TLN December 15, 2021

County is offering COVID boosters and flu vaccines, state GOP seeks to block unaffiliated voters from voting in primaries, Telluride's Via Ferrata could be the first to be incorporated into the USFS trail system, and Second Chance Humane Society is full and looking for people to adopt or foster pets.

Armed suspect responsible for the "shelter in place" order is still at large, Deep Creek trail reroute almost complete, ranchers can use lethal force against wolves who kill livestock or dogs, and enjoy the scenery at the Telluride Autumn Classic.

Back when they were just 11 years old, two Telluride girls, Quincy Shoff and Belle McTigue, set a goal to summit 14 of Colorado's Fourteeners—peaks that are above 14,000 feet in elevation—before they turned 14. They succeeded, completing the last of the 14 peaks this summer before their 14th birthdays. What an accomplishment! Way to go, Quincy and Belle.

Black bear is euthanized, ski resort builds straw-bale barrier to mitigate mudslide, draft GMUG forest plan would increase logging, and small Mill Creek Fire fully contained.

Man found deceased in San Miguel River is identified, BLM proposes more stringent regulations and fees on oil and gas leasing, meteorologists are forecasting the peak for fall colors, and Moonbeam Girl jewelry dazzles the stars at Telluride Film Festival.

Telluride installs new parking meters, candidates set for Telluride town council and mayoral races, Colorado offers EV rebates, and Pika Project collects data.

Telluride kids are back in school and 2022 performance assessments are out, Telluride Medical Center is in a financial crisis and seeking a mill levy for funding, Planet Bluegrass owner Craig Ferguson faces harassment allegations, and bears that broke into local homes escape capture and are not euthanized.

Pella Ward, a 16-year-old cyclist from Telluride, has been ripping up the Enduro circuit this summer. This was her first season competing, and after taking third place in her first race as an amateur, she went on to take first place at the next four events held across the West. In her final enduro race in Snowmass, Ward registered in the pro division, and won again. Congrats, Pella!

National Monument boundaries survive legal challenge and President Biden creates new National Monument outside the Grand Canyon, County Commissioners approve rezoning of Ilium property for community housing, Thor Energy receives a permit to do exploratory drilling for uranium in the West End zone district, and yes, Black Bear Pass is still closed.

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.