KOTO in the 1980's

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KOTO Radio: Voices & Visions with Peter Shelton and Karen Cain
A KOTO Radio Show, called Voices and Visions, that aired April 21, 1987. Karen Cain interviews Peter Shelton. The discussion begins with how Peter started writing. He describes a climbing accident (death) that he witnessed, up on Lizard Head pass, and how he felt the need to write it down. This turned into a book, called Accident. He also started writing for the Telluride Times in 1978. Peter moved to Telluride, Colorado in 1976 and then to Ridgway, Colorado in 1980. Once he relocated to Ridgway, Peter started writing freelancing articles about skiing. He wrote about the Lunar Cup in the magazine Powder. Next, the discussion goes to why Peter moved here. Shelton says that he had lived in other mountain towns, with his wife, but the couple decided to move to Telluride to teach skiing. They stayed because of the town and the "eclectic" mix of people. Peter also loves that a person can go skiing in the spring/summer in Telluride because of its high altitude--this is not possible in other places. Peter then speaks of the 1970's in Telluride and of the tension between the new comers and the old-timers (mostly miners). The old-timers were resistant to the new-comers' ideas, that were often political based. He believes the tension was productive for the town because it was no longer so homogeneous. Karen mentions a new kind of tension between groups in Telluride, one group being the 21st century thinkers. Peter disagrees and says that while he sees an evolution, he believes it is not so different from when he lived in Telluride in the 1970's--That there is continuity. Shelton then describes the ethical conflicts behind land development in Telluride and how people are realizing that they have something good up in Telluride and there is a need to preserve it (versus the greedy, uncaring attitude towards land use). Finally, the discussion ends with Peter realizing that Ridgway now feels like home and how he appreciates the clean air, minimal traffic, and minimal drug abuse. He wants his children to grow up here. 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
KOTO Radio: Voices & Visions: "Inside the Freak House"
A KOTO Radio show, called Voices & Visions: "Inside the Freak House" that aired in Telluride, Colorado, on August 10, 1988. Rita Robinson and Gary Hickcox interview long-time Telluride residents Himay Palmer, Chris Mayer, Pete Dahl, Patrick Ray, and Baker Steve about their lifestyle in what is known as the "freak" house and about their perspectives of living in Telluride. Length is about 43 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.
KOTO Radio: Voices & Visions: Back in the Fold
A KOTO Radio station show, from Telluride, Colorado, broadcast May 25, 1988. The title of this radio show is Voices & Visions: Back in the Fold, featuring Sharon Shuteran and Rita Robinson interviewing Barry Cook and John Fahnestock about what brought them to Telluride, why they moved away, and what brought them back. A common occurance, even today, many Telluride residents move away and end up coming back. This show attempts to answer the reasons why this occurs frequently in Telluride. Total length is 30 minutes. After the show, there is also another program titled The Heart of the Matter, brought to you by the National Institute of Medicine. Issues discussed include pre-natal care, the AIDS panic, and heart disease. This was probably recorded during the 1980's. 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.
KOTO Radio: Voices & Visions: Bill Masters
A KOTO Radio show, called Voices and Visions, featuring Bill Masters being interviewed by Sharon Shuteran. Masters discusses his career as a sheriff, from his hiring in 1979, until the date of this recording (1987). Masters also speaks of the change in the culture and community from the 1970's through the 1980's. Recorded in Telluride, Colorado, on February 5, 1987, this recording is about 35 minutes long. 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.
KOTO Radio: Voices & Visions: Couples who stay together, with Bill and Susan Kees
A KOTO Radio show, called Voices and Visions, from Telluride, Colorado, on June 10, 1987. The title of this show is Couples who Stay Together, featuring long-time local residents Bill and Susan Kees. Length is about 28 minutes. Rita Robinson and Sharon Shuteran interview Bill and Susan Kees. 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.
KOTO Radio: Voices & Visions: Denise Greaver
A KOTO Radio station show, called Voices & Visions, in Telluride, Colorado. Rita Robinson and Barry Cook interviewed long-time resident Denise Greaver on July 6, 1988. Denise described her life in a Naturita commune and her time in Telluride, Colorado as a single mother. She also discussed the advantages and disadvantages of living in Telluride during the 1980's and the changes she has seen in the past decade. 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.
KOTO Radio: Voices & Visions: Leslie Sherlock
A KOTO Radio show, from October 5, 1988, called Voices & Visions. Rita Robinson interviewed longtime resident of both Norwood and Telluride, Colorado about her life and career. Leslie shared her longtime perspective of both communities and her career as the Telluride town council person, town clerk, and on a more personal note, how her life changed after her child "left the nest." Recording is about 37 minutes long. 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.
KOTO Radio: Voices & Visions: Old News is Good News
A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called "Old News is Good News." Terry Selby and Lynn Rae Lowe interview Rita Robinson, Stephanie "the red" Shandera, and Barry Cook about their experience broadcasting the news on KOTO. 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.
KOTO Radio: Voices & Visions: Sharon Shuteran interviews Lynn Rae Lowe
A KOTO Radio show, in Telluride, Colorado, called Voices & Visions. This program aired February 25, 1987. Sharon Shuteran interviews Lynn Rae Lowe, about her 14-year residency in Telluride. Recording is about 32 minutes long. 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.
KOTO Radio: Voices & Visions: Sooz Austin
A KOTO Radio station show, called Voices & Visions, in Telluride, Colorado. Rita Robinson interviewed Sooz Austin on April 8, 1987. Sooz is a resident, since 1982, and speaks of the changes in the 1980's in Telluride. 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.
KOTO Radio: Voices & Visions: Wesley R. Nelson
A KOTO Radio show, called Voices & Visions, about the history of Wesley R. Nelson, and his family. Nelson was born in Norwood, Colorado, and discusses the history of the San Miguel Valley. Host is Charles (Chuck) Upton. This show aired July 27, 1988. Length is about 32 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.
KOTO Radio: What the Storm-Lipton Decision Means
A KOTO Radio Station show, featuring Bob Brickell interviewing attorneys Dan Wilson and Bob Korn about the Storm-Lipton decision on March 7, 1986. This involved Storm and Lipton, developers wanting to change the zoning classification in the Deep Creek Mesa area (an area near Telluride, Colorado). The Telluride Master Plan would require the land to be re-zoned from an agricultural area to a residential zone, but this would affect Michael Xavian's nearby property adversely. Is the Telluride Master Plan advisory? The recording is about 31 minutes long. Please see the transcription section for a complete transcription. 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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