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Trump administration opens public lands to off-road use
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (272+ words) Hikers near Hope Lake, one of the areas protected by roadless rules. Sophie Stuber / Telluride Times President Trump rescinded the executive orders restricting off-road vehicles on public lands, like Hope Lake. Sophie Stuber / Telluride Times President Trump rescinded the executive…...
The greatest heron | Columnists | telluridenews. com
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (192+ words) Spend some time along any of our local waterways this time of year, and you may be rewarded with the sight of a giant, gangling bird sweeping overhead, its long neck neatly tucked and huge wings flapping majestically. Looking more…...
A living landscape: wildlife at Angel Ranch
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (274+ words) Tucked into 53 acres of rolling Colorado beauty, Angel Ranch at Second Chance Humane Society is more than a safe haven for dogs and cats. It's a vibrant, breathing mosaic of life. Every trail, pond and patch of native grass hums…...
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2+ mon, 4+ week ago (131+ words) Time was, you could become a teacher in Telluride without needing a background in real estate or property management. In a move that might not surprise anyone following the years of ongoing tension and contentious action between Telluride Ski Resort…...
Otters in the current
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (276+ words) There are some old mining holding ponds there that the beaver have taken over and extended and it's turned into quite the riparian habitat," said Jill. I heard the ice crack so I looked up " you don't normally hear ice…...
Commissioners discuss soil health
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (257+ words) A project in San Miguel County's Payment for Ecological Systems (PES) program, which promotes regenerative agriculture practices and soil health. Courtesy of San Miguel County The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) received updates on the Payment for…...
Environmental stories to follow in 2026
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (225+ words) A hiker near Hope Lake, close to Telluride. Sophie Stuber / Telluride Times Hikers descending from Hope Lake near Telluride. Sophie Stuber / Telluride Times With 2025 wrapping up, here are some key environmental and climate storylines to follow in San Miguel County…...
Senate budget bill puts local public lands at risk
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (972+ words) The San Juans are known for their hiking and biking trails, and many visitors and locals alike choose Telluride because of its exceptional access to nature and outdoor recreation opportunities. But the latest variation of President Trump's budget bill could…...