Bloomberg Article by Natalie Wong - September 24, 2025


JPMorgan Chase & Co. provided a $417 million construction loan for the development of a Four Seasons Resort and Residences just outside of Telluride in Colorado.

The $1 billion project — from real estate development firms Merrimac Ventures and Fort Partners — broke ground with the construction loan as well as additional financing from CanAm Enterprises, according to a statement Wednesday. The project will be the region’s first luxury residential or hotel development in more than 15 years, the firms said.

The development sits on a 4.4-acre (1.8-hectare) site and will include 26 private residences ranging from two to five bedrooms, as well as 43 hotel residences ranging from one to four…

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The measure to sell off 1.2 million acres of land has been removed from the Senate budget bill

Article by Sophie Stuber, Assistant Editor - Telluride Daily Planet - July 1, 2025

Hikers descending Ajax Peak near Telluride. Public land advocates earned a victory this week when a provision to sell off up to 1.225 million acres of BLM land in the West was removed from the Senate tax and spending bill. (Photo by Sophie Stuber/Telluride Daily Planet)


After an overwhelming public outcry against a proposal to sell off millions of acres of public lands, the provision was removed from the Senate tax and spending bill on Saturday. The plan would have seen the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) sell up to 1.225 million acres of lands across 11 western…

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Telluride’s trails don’t maintain themselves—but your support can help get the job done. This summer, TMtC is stepping up in a big way. They have added trail crew staff to keep your favorite trails maintained and easily accessible, but need your help to fully equip them for the season ahead. From May 30th to June 13th, they are raising $15,000 to cover essential gear and training to kick off trails season in Telluride.

This $15,000 investment will go directly toward:

  • New chainsaws and hand tools to remove downed trees
  • An e-bike to help our team cover more ground
  • Safety equipment and certifications to protect our crew

We’re filling critical maintenance gaps on our public lands and every dollar helps. Click here to learn more…

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The Forest Service is evaluating proposal for replacing lifts, expanding ski ways and tree clearing

Article by Sophie Stuber, Telluride Daily Planet - 5/13/25

A map showing the proposed upgrades to Telluride Ski Resort. Staff at the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) are conducting an environmental assessment for the project, and the public comment period is open until the end of May. (Image courtesy of Telluride Ski Resort/US Forest Service)


The public comment period is currently open for proposed Telluride Ski Resort construction on Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) land. GMUG staff is conducting an environmental assessment (EA) for Telluride Ski Resort for several projects that Telski…

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Article by Ted Wilson Telluride History Club The View - April 1, 2025

Photo by Steve Cieciuch


Redvale, the small town between Norwood and Naturita, might have inadvertently solved the mystery of who gave Telluride its name. I’ll come back to that.

According to the Town of Telluride’s website, Telluride “was founded in 1878 and was originally known as Columbia. It was renamed in 1881 to avoid confusion with another mining camp. Telluride was reportedly named after tellurium, a gold bearing ore, although a popular myth attributes the name to people saying, ‘To hell you ride’ upon departing for the mining camp.”

Countless books, articles and websites share similar explanations, with the twist that tellurium was never found here, thus adding to…

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County Commissioners sign agreement for financial support, along with Telluride and Mountain Village

Article by Sophie Stuber, Telluride Daily Planet Contributor - March 11, 2025

A rendering of the new youth hangout in Telluride, opening in April. (Image courtesy of Town of Telluride)


After a few delays, youth in San Miguel County will have a spot to call their own in Telluride this spring. The “Youth Hangout” is having its grand opening in April after spring break.

The goal is to provide a safe, inclusive and substance-free space for local kids to hang out, Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (and 9 p.m. in the summer). The Youth Hangout is open to anyone aged 18 or under residing within the Telluride R-1 School District…

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48th Telluride Jazz Festival tickets on sale as lineup of artists revealed

Article by Owen Perkins, Telluride Daily Planet Contributor - February 11, 2025

Trombone Shorty returns to headline the 48th Telluride Jazz Festival, Aug. 8-10, bringing his New Orleans vibe to Town Park, where he'll close the festival Sunday night. (Photo courtesy of Telluride Jazz Festival)


Summer is calling. With every lineup announcement from Telluride’s big music festivals, the allure of sun-soaked days in Town Park with notes floating throughout the box canyon cuts through the single-digit lows of February. When SBG Productions dropped the daily schedule for the 48th Telluride Jazz Festival Tuesday and put single-day tickets on sale Wednesday, the roster of…

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