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Fishing on the San Miguel River gets good in July, and summer is the prime time to get on the water. Local News Network caught up with a guide from Telluride Angler to talk about fly fishing.
Craig Wasserman, the owner of The Drop Boardshop and the mad genius behind Telluride Skateboard Camp, talks about the value of skateboarding and how the skills and lessons learned apply to life outside the skate park.
This week, you will spot painters outside with their easels, capturing scenes around Telluride. These elite artists have been invited to take part in the Plein Air Festival, and you can see and purchase their finished work this weekend outside the Sheridan Opera House. Plein Air is the Sheridan Arts Foundation's biggest fundraiser and enables the foundation to support other organizations in our community.
Local News Network caught up with Trang Pham, the program manager for Pinhead Institute, to talk about their STEM education, camps, workshops, internships, and their biggest fundraiser of the year, The Science of Cocktails, which is coming up on July 8.
Telluride Historical Museum's new exhibit commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 150th anniversary of Colorado becoming a state. It also showcases the history of our community and how it embodied the founding principles of the Declaration of Independence.
Local News Network interviews Dr. Bob Inman about wolverine reintroduction in Colorado.
Local News Network Telluride interviews Jim Hurst, who worked on and appears in "The Dark Wizard," a biopic about the legendary Dean Potter. The HBO series by Sender Films screens this weekend at the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride.
These young middle school actors have been working very hard, and this weekend they will perform the musical "My Son Pinocchio Jr.," May 1–3 at the Sheridan Opera House. LNN caught up with artistic director Leah Heidenreich to talk about the show.
The election results are in. From Prop 300 to the Norwood school bond, here is a roundup of what the voters decided.
Rep. Jeff Hurd visits with San Miguel County Commissioners, Telluride makes amendments to its employee rental housing policy, county needs more time to consider logistics and plans for joint administrative facilities in the Fruen building, and Election Day is fast approaching.
Body of Ridgway woman found in old mining shaft, local food pantries try to prepare as SNAP benefits will be cut off beginning November 1, campaign spending totals so far for Proposition 300 "Let the People Decide," and hundreds of Telluride residents rally for No Kings protest.
ICE makes an arrest in Telluride, suspect in alleged sexual assault at Blues and Brews Festival was working as a security guard at the event, four candidates left for the four open seats in the Telluride Town Council race, and Barbara Hinterkopf is honored posthumously as the Volunteer of the Year.
Telluride Marshals are investigating a burglary at Overland Sheepskin store, Mountain Village wins environmental award, former San Miguel County Sheriff’s deputy is in custody, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife consider releasing wolves in Ouray County.
Colorado taxpayers can expect a much smaller Tabor refund this year, Denver airport bucks the trend of declining international visitors, Four Seasons Resort in Mountain Village is set to break ground, and Fall marks changing of the seasons—and the changing of some businesses in town.
County is still refining mining regulations, alleged sexual assault near Town Park campground, Norwood Food Pantry requests financial support to find a new location, and Kilian Jornet's latest project brings him to the San Juans.
Telluride Ski Resort named in a class action lawsuit alleging wage theft, Telluride ski patrollers are negotiating a new contract, Keep Colorado Wild Passes net $41 million, and Oprah posts about hiking Bear Creek.
Colorado issues emergency public health order to ensure access to COVID vaccines without a prescription, San Miguel County urges Department of Transportation to address rockfall hazards, federal budget bill forces Governor Polis to make cuts to social programs, and 'tis the season to wear orange.
Aquatic biologists rescue unique cutthroat trout from Stoner Mesa Fire, Imogene Pass to reopen soon, Eagle Bluff Ranch in Disappointment Valley is placed in permanent conservation, and the Telluride Film Festival comes to town this weekend.
Citizen-initiated amendment to require voter approval for major Town of Telluride development projects is headed to the ballot, residents west of the Stoner Mesa Fire are at the "Set" stage of Read/Set/Go evacuation levels, Telluride Daily Planet sells to Florida-based media group, and Fourteeners traffic increases.
Stoner Mesa Fire grows to more than 6,600 acres, Hood Park Haven breaks record for most expensive single-family home sale in San Miguel County, Breckenridge Trail (aka Penelope's) gets rerouted and improved, and longtime local cyclist collides with deer on Lizard Head Pass.
