KOTO in the 1970's
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Jerry Greene
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"Baked in Telluride’s owner is longtime local Jerry Greene. An engineering and psychology graduate from Cornell University, Greene spent much of his college career at student radio WVBR. His pursuit of a radio career led him to Telluride. After a stint in St. Louis with groundbreaking community radio KDNA, and in Denver starting the project that became KUVO, he came to the nascent resort in 1974 to consult with locals dreaming of a community radio station. In 1976, with purely non-commercial KOTO on a firm footing he asked “What else is missing?” His answer…”bread”! While not a commercial baker by heritage, the scientific and manufacturing nature of baking appealed. So began Greene’s second major community institution, Baked in Telluride.
Passionate about immigration reform, hospitality and Telluride’s responsible growth and development over the nearly 40 years that he has called it home, Greene’s civic spirit has moved him to be active in town government, serving on Town Council, and many committees and boards. He continues his active involvement in politics, currently serving on the Open Space Commission, which oversees preserved parcels east and south of town. He has spoken about business and baking at the high school, mentored a local kid, and donates baked goods and food to nonprofit events and food banks. Greene completed 27 consecutive Imogene Pass Runs and sponsors the 13 mile Sneffels Highline Run the first Saturday in August.
Greene is a beloved employer who has sponsored his employees in athletic endeavors and has helped integrate the local Latino community. He lobbies congress on immigration issues. Social outreach is just one ingredient in his recipe for a successful business. As he says, “We’re proud of what we’re doing, we put our heart in it.” For him the greatest satisfaction is knowing the bakery is a part of Telluride’s everyday life. “My business model is to see my customers, locals and tourists, at least once a day.”--from www.bakedintel.com.
Jerry Greene passed away, at age 73 on May 8, 2021. Please see the link to his obituary.
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Jerry Greene Interviews Phil Schmuck about Winter Resources
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Jerry Greene interviews Phil Schmuck, Director of the Division of Planning, from the Department of Local Affairs, about Telluride's winter resources plan. This is a new plan (as of 1975) that will help Telluride, and other Colorado areas, to plan for winter recreation, wildlife habitat, water supply, highway construction, etc. for Telluride's future.
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Jim Bedford
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Co-founder of the Telluride Film Festival, that began in 1974. The 1974 Denver Post newspaper article noted: "At age 30, Bedford is typical of may of Telluride's new residents. A college graduate (history and political science), he had been a clothing salesman, free-lance artist, TV cameraman, carpet layer and office-supplies salesman, and had knocked around the country, dissatisfied with his life's mission, until he somehow ended up in Telluride and at the Sheridan."
Jim Bedford also collaborated with Jerry Greene in the creation of the KOTO radio station, in Telluride, Colorado, according to Media (Feb. 1977). He set up the San Miguel Educational Fund that supported the funding for KOTO (Media, Feb. 1977). Bedford's radio name was B.F. Deal.
Jim Bedford also ran the Nugget Theatre for 28 years--(April 2013): https://www.telluridenews.com/news/article_e8e0821f-ed8d-5c5b-9a89-e930d4a92e4f.html
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KOTO Goal: Be Town Voice
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This article, likely from the Telluride Times, was probably published within the first few years of KOTO's existence, around 1978-1980. Rita Robinson (KOTO director) attempts to persuade the community to volunteer and to broadcast their messages, making KOTO a true community radio station.
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KOTO News Archive #10
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A KOTO reel-to-reel news archive #10 recording, from 1978. Total length is about 1 hour, 18 minutes. Tracks include:
1. Hibschman on flood evaluations.
2. Larry Wilkinson on new library construction.
3. Telluride School ski program: Interview with Judy D'Angel & Basketball: Boys & Girls.
4. Town board preview: Bob Hibschman interview, 1/9/78.
5. Management design association, interview with Bob Hibschman, 1/9/78.
6. Bob Koster: Butch and Sundance continuing preperations, 1/78.
7. Arts & Humanities pot luck: Nancy Clark and Jane McCreddy, 1/78.
8. Colorado caravan--live theater at Telluride School interview with cast, 1/78.
9. Jim Burleigh on hazards ordinance, 1/78.
10. Tom Hale on political process elections, 2/78.
11. Butch & Sundance casting interview with Chris D. 1/78.
12. Coonskin carnival--interview with Sally Cortney, 1/78.
13. Interview with Bob Hibschman on water system update, 1/78.
14. Interview with Mike Fagan: Telluride Housing Authority (AKA the Local Housing Authority) public meeting, 2/9/78.
15. Interview with M.J. Mastolire: Senor Vice-President of the First Denver Mortgage Company, regarding the Telluride Housing Authority's Owl Creek development of subsidized housing project.
