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Telluride

BY ERIN SPILLANE

Known for its world-class ski resort and vibrant summer scene, unique Telluride has so much to discover.

That’s the thing about this place: enchanting discoveries await in and around the box canyon, but quite possibly the most significant find is that Telluride is a year-round community where each season brings new surprises.

In wintertime, there are the epic snows, skiing, snowboarding, outdoor activities, a fun après scene and crisp, starry nights. Springtime follows as the snows retreat, leaving the aspens and firs that cloak the lower flanks of the surrounding mountains bursting into life. Sunny, warm summertime is a delight, with hikes to wildflower strewn meadows, stand-up paddle-boarding on a highalpine lake or a lung-busting session mountain biking, before a late-afternoon cocktail and live outdoor music. The lazy days of summer give way to the glory of Gold Season in the San Juans, as the greens of summer transition into the dazzling riot of yellows and ambers come autumn. Telluride has an abundance of riches, to be sure. And, when you think you have experienced all that this place has to offer, it reveals a little more, just to make certain that you know that you’re in a wonderful, unique place. Time to truly discover Telluride? Absolutely!

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AWARD-WINNING SKI RESORT

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With an awards shelf that includes Ski magazine’s 2021 Editor’s Choice award and a number-one ranking by Condè Nast Traveler readers six times in the last decade, the Telluride Ski Resort’s wide-open slopes, absence of lift lines, diverse on-mountain dining options and famed ski school clearly make for a winning combination. Telluride offers a sweet balance of terrain — 23 percent beginner, 36 percent intermediate and 41 percent advanced/expert — while its vertical drop (4,425 vertical feet of skiing and 3,845 vertical feet lift-served) puts it in the top 10 in North America. The Telluride School District’s Winter PE program sees local school kids swap the classroom for the slopes one day a week during ski season, while the Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club has sent three of its alumni to the Winter Olympics in recent years, with a fourth in contention for the 2022 Games.

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Telluride is a playground for kids of all ages. Some favorites: in winter, sledding on Firecracker Hill in Town Park or skating at one of the three ice rinks. In summer, camping, hiking and paddleboarding all make for unique outdoor adventures. Even a ride on the Gondola or a visit to the award-winning library is a special treat in Telluride.

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Love the Library

With a remarkable collection of books, DVDs, music, oral histories and more, programming for all ages and non-traditional loan items like karaoke machines, costume kits and snowshoes, the Wilkinson Public Library is a well-deserved national award winner among libraries. A bumper sticker frequently seen around town says it best: “Came for the skiing, stayed for the library.”

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Sure, it’s known for skiing and snowboarding in winter and fun summertime festivals, but Telluride is a community first. Small, friendly and laidback, Telluride somehow manages to balance these small-town attributes with highly regarded dining and arts scenes worthy of any big city, all underpinned by an abiding love for the stunning outdoors that surround us and for the people — friends and neighbors, community leaders and colleagues — who call this very special place home.

Tiny Telluride is a hub for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The Pinhead Institute promotes STEM education in area youth via engaging after-school activities, summer camps and a prestigious summer internship program. Since 1984, the Telluride Science Research Center, the largest independent molecular science center in the world, has hosted thousands of the world’s most eminent scientists, including a number of Nobel prize winners, here in Telluride.

Visiting scientists collaborate, discuss and investigate in a relaxed, supportive environment, an approach that has led to significant advances over the years across a variety of disciplines.

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Founded in 1878, Telluride was designated a National Historic Landmark 60 years ago and offers one of the highest concentrations of Victorian-era architecture in the United States.

Meanwhile, Mountain Village and the surrounding mesas form the perfect setting for mountain modern- and rustic-style homes, serene and spacious retreats that blend seamlessly into their natural surroundings.

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The Telluride and Mountain Village dining scene is a mecca for foodies with highly professional chefs intent on devising inventive, delicious and often award-winning menus that rely on ingredients sourced sustainably and regionally. The result? Fabulous and fun restaurants sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes, occasions and budgets.

The biggest challenge for diners will be taking their eyes off the jaw-dropping vistas long enough to peruse the menu.

Meanwhile, talented caterers and personal chefs offer the opportunity for incredible food in a wider range of settings, perfect for those wishing to dine at home or throw a memorable party or event.

Unique Boutiques Telluride and Mountain Village are home to a wide range of independent, funky and locally owned boutiques and shops, giving locals and visitors alike a wealth of opportunity for some retail therapy or simply finding a one-of-a-kind gift or the perfect outdoor gear.

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Love music? Telluride and Mountain Village do too. A wealth of venues, ranging from the historic Sheridan Opera House to sleek, modern spots like the Michael D. Palm Theatre and Club Red, as well as intimate spaces in local bars, give music lovers lots of options. Even the outdoors is filled with the sounds of music, thanks to live music on the plazas in Mountain Village, at the Transfer Warehouse and courtesy of the Show Bar at the Opera House.

In the summertime, it’s all about Telluride’s uber-popular festivals: Bluegrass, the Ride, Jazz Fest and the Blues & Brews Festival.

10 THE ARTS Telluride was one of the first towns to be named a Colorado Creative District, a nod to the work of the pillars of the local arts scene: arts council Telluride Arts and the Ah Haa School for the Arts, Telluride’s beloved center for arts education.

This winter, make your way to Telluride’s burgeoning arts neighborhood at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Fir Street, where Ah Haa’s new home, the Telluride Arts office and gallery and the Transfer Warehouse, a wildly inventive outdoor venue, are all located. Or take part in the Telluride Art Walk, a self-guided tour of galleries that is held on the first Thursday of the month.

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Making History Telluride’s history, which stretches back to the late 1800s, is both fascinating and quirky.

For instance, Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank here in 1889. The iconic outlaw made off with over $20,000 from the San Miguel Valley Bank (then located in the Mahr Building, which still stands at 129 W. Colorado Avenue). And, Telluride is the first place in the world where alternating-current (AC) electricity was used.

The feat, which owed its success to local entrepreneur and mine owner L.L. Nunn, took place in 1891 at the Ames Power Plant west of town. The Telluride Historical Museum, at the top of North Fir Street, is a great place to explore this history.

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The Telluride School District is one of the best in the state. Currently ranked no. 2, the local school district has occupied either first or second place every year since the Colorado Department of Education began ranking districts over a decade ago.

When the snows are a distant memory and the summertime sun is high in the bluer-than-blue Colorado sky, grab a bike and head to Mountain Village and the Telluride Ski Resort for biking options that are nothing short of incredible. First, there are a number of freestyle, technical and cross-country trails that crisscross the resort and wind around the Village Center. And then there’s the ski resort’s Bike Park, a professionally designed, lift-served course with undulating trails that spiral downhill through the glades and meadows of the resort. A blast for the entire family.

14 The Free G Telluride’s iconic Gondola is free and connects Telluride and Mountain Village via a unique and scenic 13-minute journey. This one-of-a-kind public transportation system carries 3.4 million passengers a year (more than 50 million since it opened in 1996) and is disabled-, pet- and stroller-accessible. According to the Town of Mountain Village’s website, it would take 21 passenger buses operating on the 7.2 miles of road between the two towns to maintain the G’s capacity of 1,070 people per hour.

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15 Doggy Dog World Telluride and Mountain Village make for a dream destination for pooches and their humans, with miles of trails, parks for playing fetch and streams to splash in, plus puppy parking, pet-friendly Gondola cabins and a wealth of local businesses offering everything from customized pet food to grooming services and unique and fun supplies.

Specially trained dogs are even members of ski patrol on the Telluride Ski Resort!

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Spend any amount of time outdoors in and around Telluride and you’ll surely spot some of our most esteemed neighbors: Elk, black bear, lynx, beaver, coyotes and mountain lions all call the area home. Herds of elk can often be seen lounging on the Valley Floor and are best enjoyed from a distance, keeping both the animals and their fans safe and well.

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Telluride digs skiing. No, not that skiing.

We’re talking Nordic, or cross country. Head to the Nordic Center in Town Park for gear, lessons, guided tours and all the lowdown on exploring maintained trails, including in the park, on the Valley Floor and at the golf course in Mountain Village. For a memorable experience farther afield, ask about options at the Priest Lake Trails, which offers a series of a dozen or so interconnected loops that are mostly less than 1 kilometer in length, or the Trout Lake Railroad Grade, an in-and-out of just under 4 kilometers each way. Both are located a short drive south of town.

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18 FORE! The Telluride Golf Club offers a 71-par, 18-hole course that meanders west from the Meadows ski run and boasts unforgettable views of the surrounding peaks. The club also has a putting green, practice facilities and pro shop.

An added bonus? Tee off in Telluride and your ball will go 15 percent farther thanks to the altitude. Admiring your tee shot, however, is made challenging by those stupendous views and the occasional wildlife sighting.

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GEOGRAPHICALLY BLESSED With the highest concentration of 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks in North America, Telluride’s mountain surroundings are stunningly beautiful. They also boast the tallest free-falling waterfall in Colorado, 365-foot-tall Bridal Veil Falls at the east end of the box canyon, and, to the west of town, Wilson Peak, a stately fourteener that makes up the Coors logo.