Stoner Mesa fire jumps to hundreds of acres in size, former sheriff's deputy Jesus Damian Nieblas flees felony charges, international tourism declines across Colorado, and Telluride schools ban cell phone use during the school day.
Four Seasons developer under contract to purchase Rimrock hotel in Naturita, firefighters tackle small fires on Dallas Divide and Gray Head, San Miguel County Commissioners are considering a ballot measure that would allow them to reallocate lodging tax revenue, and diagonal parking makes international headlines.
Insurance premiums to increase by as much as 38% on the Western Slope, three new wolf packs are identified in Colorado, Telluride Town Council considers a ballot proposal for an excise tax on ski lift tickets, and there's a new weed maintenance strategy on the Valley Floor: goats.
Regional fires burn more than 30,000 acres, former deputy from San Miguel County Sheriff's Office is the subject of a CBI investigation, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser is co-leading a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for withholding federal funding for education, and KOTO is celebrating a big birthday.
Many Coloradans will lose SNAP benefits under the budget bill, Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks for input on their moose management plan, Telluride Ski Resort takes control of their merchant pass program, and yes, it's true: you will no longer have to remove your shoes in the TSA line at the airport.
Fire temporarily closes Highway 550, Trump administration rescinds Roadless Rule protecting public lands from development, proposed budget cuts to the Land and Water Conservation Fund threatens conservation efforts including Lizard Head Pass land deal, and Search and Rescue teams get called out to Bridal Veil Trail twice over the weekend.
Road work planned for Highway 145 and Alta Lakes , Camp Bird Road reopens, snowmelt and warm temperatures create good early boating conditions on San Miguel River, and Happy Bluegrass weekend to all.
Structure fire at Lone Cone Saloon, county grants wetlands permit for Telluride Regional Airport project, federal budget bill would raise health insurance premiums in the state, and 9News segment features two local nonprofits.
Mountain Village considers rescheduling ballot question about lift tax to November, Colorado passes legislation to regulate the sale of kratom, Gov. Polis signs bill to provide paid leave for parents with babies in NICU, and phone scammers using Sheriff Dan Covault's name.
Weather forecasters expect a hotter-than-average summer and early monsoon season, Telluride High School's graduating class is the largest in the school's history, NPR and three Colorado public radio stations sue the Trump administration over funding cuts, and Denver mint to cease production of pennies.
Collared female wolf roams into San Miguel County, emergency phone outage attributed to cut fiber line, bear charges at 49-year-old Ouray woman, and new mural marks the start of Mountainfilm weekend.
Telluride Tourism Board is looking ahead to summer, house north of Norwood burns down, Polis vows to veto bill making it easier to form labor unions, and there's a livestream available of a megaden of rattlesnakes in a secret Colorado location.
Colorado legislators pass SB25-276 to protect immigrants, two ballot initiatives this fall will ask the state's voters about additional funding for school meals, the unofficial results from the Telluride Hospital District election are in, and trash truck catches fire near Mountain Village.
Dan Covault appointed to serve out Bill Masters' term as San Miguel County Sheriff, Forest Service seeks input on Telluride Ski Resort's capital improvements plan, residents speak out against diagonal parking, and one last ski run to say goodbye to winter.
Judge halts deportation of Venezuelan immigrants being detained in Aurora, Telluride Hospital District holds election for board of directors, San Miguel County Commissioners to select a replacement to serve the remainder of Sheriff Bill Masters' term after he retires in June, and lock your car doors—the bears are awake and hungry.
Climber suffers fatal fall on Wilson Peak, marshals respond to report of a weapon at Telluride High School, San Miguel Resource Center and Ah Haa School for the Arts team up on Community Garden project for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and ski resort offers free ski passes to residents 80 years and older who can't afford them.
Telluride Town Council continues to fine-tune policies for rental housing, San Miguel County adopts solar regulations, Bureau of Land Management proposes fees for day use and camping at sites along San Miguel River and for the Ridgway Area Trails (RAT), and there are no dogs allowed on Mt. Sneffels, per a new Forest Service plan.
Local jeep outfitters ask county officials to prioritize opening and maintenance of mountain passes, Imogene Pass Run to be rerouted due to road damage, Initiative 89 asks Colorado voters to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, and Selena Gomez attends Telluride High School volleyball game.
