KOTO in the 1980's
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KOTO Radio Show: Navajo Sam, Interviewed by Norman Squier
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A KOTO Radio show interview, between Navajo Sam (Leo Lyyjoki) and Norman Squier, that took place near Telluride, Colorado (Wood's Lake) on September 29, 1982.
Navajo Sam was an outlaw and a reputed trail bandit. He spoke of his life, past and present and why he stopped living the life of a logger and started camping and robbing people of their food.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
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KOTO Radio Show: Nurse Bowl Parade 1988
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A KOTO Radio show, from Telluride, Colorado, that took place on January 1, 1988, called the Nurse Bowl Parade with Buddy White and Eileen Dover. The description on the reel-to-reel states: Turn your T.V. to the Nurse Bowl Parade, turn down the sound, turn up KOTO with Buddy & Eileen as they bring you enhanced color commentary and general craziness from a local perspective.
Buck Lowe was the producer.
The first 8 minutes is music and then Eileen offers the Nurse Bowl Parade's history.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
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KOTO Radio Show: Pam Conklin Interviews Randy Higgison, the Newest County Commissioner
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A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, that aired on February 24, 1987. Pam Conklin (Pettee) interviews Randy Higgison about his new position as the San Miguel County Commissioner. Recording length is about 27 minutes.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
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KOTO Radio Show: Straight Talk, Featuring Mark Worth
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A KOTO Radio show, from Telluride, Colorado, that aired 2/2/1989. Terry Tice interviews Mark Worth about being the mayor of Telluride, for 10 months.
Worth speaks about eliminating 9 positions for the town government to reduce the town budget. The town budget was in distress and there needed to be cuts.
There were projections of increase in revenue, back in 1986/1987/1988, that turned out to be false. So, the town budget faced a deficit in 1989.
He also speaks about town development, including the Mountain Village area and development by Ron Allred. Worth discusses his position on growth in Telluride and how he would like to see conservative, necessary growth, but he does not agree with the McMann Hotel being built or 50 new homes being built near Tomboy Road.
Town codes, such as snow removal, are mentioned.
Transit and marketing budget cuts are spoken of, including TELCO's (the Telluride Company) and the town's agreement to pay for transportation.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
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KOTO Radio Show: Straight Talk: The Telluride Maze
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A KOTO Radio show, called Straight Talk: the Telluride Maze, that aired on April 30, 1987, in Telluride, Colorado. Jim Davidson interviews Building Inspector Paul Christiansen, Town Planner Amy Levek, Developer Dirk De Pagter, and Architect George Greenbank. The Telluride land development process (the Telluride maze) is discussed. The initial review process of building plans, by the town and various town departments, is of concern. Too many town commissions and boards, including HARC, the planning & zoning department, the inspection department, etc. have to approve before building can take place. Also building code is cumbersome and can be interpreted in a number of ways. Flood plan ordinances and parking ordinances are mentioned. There are also problems with land-use codes. Recording length is about 36 minutes.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
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KOTO Radio Show: Voices & Visions with Bill Carstens
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A KOTO Radio Show, called Voices & Visions, in which Barry Cook and Rita Robinson interview Bill Carstens. Bill is from San Diego and moved to Telluride because he fell in love with the land. How does Bill describe himself? Not as a developer, but as an environmental enhancer. He's also a father, a pilot, and an attorney. Bill has been a developer for 15 years. He also practiced law for 15 years, mostly business law, in San Diego, but he did serve as a legal officer in the Marines for 4 years. While in law, he had many real estate clients. This is where Bill started dabbling in real estate, and it grew into a 17 year career.
The conversation then returns to why Bill came to Telluride. He was visiting a friend in 1980, saw the falls on Society turn, and fell in love with Telluride. After the airport was built, he started landing his plane in Telluride and spent more time there. Carstens ended up buying the T&T ranch (previously the Snider ranch). Bill really likes working with land and describes Telluride as a magical place. Bill says he always feels welcome in Telluride, enjoys the history here, and the people. Carstens also likes the changes he has seen in the town real estate--the fixing up of the homes in town. He states that people feel like they belong here. Bill doesn't miss San Diego and spends about 75% of his time there. Bill really enjoys his career developing land as he says he likes to share the land with people. He helps future residents to secure power, wells, roads, etc.. so that they can have a turn key home in the woods. Bill believes there is plenty of land for both recreation (undeveloped land) and for developed land. His first project was buying a place called "the Bluffs" which is on Iron Springs Mesa, near Placerville. He then worked on the Peninsula, another area near Placerville, off the highway, on the way to Norwood.
What are Bill's personal interests? He enjoys hiking, the scenery, tennis, racket ball, and swimming.
Bill sees the growth that is occurring in Telluride as "normal", manageable growth. Because of Telluride's geography, the town cannot grow too much. He doesn't want the town to loose its character. To attract more residents, Bill believes we need to sell Telluride, first and then the real estate will sell. He states that the Telluride residents do not need to be concerned about Bill's land development, since most of it is outside of Telluride. In fact, it helps to increase the town's revenue, as these residents will shop in town. Bill states that developers are good people and not just trying to make a buck.