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20 Splendid Summers As the San Juans shed their winter whites, summer in Telluride reveals a verdant landscape where hiking and biking trails wind through sun-dappled groves of aspen trees, waterfalls cascade, wildflowers colorfully carpet high-alpine meadows and the sun shines high in the bluebird sky that Colorado is famous for. Telluride might be best known for its skiing and snowboarding, but summertime here is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, with options for hiking, biking, standup paddleboarding, fishing, golfing, climbing and more. There’s also the ski resort’s Canopy Adventure, which takes participants through a course of ziplines, aerial bridges and rappels. The views aren’t too shabby either.

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DISTILLING COMPANY ABBOTT SMITH long held a dream of starting up a distillery, a desire dating back to his days as a college student. He took that dream and married it to Telluride’s rich and colorful history — a chapter of which relates to a mining-era concoction called “Telluride Whiskey” — and the Telluride Distilling Company was born.

“It really started as an idea to create a whiskey that defined this

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into this town, 100 percent fermented, distilled and sold as Telluride Whiskey to appease the miners. And while this ‘whiskey’ was actually just a rum, it gave us the ability to grow on this heritage.”

Inspired by those thirsty miners, Abbott and his colleagues, including wife Joanna Smith, got to work, creating their Mountain Mash Whiskey, as well as a vodka, a gin and an agave. They also crafted a peppermint schnapps — their “Chairlift Warmer Peppermint Schnapps” — that has gone on to become the distillery’s signature spirit. Says Smith, “Our first big hit was definitely the peppermint schnapps. It’s really a mountain town favorite and takes inspiration from a Europeanstyle schnapps or liqueur. It has half the amount of sugar and an authentic peppermint flavor.”

The Tasting Room sits in the Franz Klammer Breezeway, just off Heritage Plaza in the center of Mountain Village, while the distillery

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Telluride. “The Tasting Room is like that ritzy mountain base lodge that everyone is invited to,” Smith remarks. “We have big comfy couches, billiards and televisions to enjoy your favorite sporting event.

We also offer free popcorn and some wild game food options.”

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Current offerings include The Samson, a whiskey-braised jalapeño cheddar elk brat served on a pretzel bun, and the Old Major, a Whiskey-braised wild boar sausage with apricot and cranberry served on a pretzel bun with kimchi and hoisin sauce.

A Tasting Room favorite is the Telluride Mule, made using Telluride Distilling Co. vodka. In fact, the mixed drink has become so popular, Smith says, they are offering it in cans, with a nonalcohol version on the horizon.

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“It truly is one of the best ginger beers made.” To add to the appeal, the entire Mountain Village center is a Common Consumption Area, meaning that any of the Tasting Room’s menu items can be mixed to-go and consumed anywhere in the designated area — outdoors, while shopping or even while getting ski

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“We have big comfy couches, billiards and televisions to enjoy your favorite sporting event.”

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Among recent developments, Wine Enthusiast rated the Telluride Distilling Co.’s gin a 91. “We are really pleased with this high rating,” says Joanna Smith. “The gin is our master distiller Dustin Clement’s creation.”

Now a decade into a venture born of an affinity with this area’s past, how are they feeling? Says Abbott Smith, “From the bottle to the spirit, our product defines Telluride history.” telluridesothebysrealty.com 17

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THE INSIDER ' S GUIDE

BY ERIN SPILLANE

A lively town set against a jaw-dropping backdrop.

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The Village Center is almost entirely embraced by the Telluride Ski Resort ­— making pretty much everywhere ski-in/ski-out — and boasts plenty of options for enjoyment with restaurants, bars and cafes, tasting rooms, food carts and more. It’s also a common consumption area, meaning that local establishments’ creative cocktails, mocktails and microbrews can be enjoyed anywhere, including in some incredibly innovative outdoor spaces. Look no further than these pages for an insider’s guide on how to ...

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Experience the unique Gondola cars All around the Village Center, offline Gondola cars have been repurposed as cozy (heated) spaces perfect for grab-n-go from a food cart, elegant takeaway from a nearby restaurant or a refreshing libation.

Last summer, the Town of Mountain Village and Telluride Arts invited local artists to design vinyl wraps for the cabins, making this pandemicinspired project even more creative and colorful.

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Take in the views Beautifully situated amidst the highest concentration of 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks in the United States, Mountain Village features a number of restaurants and bars that offer stunning viewpoints north to the San Sophia and Sneffels ranges and west to the Wilsons, stately mountains that include Wilson Peak, a snow-capped fourteener.

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Coloring books based on the Gondola cars’ newly designed wraps are perfect for keeping the kiddos entertained, while their grown-ups enjoy drinks and nibbles.

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Mountain Village’s retail scene combines unique, independent retailers and a friendly, relaxed vibe. Dotted throughout the Village Center are fabulous boutiques, plus a number of sporting gear stores. Outdoor retailers combine knowledgeable staff, friendly-butprofessional customer service and high-performance, high-quality gear.

Do a demo day before purchasing your next pair of skis, or make an appointment with a professional custom boot fitter. The entire center is a common consumption area, meaning shoppers can browse beverage in hand.

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Want to combine dinner with a stupendous panorama? Try Allred’s or Altezza at The Peaks. For après with a view, head to The View at Mountain Lodge or the Great Room at The Peaks.

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For resort-centric gifts or Coloradomade treasures, try the Resort Store, the Telluride Room or Heritage Apparel.

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Mountain Village caters beautifully for families looking for good eats (and drinks) plus fun. We’re thinking lively spots like Tracks Bar and Café (where the foosball is popular), Crazy Elk Pizza (pinball) and Poachers Pub (darts), as well as grab-n-go outlets like The Pick and Shake ‘n’ Dog.

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For football fans, a number of Mountain Village establishments have large-screen televisions and comfy seating options, all in an atmosphere to rival any NFL stadium. Add to that wonderful menu options to be enjoyed while cheering your favorite team (or hoping for better luck next time).

Taste the fine-dining scene Mountain Village is home to a number of fine-dining restaurants featuring award-winning chefs and delightful menus. The cuisine is also varied, with elevated Italian at La Piazza del Villaggio, Mediterranean at the Village Table, Asian at Siam’s Talay Grille and mountain modern with Old-World touches at the Timber Room in the Madeline Hotel and Residences.

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Head to the Telluride Distilling Co.’s Tasting Room to watch the game and enjoy an adult beverage. Our wintertime favorites are the Hot Toddy or After Dinner Flatty. Or try Tomboy Tavern for a Colorado Burger, truffle fries and a Odell IPA.

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At the Madeline Hotel and Residences, parents can enjoy Black Iron Kitchen’s casual mountain modern menu and wonderfully inventive bar menu at outdoor fire tables while the kids skate at the nearby rink. When finished, head to La Pizzeria for a gelato. Yum.

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For a memorable, truly unique experience, hop on a modified, luxurious (heated) snow coach for a prix fixe Italian wine dinner at Alpino Vino, perched at the very top of the Ski Resort.

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Soak up the scene

Given the Village Center’s proximity to the slopes, it is no wonder that the après scene is seriously fun.

If swapping stories after a day on the slopes while enjoying crackling fires, live music and an exciting bar menu is your thing, Mountain Village is the place for you and your fellow adventurers.

Mountain Village is a friendly, vibrant community. To soak up the Village vibe, head to Heritage Plaza for live music, to sample the very popular food carts, get your skis waxed and more. A favorite? Grab a sunny bench beside the fire pit and watch the skiers descend Misty Maiden.

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After a day on the slopes, lovers of craft cocktails should check out the scene at the Timber Room (Eve of Eden is a fave), while fans of microbrews can head to the Telluride Brewing Co.’s Brew Pub where they have 20 locally brewed beers on tap.

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Get your java fix Need caffeine to jumpstart your day? Go to Telluride Coffee Co. on Heritage Plaza, El Rhino Coffee Bar beside the Village Market or Bean Café at the Peaks Resort and Spa for an enormous range of coffee drinks, teas and other winter warmers, plus a range of baked and other breakfast treats.

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During the holidays, the Village Center is transformed into a family friendly winter wonderland with twinkling decorations, a beautiful tree, fun train ride for kids young and old and much more.

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The Telluride Coffee Co. offers a to-die-for diner-style breakfast made to order, plus a selection of seriously good pastries. Get your morning meal to-go and enjoy it in a nearby Gondola cabin.

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Have an adventure For an outdoor adventure away from the slopes, try a cardio workout on the 8 miles of Nordic trails that the Telluride Ski Resort maintains, perfect for classic Nordic or fat tire biking. Or stop by the resort’s Adventure Center to arrange a snowshoe tour. There are also two outdoor ice rinks: the Village Pond for daytime skating or the Madeline Hotel and Residence’s rink, open until 8 p.m.