Heavy rains result in the temporary closure of Imogene Pass and the closure of Black Bear Pass for the rest of the season, Telluride Ski Resort shares its conceptual plan for the Lift 7 and Carhenge area, San Miguel County Commissioners approve ballot measure that would reallocate part of the Parks and Open Space tax revenue into affordable housing fund, and a woman whose vehicle went off the road on Norwood Hill into the San Miguel Canyon spends the night trapped in before being discovered and rescued the next morning.
Mountain Village's Stegosaurus Trail is open, lost woman survives four nights alone in the wilderness near Lone Cone Peak, Zoe Dohnal is appointed as Telluride's Town Manager, and Telluride Film Festival requests a permit to host tethered hot air balloon rides.
Mudslides close Imogene and Black Bear passes, Colorado public health officials are concerned about the decreasing rates of vaccinated students, Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters found guilty of election breach, and boreal toad conservation efforts wield wild tadpoles after seven years of reintroduction.
Firefighters battle several small fires on the West End and Nucla's Bucktail Fire grows to nearly 4,000 acres, initiative to ban trophy hunting of mountain lions will be on the November ballot, Telluride Town Council selects two local businesses to rent Voodoo commercial space, and Suzy, the pup who ran away July 4th, returns home after thirty days.
Firefighters quickly contain blaze outside of Norwood, Mesa County officials propose a smaller Dolores River conservation area, Telluride Marshals ask the public for information about an alleged sexual assault, and the community housing survey is available online.
Norwood trustees hope to mediate personnel issues, public health officials are monitoring a bird flu outbreak in the state, Voodoo Affordable Housing lottery is open, and 50% of Coloradans admit they fight with their virtual assistants.
Ah Haa School for the Arts holds the HAHA event this weekend, San Miguel County planning commission finalizes solar regulations, primary race for House District 58 is headed for a recount, and Kyle Lutz is through-hiking the region's Fourteeners.
Water conservation efforts in the West appear to be working, Mountain Village is considering allowing LLCs and trusts to vote in local elections, Colorado's ban on "forever chemicals" goes into effect this month, and the Pinhead Institute hosts its annual fundraiser.
Primary election results are in, Mountain Village under contract for potential new waste treatment site, Telluride appoints Zoe Dohnal as acting town manager, and Colorado welcomes its first new native wolf pup.
Healthy Kids Colorado Survey results from 2023 are in, GMUG forest plan is finalized, Telluride Town Council holds hearing about ethics complaint, and celebrate the peak of the season with the summer solstice and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival.
County reviews more uranium mining permit applications, local farmers markets open for the season, officials see an unprecedented number of wildlife attacks on humans during calving season, and Telluride's main drag is honored as one of the most beautiful streets in the world.
Primary ballots have been mailed, a new study suggests climate change is causing groundwater storage to decline, Telluride Town Council schedules a public hearing about an ethics complaint, and the ecology commission is considering an unusual method for weed control on the Valley Floor.
County planners finalize East End Master Plan, construction work to resume on the Boomerang Bridge on the Valley Floor, volunteers tag trees with pheromone packs to deter beetles, and the Balloon Festival takes off this weekend.
Local drowns in Trout Lake, Spruce Fire continues to grow, Avery MacCracken sentenced to federal prison for involvement in Jan. 6 insurrection, and Mountainfilm kicks off the summer festival season.
Telluride Town Manager Scott Robson resigns, Colorado legislators pass several affordable housing bills, San Miguel County and EcoAction Partners hold annual spring cleanup, and Northern Lights make an appearance in Telluride.
Brian Aitken reaches plea deal for November 2021 shooting in Telluride, fatal car crash closes Highway 145 temporarily, Colorado Avalanche Information Center says there were significantly fewer avalanche deaths in 2023-2024, and Colorado says "welcome back" to wolverines.
Telluride Historical Museum announces its new exhibit, a second tip from ICAV (Internet Crimes Against Children) task force leads to arrest, town council grapples with accepting a $2M grant for affordable housing that requires lawful presence, and Telluride Marshals release new calendar featuring local cops.
Telluride Marshals investigate a preschool teacher suspected of possessing child pornography, emergency closure of Highway 50 creates long detours for travelers, San Miguel County commissioners extend moratorium on new solar projects through November 15, and Telluride isn't the only place in San Miguel County listed in Zillow's report of all the "million dollar cities."
Telluride considers proposal for system of small 5G cell towers, Telluride Tourism Board to roll out summer marketing campaign, local community members speak passionately about Israel-Hamas war, and it is closing weekend for the ski resort.
