TLN July 17, 2024

Bridal Veil Falls, at the east end of the Telluride valley, is the tallest waterfall in Colorado—and also one of the most beautiful. There is a nice trail where you can hike up and check it out for yourself.

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.

Check out a few of the highlights from the 2023 San Miguel Basin Fair & Rodeo.

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.

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.