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Experience the arts Telluride Arts’ First Thursday Art Walk extends to Mountain Village this winter. The event, on the first Thursday of each month, sees local galleries and others participate in an evening of art, discussion, hors d’oeuvres and wine.

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Highly regarded local artist Margaret Rinkevich’s gallery is a welcoming and colorful space in the Centrum Building (facing the Peaks Resort and Spa) that exhibits contemporary art by Rinkevich, as well as tribal sculpture.

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For a free evening adventure, hop on the Gondola and take a round trip ride to Telluride and back. Don’t forget to dress warm for the 26 minute trip through the night skies.

Looking for truly unique skis or snowboard? Tucked into a quiet corner of the Village Center is the Wagner Custom Skis workshop and factory and it is worth a visit. There, skilled artisans handmake skis and snowboards custom built in accordance with the company’s principle that each client has a unique skier DNA. The results are very special.

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Customers can choose from stock graphics created by Wagner designers or, incredibly, bring their own artwork or other images to create skis or snowboards that are not just high performance, but beautifully personalized too.

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Giving Back Extraordinary Organizations and the LIV SIR Telluride Brokers Who Support Them Telluriders are a generous bunch, supporting approximately 150 — yes, you read that right — different nonprofits and organizations, with causes that range from youth mentoring to food banks to sports and science clubs, from the Volunteer Fire Department and Search & Rescue to AIDS-related causes, the arts, and much, much more. The desire to give — whether it’s time, money or effort — runs deep in the small but impactful Telluride community.

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Telluride LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Brokers are an integral part of that culture. Some are long-time locals, others arrived more recently, drawn to the area’s stunning beauty, close-knit community and opportunities for outdoor adventure. Some have young families; others have raised a family here already. Their interests are wide-ranging, stretching from skiing and snowboarding to music, the performing and visual arts and beyond.

These Realtors do, however, have two things in common: a deep love for their community and a willingness to serve the amazing organizations featured on these pages.

Peggy Raible, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty’s (LIV SIR) Vice President and Managing Broker in Telluride, agrees that her colleagues are generous people who are supporting important nonprofits making outstanding contributions. “Our LIV SIR team members are not just full-time real estate professionals, they are firefighters, search and rescue and medical volunteers, town council members, coaches, school volunteers and mentors. They volunteer for the Telluride Mountain Club and land conservancy projects and organizations. Our people commit their time and connect financial resources to support the foundational organizations of our community, many for 30-40 years.”

For example, in 2013, Paramedic Jill Masters was presented the Outstanding Service Award for 25 years of service as a Paramedic with the Telluride Fire Protection District. According to Masters, “It has been very rewarding being the best part of someone’s worst day for over 30 years now.”

Lars Carlson, who serves on the Telluride Fire

Protection District Board as well as the Telluride Town Council, says serving gives him a better understanding of the community he loves. “It is an honor to serve my constituents and community,” states Carlson.

Raible points to a love for their community as a motivator. “LIV SIR Telluride Brokers are passionate about creating economic vitality for our community, while preserving and sustaining the very elements that attracted them to Telluride in the first place.

These are organizations that are near and dear to our hearts, and are what make our hometown a community.”

Joanne Young has a longtime association with her beloved nonprofit, Telluride Adaptive Sports Program. “I began working with TASP 20 years ago because I felt it was such an important part of the community — allowing those with challenges to fully participate in activities that they otherwise would not have access to,” Young says.

In addition to Brokers individually contributing their time and efforts, the entire LIV SIR Telluride family contributes as a whole to causes such as: Colorado Flights Alliance, Adopt-A-Highway, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Southwest Colorado Out of the Darkness Walk, Telluride Medical Center, First Time Homebuyers Assistance Fund, Telluride Pride, Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club and many, many more.

In this issue we feature several organizations that we admire, and LIV SIR Telluride Brokers contribute their time and efforts to. We hope you will find something you are passionate about in the Telluride community.

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Making a difference / One to One Mentoring Much-loved One to One Mentoring matches adult mentors with kids across San Miguel County with the aim of achieving their social, emotional and academic potential through professionally supported mentor relationships.

Once matched, mentors and mentees meet up regularly for all sorts of activities that range from simply doing homework together or chatting over a hot chocolate and sweet treat after school, to undertaking outdoor adventures, to working on personal enrichment and life skills, as well as long-term academic and life goals.

One to One Mentoring’s work goes even deeper, too, as it also provides support and resources to its families, with anything from emergency food, shelter and cash to scholarships and free and discounted gear, so that all

local youth can access the outdoor activities, arts, camps and programming for which Telluride is well known.

According to Hilary Taylor, she got involved with local nonprofit One to One Mentoring because she wanted to make a difference in the life of a young person. Taylor became a mentor in 2012 and was matched with a local girl. “I was matched with a kind sixth-grader, a match that lasted through her graduating high school,” she says.

“We are still very close to this day and I’m so proud of the young woman she has become. Naturally, because of her kindness, she chose teaching as her career.”

A signature aspect of One to One Mentoring programming are group activities that mentors and mentees can do together. Favorites include life skills classes, like

cooking, as well as arts-related activities such as mosaics and jewelry making. Others are seasonal, like pumpkin carving before Halloween and the nonprofit’s annual Holiday Party. Its annual fundraisers, the Cardboard Sled Derby and Top Chef/Taste of Telluride, are iconic in the community. The sled derby is one of the oldest fundraisers in town, and Top Chef/Taste of Telluride is a fixture on the local summer social calendar.

In 2013, Taylor joined the board, “Being a part of this organization has brought such meaningful connections to my life,” she says. “I am incredibly grateful to support One to One. They are truly making a difference in San Miguel County. I would encourage anyone curious to get involved and make a difference in a mentee’s life — and your own.”

A collision of people & ideas / Telluride Science Telluride Science is a local nonprofit with a global impact. The largest independent molecular science center in the world, since 1984 the organization has quietly brought the world’s most eminent scientists from a range of international and domestic institutions to the box canyon each year for collaborative, interdisciplinary discussions in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Executive Director Mark Kozak explains that this unique arrangement makes Telluride Science a “force multiplier for scientific productivity” as those visiting scientists then return to their institutions and teams with new ideas and innovative thinking gained at these Telluride

Science gatherings. The result over the years has been a number of breakthroughs big and small across a wide variety of disciplines.

Sally Puff Courtney sits on the board of Telluride Science, a commitment motivated, she says, by a desire to give back to the Telluride community, along with a deep admiration for the organization. Puff Courtney, who is approaching 50 years as a Telluride resident, is well known around town as an ardent supporter of a multitude of local nonprofits. She explains that while she has been scaling back on her involvement in many of these good causes, she remains stalwart in her support of

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Telluride Science, motivated in part by her love for the work of the organization. “I am very passionate about Telluride Science. When you sit with the scientists that come here [for their workshops] and listen to what they are working on, you understand that it is one of those organizations that genuinely makes a difference.

Puff Courtney also points to a desire to make a lasting contribution for future generations by supporting a much-needed and substantive renovation of Telluride Science’s home, the historic Depot building. “That’s a big part of it. Telluride Science will be the main tenant, but it will be a resource for all of us and this is what I am passionate about — giving back to my community.”

To fund that renovation, a major project designed to save the historic structure, as well as repurpose it as a community resource, Telluride Science has launched a capital campaign, seeking to raise $6 million to completely gut and modernize the structure and replace the roof. Kozak points out that the Depot building was once the depot for a train line, a hub for shipping ore from the area’s mines out to larger cities, and from there the wider world. Once this wonderful project is complete, the Depot building will be a hub once more, this time sending ideas and innovation nurtured by Telluride Science across the globe. Exciting stuff.

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Helping Hand for Closing Costs One critical element of giving from the local real estate community is the Telluride Association of Realtors® (TAR) First Time Homebuyers Assistance Fund, which gives locals a helping hand when purchasing their first home. Now 20 years old, the fund was created to increase housing opportunities within the Telluride region and sees

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participating Brokers donate a portion of each closing, which in turn is used to help first-time homebuyers with their closing costs.

Banks Brown was the president of TAR in 2002 when the fund began and was instrumental in its establishment. “There were, as there are now, many locals who had trouble trying to buy a place to live because they didn’t have the money. As proponents of real estate ownership, it was incumbent upon us to make that path easier. Mechanically, we enlisted the title companies to participate and made it easy for Brokers to donate.”

Distribution of the First Time Homebuyers Assistance Fund dollars are made on an ongoing basis. The Board of Directors of TAR has established guidelines for granting funds to individuals and families.

Currently, Tracy Boyce, Iva Kostova Hild, and Allison Moore, all LIV SIR Brokers, sit on the TAR Board.

Adds LIV SIR Telluride Vice President and Managing Broker Peggy Raible, “Our team is committed to giving back, which begins with keeping locals local and helping members of our community forge a path to long-term residency and community.”

