TLN April 27, 2026

Brian Aitken acquitted on second degree murder charge but trial ends in a hung jury on the other assault charges, the town of Telluride’s budget—with more than $66 million in expenditures last year—is now online for 2024, Telluride Ski Resort and the Town of Telluride have signed an agreement to collaborate on the plans for the Lift 7 base area, and a ski patroller stays busy in the summer by handcrafting signs for the ski runs.

Dr. Peter Harrelson perishes in avalanche accident, Brian Aitken attempted murder trial is underway in Montrose, Ouray County Plaindealer newspapers are stolen after reporting on an alleged sexual assault that occurred in the police chief’s home, and KOTO Lip Sync is the hottest event during the coldest month

County to install avalanche gates on Ophir Road, real estate sales down in 2023, San Miguel Power Association planning for community-scale microgrids, and sharing the slopes with wildlife.

Skijoring is done with team of three: two riders and a horse. One person on horseback tows another person on skis or a snowboard through a race course. It is a fantastic spectator sport and the annual San Juan Skijoring event is this January 12–14, 2024, at the Ouray County Fairgrounds.

Telluride Ski Resort assures community that Hoot Brown Terrain Park will open this season, county sheriffs nab theft and stabbing suspects, county proclaims Jan. 10 "Sheriff Bill Masters Day" in honor of his 45 years of service, and some intrepid local ladies are taking the plunge.

Sheriffs warn about ice jam on San Miguel River, San Miguel Power to issue dividend checks to consumers, Rep. Lauren Boebert announces she will run in District 4, and holiday tree recycling open until Jan. 31.

As the new year approaches, Local News Network Telluride takes a look back at some of the top stories from 2023. From all of us at LNN, here's to a happy and healthy 2024.

Local freestyle skier Eloise Yingling took 16th place in the recent U.S. Ski Team selection event, competing against the best mogul skiers from all across the country. Way to go, Eloise!

Telluride updates backcountry radio program, Colorado Supreme Court excludes Trump from primary ballot, Colorado releases its first five gray wolves, and don't forget the 12-hour rule for snow removal.

Telluride Regional Airport is updating its master plan, San Miguel County addresses concerns about the East End Master Plan, Mountainfilm's 2024 guest director is ethnobotanist and adventurer Wade Davis, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists spot a piebald elk in our region.