TLN January 19, 2022

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.

Avalanche mitigation project will cause traffic delays on Red Mountain Pass, Ride Festival shows are this weekend, Colorado Parks & Wildlife is looking for public input about crayfish regulations, and experts are predicting a wildflower superbloom this summer.

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.

Town Park could host another Neil Young concert in August, Anne Brown sworn in as county commissioner, Telluride limits residential square footage in commercial-residential district, Telluride Mayor DeLanie Young resigns to take job with town, and Mountainfilm kicks off the festival season this weekend.

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.