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Town of Telluride to host state-approved alcohol beverage training

(November 12, 2024) – The Town of Telluride will host a state-approved Responsible Vendor Training session on Monday, December 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Rebekah Hall. This session will be led by Brian Turner of Alcohol Beverage Training (ABT). Read on... 2.

Kristen Vose Clothier hired as Historic Preservation & Planning Director

(November 8, 2024) – The Town has hired Kristen Vose Clothier as Historic Preservation, Building & Planning Director, effective November 18. Kristen was selected through a national search after the departments underwent a reorganization. Read on... 3.

Short-term rental business license renewals open November 1

(October 31, 2024) – Town of Telluride 2025 Short-Term Rental business license renewals will become available online through Rentalscape beginning tomorrow Friday, November 1, 2024. All businesses must complete their renewal paperwork by January 1, 2025. Read on... 4.

Non-STR business license renewals open Friday, November 1

(October 28, 2024) – The Town of Telluride 2025 non-STR (Short-Term Rental) business license renewals will become available online through MUNIRevs beginning Friday, November 1, 2024. Read on... 5.

Town of Telluride offers incentive for composting sign-up

(October 25, 2024) – As part of the Town’s Climate Action Plan, the Town of Telluride and the Town’s resource recovery partner, Bruin Waste Management, are working together to bring curbside compost to the town. Read on... 6.

Mine-Impacted Soils to be Hauled beginning Wednesday, October 9

(October 8, 2024) – Trout Unlimited (TU) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forest have commenced work to replace the ACROW bridge that spans the San Miguel River on Boomerang Road. Read on... 7.

Telluride Free Box Moving to New Location November 4

(October 3, 2024) – A beloved piece of Telluride history, the Free Box, will soon move to a new location at the Voodoo Employee Rental Housing Project at 151 S. Willow Street on Monday, November 4. Read on... 8.

2024 Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive announced

(October 1, 2024) – The Towns of Telluride and Mountain Village, in collaboration with 4CORE and EcoAction Partners, are pleased to announce an Electric Vehicle (EV) Ride and Drive event on Friday, October 11, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read on... 9.

School Resource Officer Responds to Student in Possession of a Fake Firearm

(September 24, 2024) – This morning, at approximately 9:35 a.m. MDT, the Telluride Marshal’s Department School Resource Officer (SRO) was notified of a report involving a Telluride High School student believed to be in possession of a firearm. Read on... 10.

Town Council Passes Resolution Supporting a "Yes" Vote on Question 3A

(September 19, 2024) – During today’s meeting of Town Council, a resolution was passed unanimously supporting a “yes” vote on Question 3A, urging the registered electors to vote in favor of the proposed sales, lodging, and mill levy increases. Read on... 11.

Towns of Telluride and Mountain Village, San Miguel County Team Up for Black Bear Awareness Week

(September 5, 2024)—The 20th Annual Black Bear Awareness Week will take place from Sunday, September 8, through Saturday, September 14. Throughout the week, various partner organizations will host educational events, talks, and performances. Read on... 12.

Town of Telluride Migrates Special Event Liquor Permits to Eproval

(September 5, 2024) – The Town of Telluride Clerks Department has moved Special Event Liquor Permit applications to permit software Eproval effective today, Thursday, September 5, 2024. Read on... 13.

Paving Operations Delayed

(September 5, 2024) – Paving operations scheduled for this week have been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. Paving has been rescheduled for the weeks of September 9 and 16. The revised schedule for treatment begins Tuesday, September 9. Read on... 14.

Milling and Paving Operations to Commence Throughout Town

(August 26, 2024) – The Public Works Department will begin milling and patching on streets throughout town today, Monday, August 26. Read on... 15.

Town Council Appoints Zoe Dohnal as Town Manager

(August 19, 2024) – During today’s special meeting, Telluride Town Council appointed Zoe Dohnal as the Town of Telluride’s new town manager, effective tomorrow, Tuesday, August 20. Dohnal was selected during a national search process led by Columbia ltd. Read on... 16.

Public Works to Clean and Inspect Main Sewer Line

(August 17, 2024) – Beginning Monday, August 19, the Public Works Department and its contractor, Southwest Systems, will jet clean and inspect the main sewer line from the Town of Telluride to the Telluride Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (TRWWTP). Read on... 17.

Marshal’s Department Responds to Report of Resident in Crisis

(August 6, 2024) – The Marshal’s Department responded to a referenced attempted suicide on Colorado Ave this evening around 6:10 pm MT. Employees from a nearby business reacted quickly; the individual is recovering and receiving appropriate care. Read on... 18.

Telluride Town Council Announces Four Finalists for Role of Town Manager

(July 30, 2024) – Telluride, CO --- The Telluride Town Council has narrowed their search for a new Town Manager to four finalists. Listed alphabetically by last name, the finalists are Chris Castillian, Silas Clarke, Zoe Dohnal, and Craig Howard. Read on... 19.