16. Jerry Greene's book review of phone book.
17. Lamm in Montrose: P. Williams (old) (7 1/2).
18. Wilderness: "Adopt a Wilderness" on cloud seeding. (rare) (7 1/2).
19. Thanksgiving booking in Telluride, 11/77, (7 1/2).
20. Coal strike: Gene McCloud, R. Hoving Coloute (7 1/2).
21. Hillside development: Bob Hibschman, 1977 (7 1/2).
22. Copper
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 News Archive #11
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A KOTO News Archive #11, from January 1978 until March 1978. Featuring interviewers: Stephanie Shandera, Jerry Greene, & Esther White.
See transcription for time stamps links, to jump between tracks.
1.) Don Baehman: weather and avalanche warning.
2.) Jerry Greene interviews Gary Bennett on the town hall remodel and the deadlines with 20th century Fox.
3.) Interview with Tom Hale about last night’s master plan meeting: 2/16/1978.
4.) Arlene Freedman concerning Telluride University (TU)’s registration: 2/8/1978.
5.) Tom Watkinson considering running for the US congress: 2/1978.
6.) Jerry Greene interviews CBI representative, Nelson Ginette, about a rumored drug bust: 1/27/1978.
7.) Laura Harper about the historic boundary survey grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation: 2/27/1978.
8.) Gary Bennett and Roger Williams about the filming of Butch & Sundance in Telluride: 2/28/1978.
9.) Jack Degovia interview about the filming of Butch & Sundance in Telluride: 3/1/1978.
10.) Tom Hale and Mark Fraheigen about the Telluride master plan: 3/2/1978.
11.) Tom Hale and the Ute Indians hunting rights. Tom describes the settlement desired by the Utes: 3/10/1978.
12.) Mark Fraheigen about the flood zone and other geological hazards, and the geological ordinance in Telluride, Colorado.
13.) Bill “Buffalo” Hammond about the “longest walk” of the Ute Indians, a protest where the Utes walk to Washington, D.C.
14.) Telluride election information for the election taking place in April of 1979.
15.) The Council of the Arts and their mission to preserve and develop the arts & humanities of Colorado: 2/1978.
16.) Bob Koster on the Butch & Sundance film: 2/1978.
17.) George Greenbank on the local wilderness areas and the intention of the forest service in Telluride: 2/1978.
18.) George Braughn, a member of the Telluride ski patron, gives an avalanche warning: 2/20/1978.
19.) An interview with the “Waiting for Godot” cast (an upcoming play in Telluride).
20.) Dr. Pier on the German measles.
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 News Archive #14
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A KOTO news cast, in Telluride, Colorado, from April through June of 1978, with Jerry Greene and Stephanie Shandera:
Please see transcription section to jump to particular sections of this recording, using the timestamp links.
1.) HR39 Alaskan wilderness bill passed in Alaska: 5/20/1978
2.) Memorial day interviews with Jerry Greene.
3.) Water and the government’s role in water utilization with R. Keith Higginson (Commissioner of the US Bureau of Reclamation and Robert Young an Economist at CSU): May 1978.
4.) Preston Ellsworth of the Chairman of Western River Guides Association speaks about local water rights and wants to stop the Dolores dam project: May 1978.
5.) Bill Masters speaks about new streetlights in Telluride to help with burglary problem: April 1978.
6.) Alaskan wilderness bill HR39 with George Greenbank and about the Dallas Creek Water project with the Colorado Plateau Rendezvous: April 1978.
7.) Solar Energy Sun Day: The sun as a valuable resource with Tim Erdman. Talks about how to get your home set-up for solar power.
