San Miguel County

Local News

‘No more unfunded mandates,’ Southwest Colorado commissioners say

officials emphasize cost burdens new legislation places on local governments

January 6, 2026

Local News

Woman rescued after four days lost on solo ‘quest’ with Durango guide group

‘Nature does not care about your safety and will kill you,’ sheriff says, chastising Animas Valley Institute

August 19, 2024

Outdoors

Experienced climber falls 800 feet to his death on ridge near Telluride

21-year-old man from Arizona is second person to die while hiking in Colorado this week

July 26, 2024

Local News

Doctor killed in avalanche south of Telluride

Snowboarder was reported missing Monday night; rescue workers found body Tuesday morning

January 23, 2024

Local News

Silverton secures $100K for energy resiliency

Funding could mean local solar for the isolated mountain community

August 23, 2023

Local News

Earthquake rattles homes in San Juan Mountain communities

Magnitude 3.6 quake with its epicenter near Rico struck about 7 a.m.

March 10, 2023

Local News

Bennet calls for ‘strong bipartisan vote’ in favor of Dolores River Canyon protection bill

Proposed legislation rooted in ‘thoughtful compromise,’ senator says

December 2, 2022

Local News

Injured Cortez woman airlifted from Poverty Gulch area

woman injured near Hope Lake Trail; another at Bridal Veil Falls

October 10, 2022

Local News

Law enforcement investigates shooting in Egnar

arrested for allegedly firing toward truck driven by a person checking livestock

August 16, 2022

Local News

New high-altitude helicopter donated to San Miguel Sheriff’s Office

$4.5 million craft will be used for search and rescue, wildfire mitigation, humanitarian aid

July 28, 2022

Local News

Residential gas bills to jump 26% next month in Southwest Colorado

Volatility in energy markets created by pandemic and war in Ukraine are behind the rise

May 21, 2022

Local News

Water managers see runoff as positive sign

Heading into summer, forecasts aren’t great, but they are slightly better than last year

April 28, 2022

Local News

As drought outlook takes shape, preparations begin for wildfire season in Southwest Colorado

and warm weather projected this summer

March 28, 2022

Local News

Relying on phone maps, two drivers become stuck on snowy, unkept road in Southwest Colorado

and woman passed warning sign, but trusted in GPS route-finding technology

December 17, 2021

Local News

Telluride man suspected in Jan. 6 insurrection is arrested in Norwood

Carter MacCracken faces handful of charges related to attacks at U.S. Capitol

December 15, 2021

Southwest Life

Proposed Dolores River National Conservation Area limits some uses, preserves others

mining, large dams and new roads would be prohibited; grazing, water rights and existing mine leases would be protected

September 18, 2021

Local News

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet releases draft bill to protect Lower Dolores River

National Conservation Area would be in Dolores and San Miguel counties

September 14, 2021

Local News

Sheriff warns public about camper near popular trail in Telluride

‘Be aware of surroundings,’ says San Miguel Sheriff Bill Masters

September 2, 2021

Local News

Misdirected box truck gets stuck on Ophir Pass road

ticketed after blocking traffic; phone map blamed

June 22, 2021

The Journal

Rock climber rescued in Cracked Canyon near Ophir

took a 30-foot fall in remote area

June 16, 2021

Local News

Montezuma Land Conservancy gets $277K grant for wildlife habitat projects

Projects support wetlands to benefit Gunnison sage grouse, big game and ranches

June 10, 2021

Local News

Update: Woman dies in RV crash on Highway 141 near Egnar

Also, San Miguel sheriff seeks help in robbery investigation

June 3, 2021

Local News

Skier tumbles 2,000 feet on Wilson Peak, southwest of Telluride

suffered traumatic but non-life-threatening injuries

April 21, 2021

Local News

Small Colorado mountain counties plan mass testing

Gunnison, Ouray and San Miguel plan testing events – with and without symptoms

December 25, 2020