back up - A State of the Town Address - Landowner withdraws request for demolition of historic structures
Off the Record 1-12-21: COVID Community Forum—Vaccine Distribution
January 13, 2021 02:16 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBSan Miguel County's monthly community public health forum for January is all about vaccine distribution. Wondering how it's going? Want to know more about the Moderna vaccine? Wondering what phase we're in? Or maybe where you fall in the phases? How about if you're not a full-time resident? A short presentation from the Vaccine Distribution Unified Command is followed by questions and discussion. Panelists include Public Health Director Grace Franklin, County Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sha...
Newscast 1-11-21
January 12, 2021 01:30 - 20 minutes - 20.3 MB- Sheriff’s Office looking for information around shots fired Down Valley - San Miguel County expands COVID testing - G is for Government previews Telluride Town Council
Newscast 1-8-21
January 09, 2021 01:30 - 20 minutes - 20.4 MB- Norwood School District looks for input on superintendent search - Capitol Conversation previews the 2021 Legislature - Despite COVID Wilkinson Public Library shines
Newscast 1-7-21
January 08, 2021 01:30 - 22 minutes - 25.9 MB- Telluride students and teachers process Wednesday’s violence at the Capitol - San Miguel Regional Housing Authority reflects on 2020 - Cantor Prize-winning poet discusses his work
Coronavirus Update 1-7-21: Mental Health and the Storming of the Capitol
January 07, 2021 20:13 - 35 minutes - 33 MBLindsay Wright, Behavioral Health Counselor with the Telluride Medical Center, and Claudia Garcia Curzio, Cultural Outreach Coordinator with the San Miguel County Resource Center, discuss mental health, the pandemic, and how to process the storming of the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob on Wednesday. Garcia Curzio provides Spanish interpretation.
Coronavirus Update 1-7-21: Mental Health & Processing the Storming of the Capitol
January 07, 2021 20:09 - 35 minutes - 33 MBLindsay Wright, behavioral health counselor with the Telluride Medical Center, and Claudia Garcia Curzio, Cultural Outreach Coordinator with the San Miguel County Resource Center, discuss mental health, the pandemic, and how to process the storming of the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob on Wednesday. Garcia Curzio provides Spanish interpretation.
Newscast 1-6-21
January 07, 2021 01:30 - 18 minutes - 21.8 MB- Public Health urges caution as County moves into Level Orange - San Miguel County to relax lodging restrictions - CCAASE recommends 2021 grant funding
Off the Record 1-5-21: Local Government Updates
January 06, 2021 02:15 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThe heads of the four main local governments give a summary of some of their major projects and initiatives in store for 2021. Hear from Mountain Village Mayor Laila Benitez, San Miguel County Commissioner Lance Waring, Norwood Mayor Kieffer Parrino, and Telluride Mayor Delanie Young.
Newscast 1-4-21
January 05, 2021 01:30 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB- San Miguel County begins vaccinating 70+ population - Telluride School District to provide COVID testing for students - Firecracker Hill closes for sledding due to safety concerns
Newscast 12-31-20
January 01, 2021 01:30 - 26 minutes - 28.8 MB- San Miguel County to move into Level Orange - Lance Waring takes over as County Commission chair - Looking back, boulders and babes
Coronavirus Update 12-31-20: Moving to Level Orange
December 31, 2020 23:24 - 50 minutes - 48 MBSan Miguel County Manager Mike Bordogna talks about moving to Level Orange, the 5 Star Certification Program, vaccine distribution, and county grants. Claudia Garcia Curzió provides Spanish interpretation.
Newscast 12-30-20
December 31, 2020 01:30 - 28 minutes - 29.8 MB- Good news on the COVID front - State shifts vaccine distribution plan - Record real estate sales squeeze local housing
Off the Record 12-29-20: The 2020 Album
December 30, 2020 02:17 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWhat a decade this year has been. And what better way to reflect on it all than with music? Over a dozen local musicians partnered with KOTO to write original songs based on each month of 2020. Think of it as a special “year-in-review” through music. Featured Songs: January: "Walk On" by Anneke Dean with Eric Shedd on bass February: "February" by Eric Shedd March: "Not Alone" by Alex Paul with Eric Shedd on mandolin and Jack Tolan on electric guitar April: "What We Find" by LVDY (Aubrey ...
Newscast 12-28-20
December 29, 2020 01:30 - 25 minutes - 22.7 MB- San Miguel County prepares for second round of COVID vaccine - Medical Officials worry about regional hospital capacity - Telluride announces Green Grant recipients
Coronavirus Update 12-24-20: Vaccine Day!
December 24, 2020 20:08 - 33 minutes - 32.3 MBDr. Diana Koelliker, Director of Emergency and Trauma Services at the Telluride Regional Medical Center, talks about COVID-19 vaccines. Claudia Garcia Curzió provides Spanish interpretation.
Coronavirus Update 12-24-20: San Miguel County administers first COVID vaccines
December 24, 2020 20:08 - 33 minutes - 32.3 MBDr. Diana Koelliker, Director of Emergency and Trauma Services at the Telluride Regional Medical Center, talks about COVID-19 vaccines. Claudia Garcia Curzió provides Spanish interpretation.