Bill loves that there is such a mixture of people in Telluride--everyone from the uneducated to the people that have PHD's. People are not judged based on their levels of education, but rather, their characters.
What's next for Bill? He plans on staying here. Telluride is a piece of heaven and being here is a God send.
Rasta Stevie then calls in to thank Bill for stating that people are not judged in Telluride on their race, looks or trust funds.
This interview ends at about 35 minutes and then a couple of news shows air about the AIDS epidemic and the right to die debate.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration
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KOTO Radio's Straight Talk: Idarado Clean-Up Settlement
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Straight Talk was a radio show, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, in the 1980's. This discussion presents the Idarado mine clean-up settlement discussion. Terry Tice presents the discussion, and includes Mark Worth, Tom Farrell, Rick Silverman, and Jon Kovash.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
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KOTO Radio's Straight Talk: Telluride's sense of community
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Straight Talk was a radio show, from KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, in the 1980's. This recording is from November 25, 1987, and features Jerry Greene, Gary Hickcox, Peggy Howlett, and Terry Tice discussing how to improve Telluride's sense of community. The discussion took place at a retreat at the Skyline Ranch, near Telluride, Colorado. Length is 40 minutes.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
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KOTO Radio: Bill & Stella Pence discuss the 15th Annual Film Festival
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A KOTO Radio show, aired August 30, 1988 in Telluride, Colorado. The 15th annual Telluride Film Festival is discussed, featuring Bob Brickell interviewing Bill and Stella Pence. Total length is about 17 minutes.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
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KOTO Radio: Candidate Interviews with Jim Bedford & Jim Pettegrew
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A KOTO Radio show, in which town council candidates Jim Bedford and Jim Pettegrew are interviewed by Allan Gerstle. The date of the recording is 3/26/1986. These candidates are running for election in the April 1st town council election.
Jim Pettegrew starts out the interview. Jim P. has been in Telluride for almost 5 years. He is from Wisconsin. He works as a Nordic ski instructor and as a KOTO engineer. He also volunteers for KOTO as the weather person. Pettegrew is currently engaged to be married to Robin Baker.
Is there a housing problem? Yes, Jim P. states. Jim would be an advocate for the town of Telluride to purchase more housing for employees. Pettegrew would like to see the town also start building on the land that they already own.
Jim P. would also like to see the Telluride master plan to be fully realized to link the local trails. He would also like to see the Bear Creek area purchased by the town.
What if there are any conflict of issues if Jim P. is elected? Jim agrees to not participate in the town council, if there are TELCO issues discussed, because of Jim's TELCO ties.
What about the valley floor development? Jim would like to see it limited by zones and believes that the future development should be annexed.
What about a location for the day care center? Yes, Jim P. agrees that there should be town land purchased for a day care.
What about paving the streets? Jim wants dust/mud control, but doesn't like the current paving proposal.
Is there a problem with town parking? Jim doesn't think so.
Why vote for Jim Pettegrew? Jim says he will listen to the residents of Telluride and do his best to represent them. He feels like he would represent their points of view well. He also gets along well with people.
Next, Allan interviews Jim Bedford. Bedford is a 14 year resident of Telluride. He has 3 daughters and has been involved in Telluride's government, as he's been on the Telluride Regional Planning Commission, the housing board, and TREC.
Is housing a problem in Telluride? Yes, Jim B. agrees it is. Bedford believes the town should acquire more land for employee housing. Jim B. would like Telluride residents to live in these units for the long-term and would build employee housing based on a criteria with this in mind.
Street paving proposal? Bedford wants to propose a system that would help with the dust/pot hole street problems.
Jim also would propose that the town buys the Bear Creek area.
What if there are any conflict of issues if Jim B. is elected? Jim B. believes in full disclosure and in being reasonable. He would abstain from voting on any issue that he may have a conflict of issue on, if elected. Specifically, the theatre issues.
What about the valley floor development? Jim B. believes in annexation if the owner of the property is interested in urbanization.
What about a location for the day care center? Yes, Jim B. agrees that there should be a day care center. He also is hoping that the price of the land will be negotiated, as land values are expensive.
Why should you vote for Jim Bedford? Jim says he plans on being in Telluride for the long-haul. He is responsible, independent, and he attends meetings. He often asks questions that no one else will ask, and comes up with different solutions that other people may not think of. Finally, Jim B. will listen to Telluride residents.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration
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KOTO Radio: Environmentally Speaking, featuring Brian Peters & Art Goodtimes
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A KOTO Radio show, called Environmentally Speaking. Brian Peters and Art Goodtimes discuss environmental issues in Telluride, Colorado on May 17, 1989. Topics discussed include: Highway 145 widening, the San Miguel Hydro project, the AB Lateral Project, and the Bridal Veil Powerplant (hydroelectric power projects). Also discussed is the Uravan radiation waste dump site proposal.
Supported in part by an award from the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board, through funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), National Archives Records Administration.
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