Biden/ Harris Victory Sparks Joy in Telluride

November 9, 2020

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A group of people stand on a wet street outside a red brick building, holding flags and signs. Some hold American and Colorado flags, while others raise their hands in the air. A large dog stands beside them. The trees in the background are bare.

By Matt Hoisch

A crowd gathered organically in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse after media organizations called the 2020 U.S. presidential election for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Saturday. Picture by Matt Hoisch.

A crowd gathered organically in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse after media organizations called the 2020 U.S. presidential election for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Saturday. Picture by Matt Hoisch.

This past weekend, celebrations erupted around the world as every major new organization from CNN to Fox News to the Associated Press to the New York Times called the US Presidential election for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Telluride was no exception. Despite rainy weather Saturday morning, a crowd organically gathered in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse on Mainstreet less than an hour after the calls. Champagne bottles popped and car horns honked as dozens cheered the results.

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