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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 Telluride: enchanting discoveries await in and around the box canyon, but quite possibly the most significant discovery just waiting to be made is that Telluride is a year-round hub where each season brings new surprises. Sunny, warm summertime is a delight, with hikes to wildflower strewn meadows, stand-up paddle-boarding on a high-alpine 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. In wintertime, there are the epic snows, skiing, snowboarding, outdoor activities, a fun après scene and crisp, starry nights. Springtime follows as the snows suddenly retreat, leaving the aspens and firs that cloak the lower flanks of the surrounding mountains bursting into life. 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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Close-Knit Community 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.
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THE 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 million passengers a year (more than 50 million since it opened in 1996) and is ADA-, pet- bicycle- and strolleraccessible. 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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The Telluride School District is tops in the State of Colorado. Currently ranked no. 1, the local school district has occupied either first or second place every year since the Colorado Department of Education began rankings over 10 years ago. In addition, Telluride High School placed in the top 2 percent of all high schools in the state, while the Telluride Middle School nabbed the top spot — yes, no. 1 — among all Colorado middle schools.
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Unique Shops
The local retail scene is 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 the perfect gift.
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Summer Resort Fun With the snows a distant memory and the sun high in the bluer-than-blue Colorado sky, head to Mountain Village and the Telluride Ski Resort for incredible adventure options. First, there are a number of freestyle, technical and cross-country trails that crisscross the resort and wind around the Village Center. 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. And, new this year, the resort’s Canopy Adventure, which takes participants through a course of ziplines, aerial bridges and rappels. A memorable time for the entire family.
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bon appétit The Telluride and Mountain Village dining scene is a mecca for foodies, with highly professional chefs and inventive and delicious menus that rely on ingredients sourced sustainably and regionally. The result? A well-regarded center for gastronomes with fabulous and fun restaurants sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes, occasions and budgets. This summer, there are abundant opportunities for outdoor dining on sunny patios, lively decks, numerous parks perfect for a picnic and, in Mountain Village, vibrant plazas and the creative use of offline Gondola cars.
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Love music? Telluride and Mountain Village do too. A variety of venues — ranging from the historic Sheridan Opera House to sleek, modern spots like the Michael D. Palm Theatre to intimate spaces in local bars — give music lovers a wealth of year-round options. Come summertime, it’s all about Telluride’s uber-popular festivals: Bluegrass, the Ride, Jazz Fest and the Blues & Brews Festival, plus a sprinkling of smaller gatherings, including the long-running Telluride Chamber Music Festival and outdoor live music in Mountain Village.
8 Fun for Kiddos Telluride is a playground for kids of all ages. Our summertime favorites include hiking, paddle boarding and fishing, a ride on the Gondola, visiting the award-winning Library or panning for gold at the Telluride Historical Museum’s mining sluice. Pro tip for parents: Mountain Village is a family-friendly paradise with a bungee trampoline, outdoor movie nights, lawn games and more.
9 SPLENDID SUMMERS As the San Juans shed their winter whites, summer in Telluride reveals a lush, 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, stand-up paddle-boarding, fishing, golfing, climbing and more.
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Making History
Telluride’s history, which stretches back to the late 1800s, is equal parts fascinating and quirky. For instance, did you know that 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 is a great place to explore this history, and was itself the site of another strange chapter from Telluride’s past: The building that houses the museum used to be a hospital and was the location, in 1949, of a self-appendectomy. Yep, a local physician removed his own appendix without mirrors or anesthetic, apparently the first and only procedure of its kind.
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The Arts, Dahling 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, which has promoted the arts in the area for almost 50 years, as well as the Ah Haa School for the Arts, Telluride’s beloved center for arts education.
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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 high altitude, although those stupendous views, along with the occasional wildlife sighting, make it hard to keep your eye on the ball.
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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STEM-TASTIC COMMUNITY This community is a hub for STEM. The popular Pinhead Institute promotes STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) 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. Visiting scientists collaborate, discuss and investigate in a relaxed, supportive environment, an approach that has led over the years to significant breakthroughs across a variety of disciplines.
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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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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. There are pet-friendly Gondola cabins, downtown puppy parking spots, and a wealth of local businesses offer everything from customized pet food to grooming services to unique pet supplies.
16 Historic Landmark A National Historic Landmark District, Telluride, which was founded in 1878, offers one of the highest concentrations of Victorian-era architecture in the United States. 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. For more, try the ultimate home tour: Telluride Arts’ Art + Architecture Weekend, held each summer in July.
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Wild Neighbors
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. Remember, though, to respect these wild creatures by keeping distance, not feeding them and securing trash.
TRANSPORTATION 101 Telluride is served by two airports, Telluride/Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and the Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), with direct daily flights to and from each and service to a number of cities including Denver, Dallas, Houston, Chicago and more. Once here, the free Gondola connects Telluride and Mountain Village, and both towns have a free town loop bus service.
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20 World Class Winters Home to the award-winning Telluride Ski Resort, the region is a true winter wonderland. The resort’s wide-open slopes, absence of lift lines, diverse on-mountain dining options and famed ski school make for a winning combination and Condé Nast Traveler readers have often ranked the Telluride Ski Resort the No. 1 Ski Resort. Alpine skiing is the most prominent — but not the only — element of the area’s wintertime adventure mix. Nordic skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing, and more, mean that when the snow flies, this stunningly picturesque corner of the San Juan Mountains is the place to be.
