• 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.

  • A group of people walk dogs down a snowy mountain town street, holding signs as part of a ski patrol strike demonstration; buildings and snow-covered peaks are visible.

    Business Community Calls for End of Ski Patrol Strike

    enero 7, 2026

    Nearly 100 Telluride and Mountain Village residents and business owners marched to demand an end to the ski patrol strike. Community members, including local business owners and families, say the ongoing dispute is hurting livelihoods and local tourism. The ski patrol union plans to vote on a new contract offer Thursday.

  • Ski patrollers in red jackets with white crosses stand near Telski’s snowy ski slope by Lift 1, with signs, skiers, and buildings visible in the background on a snowy day.

    Telski Reopens Lift 1 as Ski Patrol Strike Continues

    enero 5, 2026

    The Telluride Ski Resort has reopened with limited terrain after a week-long closure due to a ski patrol strike. Negotiations between Telski and the patrol union continue, while the community adapts to the reduced runs.

  • A group of people with signs gather outside a building near ski slopes for a strike picket line; tables hold food and supplies in the foreground.

    Ski Patrol Sets Up Mini Food Bank at Strike Picket Line

    diciembre 31, 2025

    Telluride Ski Patrol was at Oak Street Plaza with a mini food bank to help support the local community amid the resort closure.

  • 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.

    An Update from the Telluride Ski Patrol Picket Line

    diciembre 29, 2025

    Following months of failed contract negotiations, the Telluride Ski Patrol Union is on strike, leading to a ski resort closure less than one month after opening for the winter season.

  • A snowy mountain slope at Telluride Ski Resort, with pine trees and a ski lift carrying people up through foggy winter weather.

    Telluride Ski Resort to Close

    diciembre 24, 2025

    Telluride Ski Resort will close indefinitely, starting Saturday, after ski patrol voted to strike, following failed contract negotiations between the union and resort management.

  • A person with curly hair and a nose ring smiles outdoors amid frosty snow, with trees in the background, embracing the solstice chill.

    Solstice Frost

    diciembre 22, 2025

    On Sunday, December 21st, the Northern Hemisphere celebrated the shortest day of the year, and the longest night. A time of renewal and the coming of light, the day holds special meaning for local poet Joanna Yonder.

    In honor of the winter solstice, Yonder shared her poem “Frost”.

  • People picket on a snowy roadside holding signs, including one reading 100% Solidarity, supporting Telluride Ski Patrol. Snow-covered houses and hills create a wintry backdrop for their demonstration.

    Ski Patrol Rejects Contract Proposal

    diciembre 10, 2025

    The Telluride Ski Patrol Union has overwhelmingly rejected a contract proposal from Telluride Ski Resort, with 99% voting it down. Union president Graham Hoffman said the offer didn’t address core concerns, and warned that a holiday strike is likely if the resort doesn’t return with a new proposal soon. The resort argued its offer is competitive, and added a walkout could severely limit lift operations and impact local businesses. Community members urged both sides to reach an agreement quickly as ski patrol continues working without a contract.

  • A snowy mountain path at night overlooks a glowing mountain town in the valley; book cover text reads, We Bring You an Hour of Darkness by Michael Bourne, a chilling new whodunit.

    Mountain Town at the Center of New Whodunit

    diciembre 8, 2025

    In 1993, the Jack Frost Collective turned the quiet town of Franklin, Colorado, on its head with an eco-terrorism plot aimed at stopping a ski resort’s expansion into endangered Canada lynx habitat. While the FBI scrambled and local officials struggled, it fell to a determined newsroom to unravel the truth. That's the story at the heart of Michael Bourne’s new novel, We Bring You an Hour of Darkness.

  • Kirk Alexander stands outdoors holding two pack mules with a small dog nearby; mountains and trees frame this peaceful scene of remembrance.

    Remembering Kirk Alexander

    diciembre 4, 2025

    Kirk Alexander, a lifelong rancher and respected Norwood community member, died Sunday, Nov. 30, at 98.

    Born in 1927 in what is now Lawson Hill, Alexander carried on a family ranching tradition in San Miguel County dating back to the early 1800s.

  • A two-story rustic building with a stone and wood exterior, reminiscent of a Revival style, features a covered porch and gravel driveway under a clear sky—perfect for a charming Bedrock Store setting.

    The Bedrock Store Revival

    diciembre 1, 2025

    Four new owners are restoring Bedrock’s historic general store, aiming to reopen next spring with live music, community space and an artist-in-residence program.

  • People picket on a snowy roadside holding signs, including one reading 100% Solidarity, supporting Telluride Ski Patrol. Snow-covered houses and hills create a wintry backdrop for their demonstration.

    Telluride Ski Patrol Practices Picket

    noviembre 24, 2025

    After the first big snow in Telluride, about 30 ski patrollers gathered for a practice picket at the town roundabout, calling for higher wages and better protections as contract negotiations with the resort continue. Patrollers say they hope public support will help push Telski toward an agreement and avoid a potential strike ahead of the winter season.

  • Solar Quest in the West: One Man’s Step in A Renewable Future

    noviembre 20, 2025

    Tim Erdman’s Last Dollar Solar Garden above Telluride Airport demonstrates small-scale community solar, providing power to local nonprofits and the airport while highlighting the challenges and opportunities for renewable energy in Western Colorado.

  • Rows of solar panels installed on a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky showcase growing solar adoption on the Western Slope, with mountains visible in the background.

    Solar Quest in the West: From Frogs to Solar Panels, and the Energy Future of the Western Slope

    noviembre 19, 2025

    Montrose County remains the only Colorado county with a solar moratorium, highlighting community fears and regulatory challenges. Local residents, officials, and utilities discuss the future of solar energy in Western Colorado.