TLN July 28, 2021

Shooting suspect Brian Aitken to be arraigned this week, San Miguel County establishes its largest conservation easement yet, SAR helicopter used to locate injured hiker, and riding the local bus is free through August. CORRECTION: Aitken waived his right to a preliminary hearing during his Aug. 5 court appearance and his arraignment is scheduled for Oct. 27.

Occupancy rates are down but sales tax revenues are up, EPA cleanup of the Valley Floor nears completion, Eider-Mill Creek connector trail is open, and anonymous donor gifts a helicopter to San Miguel County emergency responders.

Two confirmed cases of Monkeypox in San Miguel County, CPW and Denver Zoo boosting boreal toad populations, monsoons and mudslides not enough to battle the drought, and Shakespeare in the Park this week.

Gov. Jared Polis visits San Miguel County, Mountain Village lawsuits file lawsuit against TMVOA, update on human remains found in Disappointment Valley, and the Sunset Concert Series returns on Wednesdays.

Human remains found in Disappointment Valley, Boebert and Frisch win District 3 primary, biologists in search of Yellowfin cutthroat trout believed to be extinct, and Women Unite float takes top honors at Fourth of July parade.

Fireworks are cancelled, Transfer Warehouse neighbor sues arts council and town, Telluride survey for Community Vision and Action Plan, and pedestrians versus cars.

Telluride schools get $10k grant for gender-neutral bathrooms, Bike Park and Canopy Tours open June 18, Exxon/Suncor petition Supreme Court about San Miguel County climate change lawsuit, and the 49th annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival hits the stage this weekend.

Thousands of voters change registration ahead of June 28 primary, May real estate numbers down compared to 2021, gas prices hit record high, and the new skatepark is open for the summer.

Norwood man in custody for alleged bombing threats, County Search and Rescue teams respond to injury in upper Bear Creek, NOAA predicts a hot and dry summer for Colorado, and "The Holly" takes the Audience Choice Award at Mountainfilm.

More Bluegrass tickets will be available for locals, snow in the San Juans is melting faster, ski resort closes trails for Lift 9 replacement, and Mountainfilm kicks off summer festival season.