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TELLURIDE BREW PUBS
TELLURIDE BREWING CO. 156 Society Drive | Lawson Hill | 20+ Brews on Tap + Nitro Heritage Plaza | Mountain Village | 14 Brews on Tap | Los Buenos Tacos Telluride is home to a number of unique breweries perfect for kicking back with carefully crafted lager or ale. The award-winning Telluride Brewing Company is a straight-up brewery, with operations and a tap room tucked away in the Lawson Hill neighborhood, as well as new brew pub and taqueria located in the center of Mountain Village. LIV Sotheby’s International Realty broker Brian Gavin moonlights as chief operations officer at TBC and recalls an origin story that is pretty much Telluride in a nutshell:
TEAM TBC TOMMY THACHER, CHRIS FISH, BRIAN GAVIN, JOHN LEHMAN
“Founders Chris Fish and Tommy Thacher's story began writing itself when the pair met at a local bar. Fish was the
artist John Lehman to form the Telluride Brewing Company. Since then,
brewmaster, and Tommy the bartender. Hours together
the company, a locals’ favorite, has scooped up national and international
were spent discussing their quest for the perfect beer
awards for its brews, the most prominent of which are Face Down Brown
and the ultimate dream — opening a brewery of their own.
Ale and Whacked Out Wheat. Beautiful and refreshing, the two beers have
As time passed, Fish's beer began attracting attention,
won countless awards, including gold medals for Face Down Brown at
winning gold and bronze medals at the Great American
the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival and medals for
Beer Festival and developing its own following throughout
Whacked Out Wheat at both competitions, too.
the state, while Tommy changed his trajectory and became
TBC fans will be especially interested to learn that the guys are bringing
a middle school history teacher. Still adventuring together,
back some other old favorites: Bridal Veil Rye Pale Ale, the brewery’s first
conquering rivers and mountains, the pair continued the
ever brewed and canned beer, and Face Down Bourbon Brown, a bourbon
conversation regarding their quest for the perfect beer.”
barrel-aged American-style brown. Also in the works is the next in the
A decade later, in 2011, Fish and Thacher made their dream a reality, partnering with Gavin and local graphic
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brewing company’s series of hop terpene beers, Galloping Juice 9. Gavin remarks that the guys have kept it cool all these years by brewing “bad ass” beers using Rocky Mountain snow-melt, premium malts and high-quality hops. For years, those beers have been enjoyed in the TBC’s pared down taproom adjacent to the brewery in the growing Lawson Hill neighborhood. “Our brewery/taproom is located in Lawson Hill, a small community located between Telluride and Mountain Village. The development there has allowed us to expand greatly since we opened and
Our Mexican Lager with its light, crisp finish perfectly complements the entire menu of authentic street tacos. BRIAN GAVIN
has really turned us into a local watering hole. We’re so grateful to host so many locals there each day while we share beers and swap stories about the day’s adventures.” In 2020, TBC opened a taqueria, in partnership with Los Buenos Tacos, and brewpub in the Franz Klammer breezeway, just steps from the famed “Beach” at the base of the Telluride Ski Resort. Says Gavin of the new venture, “We’ve been able to reach a whole new group of people in this location, given its close proximity to the ski resort, hotels, vacation rentals and the Gondola. We’re so thankful for the warm reception we’ve received
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Best Brews
Face Down Brown A beautiful hybrid of an English and American Brown Ale that explodes with aromas of toffee, chocolate, and nut balanced hop forward with German Noble and big American aroma hops. Whacked Out Wheat An easy drinking American style wheat that is light, crisp, and extremely refreshing. There Gose the Snow Perfect for summer, a Leipzig-style Gose with hibiscus, grapefruit, pink guava & pomegranate. Move Me Brightly A Colorado-style IPA with citra and mosaic hop terpenes. Beaver Pond Blonde Belgian-style blond ale with lemongrass.
Kudos
World Beer Cup 2012 Gold Medal GABF 2012 & 2014 Gold Medal GABF 2016 Bronze Medal Face Down Brown GABF 2015 Silver Medal World Beer Cup 2016 & 2018 Silver Medal Whacked Out Wheat
Food
TBC's new location in Mountain Village Center is home to the taqueria, Los Buenos Tacos, serving authentic Street Tacos, Chile Rellenos and Ceviche.
from the community and the great response to the delicious tacos that Los Buenos has been serving up. We’re really looking forward to summer in this location with the ski resort’s bike park, the new Canopy Adventure tours and the nearby Mountain Village Farmers’ Market attracting a whole new group of people.” Warm and welcoming, the new location was a hit this winter. “Whether it’s a chile relleno, ceviche, or any one of our authentic, street tacos, we’ve had a great response to our entire menu,” Gavin says. “We decided to keep our seasonal Mexican Lager on tap year round, with its light, crisp finish and low ABV perfectly complementing the entire menu of authentic, street tacos.” telluridesothebysrealty.com 17
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SMUGGLER UNION
225 South Pine Street | Telluride | 20 Brews on Tap | Lunch + Dinner From its charming, rustic perch at the corner of South Pine and San Juan Avenue, Smuggler Union is well-known for its craft beers and a menu that is best described as beautifullyelevated pub fare. Owners Josh Klein and Melisa Pignataro are also committed to sourcing
Klein’s enthusiasm and eye for perfection extends to the
sandwiches, pasta and more. Says
brews as well as the fare. In fact, Smuggler is known far
Klein, who co-owns Smuggler with
and wide for its exceptional beers, with the brewery’s
wife Melisa Pignataro, “How many
Blonde Betty winning at the Great American Beer Festival.
breweries can say that they bake
“My three favorites,” Klein notes, “are the Palmyra pils,
their own bread, solely use Colorado
which is a fully matured, crisp and clean German-styled
proteins, make their own sausage,
lager; the Mosaic, which is a medium- to-full bodied red
produce all of their own desserts,
ale jammed full of Mosaic and Chinook Hops; and last but
hand-cut over 30 tons of potatoes
not least, whatever is in my glass, because the brewer,
a year, make house vinegars, house
TJ Daly, is a hardworking, true talent. We release over 30
hot sauces, house root beer and
seasonal brews a year, so every other week it seems like
ginger beer? It is all made in house
something new is on. For example, today will be a Simcoe
and with love.”
