TLN December 15, 2021

Local students lead women’s march, baby formula shortage hits the Western Slope, hydroelectric power supply for Tri-State Generation is diminished by drought, two Coloradans were among the first all-black team to summit Mt. Everest.

Town council upholds P&Z approval of Transfer Warehouse, officials work on fire mitigation and warn residents to plan, Kiera Skinner named executive director of Telluride Tourism Board, and USFS proposes management plan for via ferrata.

Local toy and gift store Zia Sun closes its doors, first U.S. case of avian flu in a human found in Montrose, forecasters issue large number of red flag fire warnings this spring, Colorado affirms abortion access, and Telluride Brewing nearly doubles its capacity.

County planning commission recommends rezoning Diamond Ranch for community housing, EPA finds contaminated soil from mining era near Lawson Hill, Tri-County Health to hold suicide prevention workshop, Telluride Mountain Club raised enough funding for new connector trail, and Coloradans to receive TABOR rebate.

Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club athletes compete at Nationals, "Forever Wild" to show on PBS, Town Council upholds Transfer Warehouse liquor license renewal, and puppy therapy for Mental Health Awareness month.

Telluride and San Miguel County to rezone 105 acres near airport for affordable housing, Colorado considers bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, wildfire season has started already, and the ski season finale is this weekend.

Community shows support for school district, town council extends noise curfew, town reviews tourism board services, and Lift 9 to be replaced this summer.

Lake Powell hits critical low threshold, ski resort lifts stay open later for spring, Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club athletes excel, and the top five spots for a selfie on the mountain.

Scott Robson is Telluride's new town manager, Telluride Mountain Club to build new Eider-Mill Creek connector trail, sheriffs warn about dangerous fentanyl circulating in the region, and the gondola turns 25.

Outdoor seating on main street to continue in summer 2022, Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club sends nine alpine racers to championships, bear conflicts in Colorado decreased in 2021, and Helitrax launches new touring basecamp.