Environment

San Miguel County announced a new County Attorney. Maura Fahey, of Portland, Oregon, was selected from a final round of three candidates in a hiring process that culminated with Fahey’s acceptance of the job offer in October. Her first day at her new desk was...

The Telluride Town Council adopted 2025 budget, goals, and objectives. Key infrastructure investments, affordable housing, and sustainability. The full 2025 Budget and Town Council Goals & Objectives are available on the Town’s website at bit.ly/totcouncilgoals. Go here for more about the Town of Telluride. Town Council adopted the 2025 budget...

Town of Telluride announces Kristen Vose Clothier is hired as Historic Preservation & Planning Director. Departments undergo reorganization to accommodate changes in staff. Historic Preservation and Planning Director Vose Clothier can be reached via email at kclothier@telluride-co.gov or by phone at (970) 728-2170. To learn more about...

The Town of Telluride announces Non-Str business license renewals open 11/1. Renew business licenses or close accounts closed by January 6 to avoid penalties. For all business license inquiries, please email the Business License Administrator Ashley Berard at aberard@telluride-co.gov. For tax-related questions, contact Finance Director Kailey Ranta by...

The Town of Telluride offers incentive for composting sign-up. Businesses, HOAs able to sign up for rebate to encourage responsible waste disposal. To sign up for Bruin’s new compost program, visit bit.ly/bruincompost. Upon confirmation of program registration, visit the Town of Telluride’s compost incentive page at bit.ly/totcompost...

The Town of Telluride announces mind-impacted soils to be hauled beginning 10/9. Trout Unlimited and US Forest Service identified tailings during Boomerang Bridge replacement. TU and the USFS are committed to minimizing the impact of these activities and appreciate residents' patience and understanding during the bridge replacement....

The following is a note from EcoAction Partners about October events. Go here for more on EcoAction Partners. Go here for more about EV Day. Healthy Soils Community Event: Join EcoAction Partners, Patagonia Telluride, and Zero Food Print, with support from San Miguel County for a Healthy Soils Community...