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Jean and Benerita Dolores (Velazquez) Urruty discuss Jean’s immigrant experience, the life of a Basque sheepherder, Basque culture, and sheepherding in Mesa County. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of Mesa County Libraries, the Museums of Western Colorado and the Mesa County Historical Society.
203) Roger Butler
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Roger Butler describes his experiences growing up in Routt County and the time he spent in the United States Army during World War II. He mentions how he went AWOL numerous times without getting caught. Upon returning to Routt County after the war, Roger held jobs with the US Forest Service and the Routt County Assessor's Office. Roger's wife, Lucille, (a frequent accomplice in his AWOL escapades) talks about her teaching career in one room schools...
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Dr. Earl Dean "Pinky" Smith talks about being a Veterinarian in Steamboat Springs, and his love for animals. Also includes the poem "Mountains" by Anna Bowie May.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie, Troy Keller and Kent Fletcher, Roger Butler describes his experiences growing up in Routt County and the time he spent in the United States Army during World War II. He mentions how he went AWOL numerous times without getting caught and his participation in the campaign in Italy during World War II. Roger also talks about some of his hunting and fishing experiences in Routt County.
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News Archive #25: A KOTO News Archive, from 1978, recorded in Telluride, Colorado.
Note: Recording is muffled until 5 minutes into it. Please see transcript and use the timestamp links to jump between recordings.
1.) Uranium mining task force with J. Pacal (not audible): 12/22/1978.
2.) Streetlights with Rita Robinson and J. Micetic: 12/26/1978.
3.) Accommodation tax interviews with tourists: 12/27/1978.
4.) Bed tax interviews with local residents,...
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Jerry Greene, of KOTO Radio, in Telluride, Colorado, interviews Telluride Town Board candidates: John Micetic, Jerry Race, Jim Lincoln, and Amos Wright. Stephanie Shandera interviews candidate Esther White. These interviews take place in April of 1978. Topics discussed include: town parking, public housing, public transportation, the water system renovation plan, pollution/fireplace permits/fireplace ordinance, paving the streets, building on Tomboy...
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Floyd Montgomery describes his interest in bronze sculpting, taxidermy and trophy hunting.
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Gordy Wren, Rudi Schnackenberg, and Bob Krear talk about their experience with the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.
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Ed O’Brian and Bob Martin talk about their roles in the second Steamboat Vintage Auto Race, and what it takes to put on such an event.
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Karen Jimmerson describes moving to Steamboat in 1969, opening the Soupçon Restaurant, and working at the Old Town Hot Springs as a fitness instructor.
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A KOTO newscast recording, from 03/24/1995 to 04/05/1995, featuring Eric Whitney and Jon Kovash, as the newscasters. Here are the headlines:
03/24/1995: The airport operator plans to countersue. The new Congress and the environment, radicalism or just common sense? Street talk, cars versus people. Those stories, news briefs, and tonight's mountain weather forecast.
03/27/1995: The county will consider a new Telco offer to stay out of court. The...
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Pat Dempsey talks about buying her own ranch, raising horses, and what kind of work goes into showing them at various competitions.
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A KOTO newscast, from 11/16/1990 To 11/30/1990, featuring Jon Kovash, Deb Laity, Mavis Bennett, and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines:
11/16/1990: Airport will stay closed until Tuesday. Still no decision on back country skier gate. Town park campers take low-key approach to eyesore complaint. Barb's traded by School of Mines professor and Idarado PR firm. And we've got today's weather report.
11/19/1990: Four lifts will open on Thanksgiving...
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Bud and Jane Romberg discuss their move to Steamboat Springs in 1966 for Bud to take a teaching job at the Steamboat Springs High School, his 40-year tenure on the Old Town Hot Springs Board, and Jane’s entrepreneurial enterprise, The Lunch Box, the pool’s first food service.
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Dave Wallace and Jan McNeal are interviewed about their experiences with teaching and enjoying the sport of parachuting.
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"The early 70's was a time of rebellion and experimentation. As the nation reeled with social upheaval, creativity flourished. Telluride was changing, mining was dying, skiing was born. What emerged was a lively community forging a new identity in a spectacular isolated mountain landscape." -- from case.
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Dr. Earl Dean "Pinky" Smith talks about being a Veterinarian in Steamboat Springs, and his love for animals.
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Floyd Montgomery is interviewed by Dan Schmitt, Mark McCoy and Tana Brock about his love for Trophy Hunting.