8.) Cloud seeding with Larry Hjernstad and the controversy of it: April 1978.
9.) Geological hazards public hearing with Joe Crane: June 7, 1978.
10.) Ute Indian powwow in Ignacio: 5/26/1978.
11.) Floodplain ordinance and other geological hazards with Joe Crane: April 1978.
12.) The Rubella vaccine: presented by Stephanie Walstead: April 1978.
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 News Archive #15
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A KOTO reel-to-reel newscast recording, from 1977-1978. Total length is about 1 hour, 37 minutes. Tracks include:
1. Hart water conservation week: Richard Lamm.
2. Planning & Zoning geo. hazards/flood planes, J. Crane: 3/78.
3. Lynn Swartz: eclipse of the moon, 3/78.
4. Jim Bedford/R. Malan: Chamber music interview; County Planning & Zoning preview of parking & transportation plus master plan: Tom Hale, 5/18/68.
5. Terry Selby speaking with Nelson Gennet, from the CBI, regarding the Telluride drug scare.
6. Terry Selby speaking with District Attorney Harnston, regarding the Telluride drug scare.
7. Terry Selby speaking with Tom O'Grady, the D.E.A., regarding the Telluride drug scare.
8. Larry Wilkinson: the library construction.
9. B. Lane: cable t.v.
10. CETA investigation regarding the employment hiring investigation in Telluride.
11. Road report (1st one ever).
12. Ted Tomase & Mary Ellen Coperson (Colorado Open Space) on the wilderness & the Dolores river.
13. Town Hall spruce-up (remodel). (Old).
14. Terry Selby interviews TELCO on the ski area development
15. Interview with John Wynn: Here & Gone, funny stuff, too.
16. Jerry Greene: satellite radio, 9/77.
17. Land use house bill 1041 Sunnyside.
18. Cloudseeding (start of '77-'78 program), 11/78.
19. Ski area opening 1977.
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 News Archive #17
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News Archive #17: A KOTO News Archive #17, from June 1978 until July 1979. Featuring Stephanie Shandera, Rita Robinson, & Jerry Greene.
See transcription for time stamps links, to jump between tracks. Tracks include:
1.) Richard Height of the Colorado Humanities’ program talks about what the program funds and upcoming workshops.
2.) Rita Robinson discusses upcoming jogging race in Montrose: 6/1978.
3.) Rita Robinson interviews The Rainbow Traveling Show: 6/1978
4.) Stephanie Shandera interviews Telluride citizens about their input/thoughts about the fourth annual Bluegrass festival that occurred over the weekend. Citizens include Randy King, Connie Russell, Jim Russell, Alan Gurstel, Jerry Race, Lynn Strickland, and Joe Crain. Between 6500 to 7000 people attended: 6/1978
5.) Town trash clean up: 7/6/1978.
6.) Telluride master plan adoption, with Jerry Greene: 7/10/1978
7.) Telluride sports news from 06/27/1978.
8.) Jerry Greene interviews Michael Conlin, the president of the Telluride Chamber of Commerce, about the members’ upcoming meeting issues, such as health insurance, planning for a county dump, lobbying about the environment, & promotions: 6/19/1978
9.) Rita Robinson interviews Betty Wilkinson about the San Miguel County Library and popular nonfiction books that are available for checkout, such as Telluride history books, and other local area books: 6/29/1978
10.) Rita Robinson interviews Tom Hale (County Commissioner) about where the census fund came from and how an increase in population will provide the county with more money: 6/13/1978
11.) Rita Robinson interviews an Aspen recycling company to see if the same type of program will work in Telluride: 6/14/1978.
12.) Jerry Greene interviews the Telluride Valley Corporation (TVC) and their concerns for the Telluride Master Plan: 6/27/1978
13.) Randy King, Town Manager of Telluride, attended a Municipal League Conference and speaks with Rita Robinson about what he learned. King mentions wastewater, transportation, and other town problems. Other town officials also attended the conference and speak of their experiences: 6/29/1978.
14.) Rita Robinson asks many Telluride residents if they participated in the town trash clean up: 7/7/1978.
