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181) Eagle County Airport
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An aerial view of the Eagle County Regional Airport and the surrounding area looking east.
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Joe Marquez discusses his early entrepreneurship in the Gore Creek and Eagle River valleys. Marquez also discusses building his home and other structures in Minturn and Vail, the good education and skiing experiences his children had at Vail Mountain School, caring for family, and being a founding father of Vail.
183) Ed Grange
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Ed Grange’s parents and their families migrated to the U.S. from the Aostan Valley in northern Italy. Grange’s father migrated in 1912, while his maternal grandfather immigrated in 1898. In 1915, Grange’s parents met in Leadville; they were married a few months after. Upon arrival in Leadville, Grange’s father worked in a smelter, while Grange’s older brother, Joseph, worked in a mine.
In 1916, the family relocated to the Roaring...
184) Avon STOLport
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Series of three shots from the same spot, showing a Rocky Mountain Airways airplane landing at the Avon STOLport.
Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Western Colorado: Avon STOLport [short take-off and landing airport], 2004: "The date of construction of this field is unknown.
It was apparently built at some point between 1963-82, as it was not depicted on the October 1963 Sangre De Christo Mountains World Aeronautical Chart (courtesy of Donald...
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A KOTO show, called Friday Live, that probably aired in the late 1970's. Terry Selby interviews Johnnie Stevens about Johnnie's career as the head of the ski patrol and the assistant mountain manager on the Telluride Ski Resort. Recording length is about 32 minutes.
186) Pat Day
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Patrick Alan “Pat” Day was born 13 October 1953 in Brush, Colorado to Mickey and Carol Vietneier Day. Day grew up on Lake Creek west of Edwards in Eagle County, Colorado. In 1971, Day graduated from Eagle Valley High School (EVHS). He had a stellar high school wrestling career as evidenced by his 77 wins to 7 losses. In 1970, Day was the Colorado Class A State Champion (98# weight class). In 1969 and 1971, Day was the Class A State Runner-up....
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Vail early resident and orthodontist, Fred Distelhorst, discusses his youth in Madison, Wisconsin and his early experiences skiing in Wisconsin, Aspen and Europe. Dr. Distelhorst also expounds on his dental practice in Europe with the U.S. Army Dental Corps, his family orthodontic practice in East Vail (alongside wife Dr. Ines Distelhorst and daughter Dr. Dorothy Distelhorst), his love of family, and his life in Vail.
188) Homestake Fire 1991
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A view of the Homestake Fire on October 18th (the fire burned from October 17 to 20, 1991) from the S curve on Hwy 24.
"Though threatening, the Homestake Fire swept quickly through its high-terrain tinderbox and actually provided a helpful burn-off of ground grasses that may promote and fertilize the area's prime wildlife forage. At one point, according to firefighters at the scene, the fire traveled 30-feet per minute and was stoked periodically...
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News Archive #27: A KOTO Radio Newscast, in Telluride, Colorado, featuring newscaster Rita Robinson.
See transcription for time stamps, to jump between tracks.
1.) Tailings coating (Johnson/TIE): 3/12/79
2. XYZ-TV programming (Sullivan): 4/12/79
3.) Town council: Summit meeting about ski area development (with Savath): 3/12/79
4.) Town of Telluride County Planning Committee about if Telluride should have festivals: 4/3/79
5.) Sunnyside development...
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Marvin Crawford talks about the Steamboat Springs ski area and Mount Werner, formerly known as Storm Mountain.
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Basic components of freestyle skiing are explained and two freestyle skiers, Park Smalley and Rusty Taylor, describe their experiences learning the skills and competing in freestyle skiing. Park also talks about the amateur freestyle team he started in Steamboat Springs. Of note several members Park's amateur team later became Olympians.
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In this interview with Tommy Sharp and Bill McKelvie, John Fetcher talks about his experiences as an Elk River Valley cattle rancher and describes his part in the establishment of the Steamboat ski area.
193) Lonny Vanatta
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Lonny Vanatta talks about his ski racing experiences from "Little Toots" in Steamboat Springs to the pro racing circuit.
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A KOTO newscast, from 3/11/1991 To 3/22/1991, featuring Jon Kovash and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines:
3/11/1991: The state takes the Idarado case to the US Supreme Court. Questions remain on how curbside recycling will work. Should employers be allowed to control affordable housing units? THA says No. The town takes up ethics and conflict of interest issues. We've got today's weather report and a personal commentary.
3/12/1991: Two Telluride...
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A KOTO show, called Straight Talk: Out of Bounds Skiing, that aired on March 5, 1987. Ashley Montague interviews Michael Friedman, Johnnie Stevens, and Tom Goodwin about the dangers of out of bounds skiing. Recording is about 46 minutes long.
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Should the town of Telluride put in a gondola to link Telluride and Mountain Village? If so, who should pay for it? The date of this recording is unknown--probably late 1980's or early 1990's.
Carol Ward interviews many local Telluride residents on this controversial issue.
This recording cuts off at the end.
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A KOTO newscast, from 04/05/1991 To 04/26/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Debbie Laity, & Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines:
4/5/1991: The BLM seeks public comment on land use amendment. Travel symposium attracts members of resort communities nationwide; and free health examinations are available at the Norwood School. Actor Director workshop gives Tellurides’ theater community another perspective; and we have the avalanche Report.
4/8/1991:...
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Lonny Vanatta discusses ski training, technique, and equipment while reflecting on his participation in the Winter Olympics and Winter Sports Club in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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Monte Bell and Jeff Steber explain the aeronautics, construction, safety and regulations involved in hang gliding as well as the joy they experience in the sport. Dave Shoffner describes his hang gliding experiences.
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A KOTO show, called Friday Live. Jerry Greene interviews John Lifton-Zoline, designer and planner for the Telluride company. Date is September 7, 1979 and length is about 33 minutes.