Art + activism Telluride AIDS Benefit Founded in 1994, the wildly creative Telluride AIDS Benefit (TAB) includes a number of annual events and initiatives, culminating in its Gala Fashion Show, that aim to raise both funds and awareness. Since its inception, the nonprofit has indeed become a juggernaut, raising millions for beneficiaries who stretch from the Western Slope of Colorado to Africa. You could say that TAB sits at the intersection of art and activism and Executive Director Jessica Galbo agrees that the nonprofit strikes a careful balance.

“It’s wise to balance the work left to do and yet also celebrate the incredible advances in treating HIV and AIDS,” she notes. “Today, over 700,000 people die globally each year from AIDS. That statistic is hard to comprehend when HIV is preventable and there are medications now not only to prevent infection, but to successfully treat the virus once infection takes place. For TAB, we’ve

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always used joy, creativity, celebration and great fashion to bring people together to fight, fund and educate.”

Matt Hintermeister has been a TAB boardmember for over 16 years — including four years as President, a role he recently stepped down from in order to begin his new role as Chair of the Colorado Association of Realtors® — and points to a deep and personal connection with the work of the organization as a motivation for serving. “When I was a child in the 80s and 90s, the AIDS crisis was raging. As a young closeted gay man, I was scared to death of this virus as it was a death sentence.

I jumped at the opportunity to be a part of changing that message and helping those who live with HIV and AIDS.” He adds, “Community involvement and contribution has been a part of my core beliefs since I was a child. My prep school’s moto is non sibi, meaning ‘not for one’s self ’, and I take that to heart every day.”

An especially community-centric aspect to TAB programming is its Student Fashion Show, which sees Telluride High School students produce, direct and star in a show of their own. The event, which coincides with the Gala Fashion Show, serves to raise awareness in teens. The result? A nonprofit whose impact is felt worldwide as well as between generations. Wow.

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Honoring Hoot Brown Brooks “Hoot” Brown was a Telluride High School sophomore and an accomplished skier when he passed away in 2006. That same year, Brown’s father, Banks Brown, and the Telluride Association of Realtors® founded the Brooks “Hoot” Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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Since then, the initiative has awarded $81,500 in scholarship grants.

According to Banks Brown, the criteria for the

The epicenter of community life Telluride Parks & RECreation It isn’t a stretch to say that the Telluride Parks and Recreation Committee oversees the public spaces that together form the epicenter of community life in Telluride. A voluntary group, Parks and Rec is involved with capital projects and other aspects of Telluride Town Park, the River Trail and the town’s pocket parks. All are public areas where a staggering number of Telluride’s major and minor events are held. Town Park, for instance, is home to adult and youth sports leagues, festivals, playgrounds, tennis courts, a kids’ fishing pond, weddings, camping, the skate park and more. In wintertime, Nordic trails wind across the park and the nearby sledding hill is a family favorite. The River Trail serves as the town’s treadmill, frequented by joggers, dog walkers, parents with strollers and friends out for a walk and a chat. Meanwhile, town’s pocket parks provide handy spaces for fruit and vegetable stands, picnics, festival microevents and, once school lets out, kids throwing a frisbee or kicking a soccer ball around.

Both JJ Ossola and Teddy Errico, then, occupy a special role in their community, both serving on the Parks and Rec Committee.

Errico is the committee’s Vice Chair and says, “You have to give back to your community. That is one reason why Telluride is so special.

We do so much more with less, so to speak.”

Errico, for instance, has a background that makes Parks and Rec right for him — and vice versa: “I have a graduate degree in sports and recreation administration, so it’s nice to be able to use my education and experience. I was President of the Lizard Head Youth Hockey Club and past Production Director to Telluride Blues &

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scholarship reflected Hoot’s big heart and wellknown work ethic. “We wanted to differentiate this scholarship from others that are weighted so heavily on academic performance, where a small group of students got the majority of funds,” he said. “This honored Hoot as a person TEDDY ERRICO

Brews Festival. This allowed me to be an integral part of the construction and expansion for the Town Park Stage and the Hanley Pavilion, the local ice rink.”

Those two amenities that Errico refers to, the Town Park Stage and Hanley Pavilion, are themselves integral to the community. The park’s stage began life as a small platform hand-constructed in the 1970s. Now, it’s an updated structure that hosts everything from world-famous festival acts to the local theater group’s Shakespeare in the Park. Hanley Pavilion is home to Telluride’s Lizard Head Hockey Club, one of the most popular and successful sports programs in town.

that worked hard in school and out. He was a very good student and a leader, who most importantly was a friend to all. He always took the less fortunate or handicapped under his wing.” As a result, the fund considers financial need, the student’s work ethic, their sense of community and a letter of recommendation from either a teacher or an employer.

Hoot himself was a fixture on the Telluride Ski Resort, and skiers and boarders may notice a striking statue of the young freerider at the entrance to the appropriately named Hoot Brown Terrain Park. The life-size bronze statue sits on a 15-foot-tall pole that can be spun by turning a handle at the base. Ridgway artist Michael McCullough created the work, which serves as a tribute — along with this deeply meaningful scholarship fund — to a young man taken away far too early.

The sound of Telluride KOTO Community Radio Since it was founded in 1975, KOTO has provided the Telluride area with high-quality, commercial-free and non-underwritten community radio with a mission to inform, educate and entertain while reflecting the local community’s needs, interests and diversity. KOTO’s relationship with the community it serves runs deep. For over 45 years, it has kept the local airwaves humming with tunes, award-winning local news programming and lively, relevant commentary. KOTO’s events are iconic, with pretty much the entire town turning out for annual gatherings like the Lip Sync fundraiser, End-of-Season Street Dance and Halloween Party. Jay Raible, who hosts The Jay Raible Experience, is not exaggerating when he notes that, “KOTO is an essential part of Telluride’s culture.”

Raible and Mark Dollard, host of the Random Factor Show, are part of the KOTO family, which is made up of a handful of paid staff and a legion of devoted, local, volunteer DJs. Both Raible and Dollard have biweekly DJ spots that see them spinning R&B and classic rock, and celebrating the music of many of the artists that appear at Telluride’s renowned summer music festivals. On alternating Fridays, listeners can catch Raible's show from 1-3 p.m. and Dollard’s show from 6-9 a.m. on KOTO at 91.7 and 89.3 FM, or streaming at koto.org.

Raible praises KOTO’s herculean efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic, providing up-to-date information and live coverage of county-level public health meetings and announcements. “KOTO proved to be an essential service throughout”.

Raible continues, “KOTO is unique in that it is non-commercial, non-underwritten and survives solely on listener support and donations.” That support for this much-loved local radio station peaks during KOTO’s Guest DJ Day fundraisers. These events see locals stepping in as DJs and then rallying friends, colleagues and others community-wide for donations. In August, for instance, LIV SIR Telluride Broker Sally Puff Courtney raised over $10,000 in just one hour as part of a campaign to pay off the organization’s mortgage at its North Pine Street facility, known affectionately as the Purple House on Pine.

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Saving lives / San Miguel County Search & Rescue Imagine a volunteer experience where you are scaling fourteener Wilson Peak one day, dropping into the rapids of the San Miguel River down valley the next or trekking through high desert in the county’s West End — and where the consequences are life or death. Welcome to San Miguel County Search & Rescue (SAR). The group has a remit that covers about 1,200 square miles and includes avalanche rescues, technical rock rescues, helicopter extractions and swift water rescues, as well as finding missing, lost or injured hikers, jeepers, snowmobilers, skiers and boarders. SAR works in conjunction with the San Miguel County Sheriff ’s Office and is made up largely of volunteers plus a handful of sheriff ’s deputies.

Dan Dockray is one of those volunteers. Dockray says he got involved back in January 2002, about a month after moving to Telluride. Which is a good thing, because Dockray brings a lot of valuable know-how and experience. “I was a volunteer firefighter,” he explains. “I already had training in Swiftwater Rescue, Rope Rescue and Avalanche Level 1, and was a Wilderness First Responder. So, I had some good training and had worked as a raft guide and mountain bike guide, as well. SAR was very welcoming and I was attracted to adventure sports in

the mountains. It was a great fit.”

He continues, “Giving back is the best way to be part of the community. You meet friends and help the community.”

SAR volunteers are, of course, working in situations that can be dangerous and with outcomes that may be grim. Dockray recalls a memorable rescue from a few years ago when Dolores County asked for SAR’s help in locating a cross country skier who was missing near Lizard Head Pass. Dockray and others had begun their search for the man when they received word that a rescue helicopter assisting the effort had crashed with a sheriff ’s deputy on board. The search team split with one group, including Dockray, heading to the chopper, while the others continued to look for the missing man.

Dockray and his colleagues were able to get to the scene of the crash where they found the three rescuers injured but alive.

Sadly, the 81-year-old skier was found deceased, but Dockray says he was thankful that none of the rescuers were killed, and that he took some comfort from the fact that the missing man’s body was returned to his family.

“At least we could do that for them,” he says.

find your passion / 150+ organizations These diverse organizations provide a meaningful introduction to Telluride, a community with a big heart and incredibly generous people. As a team, LIV SIR is here to help you find your passion, whether it be local youth, sports, the arts, science, improving the lives of others or keeping your community safe.