Telluride Academy founder Wendy Brooks passes away, San Miguel County working on draft regulations for solar projects, Town Park camping reservations to open April 1, and local artists Brandon Berkel and Molly Perault's pandemic-era work makes it into the Smithsonian archives.
Mountain Village considers an ordinance for a special election to decide whether non-resident owners who hold property in an LLC or corporation can vote in municipal elections, San Miguel County Parks and Open Space is moving forward with a project to connect the upper and lower sections of the popular Bridal Veil trail, several weapons bills are making their way through the state legislature, and foresters and local groups are using something unusual to combat the beetles ravaging our trees: pheromones.
New legislation weakens Colorado's Open Meetings Law, Telluride Town Council increases festival capacity to 12,000 per day, Canyonlands and Tower House affordable housing project receives planning and zoning approval, and Lizardhead Peewees Hockey Team wins state championship in an exciting double overtime final game.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife announces legislation to allow the reintroduction of wolverines in the state, San Miguel County and Colorado primary election results are in, county commissioners decline the request to put a moratorium on new mining permits, and Telluride and Durango high school students on the Durango Demons hockey team win the state championship.
Officials postpone executive session to discuss future plans for Diamond Ridge property, conflicts between humans and bears decreased in Colorado in 2023, Colorado's primaries and caucuses are next week, and tickets are on sale now for the inaugural Fringe Festival.
Telluride Mountain Club submits trail proposal to Forest Service, U.S.P.S. plan to move mail processing to Denver concerns local residents, Diamond Ridge rezoning appeal is dismissed, and Telluride Gay Ski Week kicks off Saturday.
Local leaders discuss the future of the gondola, bill introduced in the state senate would establish a panel to oversee construction permits in wetlands, Telluride Regional Medical Center hires an executive director, and avalanche mitigation at the east end of the valley draws a crowd.
Colorado Senate Bill 33 to raise property taxes on short-term rentals could be amended at first committee hearing, the feasibility study on the Down Valley Connector Trail is complete, Sheep Mountain Alliance is circulating a petition against a uranium/vanadium mining project in Slick Rock, and Mountain Village is considering an ordinance to prohibit helicopters from landing in unauthorized locations.
Brian Aitken acquitted on second degree murder charge but trial ends in a hung jury on the other assault charges, the town of Telluride’s budget—with more than $66 million in expenditures last year—is now online for 2024, Telluride Ski Resort and the Town of Telluride have signed an agreement to collaborate on the plans for the Lift 7 base area, and a ski patroller stays busy in the summer by handcrafting signs for the ski runs.
Man found deceased in San Miguel River is identified, BLM proposes more stringent regulations and fees on oil and gas leasing, meteorologists are forecasting the peak for fall colors, and Moonbeam Girl jewelry dazzles the stars at Telluride Film Festival.
Telluride installs new parking meters, candidates set for Telluride town council and mayoral races, Colorado offers EV rebates, and Pika Project collects data.
Telluride kids are back in school and 2022 performance assessments are out, Telluride Medical Center is in a financial crisis and seeking a mill levy for funding, Planet Bluegrass owner Craig Ferguson faces harassment allegations, and bears that broke into local homes escape capture and are not euthanized.
National Monument boundaries survive legal challenge and President Biden creates new National Monument outside the Grand Canyon, County Commissioners approve rezoning of Ilium property for community housing, Thor Energy receives a permit to do exploratory drilling for uranium in the West End zone district, and yes, Black Bear Pass is still closed.
Cornet Creek trail is closed due to rockslide, Zach Van Stratt competes in U.S. finals of the DMC DJ Battle in New York City, wildlife officials are considering reintroducing wolverines in Colorado, and Jagged Edge sports store is hosting the Ballard Badass Challenge this month.
Thunder Fire near Norwood is completely contained, San Miguel County to issue refunds to Aldasoro homeowners who were charged impact fees in error, Telluride Top Chef competition is heating up, and monsoon season arrives in town.
Results of Telluride's short-term rental study released, Homewood Ranch property on Wilson Mesa listed for sale, Search and Rescue responds to hikers stuck on El Diente route, San Juan National Forest officials warn people to avoid contact with bears when hiking and camping, and get your ducks in a row for next week's KOTO Duck Race.
