KOTO Community Radio News

What are some good books to dive into as the weather changes and pandemic restrictions mean we'll be spending a lot more time indoors? And what should you get for gifts? Tiffany Osborne brings us the hottest reads from the Wilkinson Public Library and Daiva Chesonis delivers the down low from the Between the Covers bookstore (on the night of the 10th anniversary of her co-purchasing the store!). It's an hour all about books, books, and books.

- Two die in Thanksgiving plane crash

- Public Health launches free COVID testing

- Skiing the backcountry during a pandemic

- San Miguel County moves to Safer at Home Level Red

- Public Health prepares for vaccine rollout

- Governments talk COVID enforcement

San Miguel County Commissioner Lance Waring talks about the County's new public health orders - Stay at Home Level Red: Severe Risk.

Claudia Garcia Curzió provides Spanish interpretation.

This has been an isolating year for a lot of people as COVID keeps us from getting together. It's a particular challenge for anyone struggling with drug or alcohol use. But there are people trying to help. We talk with Lynton Moore, former Substance Abuse Provider for San Miguel County and current operator of a private practice,

Paul Reich, Behavioral Health Program Manager for Tri-County Health Network, and Tara Butson, Sober Coach with Addict to Athlete, about how they're each working to combat substance abuse in the San Miguel County area.

- Government, medical, and business officials plead community to stay home

- Good Neighbor Fund sees increase in assistance need

- Locals represent San Miguel County on U.S. Snowboard Team

Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes stopped by KOTO on 11/21/2020 to spin the blues. He shared favorites from his personal record collection and told a few stories, too. This is the second half of the show. See his full set list here:

https://spinitron.com/KOTO/pl/12061958/Cajun-Mike

- Public Health says drastic change is required for ski season

- Medical centers strained under COVID cases

- County social services feels prepared for rising caseloads

- Controlling rising COVID cases is in everyone’s hands

- Telluride passes 2021 budget

- Galloping Goose prepares for winter season

Diana Koelliker, Medical Director of Emergency & Trauma Services at the Telluride Medical Center and Telluride EMS Director, discusses the rising COVID-19 cases in San Miguel County and the behavioral change needed to prevent a dark winter as regional hospital capacity becomes strained. Claudia Garcia Curzio provides Spanish interpretation.