DIPA, which shows piney, woody, grapefruit, and citrus notes,” says Klein.” When asked what beer patrons love to sink their teeth
And then there’s the vibe, which, as Klein describes it, perfectly matches that quirky combination of
into, Klein says, “Gosh, that would be everything!” And
old and new, highbrow and casual,
he’s not kidding. This isn’t your average pub fare, but
artsy and outdoorsy that makes
rather, a culinary feast. Favorite upscale mains include
Telluride Telluride — all from a
Braised Colorado Lamb Shank, Elk Bolognese, and a
wonderfully restored former mining-
30-ounce Dry-Aged Tomahawk Ribeye. They also serve an
era warehouse situated within
array of starters, crisp salads, mouthwatering burgers,
earshot of the babbling San Miguel
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It is all made in house and with love. JOSH KLEIN
River: “We love serving the mix of local mountain culture, the fabric of small community, meeting new folks, and of course all of our friends and family who come to visit. The ambience is a casual blend of old mining town feel and contemporary restaurant modern.” Smuggler serves lunch and dinner, and has a kids menu and nonalcoholic drinks. If you're looking for the perfect excuse to sample a few signature brews, try the beer flight with six beers of your choice.
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sustainably and regionally grown proteins, produce and dairy.
BREWMASTERTJ DALEY
Best Brews
Blonde Betty A medium-bodied Belgian Ale with a dry finish, notes of banana and clove, and brewed with coriander for added complexity. Palmyra Pils Crisp, clean German-style pilsner matured for over two months and brewed with traditional German malts and hops. Mosaic India Red Ale A medium-bodied red ale displaying citrus aromatics and flavors. Caramel notes add a delicate sweetness that rounds out the hop bitterness.
Kudos
Great American Beer Festival 2018 Bronze Medal Blonde Betty
Food Fave
Prime Flat Iron Steak Frites with white truffle parmesan fries + chimichurri + horseradish cream.
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STRONGHOUSE BREW PUB 283 South Fir Street | Telluride | 9 Brews on Tap | Lunch + Dinner “Everyone in Telluride knows the Stronghouse,” says owner Victoria Chapus. “It has had many lives over the past 100-plus years — the town’s arts center, the office of the Daily Planet, two different restaurants, a storage facility, produce warehouse and more. The history of the building reflects the history of Telluride. It has soul and when you’re there, you feel it, you’re a part of it.” Now beautifully and painstakingly restored by Chapus, a part-time Tellurider for over 20 years, the Stronghouse building is home to her new venture, the Stronghouse Brew Pub. Already, this lively spot on South Fir Street, steps from the Gondola, is popular, with USA Today ranking it #4 on its 2021 list of Best Brew Pubs in America. It’s also gaining attention for its brews, thanks to Stronghouse brewmaster Sam Enders, who has won national and international beer competitions for other breweries and is now preparing to compete with some of his Stronghouse brews. Of the four core beers offered year-round, a favorite is the Stronghouse Lager, which Enders says, “is a 5.1% ABV German Style Pilsner, brilliantly golden, light drinking with slight fruity flavors and a kiss of hops. Pilsners are such a well-known beer found in every corner of the world. Ours is a local favorite as well as familiar to the traveler. It is the hardest beer to get right because it is so light and delicate,
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PHOTOGRAPHY GEORGE MAYS ©
any off-flavors or imperfections shine. So when a brewery can make a good pilsner, it's safe to say the rest of their beers are going to be good.” Enders is proud to use local Colorado supplies and ingredients whenever
A cold draft beer and freshly baked Bavarian pretzel with pub mustard and our housemade beer cheese is a must. VICTORIA CHAPUS
possible. "All of our main brewing equipment was made in nearby Montrose, Colorado using all American Steel, 95% of our grain is grown and malted in Colorado and most of our Hops come from Billy Goat Hop Farm located south of Montrose," Enders says. The brews are complemented by the cuisines of chef Mark Adair, who has crafted a menu of alpine comfort food. Stronghouse beer makes it into several of the food recipes including: Beer Brined Chicken, Beer Cheese Sauce and Beer Bread. Other favorites include: Colorado-made brats, Four Corners Green Chili and Pretzel Bread Pudding. Says Chapus, “Mark is a native and current resident of Colorado. He’s also a classically trained French
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BREWMASTERSAM ENDERS
Best Brews
Honey Ginger Blonde Ale Brewed with fresh honey and juiced fresh raw ginger, this light-and-easy drinking beer has a bold but balanced flavor. Stronghouse Lager A delicate German-style pilsner, brilliantly golden and light drinking with slight fruity flavors and a kiss of hops. Cold Fire Pale Ale Fruity and aromatic hops without the overbitterness. Tropical fruit, mango, pineapple and citrus flavors with a subtle malt backbone.
chef who’s cooked for U.S. presidents and the Queen of England. His grandparents owned a pub in Scotland, so he’s always had a soft spot for beer and pub food.” Ask Chapus what her customers love most of the Stronghouse Brew Pub and her reply says it all: “It’s really that magic mix.
Kudos
#4 in USA Today's Best Brew Pubs in America 2021
Food Fave
Bratwurst on a toasted hoagie with apple cider sauerkraut and pub mustard + shoestring fries.
The beer is outstanding. The food is great. Our crew is warm and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and the historic interior exudes its own special kind of charm. There’s a feeling that envelops you when you’re here, and it just feels good.” “Let’s beer is our motto and embodies our attitude and personality,” says Chapus. “It’s an invitation to get together and celebrate the day. ‘Beering’ someone is like a toast for an achievement. This extends to our guests and crew. ‘Let’s beer’ is our way to welcome everyone and give them a sense of belonging
CHEFMARK ADAIR
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TRUE COLORS For Telluride Designers, the Pantone Colors of the Year are an Influence, One of Several BY ERIN SPILLANE
THERE’S A DELICIOUS scene in the 2006
er, Pantone’s choices end up coloring,
film ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ where Meryl
literally, everything from our cell phones
Streep’s Anna Wintour-esque character,
and socks to thank-you notes and throw
Miranda, upbraids her new assistant,
pillows.