San Miguel Basin Fair and Rodeo is underway, Imogene Pass will be closed to through traffic for bridge repairs, Telluride Mountain Club to host Party in the Park fundraiser, San Miguel County Planning Commission gives initial approval to rezone Ilium parcel for community housing, and there's still lots of snow in the high alpine basins.
Sheep herder injured in bear attack, San Miguel County emergency responders rescue woman stuck on Via Ferrata, visitor numbers increase this summer, Stage 1 fire restrictions are in place in San Juan National Forest and parts of San Miguel County, and fireflies are making an appearance in Colorado.
Mountain Village Town Council election results are in, local athletes host fundraiser for Make-A-Wish foundation, gondola cat goes missing, and Fourth of July fireworks show is on, weather permitting.
San Miguel County broadband project is complete, Colorado Parks & Wildlife has funding for wildlife habitat program, Telluride will select a new mayor in regular election cycle, Telluride Ski Resort is holding a photo contest.
Mountain pass openings delayed, Telluride Town Council reallocates some of the Open Space Fund, second annual Telluride Gravel Race is a success, and Telluride Bluegrass Festival celebrates 50 years.
The University of Colorado is conducting a clinical trial using psilocybin to treat depression, Aldasoro homeowners charged housing impact fees in error, "Amenity Trap" report highlights issues in resort communities, and there's a contest to pick art for the new library cards.
Telluride Balloon Festival and the new Food and Vine event are this weekend, Sheriff Bill Masters receives Lifetime Achievement award, San Miguel County gets $500k grant from the EPA, and congrats to the Telluride High School class of 2023.
Telluride Mountain Club hosts outdoor gear drive, OneEnergy holds community meeting about proposed solar project near Norwood, special district election results are in, and trail etiquette reminders for muddy spring conditions.
Legislators pass TABOR refunds that will hinge on a property tax ballot measure, several local leaders to step down this summer, Governor Jared Polis has suggested he will veto a bill that would delay the reintroduction of gray wolves to the state, and flooding and sinkholes are creating road hazards.
San Miguel County fairgrounds get $50k grant for facility upgrades, Gov.. Jared Polis signs four gun control bills into law, property valuations in San Miguel County to increase significantly, and Mountain Village and Telluride Arts are seeking applicants to create a new public art installation.
Hilary Cooper steps down as County Commissioner to take job at state, Telluride Housing Authority proposes changes to affordable housing guidelines, Telluride school district considers $36.8 million dollar bond for housing and infrastructure, and a rash of thefts plague the Placerville mail shed.
Telluride hires firm to conduct study of short therm rentals, county revises employee housing mitigation impact fees after public complaints, town council enacts emergency moratorium on certain development applications to address size and scale, and it's closing weekend for the ski resort.
Public health tests lead levels in school drinking fountains and water taps, last weekend's "Tellurando" skimo race a success, Pinion Park workforce housing project nearly complete, and 2022-2023 snowfall totals are third highest over the last decade.
Norwood experiencing widespread flooding, Telluride Foundation hosts a community survey, CPW offers grant money to reduce human-bear conflicts, and Telluride Ski Resort extends its lift hours for spring.
Tourism board reports visitor numbers are down this winter, Telluride Historical Museum to move archives to Ilium for storage, annual water audit shows less waste, and Daffodil Days are coming.
School districts receive more "swatting" threats, snow totals in upper Colorado Basin surpass average peak, EPA studies visitor trash in Telluride, and Telluride Theatre presents "Men in Boats."
Rocky Mountain Arts gets NEA grant for youth sculpture project, Telluride School District to make $3.2 million in energy-saving improvements, San Miguel County is holding a community survey about East End master plan, and the 23rd annual Telluride Comedy Fest hits the stage this week.
Pinhead Institute's FTC robotics team qualifies for state finals, former Telluride High School student sentenced in sex assault case, Telluride Adaptive Sports receives grant from Christopher Reeve Foundation, and Lift 9 opens this week.
Mountain Village looks at updating deed restriction ahead of new housing project, state legislators working on an assault weapons ban bill, Colorado Parks and Wildlife releases draft plan for wolf reintroduction, and Lift 9 is almost ready to roll.
Why eggs are so "eggs"pensive, last of Valley Floor bonds to be paid off in February, town ponders mandate for locals tickets to festivals, and not all vanity plate requests in Colorado make the cut.