(July 30, 2024) – The Telluride Marshal’s Department is actively investigating a report of unlawful sexual contact that occurred near the intersection of West Colorado Avenue and South Davis Street on Monday, July 22, around 10:00 pm MT. Read on... 20.

Housing Needs Assessment Community Survey Available Online

(July 29, 2024) – San Miguel County, CO --- The Regional Housing Needs Assessment Community Survey is now available online for all San Miguel County residents and employees. Read on... 21.

Voodoo Rental Housing Lottery Applications Available Wednesday, July 24

(July 22, 2024) – The Town of Telluride is conducting a rental housing lottery for the Voodoo Affordable Housing Project at 151 S Willow. The lottery application and materials will be available in English and Spanish by noon on Wednesday, July 24. Read on... 22.

Town of Telluride Opens Green Grant Pre-Applications

(July 19, 2024) – The Town, in partnership with EcoAction Partners, is now accepting pre-applications for Green Grants. This program supports businesses and residents in reducing their carbon footprints to help meet the goals of the Climate Action Plan. Read on... 23.

Housing Needs Assessment Community Survey Mailed

(July 19, 2024) – San Miguel County, CO --- The Towns of Mountain Village and Telluride, and San Miguel County are working with the San Miguel Regional Housing Authority (SMRHA) to conduct a Regional Housing Needs Assessment. Read on... 24.

Mayor Finds No Grounds for Disqualification in Housing Authority Commissioner Complaint

(July 2, 2024) – The Mayor of the Town of Telluride, Teddy Errico, has issued a formal decision regarding an ethics complaint filed against Telluride Housing Authority (THA) Commissioner Dan Enright. Read on... 25.

Town of Telluride Announces Schedule & Lineup for Second Annual 4th of July Bash

(June 28, 2024) – The Town of Telluride will host the 2nd Annual Fourth of July Bash on Thursday, July 4, 2024, with the help of the Symbiotic Events and the Telluride Fire Protection District and Volunteer Fire Department. Read on... 26.

Zoe Dohnal Appointed by Town Council as Acting Town Manager

(June 25, 2024) – Deputy Town Manager Zoe Dohnal has been named acting town manager for the Town of Telluride with a unanimous 7-0 Town Council vote during today’s Tuesday, June 25 Regular Meeting. Read on... 27.

Short-Term Rental Software Rentalscape to Launch

(June 24, 2024) – The Town of Telluride will launch its new software, Rentalscape, to administer and monitor short-term rental (STR) applications, licensing, tax remittance, tracking, and management on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Read on... 28.

Town Seeks Qualified Entities to Lease Voodoo Commercial Space

(June 7, 2024) - During this week’s Town Council meeting, a draft RFP was approved with minor changes by Council for issuance today. The Town is seeking proposals from entities interested in the commercial space in the Voodoo Affordable Housing Project. Read on... 29.

Telluride Honors the Past and Looks to the Future with New Visual Identity

(May 31, 2024) – To better unify town departments and functions, the Town of Telluride has launched a new visual identity, including a new logo and branding elements. Read on... 30.

Street Pothole Patching Operations Commence Throughout Town

(May 28, 2024) – The Town of Telluride Public Works Department will begin patching severe potholes throughout town today, Tuesday, May 28. This first round of repairs will include streets with deep potholes that need immediate attention. Read on... 31.

Town Council Initiates Nationwide Search for New Town Manager

(May 23, 2024) – Town Council has voted unanimously in favor of initiating a nationwide search for a new Town Manager with the help of Columbia Ltd. The decision follows the formal resignation of Town Manager Scott Robson, effective Tuesday, June 25. Read on... 32.

Telluride Valley Floor Work Continues

(May 22, 2024) – The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests, in partnership with Trout Unlimited (TU), announced that reconstruction work will begin mid-June at the Telluride Valley Floor site (Site) in San Miguel County, Colorado. Read on... 33.

Telluride Barricade Passes Available Through Wednesday, June 19

(May 22, 2024) – Parks & Recreation will distribute two 2024 Town of Telluride Barricade Passes to all residential property owners through direct mail. A barricade will be set up from Wednesday, June 19, at 4 pm through Sunday, June 23, at midnight. Read on... 34.

Telluride Parks & Recreation Announce New Warming Hut & Washstand Facility

(May 17, 2024) – The Parks and Recreation Commission and Staff have initiated the design and construction of a new Warming Hut & Washstand facility in Town Park. Read on... 35.

Telluride Town Manager Scott Robson Announces Resignation Effective Tuesday, June 25

(May 14, 2024) – The Town Manager of the Town of Telluride, Scott Robson, has formally announced his resignation from the appointed position. Today, Town Council met to discuss the next steps and formulate a plan for recruiting a new Town Manager. Read on... 36.

Design Guidelines and Standards Code Amendment Review Begins

(May 3, 2024)— As part of Town Council's 2024 Goals and Objectives, the Town of Telluride Historic Preservation Department initiated a review of the Design Guidelines and Standards for Building in Telluride in September 2023. Read on... 37.