Make the most of your time in this special community!

>> If you’re interested in organizing holiday gifts and meals for those in need, Tracy Boyce and Terrie Dollard can tell you all about Angel Baskets, the local food banks and Senior Lunch.

>> If you’d like to get involved in the local sporting community, Kevin Holbrook and Rick Fusting who work with Lizard Head Youth Hockey Club are a great source for all things sports and coaching, while Jake McTigue can give you the low down on the Ski & Snowboard Club.

>> If your interests lie more in serving on a board, both Matt Hintermeister and Stewart Seeligson can chat about what it’s like to serve on Telluride’s Historic & Architectural Review Commission.

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Property Showcase FOUNDED IN 1986 and incorporated in 1996, the town of Mountain Village was inspired by the ski villages of Europe, with a center comprised of sunny, cobblestone plazas, architecture suggestive of the Alps and a vibe that is at once elegant and friendly. The town sits amidst the Telluride Ski Resort at around 9,500 feet above sea level and consists of over 2,100 acres of land. Full-time residents number around 1,300. The town offers a mix of condominiums, fractional ownership (condos and homes), residential homes, sprawling mountain retreats and developable lots.

The town’s hub, the Village Center, is home to a variety of restaurants and stores, as well as office space, luxury hotels, homes and condominiums, typically situated around one of the European-style village plazas. The Village Center hosts the Gondola’s Station Mountain Village, which connects to Telluride, as well as Lifts 1, 2 and 4 on the Telluride Ski Resort. The resort’s main offices, ticket offices, ski and snowboard school, nursery and more are based here.

The Village Center also boasts the Telluride Conference Center, two skating facilities, outdoor fire pits and seating, a climbing rock and equipment rentals. Condominiums dot the center and are considered well-located with ski in/ ski out access to the mountain and an easy stroll to the Gondola.

Away from the charming Village Center, wooded boulevards wind up and around the ski resort. In the area adjacent to Lift 10-served terrain, San Joaquin Road and Benchmark Drive are winding streets with a mix of condominiums, town homes, sprawling estate residences and yet-to-be-developed lots. Ski runs weave around these neighborhoods, providing immediate access to the slopes. North and west of this area includes stretches of the Telluride Golf Club, as well as Adams Ranch Road, Double Eagle Drive and Russell Drive, where many of the homes sit alongside the golf course or high-alpine meadows. The more open, expansive terrain here translates into stunning views of the surrounding peaks.

Throughout Mountain Village there remains a wide selection of lots and development parcels available for purchase. The Town’s well-thought-out Comprehensive Plan recognizes the importance of space, tranquility and extraordinary views and seeks to protect these qualities while promoting Mountain Village’s sense of community.

Lots have been carefully planned to give owners the best access to the ski resort, balancing this with privacy, quiet and views.

Maps of Mountain Village can be found on pages 38-39.

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PROPERTY SHOWCASE

Mountain Village 8 Bedrooms, 10 Bathrooms, 10,450 Square Feet, 5.67 Acres 2 Mountain Village Boulevard, Price Upon Request

MATTHEW HINTERMEISTER 970.729.1200

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The Chalets at Mountain View Estates / Mountain Village 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 3,016 Square Feet 162 San Joaquin Drive | Starting at $4,245,000 MLS 39702

JJ OSSOLA 970.708.5626

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Mountain Village 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms, 5,144 Square Feet 200 Cortina Drive $7,295,000 MLS 39610

DAN DOCKRAY 970.708.0666

UNDER CONTRACT

Mountain Village 6 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms, 6,626 Square Feet 89 Pennington Place $7,250,000 MLS 39732

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Mountain Village 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, 3,345 Square Feet 123 Adams Way $4,250,000 MLS 39851

LORRIE DENESIK 970.729.1783

Mountain Village 7 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms, 5,357 Square Feet 2 Stonegate Drive, Price Upon Request

MATTHEW HINTERMEISTER 970.729.1200

Mountain Village 2.15 Acres Touchdown Drive, Lot 426 $2,195,000 MLS 40045

DAN DOCKRAY 970.708.0666

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Mountain Village 0.59 Acres 102 Gold Hill Court, Lot 237B $1,995,000 MLS 40096

SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086

Mountain Village 0.86 Acres Sundance Lane, Lot 926R $1,495,000 MLS 32802

STEWART SEELIGSON 970.708.4999

Mountain Village 0.94 Acres TBD AJ Drive, Lot 391 $775,000 MLS 40049

STEWART SEELIGSON 970.708.4999

UNDER CONTRACT

Mountain Village 0.14 Acres TBD Adams Way, Lot AR 57R2 $469,000 MLS 39506

LORRIE DENESIK 970.729.1783

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Butch Cassidy Drive* | $17,000,000 Dan Dockray

High Country Road | $7,995,000 Dan Dockray

SIGNIFICANT SALES

Polecat Drive** | $7,150,000 Stewart Seeligson | Dan Dockray

Mountain Village

Mountain Village Boulevard* | $7,000,000 Matthew Hintermeister

Mountain Village Boulevard* | $6,575,000 John Burchmore

Sundance Lane* | $6,000,000 Mark O’Dell

San Joaquin Road* | $5,500,000 Rick Fusting

Larkspur Lane | $5,500,000 Rick Fusting

Mountain Village Boulevard* | $4,550,000 Stewart Seeligson

Benchmark Drive | $4,495,000 Mark & Terrie Dollard

Mountain Village Boulevard* | $4,200,000 Sally Puff Courtney

See Forever Village* | $3,925,000 John Burchmore

*LIV Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer | **LIV Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer and seller

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MOUNTAIN VILLAGE OFFICE LOCATIONS 565 Mountain Village Boulevard Suite 101, Heritage Plaza 98 Aspen Ridge Drive

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Property Showcase THE CHARMING TOWN OF TELLURIDE, designated a National Historic Landmark District, sits snugly near the end of a picturesque box canyon surrounded by majestic 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks. Just a mile and a half long and six blocks wide, the town has a population of approximately 2,200. Downtown is a menagerie of colorful Victorian homes, delectable restaurants, independent boutiques, art galleries, outfitters and more, and includes iconic structures like the San Miguel County Courthouse.

In Telluride, nothing is ever more than a 10-minute stroll away, whether you are walking or biking. In winter, access to the slopes is easy: Lifts 7 and 8 and the Gondola are all based in town, just a few easy blocks from main street, and the Galloping Goose buses are outfitted with racks for skis and snowboards. With high-performing local schools; the nationally recognized Wilkinson Public Library, which has incredible programming for all ages; and the much-loved Telluride Town Park, with its ballfields, playgrounds, festival stage, pool, ice rinks, skate park and more, it’s easy to see why Telluride is an extraordinary place to call home.

Homes in Telluride range in size and style from quaint, carefully restored Victorians to modern homes designed to take advantage of the stunning views and Colorado’s 300-plus days of sunshine per year. Opportunities exist to find single-family homes a stone’s throw from main street that offer jaw-dropping views of the northern flanks of the ski resort, of Ajax peak, which looms over the end of the box canyon, or into stunning Bear Creek Canyon. In the east end of the box canyon, the lot sizes are bigger and the keywords in this neighborhood are serenity, silence and scenery. Town is approaching build-out and vacant lots are rare.

Telluride has approximately 45 condominium complexes.

Some are located in the west end of town along the San Miguel River and offer easy access to Lift 7. Others are located eastward along the river, making main street and Town Park convenient. Downtown, there are opportunities for well-located penthouses with decks that overlook main street and benefit from a bird’s eye view of truly spectacular scenery, as well as smaller complexes.

When looking at property in the town of Telluride, some factors to consider include: proximity to the Gondola, the lifts and main street; views; neighborhood type; historic designation and zoning.

A map of the town of Telluride can be found on page 50.