Andy, for intellectual snobbery in failing to understand that haute couture influ-
‘Resilience and Hope’
ences even Andy’s purposely plain fashion
This year’s Pantone Color of the Year was,
choices.
unusually, two colors: Pantone 17-5104
Says Streep witheringly: “It’s comical
‘Ultimate Gray’, a calming neutral, and
how you think you’ve made a choice that
Pantone 13-0647 ‘Illuminating’, a vibrant
exempts you from the fashion industry,
yellow. In announcing the choice of two
when you’re wearing a sweater that was
hues for topsy-turvy 2021, Pantone Color
essentially selected for you by the very
Institute’s Leatrice Eiseman remarked,
people in this room.”
“Practical and rock solid but at the same
“How
time warming and optimistic, this is a
wonderful
leave us feeling a little like Andy. After all,
color combination that gives us resilience
yellow is.
the annual announcement, made each
and hope.”
It stands for
The Pantone Color of the Year might
December by the color trend experts at
Telluride’s cadre of talented interior de-
Pantone Color Institute, probably passes
signers are among the design profession-
many of us by. And yet, the selection,
als who take note of the announcement
widely seen as both a forecast of trends
each year. Says CC Rocque, principle and
and a reaction to current events, is hugely
co-founder, with partner Aura Zink, of
influential in the world of design. This
custom interiors firm Zinque, “We all get
means that, a little like Andy’s sweat-
excited to see what’s going to drop.”
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the sun.” VINCENT VAN GOGH
WHAT IS PANTONE? In 1963, Pantone revolutionized the printing industry with the colorful PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM®, a standardized color reproduction system. The system allows all color-conscious industries — from printers, to fashion, graphic and product designers — to incorporate colors from a set range, ensuring they match even if, for instance, designers and manufacturers are on opposite sides of the world. Now considered the global experts in color trends — and home to the Pantone Color Institute, which has been naming colors of the year since 2000 — Pantone started life in the 1950s as a commercial printing company. In the late 50s, its owners hired Lawrence Herbert, a recent college graduate who used his knowledge of chemistry to reorganize the company’s stock of pigments and inks.
ILLUMINATING PMS 13-0647
ULTIMATE GRAY PMS 17-5104
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“A gray day provides the best light.” LEONARDO DA VINCI
Echoing Streep’s Miranda, Rocque continues: “And in the same way the runway in Milan is going to show some outrageous new fashion trends, with the Pantone
We can all use a splash of sunshine indoors these days.” Rocque adds that the choice of two different colors
Color — or Colors — of the Year, in a similar way, we
reflects a trend in materials, too. “What we are seeing
see that choice ripple through the design world, right
in the design industry, including in our own design
down to the everyday consumer experience.”
aesthetic at Zinque, is the emerging trend of mixing
Mary Beth O’Connor of Collective Roots Design
metals. If Pantone's ‘Ultimate Gray’ can be seen to
agrees that the annual color selections most certain-
represent more silver-based metals, such as nickel,
ly get her attention, describing them as “constant
pewter, platinum and stainless steel, then ‘Illuminating’,
influences that inspire our design choices”. She also
the vibrant yellow, speaks to the other current metal-
gives this year’s duet of shades the thumbs up, both
lic trends: champagne bronze, satin brass and matte
from a design perspective and as a reflection of the
gold. We have evolved to embrace the mixing of these
national mood: “With the classic and popular ‘Ultimate
metals and enjoy showing them together within the
Gray’ base, ‘Illuminating’ is the perfect accent color to
same space. We’re also seeing a general inclination
make a room pop. By introducing it into the decor with
toward those warmer silver tones, such as nickel over
unique pieces and textiles, it’s a fun way to brighten up
chrome, represented in the blending of these color
and change a space without a long-term commitment.
inspirations.” Designers Victoria Crawford and Robyn Shaw, partners at local firm Tweed Interiors, also note a shift to warmer colors, including warmly colored materials like wood. “We’re always going to use the classics, like gray
“We absolutely draw from Telluride. We try to use materials that are true to the area, so we might use a Colorado marble or use a wood. A lot of clients want that look, want a piece of Telluride.” ROBYN SHAW, TWEED INTERIORS
marble,” Crawford says as Shaw nods and notes, “But it’s also warmer tones now, like wood or wood paneling. We’ve moved on.”
TRUE COLORS
“At times, we select artwork for our clients, other times we’ll let pieces of their private, curated collection dictate a spatial aesthetic, but we always consider the spectacular views from within our projects as artwork itself.” CC ROCQUE, ZINQUE
Inspiring Telluride Tweed’s Crawford and Shaw also emphasize that
their surroundings.” Remarks O’Connor of Collective Roots: “Yellow
there are other influences among local designers. For
daffodils, golden sunrises and our stunning San Juan
instance, how does Telluride inspire?
Mountains … Every season in Telluride provides con-
“Definitely,” Shaw says. “We absolutely draw from
stant inspiration for color. Incorporating the palette of
Telluride. We try to use materials that are true to the
our natural environment into our homes is one of my
area, so we might use a Colorado marble or use a
go-to ways of creating unique interiors that are fun,
wood. A lot of clients want that look, want a piece of
uplifting and inspiring.”
