TLN October 23, 2025

ICE makes an arrest in Telluride, suspect in alleged sexual assault at Blues and Brews Festival was working as a security guard at the event, four candidates left for the four open seats in the Telluride Town Council race, and Barbara Hinterkopf is honored posthumously as the Volunteer of the Year.

Telluride Marshals are investigating a burglary at Overland Sheepskin store, Mountain Village wins environmental award, former San Miguel County Sheriff’s deputy is in custody, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife consider releasing wolves in Ouray County.

Friday, October 3, marks the 50th anniversary of KOTO radio in Telluride. From its first moments on air through today, KOTO has been keeping the region informed and entertained. Happy Birthday, KOTO! There is a big bash planned from 3-7 p.m. on Colorado Avenue, featuring the music of Cool Cool Cool and Gravity's Child. Come out and celebrate community radio.

Colorado taxpayers can expect a much smaller Tabor refund this year, Denver airport bucks the trend of declining international visitors, Four Seasons Resort in Mountain Village is set to break ground, and Fall marks changing of the seasons—and the changing of some businesses in town.

County is still refining mining regulations, alleged sexual assault near Town Park campground, Norwood Food Pantry requests financial support to find a new location, and Kilian Jornet's latest project brings him to the San Juans.

Telluride Ski Resort named in a class action lawsuit alleging wage theft, Telluride ski patrollers are negotiating a new contract, Keep Colorado Wild Passes net $41 million, and Oprah posts about hiking Bear Creek.

Colorado issues emergency public health order to ensure access to COVID vaccines without a prescription, San Miguel County urges Department of Transportation to address rockfall hazards, federal budget bill forces Governor Polis to make cuts to social programs, and 'tis the season to wear orange.

Aquatic biologists rescue unique cutthroat trout from Stoner Mesa Fire, Imogene Pass to reopen soon, Eagle Bluff Ranch in Disappointment Valley is placed in permanent conservation, and the Telluride Film Festival comes to town this weekend.

Citizen-initiated amendment to require voter approval for major Town of Telluride development projects is headed to the ballot, residents west of the Stoner Mesa Fire are at the "Set" stage of Read/Set/Go evacuation levels, Telluride Daily Planet sells to Florida-based media group, and Fourteeners traffic increases.