RYAN BONNEAU ©

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UNDER CONTRACT

Town of Telluride 4 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, 8,308 Square Feet The Pedersen Building, 398 W. Colorado Avenue $29,500,000 ThePedersenBuilding.com

LARS CARLSON 970.729.0160

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Telluride 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms 300 Royer Lane $25,000,000 MLS 39606

RICK FUSTING 970.708.5500

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Telluride 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2,126 Square Feet 520 E. Columbia Avenue $6,875,000 MLS 39872

LARS CARLSON 970.729.0160

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Telluride 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms, 3,553 Square Feet 800 E. Columbia Avenue $6,695,000 MLS 38287

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Telluride 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, 3,242 Square Feet 808 E. Columbia Avenue $6,649,000 MLS 38289

IVA KOSTOVA HILD 970.708.1297

Telluride Commercial Building, 2,560 Square Feet 119 W. Colorado Avenue $4,995,000 MLS 39584

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Telluride 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2,464 Square Feet 559 W. Curtis Drive $4,900,000 MLS 39804

JOHN BURCHMORE 970.708.0667

Telluride 5 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2,502 Square Feet 732 E. Columbia Avenue $4,595,000 MLS 39788

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Town of Telluride 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 1,838 Square Feet 225 S. Oak Street #C $4,950,000 OakAtTheGondola.com

SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086

Town of Telluride 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,367 Square Feet Ice House Lodge #220 $2,395,000 MLS 40099

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Town of Telluride 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 1,405 Square Feet Owl Meadows #25 $2,300,000 MLS 40075

TEDDY ERRICO 970.708.5959

Town of Telluride 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,012 Square Feet Cimarron #19 $1,799,000 MLS 39915

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Town of Telluride 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, 900 Square Feet Ice House Lodge #304 $1,395,000 MLS 39700

LORRIE DENESIK 970.729.1783

Town of Telluride 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 934 Square Feet 545 W. Pacific Avenue #2 $1,150,000 MLS 39833

MARK DOLLARD 970.708.0854 TERRIE DOLLARD 970.708.1540 UNDER CONTRACT

Town of Telluride 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 459 Square Feet Etta Place #2 $739,000 MLS 39908

TEDDY ERRICO 970.708.5959

Town of Telluride 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 547 Square Feet Boomerang Lodge #D209 $739,000 MLS 39824

TEDDY ERRICO 970.708.5959

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West Colorado Avenue | $4,750,000 Lars Carlson

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Oak at the Gondola | $4,470,000 Sally Puff Courtney

West Colorado Avenue | $3,975,000 Rick Fusting

North Spruce Street* | $3,073,000 Jake McTigue

North Aspen Street | $2,835,000 Mark & Terrie Dollard

West Pacific Avenue | $2,050,000 Sally Puff Courtney

Owl Meadows* | $1,824,000 Stewart Seeligson

Lulu City | $1,450,000 Tracy Boyce

East Gregory Avenue** | $1,400,000 Jason K Raible | Dan Dockray

Etta Place | $1,275,000 Stewart Seeligson

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Property Showcase WITHIN 10 MILES of Telluride and Mountain Village are a variety of neighborhoods that offer additional privacy and serenity, as well as gorgeous views and regular wildlife sightings, including Aldasoro Ranch, Diamond Ridge, Elk Run, Gray Head, Last Dollar, Raspberry Patch, Ski Ranches, Sunnyside, The Preserve, West Meadows and more. These wide-open areas feature building sites that range from 1 to 35 acres and a variety of resale homes. Each subdivision typically has its own homeowners’ association and guidelines, and many offer additional amenities.

Further outside Telluride and Mountain Village, several stunning, sun-drenched mesas offer the very same qualities of privacy, serenity, expansive and beautiful vistas and wildlife, making for an idyllic Western lifestyle. Depending on location, most of these properties are a 30- to 45-minute drive away from the two towns on a combination of well-maintained paved and gravel roads. There are historic ranches that were homesteaded by early settlers, and other ranchlands that have been subdivided into parcels of 35 acres or less to form subdivisions. Most of the subdivisions have been developed with electricity, gas, telecommunications and county-maintained roads and offer both resale homes and the opportunity to build a dream Western retreat. The region’s mesas include Hastings, Horsefly/Iron Springs, Specie, Sunshine and Wilson.

Two outlying towns that offer community living and slightly warmer winters are Norwood and Ridgway. Norwood, about a 40-minute drive from Telluride, offers large-acreage parcels and homes in addition to a quaint western downtown.

At 7,000 feet above sea level, Norwood is horse and ranch country at its best, with its annual rodeo a highlight. Often referred to as the “Gateway to the San Juans”, Ridgway, north of Telluride, is set in the Uncompahgre Valley and offers a mix of Old West and a funky arts scene. It’s also a close-knit community with a picture-perfect downtown, several subdivisions, plus properties on adjacent Log Hill Mesa. Nearby towns include Ouray, 10 miles away, and Montrose, 25 miles away.

South of Telluride and Mountain Village are a number of mountain towns and subdivisions including the tiny, historic town of Ophir, nestled in a stunning valley south of the ski resort; the community around pretty Trout Lake, which is one of the most photographed lakes in the United States; and the former mining town of Rico. Surrounded by National Forest, today Rico adeptly mixes a love of outdoor pursuits with a historic past. Heading south is the 38-mile long Dolores River valley which culminates in the town of Dolores.

For maps of the region, see pages 64-65.

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Elk Run 6 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms, 7,288 Square Feet 1130 Elk Run Drive $7,995,000 MLS 39583

SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086

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Ouray Turn-key historic 15 room hotel plus restaurants, ballroom, retail and more Beaumont Hotel, 505 Main Street $7,250,000 BeaumontOuray.com

TEDDY ERRICO 970.708.5959

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Placerville 653 Acres 4 Shooting Stars Ranch, Lots A & B $6,395,000 MLS 39926

RAY BOWERS 970.729.2278

Dolores 5 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms, 2,154 Square Feet Slippery Rock River Ranch, 27551 Highway 145 $6,200,000 DoloresRiverRetreat.com

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Ridgway 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 3,683 Square Feet 741 Terrace Drive $4,995,000 MLS 39981

DAN DOCKRAY 970.708.0666

Aldasoro 6 Bedrooms, 6 Bathrooms, 6,910 Square Feet 140 W. Serapio Drive $4,350,000 MLS 37665

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Iron Springs Mesa 5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, 5,015 Square Feet, 58 Acres 1804 Ranch Road $4,100,000 MLS 39680

MATTHEW HINTERMEISTER 970.729.1200

Specie Mesa 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 4,194 Square Feet 71 S. Point Road $2,150,000 MLS 39572

MARK DOLLARD 970.708.0854 TERRIE DOLLARD 970.708.1540

Ouray 10 Bedrooms, 10.5 Bathrooms, 4,986 Square Feet Black Bear Manor, 118 6th Avenue $1,625,000 MLS 39197

JASON RAIBLE 970.729.0720

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Ridgway True Grit Cafe, 2,808 Square Feet 123 N. Lena Street $1,595,000 MLS 39936

DAN DOCKRAY 970.708.0666

Placerville 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,721 Square Feet 200 & 210 Front Street $1,195,000 MLS 40084

DAN DOCKRAY 970.708.0666

Sawpit Sawpit Mercantile, 2,048 Square Feet 20643 Highway 145 $995,000 MLS 39993

SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086

Ridgway 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2,274 Square Feet 148 Uncomphagre Court $949,000 MLS 39554

LORRIE DENESIK 970.729.1738

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Ridgway 1,160 Acres Willeford Ranch, County Road 4 $4,500,000 MLS 39895

JASON RAIBLE 970.729.0720

Horsefly Mesa Multiple Parcels Starting at 38 Acres Spruce Mountain Ranch, Starting at $219,000 SpruceMountainTelluride.com

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Aldasoro 10.3 Acres TBD Basque Boulevard, Lots 113 & 114A $3,950,000 MLS 38852

SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086

Specie Mesa 154.27 Acres TBD Laughing Dog Road, Parcels 4-2 & 12-1 $1,995,000 MLS 39006

SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086

Montrose 230 Acres Mallard, Pintail & Teal Duck Club, 9044 6125 Road $1,799,000 MLS 39812

JAKE MCTIGUE 970.708.1451

Elk Run 4.39 Acres Elk Run Drive, Lot 20 $1,395,000 MLS 39987

JASON RAIBLE 970.729.0720

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PROPERTY SHOWCASE

Specie Mesa 122.35 Acres TBD Laughing Dog Road, Lot 11-1 $1,346,000 MLS 38534

JOHN BURCHMORE 970.708.0667

Wilson Mesa 49.35 Acres TBD Posey Road, Lot A $1,095,000 MLS 39998

STEWART SEELIGSON 970.708.4999

Aldasoro 3.13 Acres TBD Cristina's Way, Lot 30 $950,000 MLS 39536

RAY BOWERS 970.729.2278

Horsefly Mesa 88.86 Acres Sheridan Trail, Lot 5 $495,000 MLS 39647

MARK DOLLARD 970.708.0854 TERRIE DOLLARD 970.708.1540

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Preserve Drive, Preserve* | $7,600,000 Dan Dockray

Wilson Way, Gray Head* | $9,450,000 Angie Johnson

SIGNIFICANT SALES

Telluride Region

Josefa Lane, Aldasoro Ranch* | $6,900,000 Dan Dockray

Aguirre Road, Aldasoro Ranch* | $5,800,000 Dan Dockray

Victoria Point Drive, West Meadows* | $3,650,000 Dan Dockray

549 Red Mountain* | $3,045,000 JJ Ossola

*LIV Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer | **LIV Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer and seller

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550

Colona

To Montrose

TELLURIDE REGION

550

To Montrose

Ridgway Reservoir

MILEAGE: Telluride to Sawpit. . ................... 12 Telluride to Placerville............... 16 Telluride to Norwood................ 33 Telluride to Ridgway................. 39

LOG HILL MESA 62

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DALLAS DIVIDE

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Gray 11,129’ Head

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10,887’

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Dunn Peak

12,595’

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LIZARD HE WILDERNESS

Middle Peak 13,261’

Dunn Peak

12,595’

14,159’

Wilson Peak

13,913’

Wilson Peak

10,222’

Sunshine Mtn.