Telluride. We are very familiar, very comfortable, making this work for those of our clients who want to evoke
Rocque notes that letting in the area’s spectacular outside is almost a necessity: “I think it’s impossible
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“Life isn't black and white. It's a million gray areas, don't you find?” RIDLEY SCOTT
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PANTONE COLORS 2021
MOOD BOARDS BY COLLECTIVE ROOTS DESIGN
rugs / textiles
lamps / objects
“Yellow daffodils, golden sunrises and our stunning San Juan Mountains … Every season in Telluride provides constant inspiration for color. Incorporating the palette of our natural environment into our homes is one of my go-to ways of creating unique interiors that are fun, uplifting and inspiring.” MARY BETH O'CONNOR COLLECTIVE ROOTS DESIGN
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local art
throw pillows
bedding
wallpaper
TRUE COLORS
not to be inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds us. At times, we select artwork for
The Importance of Home The designers also cited travel — “It’s
our clients, other times we’ll let pieces of their
important to get out and see what is hap-
private, curated collection dictate a spatial
pening in other places,” says Crawford.
aesthetic, but we always consider the spectac-
Equally as influential is their clients’ per-
ular views from within our projects as artwork
sonal tastes, as well as the pandemic itself,
itself.”
which seems to have made many consider
These designers agree that taking inspiration from Telluride often means incorporating
the concept of home in a new light. “Because of the pandemic, people
the work of local artists and artisans, with
have spent so much more time in their
O’Connor regarding it as integral to both her
homes,” Crawford explains. “They realize
design process and promoting artists in the
they want to make their homes more
community.
comfortable, more user friendly, a better
“Local artists and artisans are an influ-
space to be in. I think also that people are
ence,” says the Collective Roots designer. “It’s
taking more chances, more risk. I think
a great way to support small businesses here
they are having a little more fun with
in Telluride. I love to change out my artwork
these spaces to make them somewhere
seasonally [and] as a collector and a support-
where they are happy being for long peri-
er of the arts, I try to encourage my clients to
ods. [The pandemic] has been an influ-
fill their homes with pieces of original artwork
ence for sure — it’s reminded people that
that speak to them.”
home is very important.”
LIV
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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 40-41.
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PROPERTY SHOWCASE
Mountain Village 6 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms, 6,470 Square Feet 89 Pennington Place $7,250,000
MATTHEW HINTERMEISTER 970.729.1200
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M O U N TA I N V I L L A G E
Mountain Village 5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, 5,331 Square Feet 87 Pennington Place $5,950,000 MLS 39199
MATTHEW HINTERMEISTER 970.729.1200
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Mountain Village 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 3,016 Square Feet 162 San Joaquin Road $3,995,000
JJ OSSOLA
970.708.5626
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M O U N TA I N V I L L A G E
Mountain Village 6 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms, 5,707 Square Feet 158 San Joaquin Road $5,790,000 MLS 39140
CORIE CHANDLER 970.708.9610
Mountain Village 4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 2,729 Square Feet 123 Tristant Drive $3,295,000 MLS 39252
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PROPERTY SHOWCASE
UNDER CONTRACT
Mountain Village 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, 3,200 Square Feet Pine Meadows #134 $3,275,000 MLS 39273
BANKS BROWN 970.729.1100
Mountain Village 4 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, 3,721 Square Feet 226 Country Club Drive $2,975,000 MLS 39093
MATTHEW HINTERMEISTER 970.729.1200
UNDER CONTRACT
Mountain Village 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2,085 Square Feet Lumiere Residence #20 $1,695,000 MLS 39190
JJ OSSOLA 970.708.5626
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M O U N TA I N V I L L A G E
Mountain Village 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 935 Square Feet Madeline Residence #1206 $850,000 MLS 39343
TRACY BOYCE 970.708.0737
Mountain Village 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2,071 Square Feet Aspen Ridge #4, Fraction 1/4 Share $425,000 MLS 39266
ANGIE JOHNSON 970.708.9636
Mountain Village Studio, 1 Bathroom, 417 Square Feet Peaks Resort & Spa #327 $278,000 MLS 39468
SUE BERG 970.209.5055
Mountain Village Studio, 1 Bathroom, 413 Square Feet Peaks Resort & Spa #440 $255,000 MLS 37669
LORRIE DENESIK 970.729.1783
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PROPERTY SHOWCASE
UNDER CONTRACT
Mountain Village 0.92 Acres 112 Lost Creek Lane, Lot 27A $3,995,000 MLS 39088
JJ OSSOLA 970.708.5626
Mountain Village 1.8 Acres TBD Granite Ridge, Lot 139R-1 $2,388,888 MLS 38956
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M O U N TA I N V I L L A G E ( L A N D )
Mountain Village 0.53 Acres 237 Russell Drive, Lot 533 $1,695,000 MLS 38487
TEDDY ERRICO 970.708.5959
Mountain Village 0.8 Acres TBD Adams Ranch Road, Lot 725 $995,000 MLS 39529
DANIEL DOCKRAY 970.708.0666
Mountain Village 0.52 Acres Stonegate Drive, Lot 10 $950,000 MLS 39175
SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086
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PROPERTY SHOWCASE
Mountain Village 0.25 Acres Stonegate Drive, Lot 1 $675,000 MLS 39220
SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086
Mountain Village 0.15 Acres TBD Adams Way, Lot AR 58R $459,000 MLS 39507
LORRIE DENESIK 970.729.1783
Mountain Village 0.14 Acres TBD Adams Way, Lot AR 56R $449,000 MLS 39505
LORRIE DENESIK 970.729.1783
Mountain Village 0.13 Acres TBD Adams Way, Lot AR 57R2 $439,000 MLS 39506
LORRIE DENESIK 970.729.1783
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Benchmark Drive | $8,650,000 Mark & Terrie Dollard
Palmyra Drive** | $7,500,000 Lars Carlson & John Burchmore | Jason K. Raible
SIGNIFICANT SALES
Polecat Lane** | $7,150,000 Stewart Seeligson | Dan Dockray
Mountain Village
Mountain Village Boulevard* | $6,575,000 John Burchmore
Mountain Village Boulevard | $5,850,000 Jason K. Raible
Elkstone Place | $5,750,000 Dan Dockray
San Joaquin Road* | $5,500,000 Rick Fusting
High Country Road* | $4,875,000 Rick Fusting
Mountain Village Boulevard* | $4,175,000 Stewart Seeligson
Stonegate Drive* | $4,150,000 Dan Dockray
Stonegate Drive** | $3,895,000 Sally Puff Courtney | Corie Chandler
Double Eagle Way* | $3,650,000 Corie Chandler
*LIV Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer | **LIV Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer and seller
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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.