San Miguel District Court overturns Diamond Ridge rezoning, plastic bag bans go into effect in Mountain Village and across Colorado, Telluride Foundation awards $1M in community grants, and a peek at an early-season Ajax avalanche.
Local News Network Telluride takes a look back at some of the top stories of 2022. Happy New Year!
December 22 is the 50th anniversary of the Telluride Ski Resort. Check out Telluride Historical Museum's new exhibit, "The Long Run," which celebrates the history of the resort. (Photos/videos courtesy of Telluride Historical Museum and Telluride Ski Resort).
Avian flu killing raptors and wild birds, backcountry gear swap is this weekend, ski resort to open more terrain but Lift 9 opening is delayed, and Telluride Theatre performs "Susan and Kevin's Holiday Party Saves the World."
Mountain Village's design and review board approves luxury hotel plan, Backcountry Chats about avalanche safety kick off this week, Colorado school districts implementing new free student meals program, and Holiday Prelude is this weekend.
Telluride and Idarado amend Bridal Veil water agreement, Tia Schenk selected for Freeride Junior World Championships, Between the Covers opens in new location, and Telluride Ski Resort opening day is Nov. 26.
Colorado voters decriminalize psilocybin, Telluride water and wastewater rates to increase again in 2023, Youth Center project budgeted for next year, and two Pinhead Lego robotics teams advance to state finals.
Early voting is open in San Miguel County, Telluride Middle/High School addresses substance use, Public Health adds more vaccine clinics, and don't miss the annual KOTO Halloween Bash.
Mountain Trip acquires Ridgway's Peak Guides, San Miguel County to update its east end master plan, gondola closed for regular maintenance, and flu shots and COVID boosters available at Halloween Health Fair.
San Miguel County Search and Rescue conducts two successful missions, Colorado State Outdoor Recreation grants $90k to Telluride avalanche educators, decriminalizing psilocybin on the Colorado ballot, and Telluride Horror Show is this weekend.
National corporations spend $8 million on alcohol-related ballot issues in Colorado, Telluride Foundation names Volunteers of the Year, Telluride precipitation is 83% of normal during the previous water year, and this weekend is the inaugural Telluride Gravel Race.
Hilaree Nelson dies after fall on Manaslu in Nepal, Telluride Science to host community gathering at the Depot, ski patrol union negotiations for 2022-23 season stall, and Original Thinkers festival is this weekend.
Cell and internet disruption caused by fiber line cut in Ridgway, Colorado voters to consider Proposition FF for free school lunches for all students, Mountain Village town council approves Four Seasons PUD, and Telluride Blues and Brews Festival to livestream music and interviews.
County to offer vaccine boosters to protect against Omicron variants, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters to properly identify elk and moose, Imogene Pass to be closed Sept. 10 for the annual race, and stay informed on town issues at EngageTelluride.org.
E Bikes are prohibited on most local trails, health care workers are eligible for free education in Colorado, survey results released at "Community Visioning" open house, and Telluride Film Festival hits the screens this weekend.
Mudslides and rockslides close Black Bear Pass and Bridal Veil Road, Colorado teachers are being priced out of the housing market, Telluride Top Chef of 2022 awarded to Jeff Donaldson (and sous chef Brian Batten), and Telluride Mushroom Festival is this weekend.
Egnar man arrested in alleged shooting, Senate passes climate, health, and tax bill with $4 billion for cutting water use in the Colorado River basin, winter flight schedule for Telluride is announced, and Telluride Jazz Festival hits the stage this weekend.
Shooting suspect Brian Aitken to be arraigned this week, San Miguel County establishes its largest conservation easement yet, SAR helicopter used to locate injured hiker, and riding the local bus is free through August.
Occupancy rates are down but sales tax revenues are up, EPA cleanup of the Valley Floor nears completion, Eider-Mill Creek connector trail is open, and anonymous donor gifts a helicopter to San Miguel County emergency responders.
Two confirmed cases of Monkeypox in San Miguel County, CPW and Denver Zoo boosting boreal toad populations, monsoons and mudslides not enough to battle the drought, and Shakespeare in the Park this week.
Gov. Jared Polis visits San Miguel County, Mountain Village lawsuits file lawsuit against TMVOA, update on human remains found in Disappointment Valley, and the Sunset Concert Series returns on Wednesdays.