14,017’

145 Gladstone

Dolores Peak

LIZARD HEAD WILDERNESS

El Diente 14,159’

Mt. Wilson 14,246’

13,913’

12,933’

Trout Lake

13,738’

N

Expectation Peak

5 MILES or 8K

Telescope Mtn. Expectation Peak

2.5 MILES or 4K

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5 MILES or 8K

Storm Peak

Ballard Peak

Rico

12,552’

Yellow Mtn.

U.S. Grant Peak 13,767’

OPHIR PASS

S. Lookout Peak

13,738’

13,509’

RED MOUNTAIN PASS

11,075’

Silverton 550

13,357’

Pilot Knob

9,710’

Telluride Peak

13,661’

Golden Horn

11,880’

Trout Lake

Ingram Peak

Lookout Peak

Silver Mtn.

13,470’

Golden Horn 13,769’

Hope Lake

To Durango 11,880’

Rico

Storm Peak

S

12,785’

Gold Hill

Hope 12,933’ Lake

Sheep Mtn.

13,188’

Telescope Mtn.

11,075’ IMOGENE PASS

13,769’

LIZARD 13,188’ HEAD PASS

13,113’

RED MOUNTAIN PASS

Ajax Peak

OPHIR 12,804’ PASS

Ophir

9,710’

13,509’

12,535’ La Junta Peak PalmyraS. Lookout 13,472’ U.S. Grant Peak Peak Peak13,319’ 13,357’

11,320’

Ophir Needles 11,661’ Pilot Knob

Sheep Mtn.

S

13,661’

Alta Lakes

Telluride Peak

12,552’

Lookout Peak

13,470’

12,930’

145

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Mountain Village

Silver Mtn.

13,767’

Lizard Head

Ingram Peak

13,472’

Ophir

Yellow Mtn.

10,222’

N

Ballard Peak

La Junta Peak

TURKEY CREEK MESA

Peak

13,290’

12,785’

13,581’

Telluride

12,535’

11,661’

Lizard Head

LIZARD HEAD PASS

Gold Hill

13,113’

14,246’

Mt. Emma

13,319’

S U12,930’ NSHINE MESA

Gladstone Peak

WILSON RANGE

DOLORES RANGE

Sunshine Mtn.

14,017’

IMOGENE PASS Ajax Peak

12,804’

Palmyra Peak

Ophir Needles

ILIU

13,261’

WILSON RANGE

Alta Lakes

11,320’

M V AL

9,423’

Middle Peak

Mountain DEEP Village CREEK MESA

TELLURIDE REGIONAL AIRPORT

SUNSHINE MESA

Woods Lake

13,686

13,809’

13,213

LEY

Little Cone

11,981’

13,581’

Dallas Peak

Campbell Peak

13,468’

Blue Lakes Teakettle Mt. 11,594’ Sneffels Cirque Mtn. 13,819’ 14,150’ Mtn.

12,730’

10,887’

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MILEAGE:

145

Mt. Emma

Telluride

Iron Mtn.

Hawn Mtn.

10,982’

WILSON MESA

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11,922’

Ouray

Mt. Ridgway

SNEFFELS RANGE

13,213

Whipple Mtn.

Gray 11,129’ Head

11,981’

13,809’

M ODUENETP S N E F F E L S C R EW E IKL D M EE RS A NESS

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Last Dollar Mtn.

SPECIE Little MCone ESA

Dallas Peak

Campbell Peak

Hayden Peak

LAST DOLLAR PASS

145

13,686

12,730’

10,982’

13,468’

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Whipple Mtn. North Pole Peak 12,119’ 11,922’ Iron Mtn.

Last Dollar Mtn.

Ouray

Mt. Ridgway

SNEFFELS RANGE

12,946’

Placerville

LAST HASTINGS DOLLAR MESA PASS

12,946’

0

Ridgway

DALLAS DIVIDE

Hayden Peak

145

Placerville

W E

550

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LOG HILL MESA

IRON SPRINGS/ H O R S E F LY MESA

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0

Ridgway Reservoir

To Durango

Silverton 550

Spruce Mountain Ranch

59z

San Juan Ranch

Panorama Acres Z60

IRON SPRINGS/ H O R S E F LY MESA

Z60

To Ridgway

60X

IRON SPRINGS/ H O R S E F LY MESA

McKenzie Springs The Lakes

Brown Ranch

Hastings Mesa Estates

DA L L AS DI V I DE

HASTINGS MESA

62

To Norwood

S

0

2.5 MILES or 4K

Alder Canyon

MOUNT SNEFFELS WILDERNESS

LAST DOLLAR PASS

Sawpit

Specie Mesa Ranch

SPECIE MESA

Fall Creek

Fall Creek Village

Wilderness Club

SUNSHINE MESA

9,423’

Hillside Brown Homestead

Telluride

Ski Ranches Elk Run

The Preserve

Raspberry Patch

Mountain Village

Alta Lakes 11,320’

Ames/Lake Fork Junction

WILSON RANGE

LIZARD HEAD WILDERNESS To Rico and Dolores

Dunton

Eider Creek

Lawson Hill

West Meadows

ILIU

Ptarmigan Ranch

Sunnyside Ranch

Last Dollar

Two Rivers

Woods Lake

DOLORES RANGE

Aldasoro Ranch

TELLURIDE AIRPORT

Wilson Mesa Ranches

Little Cone Ranch

Ridge

145

WILSON MESA

San Bernardo

LIZARD HEAD PASS 10,222’

Blue Lakes 11,594’

DEEP CREEK MESA Sunshine

Gray Head

M V ALL EY

The Peninsula

5 MILES or 8K

SNEFFELS RANGE

Old Elam Ranch

Placerville

Top of the World

W E

San Juan Vista

Telluride Pines

The Bluffs 145

N

62X

Sky Mountain Ranch

Eagle Ridge

62

Pathfinder

Ophir

OPHIR PASS

Trout Lake Subdivision

Trout Lake

Hidden Lake Estates

9,710’

145 Hope Lake

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LIV

informed

BY ERIN SPLILLANE

Extraordinary Telluride Science Telluride Science is an extraordinary organization. The largest independent molecular science center in the world, the nonprofit hosts upwards of 60 meetings annually, bringing more than 1,400 of the world’s most eminent scientists to the box canyon each year for collaborating, discussing and investigating in the relaxed, supportive environment that is the organization’s hallmark.

Established in 1984, Telluride Science traditionally hosted these gatherings in the summer using classrooms at local schools, but in 2020 purchased the historic, and beautiful, Depot building, on South Townsend Street. Next up is transforming the space into the Telluride Science & Innovation Center, where the organization envisions a hub for accelerating the advancement of science and technology, a force multiplier for scientific productivity and a vibrant community space to gather and share information and inspiration. Want to support this very important endeavor? Visit telluridescience.org and go to The Depot Project.

Telluride Book Club Telluride’s talented writers and photographers have been busy with a clutch of new book releases. Highly regarded photographer Ryan Bonneau has published a book of his photographs, magnificently capturing Telluride and its stunning surroundings in Telluride Unveiled. Local writer Linne Halpern has penned a charming children’s book, Marina and the Mermaids, that (gently) encourages young readers to challenge themselves. With teen novel EcoQueen, Telluride environmental activist Joanna Measer Kanow tells the tale of a young heroine with an extraordinary superpower. And longtime local Susan Kees has released Tandem Rowing: More than a River (a Long Way to Go for a Taco), which recounts an extraordinary rafting trip undertaken by Kees and her husband in 2001. All are available at local booksellers Between the Covers, on Colorado Avenue.

Winter Flight Service Telluride is served by two airports, Montrose/Telluride Regional Airport (MTJ), 66 miles away, and the Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) located just outside of town. For winter 2021-2022, Montrose offers direct service to and from 10 cities, while Telluride offers direct service to Denver and Phoenix. LIV Sotheby’s International Realty is proud to commit a percentage of revenues to support the Colorado Flights Alliance, an organization that secures local flights from several metropolitan airports. For more info see coloradoflights.org.

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news briefs

Perfect Pairings

RYAN BONNEAU ©

Bon appétit Outdoors Telluride and Mountain Village both offer abundant opportunities for dining under the stars, snugly, this winter. A number of local eateries have charming outdoor glass cabins, yurts and tents that are heated and lit. In Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village, offline Gondola cars wrapped in artwork designed by local artists have been repurposed as one-of-kind dining spaces. And, there’s Telluride Sleighs and Wagons.

Owner Ashley Story, a fifth-generation Tellurider, shares stories and local lore on a horse-drawn wagon ride at her family’s historic Aldasoro Ranch, followed by dinner in a lit and heated tent. Bon appétit!

