Avian flu killing raptors and wild birds, backcountry gear swap is this weekend, ski resort to open more terrain but Lift 9 opening is delayed, and Telluride Theatre performs "Susan and Kevin's Holiday Party Saves the World."

Mountain Village's design and review board approves luxury hotel plan, Backcountry Chats about avalanche safety kick off this week, Colorado school districts implementing new free student meals program, and Holiday Prelude is this weekend.

Telluride and Idarado amend Bridal Veil water agreement, Tia Schenk selected for Freeride Junior World Championships, Between the Covers opens in new location, and Telluride Ski Resort opening day is Nov. 26.

Colorado voters decriminalize psilocybin, Telluride water and wastewater rates to increase again in 2023, Youth Center project budgeted for next year, and two Pinhead Lego robotics teams advance to state finals.

Early voting is open in San Miguel County, Telluride Middle/High School addresses substance use, Public Health adds more vaccine clinics, and don't miss the annual KOTO Halloween Bash.

Mountain Trip acquires Ridgway's Peak Guides, San Miguel County to update its east end master plan, gondola closed for regular maintenance, and flu shots and COVID boosters available at Halloween Health Fair.

San Miguel County Search and Rescue conducts two successful missions, Colorado State Outdoor Recreation grants $90k to Telluride avalanche educators, decriminalizing psilocybin on the Colorado ballot, and Telluride Horror Show is this weekend.

National corporations spend $8 million on alcohol-related ballot issues in Colorado, Telluride Foundation names Volunteers of the Year,  Telluride precipitation is 83% of normal during the previous water year, and this weekend is the inaugural Telluride Gravel Race. 

Hilaree Nelson dies after fall on Manaslu in Nepal, Telluride Science to host community gathering at the Depot, ski patrol union negotiations for 2022-23 season stall, and Original Thinkers festival is this weekend.

Cell and internet disruption caused by fiber line cut in Ridgway, Colorado voters to consider Proposition FF for free school lunches for all students, Mountain Village town council approves Four Seasons PUD, and Telluride Blues and Brews Festival to livestream music and interviews.