Newscast 12-23-20
December 24, 2020 01:30 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MB- San Miguel County administers first COVID vaccines - Regional lodging declines year-on-year over the holidays - SMART looks ahead to 2021
Off The Record 12-22-20: SMEF Board Candidates Part 2
December 23, 2020 02:21 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBIn the second of two candidate forums, Gene Weil, Kathleen Erie, David Callicott and Robert Stenhammer make their cases for why they want to join the San Miguel Educational Fund board (KOTO's board). They discuss a range of topics, including fundraising, community engagement, and how they would help KOTO thrive. Check out last week's episode (12/15)to hear from the other two candidates.
Newscast 12-21-20
December 22, 2020 01:30 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB- Two skiers die in avalanche near Ophir Pass - County begins preparing for 5 Star Program - Center for Mental Health welcomes new West End counselor
Newscast 12-18-20
December 19, 2020 01:30 - 21 minutes - 19 MB- Stay home for the Holidays - Norwood School District starts search for new Superintendent - Medical Center to receive Town funding for respiratory clinic
Newscast 12-17-20
December 18, 2020 01:30 - 27 minutes - 27.8 MB- A COVID vaccine in time for Christmas - Telluride remains ambivalent on winter RV camping in Town Park - Oil and gas company stalls on County tax payments
Coronavirus Update 12-17-20: Mental Health
December 17, 2020 20:00 - 28 minutes - 28.5 MBLindsay Wright, Behavioral Health Counselor with the Telluride Medical Center, discusses how to take care of mental health during the pandemic as winter arrives and the holidays approach. Claudia Garcia Curzio provides Spanish interpretation.
Newscast 12-16-20
December 17, 2020 01:30 - 26 minutes - 31.1 MB- San Miguel County to remain in Stay at Home Level Red - Public Health prepares for vaccine rollout - Community discusses potential for local meat processing
Off the Record 12-15-20: SMEF Board Candidates Part 1
December 16, 2020 02:11 - 57 minutes - 55.4 MBIn the first of two candidate forums, Gary Hickox, Jennifer Ogilvie, and Joanna Kanow make their cases for why they want to join the San Miguel Educational Fund board (KOTO's board). They discuss a range of topics, including fundraising, diversity, community engagement, and how they would help KOTO thrive. Next week, hear from the other four candidates also running for the three board positions.
Newscast 12-14-20
December 15, 2020 01:30 - 20 minutes - 20.6 MB- Local lawsuit asks oil and gas to help pay for climate change - Local governments discuss tourism funding - Mountain Village passes 2021 budget
Newscast 12-11-20
December 12, 2020 01:30 - 22 minutes - 23.3 MB- San Miguel County to get 200 COVID vaccine doses in initial launch - Mountain Village discusses sale of Village Court Apartments - Grant program supports local restaurants in Mountain Village
Newscast 12-10-20
December 11, 2020 01:30 - 24 minutes - 27.6 MB- San Miguel County warns of at least 6 more months of COVID precautions - Telluride takes a look at center lane permits - County passes 2021 budget
Coronaviurs Update 12-10-20: Preparing for Winter + Vaccine Distribution
December 10, 2020 22:54 - 42 minutes - 46.5 MBLindsey Mills, San Miguel County Public Information Consultant, shares information on new CDC quarantine guidelines, hunkering down for the winter, testing, and vaccine distribution. Claudia Garcia Curzió provides Spanish interpretation
Newscast 12-9-20
December 10, 2020 01:30 - 26 minutes - 29.2 MB- San Miguel County “teeters” on COVID cliff - Telluride to offer additional month of rent relief in town owned properties - Sunnyside housing project takes a step forward
Off the Record 12-8-20: COVID Community Forum—Vaccines & Town Hall
December 09, 2020 02:40 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBThe San Miguel County Public Health Department hosts its monthly COVID Community Forum. This month's forum features a discussion about vaccines and updates from the leaders of all the local governments.
Newscast 12-7-20
December 08, 2020 01:30 - 23 minutes - 23.4 MB- Local COVID numbers skyrocket - G is for Government previews Telluride Town Council meeting - Fire Festival cancels halfway through
Newscast 12-4-20
December 05, 2020 01:30 - 23 minutes - 24.2 MB- Mountain Village to provide masks for all residents - Capitol Conversation talks special session - Jan Stout steps down as County Treasurer and Public Trustee
Newscast 12-3-20
December 04, 2020 01:30 - 23 minutes - 25.5 MB- San Miguel County hits single day record for positive COVID cases - Regional hospitals react to straining capacity - Telski provides updates after the first week of the ski season
Coronavirus Update 12-3-20: Regional Hospital Capacity
December 03, 2020 20:05 - 41 minutes - 40.4 MBModels show regional hospitals could reach capacity in the coming weeks. Dr. Diana Koelliker, Medical Director of Emergency & Trauma Services at the Telluride Medical Center and Telluride EMS Director, discusses the local need to double down on the five commitments to slow the spread of COVID-19. Maria Albanis, Immigrant Advocacy Coordinator for Tri-County Health Network, provides Spanish Interpretation.