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PROPERTY SHOWCASE
Town of Telluride 6 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, 6,019 Square Feet 300 Royer Lane $25,000,000
RICK FUSTING 970.708.5500
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Town of Telluride 9 Bedrooms, 9 Full/3 Half Bathrooms, 5,997 Square Feet 225 S. Oak Street #A, B, & C $14,795,000 OakAtTheGondola.com
SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086
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Town of Telluride 6 Bedrooms, 6 Full/2 Half Bathrooms, 3,569 Square Feet 225 S. Oak Street #B & C $9,600,000 OakAtTheGondola.com
SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086
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Town of Telluride 5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, 5,520 Square Feet Element 52 #2A South $7,995,000 MLS 39397
JJ OSSOLA 970.708.5626
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Town of Telluride Commerical Building, 2,858 Square Feet 119 W. Colorado Avenue $5,500,000
SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086
Town of Telluride 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, 1,731 Square Feet 225 S. Oak Street #B $4,750,000 OakAtTheGondola.com
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Town of Telluride 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 1,248 Square Feet Lulu City #6L $1,495,000 MLS 39379
TRACY BOYCE 970.708.0737
Town of Telluride 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,275 Square Feet Telluride Lodge #518 $1,395,000
SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086
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S. Pine Street** | $7,425,000 Lars Carlson | Rick Fusting
E. Pandora Avenue** | $6,050,000 Rick Fusting | Dan Dockray
SIGNIFICANT SALES
N. Aspen Street* | $5,900,000 Jake McTigue
Town of Telluride
E. Colorado Avenue* | $5,600,000 Stewart Seeligson
S. Fir Street* | $4,600,000 Sally Puff Courtney
W. Pacific Avenue | $4,037,500 Jason K. Raible
N. Fir Street | $3,400,000 Sally Puff Courtney
W. Pacific Avenue* | $2,950,000 Sue Berg
W. Colorado Avenue | $2,500,000 Jake McTigue
E. Colorado Avenue | $2,350,000 Sally Puff Courtney
W. Pacific Avenue | $2,003,500 Ray Bowers
E. Pandora Avenue** | $1,925,000 Rick Fusting | Dan Dockray
*LIV Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer | **LIV Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyer and seller
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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 66-67.
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PROPERTY SHOWCASE
Elk Run 6 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, 7,288 Square Feet 1130 Elk Run Drive, Price Upon Request
SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086
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Ouray Turn-key historic 15 room hotel plus retail and more Beaumont Hotel, 505 Main Street $7,750,000 BeaumontOuray.com
TEDDY ERRICO 970.708.5959
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Dolores 5 Bedrooms, 6.5 Bathrooms, 2,154 Square Feet Slippery Rock River Ranch $6,200,000 DoloresRiverRetreat.com
TEDDY ERRICO 970.708.5959
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Iron Springs Mesa 5 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, 5,015 Square Feet, 58 Acres 1804 Ranch Road $4,250,000
MATTHEW HINTERMEISTER 970.729.1200
UNDER CONTRACT
Aldasoro Ranch 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, 5,834 Square Feet 107 Cristinas Way $3,890,000 MLS 39514
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Wilson Mesa 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, 4,946 Square Feet 1960 W. Anderson Road $2,000,000 MLS 37300
STEWART SEELIGSON 970.708.4999
Hastings Mesa 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 3,249 Square Feet 395 Flying Husky Trail $1,995,000 MLS 37031
DAN DOCKRAY 970.708.0666
Hastings Mesa 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms, 3,634 Square Feet 155 Hayden View Trail $1,845,000 MLS 39143
PEGGY RAIBLE 970.729.2504 JASON K. RAIBLE 970.729.0720
Ouray 10 Bedrooms, 10.5 Bathrooms, 4,986 Square Feet Black Bear Manor $1,675,000 MLS 39196
JASON K. RAIBLE 970.729.0720
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Horsefly Mesa 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2,600 Square Feet 110 Wasatch Lane, Spruce Mountain Ranch $1,600,000 MLS 38375
SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086 TEDDY ERRICO 970.708.5959
Ridgway 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2,247 Square Feet 148 Uncompahgre Court $1,049,000 MLS 39554
LORRIE DENESIK 970.729.1783
Norwood 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1,521 Square Feet 3205 County Road 46X $625,000 MLS 39432
SUE BERG 970.209.5055
Sawpit Two Parcels Totaling 0.516 Acres 153 Blake Street $349,500 MLS 39540
SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086
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PROPERTY SHOWCASE
Specie Mesa 548 Acres Specie Wilderness Ranch, Tracts 1, 3-7, & SBB $6,700,000 MLS 39464
JASON K. RAIBLE 970.729.0720
Aldasoro Ranch 10.3 Acres TBD Basque Boulevard, Lots 113 & 114A $3,950,000 MLS 38852
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Horsefly Mesa Multiple Parcels Starting at 38 Acres Spruce Mountain Ranch, Starting at $219,000 SpruceMountainTelluride.com
SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086 TEDDY ERRICO 970.708.5959
Horsefly Mesa 152 Acres TBD 62X Road $2,800,000 MLS 38282
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Specie Mesa 190 Acres Specie Wilderness Ranch, Tracts 1, 4, & SBB $2,500,000 MLS 39463
JASON K. RAIBLE 970.729.0720
Specie Mesa 208 Acres Specie Wilderness Ranch, Tracts 6 & 7 $2,500,000 MLS 39462
JASON K. RAIBLE 970.729.0720
Specie Mesa 154.27 Acres Laughing Dog Road, Lots 4-2 & 12-1 $1,995,000 MLS 39006
SALLY PUFF COURTNEY 970.728.3086
Specie Mesa 150 Acres Specie Wilderness Ranch, Tracts 3 & 5 $1,700,000 MLS 39461
JASON K. RAIBLE 970.729.0720
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Specie Mesa 122.35 Acres Specie Mesa Ranch, Lot 11-1 $1,346,000 MLS 38534
LARS CARLSON 970.729.0160 JOHN BURCHMORE 970.708.0667
Specie Mesa 79.61 Acres Specie Wilderness Ranch, Tract 2 $1,050,000 MLS 39476
JASON K. RAIBLE 970.729.0720
Specie Mesa 142.11 Acres 3800 Peninsula Drive, Lots 24 A, B, C & D $715,000 MLS 36197
MATTHEW HINTERMEISTER 970.729.1200
Horsefly Mesa 73.87 Acres TBD Peninsula Drive, Lots 27 & 28 $445,000 MLS 38313
LARS CARLSON 970.729.0160 JOHN BURCHMORE 970.708.0667