Two new art galleries are mixing wine and art with fab results. First is Buckel Family Wine, which has collaborated with Telluride artist Eunika Rogers on a new venture, Red Dirt Studio and Gallery + Buckel Family Wine, located on North Fir Street. Meanwhile, check out colorful Tellurado Studios on East Colorado Avenue, which offers art, wine and nibbles.

Green Local Governments

Celebrating Scothorn and the Cosmopolitan The Cosmopolitan restaurant and its owner/chef Chad Scothorn have lots of reasons for celebrating these days. First, the Colorado Tourism Office has recognised Scothorn as a Top Front Line Tourism Worker for transforming his restaurant into “an innovative hub of dining flexibility and creativity” during the pandemic, which in turn enabled Scothorn to keep staff employed and Cosmo’s many fans well fed. In addition, Cosmo, which is located in the Hotel Columbia, turned 25 years old in 2021, marking a quarter century as an award-winning eatery that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

The towns of Telluride and Mountain Village, along with San Miguel County, have launched eco-friendly initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and green practices. The County, in partnership with the State of Colorado, is installing on-site solar photovoltaic and battery systems in its facilities to reduce carbon emissions, and save on energy costs.

The Town of Telluride is hard at work updating its Carbon Action Plan and looking at ways to further reduce single-use plastics. And, the Town of Mountain Village has multiple programs underway to encourage composting, smart building practices and the switch to solar panels. A win-win for our beautiful natural surroundings and for innovation.

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news briefs Fashion Fore!

There’s a new business in town. The brainchild of local entrepreneurs Jennifer Ogilvie and Sutton Schuler, Ladies Only designs and manufactures fashion-forward, performance-based golf attire, although the pair — both keen golfers — stress that their pieces work both on and off the golf course, whether it’s an active endeavor like tennis or hiking, or running errands or meeting friends for coffee.

Mountain Village Fiber Upgrade LIV SIR Telluride Broker Matt Hintermeister with Natalie Davis, the 2022 Chair-Elect, at the CAR 100year anniversary celebration and annual conference.

Hintermeister Elected to Leadership Role at Colorado Association of REALTORS© Telluride’s Matt Hintermeister, a broker associate at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, was recently elected Chairman of the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Leadership Council. Hintermeister, a past President of the Telluride Association of REALTORS® and its REALTOR® of the Year in 2008 and 2019, was installed at CAR’s 100-year anniversary celebration and annual conference. Outside of his brokerage business and service to the real estate industry, Hintermeister, who owns two other small businesses in Telluride, has served on the Board of Directors for the Telluride AIDS Benefit for 16 years and formerly served on the Telluride Historic and Architectural Review Commission.

In his new position as Chairman, Hintermeister will act as a conduit between CAR’s nearly 30,000 members and the board of directors.

The town of Mountain Village is upgrading its internet infrastructure from cable service to a fiber service. Fiber cables are the only thing that can support the demand for higher speeds as well as the distance within networks. The town recently appropriated the necessary funds to upgrade its broadband infrastructure to deliver 1-gigabit internet to Mountain Village. Currently, fiber is ready to be installed in certain neighborhoods and over the course of several years, every house, condominium, townhouse, hotel and business will be able to upgrade to a fiber connection.

Spreading Compassion Last year, the Telluride Education Foundation (TEF) launched the Telluride Compassion Campaign in an effort to raise funds for local schools and promote compassion, kindness, and gratitude during the pandemic. TEF successfully raised nearly $90K to assist the Telluride School District with pandemic-related needs such as additional staffing, PPE, and mental health support. This year the Telluride Compassion Campaign is also focused on “community building”. “It is critical for our community to find ways to reconnect, be social and share the love”, says Toni Nash, TEF President. For more info on giving visit tellurideeducation.org/tcc.

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OUT to

LUNCH with

Dr. Sharon Grundy

BY ERIN SPILLANE

S

ometimes the connection between a person and a

A Tellurider Through and Through

with my patients that I am not sure I would have the opportunity to create in

community is so mutually beneficial it

a larger, city practice. I feel like I ‘know’

feels miraculous that each found the

almost all of my patients to a certain

other in the first place. Such is the link between Dr. Sharon Grundy and Telluride.

degree, and I think the quality of that relathe community she loved. Not too long

tionship, and the trust that comes with it,

after, she met local Tor Anderson. The

actually helps me provide better patient

The medical officer for San Miguel County

pair were married in 2005 and their son,

care all around.”

Public Health and a Telluride Medical

Wilder, was born four years later.

Center internal medicine doctor (as

Any challenges? Grundy laughs and re-

well as the med center’s former head of

Has she enjoyed her two decades as a

plies, “Because I do know so many people

primary care), Grundy’s relationship with

physician in this small town? Yes, says

in our small town, many but certainly

the box canyon stretches back to the

Grundy. “I enjoy a sense of connection

not all of them patients of mine, I do get

1970s, when her parents bought a second home in Telluride.

“I have great memories skiing and hiking and just having a lot of fun here,” Grundy says. “When I finished medical school, somehow things lined up for me to be able to practice medicine in a community with which I already felt a sense of belonging.”

That was in 2001, when Grundy joined the Telluride Medical Center and also began a stint as acting medical director for the Basin Clinic in the rural West End. One year later, she was asked to take over the role of medical director in Telluride and she settled into her medical practice in

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stopped a lot on Main Street. Honestly, I love the ‘hellos’, but Main Street isn’t the best place to practice medicine.”

Grundy and Telluride were two decades into their happy relationship when the Covid-19 pandemic arrived. Quickly, things intensified between the muchloved and highly respected doctor and the community for which she has such

“I feel like I ‘know’ almost all of my patients to a certain degree, and I think the quality of that relationship, and the trust that comes with it, actually helps me provide better patient care all around.”

affection.

D R . S H A RON G RU NDY

Says Grundy, “We as healthcare professionals are supposed to have the answers, treatments and prevention strategies. But everything to everybody

an intense period. “Between working

Away from medicine, Grundy says she

was unknown, scary, and I was person-

full time at the medical center and my

loves “spending time outdoors garden-

ally very concerned what was going

role as medical officer for San Miguel

ing, mountain biking, hiking, skiing with

to happen here. We were thinking we

County Public Health, the pandemic

my family and friends, and I find some

would see our neighbors, our friends

has taken a lot of my time,” she says.

alone time is good for my soul.”

become our patients and maybe die.

Still, she adds, she has continued to

We were all afraid of bringing the virus

squeeze in involvement with projects

A Tellurider through and through, the

home from work with us, some of us

she feels passionate about. “I remain

doctor also shares her favorite powder

didn’t even go home, many of us who

engaged with the Tri County Health

day ritual: “First run when chair 9 opens:

did disrobed before we walked in and

Palliative Care Program. We created

Mammoth fingers to Spiral Stairs to LP

showered immediately. We knew we

this program over five years ago, which

(Lower Plunge) — I consider this the

were in a similar boat as all healthcare

helps community members and their

longest bump run in the state. Ski all day

workers, but the difference is that we

families remain in the community while

until 2 p.m., then take Happy Thoughts

have no hospital in our county and we

traveling through difficult medical

to Alpino Vino for a cheese plate and a

were reliant on regional resources that

journeys.”

glass of red wine. Truly Telluride!”

were likely going to be tapped out. It was a very stressful time those first few months.”

Under leadership in which Grundy played a crucial role, San Miguel County implemented largely successful, data-driven public health measures and, earlier this year, rolled out a highly effective vaccination program with an uptake rate that, as of early November, stood at 96 percent.

“The vaccine has allowed us to be protected from severe complications of Covid-19,” she says. “As a county we are doing well with our vaccination rates, but we need to do better to thrive again like we all want to.”

Grundy acknowledges that it has been

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Exceeding Expectations San Miguel County

Mountain Village

Total Dollar Volume of Transactions YTD*

Total Dollar Volume of Transactions YTD*

$1,124,931,484

$516,052,032

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Dollar Volume Participation

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Dollar Volume Participation

$488,360,673

$279,000,674

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Percentage Participation Chart Title

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Percentage Participation Chart Title

43% 1

2

54% 1

2

Town of Telluride

Telluride Region

Total Dollar Volume of Transactions YTD*

Total Dollar Volume of Transactions YTD*

$322,850,940

$286,028,512

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Dollar Volume Participation

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Dollar Volume Participation

$93,897,000

$115,462,999

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Percentage Participation Chart Title

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Percentage Participation Chart Title

29% 1

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40% 1

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telluridesothebysrealty.com A LEGACY OF REAL ESTATE, A MASTERY OF REAL ESTATE MARKETING Exceptional Marketing Results in Record Breaking Sale In 2021, LIV Sotheby’s International Realty successfully represented and marketed an exceptional estate on Francisco Way in Aldasoro Ranch. The 320-acre Telluride ranch sold just two months after hitting the market for the full asking price of $39.5 million, making it a record-breaking sale for the Telluride Region.

This custom-built estate with sweeping mountain vistas, was recognized as the ‘Highest Priced Significant Sale’ at the Annual Luxury Real Estate Awards. For more significant sales throughout the region, see pages 37, 51 and 63.

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