Voodoo Commercial Space Walkthrough and Forum Monday, May 6

(May 2, 2024) - Town of Telluride staff will introduce a discussion regarding the commercial space at the Voodoo Affordable Housing Project at the regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14. The Town will host a public forum on Monday, May 6, at 9 a.m. Read on... 38.

Gold Run Unit, Entrada N Housing Lottery Applications Available Wednesday, May 1

(April 30, 2024) – The Town of Telluride and the San Miguel Regional Housing Authority (SMRHA) are conducting a deed-restricted housing ownership lottery for Gold Run Unit B at 1000 E. Colorado Avenue and Entrada Unit N at 295 Mahoney Drive. Read on... 39.

Off-Season Paving and Striping Operations to Commence Throughout Town

(April 28, 2024) – The Town of Telluride will begin milling, patching, and reconstruction operations on several streets throughout town starting Monday, April 29. Read on... 40.

Telluride Marshal’s Department Investigates Local Teacher for Possession of Child Pornography

(March 20, 2024) – The Telluride Marshal’s Department received information from the ICAC indicating that local teacher Brandon Baker was in possession of Child Sexual Assault Material (CSAM), commonly referred to as child pornography. Read on... 41.

Multiple Vandalism Incidents on Town Marshal Vehicles in the Last Week

(September 21, 2023) – Local law enforcement has taken Andrew Michael Kjelland into custody after he voluntarily turned himself in to the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office. Kjelland was the subject of an arrest warrant for menacing issued on Wednesday. Read on... 42.

Telluride Town Park Campground Reservations Open April 1 for Bookings from May 10 through June 14

(March 25, 2023) – Parks & Recreation will release the first of four rounds of online campground reservation windows on Monday, April 1 at 9 am MST. The first round of online bookings released will be for reservations beginning May 10 through June 14. Read on... 43.

Ecology Commission to Host Forum on Plastics Reduction Ordinance

(March 21, 2024) – In November 2022, the Town of Telluride adopted the Prohibition and Ban on the Use and Sale of Certain Plastic Materials or Products Ordinance to further discourage the use of single-use plastics. Read on... 44.

Chair 7/Carhenge Neighborhood Planning Meetings Scheduled

(March 5, 2024) – The Town of Telluride and Telluride Ski & Golf (TSG) are hosting two meetings to discuss a collaborative initiative between the two organizations to plan for base area developments near Chair 7 and the Carhenge Parking Lot. Read on... 45.

Telluride Housing Authority Formalizes Town Rental Housing Nonrenewal Appeal Process

(February 22, 2024) – At the last meeting of the Telluride Housing Authority Subcommittee, staff was directed to expedite the development of an appeals process for residents living in Town rental housing who receive a notice of nonrenewal. Read on... 46.

Town of Telluride to Host a Collective Envisioning Workshop

(January 9, 2024) – The Town of Telluride will host a bilingual community workshop to gather valuable feedback from residents to enhance & improve local services. The workshop will provide an open forum for community members to learn about Town services. Read on... 47.

Telluride Public Works Announces New Snow Removal Notifications

(December 28, 2023) – The Public Works Department has begun regular winter operations including snow removal, a major responsibility and focus for the department. The Town has launched text notifications for plowing and snow removal operations. Read on... 48.

San Miguel County, Town of Telluride Respond to Offer on Diamond Ridge Property

(December 20, 2023) – The Managers of San Miguel County and the Town of Telluride responded to parties that recently submitted an unsolicited offer on the 105-acre Diamond Ridge parcel, jointly owned by San Miguel County and the Town of Telluride. Read on... 49.

Veterinarians Warn of Severe Upper Respiratory Infection Affecting Dogs

(December 7, 2023) – The Town of Telluride, Telluride Marshal’s Department, and the Animal Hospital of Telluride join Colorado State University (CSU) Veterinarians in warning of a severe upper respiratory infection affecting dogs. Read on... 50.

Town Council Approves First Reading of Monthly Water & Wastewater Billing Cycle

(November 29, 2023) – Town Council has approved the first reading of an ordinance changing the water and wastewater billing cycle to monthly beginning in 2024. Council also approved the first reading of an ordinance increasing water and wastewater rates. Read on... 51.

Telluride Marshal’s Department Staff Honored with Prestigious Awards for Exceptional Service

(November 20, 2023) – The Telluride Marshal’s Department held an award ceremony last week with MVPD to honor and recognize their service men and women and their community partners for their outstanding service and commitment to public safety. Read on... 52.

State Grant for Diamond Ridge Housing Initiative Expires Due to Litigation Delays

(November 17, 2023) – Due to months of delays caused by litigation against the Diamond Ridge project, DOLA officials need to reallocate the $5 million grant funds to other affordable housing projects around Colorado that are ready to proceed. Read on... 53.

ParkMobile

The Town of Telluride is installing the new PARKMOBILE APPLICATION to better serve our residents and visitors with paying for parking through this new and improved app. Read on... 54.

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