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Placerville 35.1 Acres Sky Mountain Ranch Road, Lot 1 $295,000 MLS 38170
DAN DOCKRAY 970.708.0666
Horsefly Mesa 38.83 Acres TBD Peninsula Drive, Lot 28 $245,000 MLS 38312
LARS CARLSON 970.729.0160 JOHN BURCHMORE 970.708.0667
Horsefly Mesa 35.04 Acres TBD Peninsula Drive, Lot 27 $210,000 MLS 38311
LARS CARLSON 970.729.0160 JOHN BURCHMORE 970.708.0667
Norwood 36.73 Acres TBD Mesa Street $199,000 MLS 39189
SUE BERG 970.209.5055
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Aguirre Road, Aldasoro Ranch* | $5,800,000 Dan Dockray
Francisco Way, Aldasoro Ranch | $39,500,000 Dan Dockray
SIGNIFICANT SALES
Telluride Region
E. Serapio Drive, Aldasoro Ranch** | $4,500,000 Stewart Seeligson
Victoria Point Drive, West Meadows* | $3,650,000 Dan Dockray
Basque Boulevard, Aldasoro Ranch | $2,195,000 Brian Gavin
Park Lane, Ski Ranches | $1,900,000 Ray Bowers
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Dunn Peak
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Wilson Peak
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Mt. Wilson 14,246’
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Ballard Peak
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S. Lookout Peak
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13,509’
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Silverton 550
13,357’
Pilot Knob
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Telluride Peak
13,661’
Golden Horn
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Campbell Peak
Hayden Peak
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Last Dollar Mtn.
Ouray
Mt. Ridgway
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Placerville
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Hayden Peak
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Silverton 550
Spruce Mountain Ranch
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San Juan Ranch
Panorama Acres Z60
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Brown Ranch
Hastings Mesa Estates
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LAST DOLLAR PASS
Sawpit
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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
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San Bernardo
LIZARD HEAD PASS 10,222’
Blue Lakes 11,594’
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Gray Head
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The Peninsula
5 MILES or 8K
SNEFFELS RANGE
Old Elam Ranch
Placerville
Top of the World
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San Juan Vista
Telluride Pines
The Bluffs 145
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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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BY ERIN SPLILLANE
River Restoration The final phase of a multi-year project to re-channel the San Miguel River west of town and deal with mining-era waste is complete. During Telluride’s heyday as a mining hub, the river was straightened to run along a railroad track on the southern side of the valley. The initiative sought to return the river to its former, more natural path of winding along the Valley Floor and undertake tailings remediation work. The important project finished in 2020, under budget and ahead of time, making it a win-win for the community and the environment.
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The ABC's Looking for the perfect Telluride-centric gift? The Telluride Alphabet may just fit the bill. Authored by Jill Wilson and with illustrations by Abby J. Fox, this beautiful book uses people, places and events from the area’s colorful past and present to teach the ABCs. Due for release in July and available at Between the Covers, Hook and the Telluride Historical Museum, as well as online at thetelluridealphabet.com, The Telluride Alphabet is informative, interesting and entertaining for all ages, grown-ups included.
Pinhead Pride The Pinhead Institute has reason to be proud. Members of its robotics team have been crushing it in the Global Innovation Competition at the state level. Next stop? Nationals. Not bad for a group of young people who worked sometimes together and sometimes virtually in a season that was postponed and then elongated because of the pandemic.
Festivals are Back! After a pandemic-related pause last year, Telluride’s wonderfully diverse festivals are back, and, boy, did we miss them. Expect these enthralling and entertaining events to be fluid this year, creatively reimagined to have more intimate gatherings, a focus on outdoor spaces and, for some, virtual components. 68 telluridesothebysrealty.com
Foundation's Major Announcement The Telluride Foundation is the largest funder on the Western Slope with total giving back into the communities it serves of over $60 million. Since its inception in the early 2000s, this award-winning, nationally recognized nonprofit has been led by Paul Major, a former ski industry executive and national ski team coach and manager. Now, the search is on for a replacement for Major after his announcement, made earlier this year, that he will step down.
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Spreading Compassion The Telluride Education Foundation’s Compassion Campaign is underway. The initiative aims to raise funds for local schools for pandemic-related needs like PPE, additional staffing and mental health support, as well as thank-yous to staff in the form of gift cards, community dinners and more. A parallel aim? To spread compassion, kindness and gratitude. For more, visit tellurideeducation.org/tcc.
The Town of Mountain Village is upgrading its internet infrastructure from cable service to a fiber service. The Town recently appropriated the necessary funds to upgrade its broadband infrastructure to deliver 1-gigabit internet to Mountain Village in support of the demand for higher speeds. The initiative seeks to upgrade every house, condominium, townhouse, hotel and business to a fiber connection in the coming years.
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New Eateries Two new spots mean more superb lunch options. Lunch Money opened earlier this year at 126 W. Colorado Ave. and offers an uber-healthy and uber-delicious lunchtime menu. In the Lawson Hill neighborhood, Counter Culture has taken over the former Aemono restaurant location to offer fare that emphasizes regionally and sustainably sourced ingredients for its fresh and tasty sandwiches, burgers and hand-cut fries.
