• A woman in a black top with lightning bolts and a man in a blue suit are standing side by side, each smiling at the camera, against the scenic backdrop of Mountain Village.

    Prohaska, Wisor Cleared from Ethics Violation in Mountain Village Investigation

    junio 3, 2026

    An independent investigation into the conversations and actions surrounding an offer to purchase a portion of the Telluride Ski Resort by former Mountain Village Mayor Marti Prohaska and former Telluride Town Councilmember Meehan Fee, with support from former Mountain Village Town Manager Paul Wisor, found that neither Prohaska nor Wisor violated local, state or federal ethics codes in their actions.

  • A vibrant Poetry Box display case labeled Poetry stands on a Placerville lawn near a road, surrounded by trees and mountains in the background.

    A Placerville Poetry Box

    mayo 21, 2026

    A bright yellow poetry box on the side of the road in San Miguel Canyon offers people driving to and fro a place to stop, write, and share poems.

    Created by local poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, the poetry box is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and embrace a sense of community.

  • Open grassy field on the valley floor with scattered pine trees, surrounded by green hills and distant snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.

    Valley Floor Day Instills Stewardship in a Changing Climate

    mayo 11, 2026

    More than 100 elementary students explored local flora and fauna during Valley Floor Education Day, learning about beavers, owls and ecosystem health through hands-on science.

  • Logo for the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey featuring a stylized C with a mountain and tree, and the survey name in blue, red, green, and yellow on a white background—celebrating that Kids Are Alright.

    The Kids Are Alright

    abril 15, 2026

    The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey provides a glimpse into the risk and protective factors young people in the community experience.

    With new survey results available, local organizations are looking at the data to get a better understanding of young people in the Telluride region.

  • A person in a safety vest crouches by the edge of Reservoir Number 2, observing the calm waters and innovative floating solar panels beneath a clear blue sky.

    Floating Solar on Reservoir Number 2

    abril 2, 2026

    Norwood is teaming up with EcoAction Partners and the Colorado School of Mines to explore floatovoltaics - floating solar panels - to reduce evaporation, prevent algae blooms, and generate renewable energy.

  • A person kneels next to a black dog in front of a wooden ski patrol hut labeled Monas Run on a snowy day, with ski equipment and people in the background, celebrating Mona’s Retirement Party.

    A Retirement Party for Mona

    marzo 26, 2026

    Mona the Avalanche Dog spent 13 years promoting safety on the Telluride Ski Resort. After a long career, she retired with a party at the top of the world.

  • A snowboarder is pulled by a rider on horseback down a snowy track along Main Street during a skijoring event, while spectators watch from behind barriers.

    Skijoring Takes Main Street by Storm

    marzo 20, 2026

    Telluride’s first skijoring event drew hundreds of spectators, horses, and skiers to Main Street. Competitors raced down a course, navigating gates and jumps, bringing joy to a strange winter.

  • A man with short brown hair and a mustache, wearing a light-colored suit jacket and white shirt, stands outdoors with trees and a blue sky behind him—San Miguel County Sheriff candidate Dan Covualt during the sheriff election campaign.

    Dan Covualt Runs for San Miguel County Sheriff

    marzo 18, 2026

    Dan Covault is running for San Miguel County sheriff. He spoke with KOTO news about his background and views on policing in the county.

  • Lane Masters stands by a clear creek with snow on the ground, trees around him, and mountains in the background under a blue sky—a serene moment during the San Miguel County Sheriff election season.

    Lane Masters Announces Bid for San Miguel County Sheriff

    marzo 9, 2026

    Lane Masters is running for San Miguel County sheriff. Speaking to KOTO News, he talks about why he's running and his vision for policing in the community.

  • Brandon Baker, in an orange shirt, faces the camera for a mugshot with Beaufort County Detention Number: 386722 displayed at the bottom after being indicted for sexual exploitation.

    Brandon Baker Indicted for Sexual Exploitation of a Child

    febrero 26, 2026

    Former preschool teacher in Telluride Brandon Baker faces federal charges of sexual exploitation of a child and related offenses for actions in Iowa. Federal authorities allege a pattern of abuse, including transporting a minor across state lines and possession of child pornography. Baker is being held without bond and is scheduled for arraignment in Iowa on March 6, 2026.

  • A woman with long dark hair sits indoors by a window, looking over her shoulder toward the camera, a sense of intimacy and wonder in her gaze, with sunlight and Appalachia’s lush trees visible outside.

    The Wonder, Intimacy, and Hope of “Appalachia”

    febrero 5, 2026

    Emily Scott Robinson is a rising star in the Americana music scene. She calls the San Juan Mountains in Southwest Colorado Home. Signed to John Prine’s Oh Boy Records, Robinson is out with a new album, Appalachia.

    The album talks about hope, community, and the service of music.

  • A group of people holding candles gathers outdoors in a snowy mountain town at dusk, participating in a candlelight vigil that honors loved ones amidst the serene beauty of ice and snow.

    Candlelight Vigil Honors Those Killed by ICE

    enero 29, 2026

    Nearly 100 people gathered at the San Miguel County Courthouse for a candlelight vigil honoring and remembering those who have died by ICE and Boarder Patrol in the last year.

  • Event poster for a Norwood radio drama listening party featuring Spawn of the Subhuman—with original and new recordings—on January 23 at 6 PM at The Livery, presented by the N3 Music & Theater Club.

    Spawn of the Subhuman Comes to the Airwaves

    enero 22, 2026

    A hijacked plane, an evil scientist and a celebrity-turned-gorilla collide in Spawn of the Subhuman, a delightfully over-the-top radio play produced by N3 Music & Theatre Club. Directed by Brock Benson and performed by local middle school students, the reimagined 1942 script blends campy sci-fi, sharp humor and heartfelt community storytelling — proving that radio theater can be both hilarious and deeply meaningful.

  • A woman with short blonde hair smiles at the camera, wearing a black top with colorful lightning bolt patterns, standing in front of a black and white landscape photo.

    Marti Prohaska Resigns as Mountain Village Mayor

    enero 15, 2026

    Mountain Village Mayor Marti Prohaska resigned from her position Wednesday night, effective immediately.

    In a letter of resignation, Prohaska said her decision to leave her role as mayor came after learning Mountain Village Town Council had requested a private investigation into her conversations with Telluride Ski and Golf Resort owner Chuck Horning regarding the labor dispute between the ski company and the Telluride Ski Patrol Union, as well as the possible sale of the ski resort.

  • A group of people in red jackets hold signs reading ON STRIKE and 100%, gathered outside in a plaza with snow and mountains in the background.

    Ski Patrol Union Votes to Accept Contract Proposal

    enero 8, 2026

    The Telluride Ski Patrol Union accepted a contract from the Telluride Ski Resort ending a nearly two-week strike.