Environment

Town of Telluride to discuss funding strategies for capital improvement projects. Funding needed for projects including Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and upgrades, street infrastructure and building improvements. Go here for more about Telluride. The Town of Telluride, Hilltop Securities, the Town’s municipal financial advisors, and Butler-Snow, the Town’s...

In collaboration with theTown of Mountain Village and Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association, Telluride Arts seeks proposals from artists for a public art installation in the Mountain Village Center. For expanded information and to apply visit telluridearts.org/mountain-village-public-art. Go here for more on Telluride Arts. Go here for more...

Telluride Housing Authority Awarded Transformational Affordable Housing Grant. Voodoo Affordable Housing Project one of eight awarded across seven counties. Go here for more on the Town of Telluride. The Telluride Housing Authority (THA) has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), through...

Telluride Regional Housing Authority proposes changes to affordable housing guidelines. Public meetings underway to review possible guideline revisions during biennial review process. Go here for more on the Town of Telluride. On March 21, after 15 months of parceled, in-depth review and monthly public meetings, the Telluride Housing...

East End Master Plan Community Survey. County Planning Commission seeks public input to define vision for the region. Survey is open through Friday, March 3. It akes about 15 minutes to complete. Respondents can participate in English and Spanish. There will be an opportunity to...

San Miguel County puts out the word: East End Master Plan process kicks off! The public is welcome to attend all meetings. For more information on upcoming meetings and the Plan’s progress, go to www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/eastendmasterplan. Send questions and comments to masterplan@sanmiguelcountyco.gov. Go here for more from San Miguel County. San...

Although often overlooked, gasoline-powered combustion engines in outdoor power equipment, such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and weed whackers, pollute heavily, negatively impacting local air quality and emitting greenhouse gases that warm the planet. [caption id="attachment_96694" align="alignnone" width="450"] Jason Corzine, CEO/President, Telluride Foundation.[/caption] U.S. EPA estimates that,...

The Town of Mountain Village presents a free opportunity to compost pumpkins and other compostable materials after Halloween November 1 through November 18 (or until containers are full). To learn more about what can be composted please visit bit.ly/MVPumpkinComposting. Go here for more on Mountain Village. This free...

EcoAction Partners is hosting a Harvest Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, September 8th. The evening includes a three-course meal and silent auction at Village Table in Mountain Village. The event starts at 6pm. Tickets are $75+tip+tax or $100 with wine pairing. To make reservations, call 970-728-1117. Go here...