Farm to Table In Telluride and Mountain Village, organic, regional and sustainably produced food is abundant. Local restaurants are at the forefront of the fresh food movement, sourcing from farms and ranches all along the Western Slope. It’s also easy to eat just as well at home thanks to our local farmers’ markets — Wednesday in Mountain Village, Fridays in Telluride — and fruit and vegetable stands in Telluride’s Spruce Park, as well as delivery services that range from simple CSA baskets to full-service grocery drop-off. Now, a number of businesses are even composting their food waste, with the rich composted material heading back to — you guessed it — regional growers.
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OUT to
LUNCH with
Tom Watkinson BY ERIN SPILLANE
F
A Conversation About All Things Telluride
rom the pioneers and panhandlers of the late 19th century to the ski
before his senior year of high school — the Telluride High School graduating
bums, artists and artisans of the late
class of ’89 was 26 kids, although it
20th, Telluride has always held a certain
should have been 27, he heatedly points
allure. And why not? Charming and laid
area. As a kid, Tom remembers the town
out — but Watkinson wasn’t deterred. In
back, the town, a National Historic Land-
as a mix of mining families, ski bums and
his words, he never really left Telluride,
mark District, is situated in a picturesque
hippies.
spending most weekends back in town
box canyon, boasts a world-class ski
“We ran amok as kids for sure,” Wat-
and every summer during college before
resort, fascinating history and famed
kinson recalls with a smile. “There were
eventually settling here. It was the 1990s
summer festival season, as well as dining
15 or 20 kids living in a four-block radius.
and like most twentysomethings in ski
and arts scenes worthy of the hyperbole
We rode our bikes all over town, we knew
towns, Watkinson held an array of jobs:
often used to describe them.
all the abandoned structures and vacant
river guide, bartender, sports reporter at
lots. It was pretty idyllic.”
the local paper. He even got his real estate
You could say that Telluride is nigh on perfect and Tom Watkinson wouldn’t disagree. He should know. Raised in Tellu-
To his dismay, his parents moved the family to nearby Grand Junction shortly
license. Eventually, though, Watkinson found his way to the Telluride Ski Resort
ride, Watkinson, with wife Robin, opted to
where his bosses quickly discovered that
bring up his own family here. He is also a
Watkinson was good — really, really good
serving town council member and works
— at communicating the brilliance, and
at the Telluride Tourism Board, where he
uniqueness, of Telluride to others.
gets to share his love for his hometown with the rest of the world.
“I found that very easy,” Watkinson says. “I mean, we are a very unique place.
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
We are — Telluride is — like no other desti-
recently sat down with Watkinson to talk
nation. The small community, the history,
all things Telluride. We started by touch-
the Gondola, the beauty, the laidback
ing on Watkinson’s long history in the
feel, the festivals and arts, the quantity
area. His parents moved here in 1974, on
and quality of the dining, everything is
Watkinson’s third birthday, so that his dad
walkable and there’s the mountain, which
could take up an executive role with the
is exceptional, and everything is ski in/
sole remaining mining company in the
ski out.”
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“We are — Telluride is — like no other destination. The small And so, Watkinson made a career out of this love of Telluride. From the Telluride Ski Resort, he moved to the Telluride Tourism Board, where he currently serves as director of communications. Says Watkinson, “My role is to
community, the history, the Gondola, the beauty, the laidback feel, the festivals and arts, the quality of the dining, everything is walkable and there’s the
work with the media and to help them get to know Telluride.” Watkinson adds that the pandemic
mountain, which is exceptional...”
has made mountain towns wildly pop-
TOM WAT KI NSON
ular at a time when international travel and cities have become less attractive. Accordingly, he says, the tourism board has shifted its focus to destination management, working to mitigate the impacts of increased numbers of tourists.
School, to run, successfully, for Telluride
festival that comes to mind: the 2001
“Last summer, some of our hiking trails
Town Council in 2017. There, Watkinson
Blues and Brews, which was held in Tellu-
were very busy and so was main street,
works with his fellow councilmem-
ride Town Park, just three days after the
so this summer we are making sure
bers on issues facing Telluride, similar
trauma of 9/11.
visitors know about all the other great
to those in other resort towns in the
options,” Watkinson says. “We are also
Mountain West, the hottest of which
going to visit family out of town, I often
working to educate — trail etiquette,
are affordable housing and sustainable
would see my cousins’ concert photos
Leave No Trace principles, responsible
tourism.
and ticket stubs,” he recalls. “I was al-
dog ownership — which is a great op-
“It’s a fine line, for sure,” he says. “I
“Growing up in Telluride and then
ways jealous because I had never been
portunity for us to create a responsible
think Telluride has done an amazing job
to a ‘real’ concert, I thought. Then came
mindset in our visitors.”
in many respects, but of course there
9/11 and it was unsure if they were go-
are challenges.”
ing to be able to have Blues and Brews,
A love for his community also prompted Watkinson, whose daughter graduated in May from Telluride High
Ask Watkinson to name his quintessential Telluride moment and it is a
but the musicians rallied and said ‘we’re coming’ and so it went ahead.” Hired to film the event, Watkinson remembers being on a platform with his camera, shooting what was slowly morphing into a deeply poignant coming together in the face of national tragedy: “Every band played something patriotic like the national anthem or James Brown singing ‘Living in America’, and some spoke of pride in the country. It was a super-emotional, shared experience. It was raining and Taj Mahal was playing and I turned around and looked at the audience and I thought ‘How could I ever have thought I hadn’t been to a concert before? My whole life, I have been seeing music in the best venue in the world — I just didn’t know it.’ And I was filled with this gratitude.” Is he grateful still? “So grateful,” Watkinson says.
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Exceeding Expectations LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Sales Percentage Participation* Chart Title
57% Mountain 1 Village 2 Home Sales
Chart Title
49% Mountain 1 2Village Condo Sales
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32% 1 2County San Miguel Land Sales
San Miguel County Total Dollar Volume of Transactions YTD*
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty Dollar Volume Participation
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