15.) The fifth annual Lunar Cup Race: 7/6/1978.
16.) The Bluegrass preview with Stephanie Shandera: Getting ready for Bluegrass! Includes bands that played and park set-up: 6/22/1978.
17.) Rita Robinson interviews Carlotta Horn, the recreation aide for the summer, about summer activities and classes for the children and adults.
18.) Stephanie Walstead speaks at the Telluride County Court house and explains the new laws regarding children and immunizations in the school district: 6/21/1978.
19.) The Tofu Shop building enlargement-- Matthew Schmidt is expanding the shop and how the shop came into being: 7/7/1978.
20.) Jerry Greene interviews Telluride residents about their Fourth of July experiences and preparations: 7/4/1978.
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 News Archive #19
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A KOTO reel-to-reel newscast recording, from approximately 1978. Total length is about 1 hour, 22 minutes. Tracks include:
1. Mike Conlin: Hand Gliding (:34).
2. Pat O'Boyle: Sanitary Landfills (5:53).
3. Megan Bergman: Resource library (4:37).
4. Betty Wilkinson: Library report (5:11).
5. On the street interviews on local housing (11:45).
6. On the street interviews on local housing (4:54).
7. Ann Lannan: About Art Track (5:59).
8. Paul Fagon: About summer plays (2:15).
9. Windy Brooks: About bodyworks (9:35).
10. T.D.R.: Street interviews (7:11).
11. Interviews about Waternut shows (1:13).
12. Garry Hitcox about outside volunteers (4:08).
13. Sport report by John Kone (4:16).
14. Ken Kline about live theater (6:56).
15. Melony about Nugget Art Show (2:05).
16. Joan Leahie about Jazz Festival (5:40).
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 News Archive #2
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The second KOTO reel-to-reel newscast recording, from 1976-1977. Total length is about 1 hour, 34 minutes. Tracks include:
1. Kathy Kelly/Ken Boyer deaths
2. Interview with John Payne on title insurance
3. Phone interview with Miles Arbor about Beau Calloway/Crested Butte
4. Phone interview with Marshall Jim Hall on his resignation.
5. Steve Sulloway report on school board meeting: Vanest/Burley/Young building request to HPC.
6. Interview with Davidson/Sulloway on end of "The Examiner" plus talks with folks on the street.
7. Interview with Hunter about Coonskin Inn construction.
8. Examiner Halt story (for KUBC).
9. Coonskin Inn construction (for KUBC).
10. Hang gliding meet 1976 (for KUBC).
11. Interview with hang gliding: meet Honchos.
12. Interview with Craig Mahonen, re: new volleyball court.
13. Telephone interview with Larry Healy, superintendent on new positions at school (1976).
14. Phone interview with co-director of the Peoples' Bi-centennial.
15. Sulloway report on school hiring (1976).
16. Interview with Larry Healy on teacher selection & new school year.
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 News Archive #20
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A KOTO reel-to-reel newscast recording, from approximately 1978. Total length is 2 hours, 15 minutes. Tracks include:
(1-4) NFCB Convention '78 report.
5. Jazz festival '78 interviews with visitors and town folk & jazz festival '78 music.
6. Bear Creek closing interview with Jack Hawkins, 8/4/78.
7. John Cohn softball report: final.
8. Whooping cough, 9/5/78 (Dr. Grevel interview on Church of the First Born) &
Mining in national parks (Everheart), 11/6/78.
9. Rare II (AIT. W) with George Greenbank, 8/29/78.
10. Jazz festival: '78 interviews: Nick Terstenjak and others.
11. Jazz festival: '78: 1st day interviews with Dr. Herb Wong
12. Western Federal co-op meeting, 9/78.
13. Sports notes, 8/30/78.
14. Idarado against power plant as historical landmark, 8/30/78.
15. Jazz festival parking: Greg Lawton, 8/30/78.
16. Art show John Mansfield.
17. Joe Crane & Jerry Vass, Slim Jim's Tacos business.
18. Water tank bid opening with Randy King.
19. Matthew Smith: fundraising efforts for Winterstash Co-op.
20. Jazz festival security: interview with John Cohen.
21. National historic district, interview with Joe Crane.
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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