By Matt Hoisch

Sometimes in journalism a story is hiding in plain sight. Sometimes, it's shining in plain sight.

Since early in the pandemic, a giant star has glowed on the north hillside above Telluride. Normally, the star is only lit around the holidays. But, when COVID hit, Rich Estes, a.k.a. Big Daddy, saw an opportunity. Estes is the town's Streets & Utilities Superintendent and has lived in the area his whole life, most of it in Telluride.

Featured Songs:

“We Will Never Come Back Here Again” by Tim Linghaus

“Again” by Daigo Hanada