Fireworks are cancelled, Transfer Warehouse neighbor sues arts council and town, Telluride survey for Community Vision and Action Plan, and pedestrians versus cars.
Telluride schools get $10k grant for gender-neutral bathrooms, Bike Park and Canopy Tours open June 18, Exxon/Suncor petition Supreme Court about San Miguel County climate change lawsuit, and the 49th annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival hits the stage this weekend.
More Bluegrass tickets will be available for locals, snow in the San Juans is melting faster, ski resort closes trails for Lift 9 replacement, and Mountainfilm kicks off summer festival season.
Local students lead women’s march, baby formula shortage hits the Western Slope, hydroelectric power supply for Tri State Generation is diminished by drought, two Coloradans were among the first all-black team to summit Mt. Everest.
Town council upholds P&Z approval of Transfer Warehouse, officials work on fire mitigation and warn residents to plan, Kiera Skinner named executive director of Telluride Tourism Board, and USFS proposes management plan for via ferrata.
Local toy and gift store Zia Sun closes its doors, first U.S. case of avian flu in a human found in Montrose, forecasters issue large number of red flag fire warnings this spring, Colorado affirms abortion access, and Telluride Brewing nearly doubles its capacity.
County planning commission recommends rezoning Diamond Ranch for community housing, EPA finds contaminated soil from mining era near Lawson Hill, Tri-County Health to hold suicide prevention workshop, Telluride Mountain Club raised enough funding for new connector trail, and Coloradans to receive TABOR rebate.
Community shows support for school district, town council extends noise curfew, town reviews tourism board services, and Lift 9 to be replaced this summer.
Lake Powell hits critical low threshold, ski resort lifts stay open later for spring, Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club athletes excel, and the top five spots for a selfie on the mountain.
Outdoor seating on main street to continue in summer 2022, Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club sends nine alpine racers to championships, bear conflicts in Colorado decreased in 2021, and Helitrax launches new touring basecamp.
The Ride festival will stick to venues in town instead of Town Park, Colorado plans to accept tax payments in cryptocurrency, Norwood working on trails plan, and meet Pika, the new avy dog.The Ride festival will stick to venues in town instead of Town Park, Colorado plans to accept tax payments in cryptocurrency, Norwood working on trails plan, and meet Pika, the new avy dog.
Green Dragon marijuana dispensary sues Town of Telluride, drought persists in San Miguel County but there is snow forecasted, federal judge rules against BLM over leases in Gunnison Sage-Grouse habitat, and Telluride AIDS Benefit fashion show and Comedy Fest hit the stage this week.
Indoor mask mandate lifted, Telluride Olympians compete in Beijing, Mountainfilm names guest director, and SMPA sends out dividend checks…from 1993.
Library visits increase, CDOT has a snowplow driver shortage, Uncompahgre Solar Co-op seeks new members, and we are getting six more weeks of winter according to Punxsutawney Phil.
Telluride's Lucas Foster, Hagen Kearney, and Gus Kenworthy are headed to the Beijing Olympics, San Miguel County extends its mask mandate through February, Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) fights for pro-choice legislation, and local Bobbi T. Smith navigates the icy alley with figure skates.
Max Walker-Silverman's film "A Love Story" to premiere at Sundance, several Telluride organizations are changing leadership, Telluride Citizen of the Year award goes to three mental health advocates, and the Coffee Cowboy is relocating indoors.
Coram to challenge Boebert in primary, Lucas Foster is top American snowboarder in Mammoth halfpipe comp, 2021 real estate sales set new record, and Sheriff Bill Masters seeks another term.
Omicron variant wave hits San Miguel County hard, Colorado's snowpack rebounds after holiday storms, Epic Pass sales 76% higher this season, and the Return of the Yeti.
Fatal car fire on Mill Creek Road, Angel Baskets 40th anniversary, Nordic trails open, and Telluride Theatre's Burlesque returns to the stage.
Investigation reveals mental health providers are overcharging the state, drought persists but snow is forecasted, Telluride Historical Museum is open for the winter, and Town Marshals are auctioning off the #1 dog license.
Resort opens for the 2021-2022 ski season, holiday shopping events scheduled, mask mandate extended, and Telluride Fire Festival has a new venue.
Ski resort delays opening, journalist Danny Fenster is freed, RV/camper winter housing in Town Park, and RIP to Mountainfilm co-founder and Telluride climbing legend Bill Kees.